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Forum: Search Engine Optimization 5th April 2018, 07:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,222
Posted By Sclark
Re: what is the best long-tail keyword research tool?

To my understanding, Google Keyword Planner tool is geared to show the more commercial terms. You can use Google Autocomplete and Related Searches to look for long tails, instead, for example.
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 11th January 2018, 09:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 506
Posted By Sclark
Re: 2018 SEO UPDATES: STRATEGIES TO IMPLEMENT

Can anyone who is criticizing add something really new about SEO in 2018. I'd be interested to have a look!)
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 3rd January 2018, 10:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 332
Posted By Sclark
Re: Same Anchor Text Everywhere is Good or Bad?

Diversify anchor text and make sure that it includes primary and secondary keywords, your brand, URL and generic keywords.If you use exact match keywords in more than 60% of cases you are at high...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 3rd January 2018, 09:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 671
Posted By Sclark
Re: how to get targeted keywords to my client site?

Create relevant content that covers the topic holistically using related keywords that are semantically connected. In the age of semantic search there is even no need to use exactly target keywords...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 31st October 2017, 10:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 442
Posted By Sclark
Re: Is Link Exchange is beneficial in SEO?

Well, if you engage in link exchange schemes and build partner pages exclusively for the sake of cross-linking, disregarding the quality of the links, the sources, and the long-term impact it will...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 31st October 2017, 07:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,485
Posted By Sclark
Re: Best Keyword Rank Check Tool

I personally use rank tracker from seo powersuite. it's a desktop solution that let's me check 5K+ keywords per month, as well it's superb for tracking local rankings. Free version is a bit...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 25th October 2017, 09:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 109
Posted By Sclark
Re: How to Find website comments sites are Do-follow or No-follow

Have you looked carefully at your Google Analytics stats? You might get useful info about the sources you get traffic drops from, like social media or referrals for example. After that you can think...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 6th October 2017, 08:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 223
Posted By Sclark
Re: How do I audit a website?

In case you are talking about on-page audit you can use a tool.Plenty of free and paid options out there. I am using Website Auditor for the last couple of years. It's just fine for thorough...
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings 29th September 2017, 08:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 170
Posted By Sclark
Re: Noble Samurai vs Seo Powersuite

I personally use SEO Powersuite and pretty much like it so far. Rankings checks are fast and accurate, website audit helps to focus on all things on-page. Their customizable reports are super handy...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 28th September 2017, 09:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 359
Posted By Sclark
Re: Best SEO Tools for competitive analysis and Link Building Research

I personally use SEO PowerSuite and would recommend you to try at least the free version if you haven't!
Rank Tracker is super handy for analyzing top competitors for a keyword and track ...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 6th July 2017, 09:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 186
Posted By Sclark
Re: SSL certificate

It's unlikely you`ll get a ranking boost due to switching, however, this may become more of a ranking factor in future, at least Google totally encourages it ('moving to secure web').

There even...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 5th July 2017, 08:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 422
Posted By Sclark
Re: Website analysis tools

WebsiteAuditor from SEO PowerSuite.

Apart from detecting all kinds of errors and tech issues, it`s just priceless in terms of spying on competitors' optimization tactics.
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 21st June 2017, 07:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 103
Posted By Sclark
Re: Google shows content of my page on SERP, rather than the metadescription

Perhaps, you have added the meta description improperly, but that`s quite hard to tell without knowing the page. Check if there`s only one meta description tag in the head of your page and if it`s...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 20th June 2017, 06:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 186
Posted By Sclark
Re: Is directory submission still a valid practice for link building?

Agree with the above - several links from niche-relevant directories may be useful (still not considered as a quality link by Google), but don`t take it as a primary link-building tactic - that`d be...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 19th June 2017, 08:01 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,074
Posted By Sclark
Re: Which SEO methods nowadays get best SERP

I`d bet on these two:

1. Link-building (unlike spamming, proven ways will take some effort)
2. Good content (topical relevance in the eyes of Google instead of keyword stuffing)
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 16th June 2017, 08:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 266
Posted By Sclark
Re: Let me know how to get quality backlinks

Well, nobody will actually tell you where to build the links from, and there are endless threads listing the link-building methods and ideas on where to look for link prospects.

I`d recommend you...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 14th June 2017, 09:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 399
Posted By Sclark
Re: Keyword in URL

It`s not such a crucial factor in terms of rankings, so it`s unlikely that /best-coffee-in-washington URL would give a noticeable boost, or /in-washington will get you in trouble.

But logically -...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 12th June 2017, 08:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 551
Posted By Sclark
Re: Are excerpts of posts on my site homepage duplicate content?

Excerpts*are quite a common and widely used thing, and besides these are insignificant pieces of text, so they shouldn`t be a problem at all, not in terms of duplicate content.

Duplication issues...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 9th June 2017, 09:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 351
Posted By Sclark
Re: What are the tools we can use for SEO? Mainly to check on competitors and backlinks.

SEO SpyGlass is a cool one, it allows analyzing competitors' backlink profiles in-depth, but the best thing is that it lets you add several websites to a project for overall comparison, and find the...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 8th June 2017, 08:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 108
Posted By Sclark
Re: Penalized by Google?

No, it shouldn`t. But make sure there`s no confusion with the NAP, and the address in GMB corresponds to your actual business location. Update all the other details respectively, if there are any...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 6th June 2017, 08:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 151
Posted By Sclark
Re: Proper Domain Redirect for SEO

While it really is a weird move, I`d say that the subdomain should get some juice from the redirected domain, however, you should expect some instability in terms of rankings. And once it`s stable...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 29th May 2017, 05:52 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 494
Posted By Sclark
Re: What are good keyword searching tools?

I personally use RankTracker from SEO PowerSuite and would recommend you to try at least the free version if you haven't!

There's a cool keyword research module with like 20 sources for ideas, it...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 26th May 2017, 05:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 137
Posted By Sclark
Re: How to move to avoid the Google penalty ???

Before panicing, check any cheat sheet about updates to see who they target, and, respectively, what are the main hazards and ways to stay on a safe side. Here's a great recent one, for instance:...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 26th May 2017, 05:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 112
Posted By Sclark
Re: Links are appearing and Disappearing

First, make sure you are checking the realistic rankings (with no affect from your location, browsing history and stuff), as they may vary a lot due to that. In case there`s indeed such a turbulence...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 25th May 2017, 05:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 90
Posted By Sclark
Re: oursite.mv to rank in other countries for keywords with maldives at the end - SEO

There should be no disadvantage due to that. If you optimize for 'smth maldives', I can see no reason why you wouldn`t rank for that query from other countries due to extension.
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 24th May 2017, 07:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 139
Posted By Sclark
Re: I don't find my website in google using keywords in google search console

You should also keep in mind that the results may vary due to your location and browsing history/cookies.

To see realistic results you should google for a keyword from a clean browser (I,...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 19th May 2017, 08:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 94
Posted By Sclark
Re: Website Home Page automatically no_index in Google Search Engine.

Apart from no-index tag in your source code, check the response header - you might have restricted the page from indexing there, with X-Robots.

You can also use any audit tool that allows crawling...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 16th May 2017, 05:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 324
Posted By Sclark
Re: What is your favorite local SEO tool

I personally like SEO PowerSuite the most, saves a tone of time and allows checking and monitoring nearly everything.

Btw, just got a newsletter saying it`s on summer sale now, so those who might...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 12th May 2017, 11:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 176
Posted By Sclark
Re: Http & Https affecting SEO

That`s highly unlikely that you would see a ranking improvement due to switching to https, but you totally shouldn`t have both versions available, as this may be confusing for the search engines.
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization 12th May 2017, 11:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 205
Posted By Sclark
Re: How to find a bad backlink souces?

Try SEO SpyGlass for a backlink audit. It collects the backlinks and allows adding any manually (from any other additional sources, as none will find ALL). It also allows checking backlinks` presence...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 10th May 2017, 07:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 417
Posted By Sclark
Re: How do I get backlinks indexed rapidly?

There`s no way to force Google to index your backlinks faster, they will only be indexed once Google re-crawls the pages they are on. Also, if you build 10-15 links daily, these are probably the...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 4th May 2017, 02:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 182
Posted By Sclark
Re: Restoring the balance between anchor text of external links

I`d say you shouldn`t disavow links to solve that issue - only disavow those which are from really poor or toxic sources, not just due to the anchors.

To diversify the profile - start building new...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 29th April 2017, 09:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 385
Posted By Sclark
Re: How to get site top on Google without social media?

Social Media signals are not really that crucial for ranking (if any crucial at all), those are mostly traffic and buzz sources which can increase your exposure or extend the audience. Solid...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 29th April 2017, 09:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 214
Posted By Sclark
Re: Why not use a disavow tool?

Google says explicitly that you should do as much work as you can to remove the link, and only then disavow the ones you cannot progress with. There`s indeed no 100% guarantee that Google will take...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 26th April 2017, 03:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 540
Posted By Sclark
Re: How to check if my website has been affected by the new Google Fred Update?

You can use Webmaster Tools or Google Analytics or any ranking tool that has integration with those, and check if there were any dramatic ranking drops or organic traffic spikes - those would...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 26th April 2017, 02:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 133
Posted By Sclark
Re: Site Map Error

Try WebsiteAuditor - it finds all too big pages on your site (calculating the size of the page and all resources it uses), you can also audit any certain pages that return the error for most of the...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 21st April 2017, 02:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 121
Posted By Sclark
Re: Homepage not showing up for Brand Term

You`ve found the initial reason why it didn`t show up - the page has been hidden under omitted results. But as you have just re-wrote it and re-submitted to Google about yesterday - surely it may...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 20th April 2017, 02:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 108
Posted By Sclark
Re: 404 Errors

About the 404s - I`d do the following:

1. 301 redirect the pages you can (the ones that have the relevant pages to redirect to, like with the security/) one)

2. simply unlink the other 404...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 20th April 2017, 02:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 893
Posted By Sclark
Re: Advice for SEO friendly URL structure

The URLs are not that crucial in terms of SEO (if you have ugly ones - well that`s bad, but that doesn`t really make any significant difference which ones of the good ones you`ll chose).

As for...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 19th April 2017, 02:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 100
Posted By Sclark
Re: Backlinks checker/audit service... know any good ones?

In this case I`d recommend you to try LinkAssistant, it allows looking for the potential prospects based on the topical keywords (so that they would be relevant to your niche), and the method you...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 18th April 2017, 08:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 100
Posted By Sclark
Re: Backlinks checker/audit service... know any good ones?

Not sure what you mean exactly by boosting your existing backlink profile?

However, I`ve just had a quick look at your site`s backlinks, and most of the pages they come from have absolutely...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 18th April 2017, 07:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 223
Posted By Sclark
Re: Do bulk landing pages improve SEO?

That`s totally fine to create a bunch of landings, if you won`t just multiply thin useless content on each (and won`t create several pages covering too similar topics). But if you create separate...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 13th April 2017, 11:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 87
Posted By Sclark
Re: Website Redesign-SEO perspectives

Hi!

On a quick note (you may probably know that) - both www and non-www versions of your side are available in a browser now, and https version loads as insecure (invalid certificate), instead of...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 12th April 2017, 10:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 211
Posted By Sclark
Re: Please help me look at my website SEO how to do

Hey!

First, you have quite a lot of empty titles, meta descriptions and alt texts, and you could really make use of those to rank. Second, over 40 pages have duplicated title/description issues...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 12th April 2017, 09:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 238
Posted By Sclark
Re: Need to understand backlinking

A healthy backlink profile should be diverse and look natural, and contain no links from irrelevant spam sites.

So you may combine nofollow links from blogs/forum commenting, social networks, 2.0...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 11th April 2017, 10:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 176
Posted By Sclark
Re: How can I get website out of omitted results?

I`ve audited your website quickly and in fact it doesn`t seem to have any on-page issues, nothing`s restricted from indexing, and nothing looks broken, the sitemap`s also fine. Yet, Google seems to...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 6th April 2017, 09:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 942
Posted By Sclark
Re: How many backlinks per day is maximum before google penalty

Google is indexing the links once it re-crawls the pages involved (backlink pages I mean), so it doesn`t really keep any track of how many backlinks you individually make in a specific amount of...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 6th April 2017, 09:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 287
Posted By Sclark
Re: How Can Improve Ranking in Google Search

For a rather huge website, you seem to have really minor on-page issues, however, the backlink profile doesn`t look any good indeed. I`ve run a check through SEO SpyGlass and it looks like you only...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 6th April 2017, 09:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 140
Posted By Sclark
Re: Possible content duplicities for same product in different configurations?

Such duplication is rather harmless indeed. But I`d say the rel=alternate is not really appropriate for the case (normally it is being used for the mobile version or in combination with hreflangs for...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 5th April 2017, 10:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 181
Posted By Sclark
Re: How to make internal linking plan?

I`d start with making a draft of the structure that would make sense for that particular site in terms of hierarchy (like homepage=>industry=>category=>subcategory=>product) and would think on how to...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 4th April 2017, 10:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 131
Posted By Sclark
RE: Move up the serps

Considering that there are no obvious on-page or tech issues, and the keywords are not unreasonably competitive, that`s what I`d personally try to do about it. I would start with getting more...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 29th March 2017, 11:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 135
Posted By Sclark
RE: Best way to assess keyword difficulty?

I`m using RankTracker for that. The metrics taken into account are quite similar (it also checks the optimization of pages for keywords), but I find it useful to get the overall picture (no tool will...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 28th March 2017, 06:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 130
Posted By Sclark
RE: How to improve the performance of my blog in search engines

Your website has all the versions available in a browser - https and http, www and non-www, which is extremely confusing for Google in terms of duplicated content and determining which pages to rank,...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 28th March 2017, 05:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 233
Posted By Sclark
RE: SEO Strategy

Personally I would start with fixing all obvious tech errors, and you have quite a few: you haven`t set up http/https versions properly (you have a temp redirect), www and non-www are both available,...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 27th March 2017, 07:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 87
Posted By Sclark
RE: the best way to know the onpage report of a website.??

Try WebsiteAuditor, the data there is way more digestible than in most tools. You can analyze the structure, crawlability, nearly everything on-page, all sorts of tech issues, and audit any page for...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 23rd March 2017, 04:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 287
Posted By Sclark
RE: Why not flood your competitors with poor backlinks?

Well, the point is - while it sounds easy, it is not worth it in the long-run. You can sabotage your competitor for a while, but it`s rather unlikely this will go unnoticed, so things will get back...
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