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20 SEO and Keyword Tips for Your Best Google Rankings in 2020

As you dig in with your SEO strategies in 2020, stick with what you do well and prioritize time for organic search tactics. Here are 20 SEO opportunities you may be neglecting that could boost your rankings.
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7 SEO Myths About Google Keyword Rankings

SEO misconceptions abound in the marketing world. Although there may be a little truth in them, it’s best to understand the nuances if you want better Google rankings. Here’s what you should know about seven of those myths.
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101+ Key Performance Indicators and Tips – Make the Best KPI Choices

A long list of key performance indicators (KPIs) can be overwhelming, but don’t let that stop you from reading. You don’t need to use them all. You just need to use them wisely.
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Why Google Keyword Rankings Still Matter for SEO

Do keyword rankings matter anymore? SEO changes over the years, but that hardly means it makes sense to overlook search engine rankings. Here are 10 things you need to know (or be reminded of).
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57+ Content Tools, Tips, and Examples to Make Your Writing Better

To help you tackle the many challenges you face as a writer, we offer dozens and dozens of tips, tools, and examples. They’ll help you write content that stays on mission, wins readers over, and more.
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How to Use Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Pages as an SEO Treasure Trove

Bad FAQ pages confuse, bore, and fall short of their SEO potential. But FAQ pages done right can pay off for your users and your branded and non-branded keywords. Here’s how to do it.
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SEO Keywords and Google: Advice and Insights

If your organic SEO took a hit last year, expect more of the same unless you take steps to recover from traffic dips. Even if you’re fine now, you might want to reinforce your footing. Here’s what you should be doing.
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Page Load Time: Is It the SEO Rankings Culprit?

You could have page load issues, but that deficiency might not be to blame for your Google keyword rankings. Check out the load-time grades for four Fortune 500 sites and learn what other factors may have more power over their rankings.
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15 Search Intent Tips, Examples, and Resources for SEO Keywords

If you want to leverage search intent with SEO keywords, it’s best to balance the methods with the false hopes. Here is a closer look at types of user intent keywords and some advice to help your keyword choices.
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Should You Worry About Your SEO and Google's Mobile-First Index?

Given your vigilance with the all-powerful search engine rankings, you’re likely concerned or at least curious about the effect of Google’s new mobile-first index. Get answers to your questions on how it could impact your site and SEO.
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9 Evergreen Content Examples for Long-Term Success

Thanks to search engines, most of your content is evergreen. That’s why you should pick effective formats for your content without an expiration date. Read on and be inspired by the examples of brands doing evergreen content well.
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Oops! 17 SEO Misfires to Avoid With Website Content Marketing

No marketing team can perfect its SEO and content marketing. But you can take steps to avoid or at least minimize the common misfires. Let’s start with these 17 frequent mistakes.