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Search Engine Optimization

Why do you need search engine optimization (SEO)?

The point of spending money and effort on a company website is to make it visible on search engine results pages (SERP). The higher you are on the results page, the more traffic will be directed to your website because very few people will look for information on a site on page 17 on Google. The more traffic you get on your site, the higher the sales for your products and services. You need SEO to ensure that your company appears on the first page of results for all popular keywords for your business.

As an example, if you are selling American-made solar panels in Florida, you want your company website to show up on the very first SERP for keywords such as “solar panel installation Florida” or “American solar panels.”

Search engine optimization is a powerful marketing tool that maximizes your chances to rank higher on search engines. When your website ranks on the first SERP for a major keyword for your business, customers will consider your company a leader in its industry. 

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is one of the most important marketing strategies companies should be focusing on in today’s digital business world. Customers search on the web for all kinds of information and search engines like Google want to deliver the most accurate results. Your potential customers search online for products and services like yours right now. That’s why your website content needs to match the right search keywords for your business.  

If you aren’t ranking high within your market, you will fail to capture the attention of your potential clientele and you will be missing out on revenue and income.

Here is what makes Search Engine Optimization strategies successful.

Tips for a successful SEO strategy

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Make SEO your primary source of traffic

How are people going to find your website? You can give business cards with your website URL, or advertise your website in local newspapers and online directories. You can also create pay-per-click (PPC) ads on most search engines, to have your website appear in prime position on relevant search results pages.

However, the vast majority of traffic should come directly from a search engine like Google. People use search engines to find anything they need, from information and knowledge to products and services. Have you ever wondered how often you visit a search engine in a day? It’s our daily go-to solution for almost all our needs. 

A solid search engine optimization strategy means your page will show up at the top of the search engine results pages for keywords relevant to your business, without having to spend a fortune on Google ads or other paid ads. By making SEO your primary source of traffic, you get targeted traffic to your website and avoid other advertising costs.

Would you trust the validity and the competence of a business if it showed on the hundredth page of Google? Probably not.

Consumers trust their sources when they come high up on a search page. As consumers, we believe that a business that shows up on the first couple of pages must be doing something right compared to competitors that appear on the following pages. Sites that are capable of achieving high search rankings are going to garner a lot more consumer trust than websites that rank poorly.

It actually makes sense. A business that focuses on SEO has the right keywords, interesting content, and useful reviews, and is doing all the right things to bring in customers. Since it has put in so much effort, it has all elements needed for people to trust it. 

If your website is ranking high, you can generate a lot more trust than you would otherwise. Your business seems more credible and reputable and consumers are more inclined to buy from you.

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Build more consumer trust

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Constantly optimize your content

It’s good to remember that Google and other search engines are businesses like any other. Their goal is to offer their customers the highest quality results for the terms they are searching for. When you visit Google to find, say, the best organic Italian-style ice cream in Miami, you want results that match your keywords. If Google includes results even slightly off your targeted search, you will get disappointed and may switch to another search engine. Google thus has a direct interest in delivering accurate and valid answers to their customers’ queries.

If your website is search-engine-optimized, Google will naturally reward it. The fact that Google has developed tools to help you crawl your site and monitor your core web vitals and SEO efficiency, such as Google Analytics and Google Search Console, is indicative of how important SEO is for the Google algorithm. Bing also has developed a set of similar tools, Bing Webmaster Tools. Therefore keyword research is one of the most important SEO tasks. Our SEO experts in IceWeb can help you do it efficiently.

A website that has interesting content but is slow to load, is not easy to navigate, has several error pages or broken links, does not follow safety protocols, has no index, or is not responsive on mobile phones, will soon frustrate potential customers. All major search engines take into consideration the technical optimization of your website, which is also part of search engine optimization.

Google and other search engines know how important it is for them to usher their users to websites that provide a good all-around experience. Google’s interests and your interests align: you both want a site that delivers and is optimally performing. 

That’s why you need, for example, a mobile-first website with an optimal site architecture that is brimming with all the SEO-savvy techniques that make it fast and efficient for all phases of your funnel. You want to increase organic traffic brought on by the search engines, but also need to maximize your conversion rate and motivate returning customers to continue coming back to your website in the future.

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SEO is also about technical optimization

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Reach consumers at the early stages of the buying cycle

Most consumers trust search engines to help them make better and more informed buying decisions.

The goal of every business is to capture these potential buyers and turn them into loyal customers. The sooner customers trust your brand, the more loyal they will be to your business. But how soon is soon? Simple: as early as possible! When you reach your customers at the very early stages of their buying cycle, you then have time to unfold all your marketing, promotions, and discounts, thus enticing them to buy from you.

With interesting, various types of content and helpful advice, you will hold on to your customers for a long time, but the very first step is to get them through your door. That is why SEO is so important.

How are you going to make your website visible? In an ocean of sites, you want yours to stand out. There are two ways to make yourself known on the web: SEO or paid advertising.

SEO is one of the most cost-effective digital marketing strategies you can invest in. It is a viable long-term strategy that can bring huge returns on your investment (ROI). Contact us and learn how IceWeb’s SEO team can help you maximize your brand visibility and boost consumer trust.

SEO works both short-term and long-term, unlike advertising. With advertising, you constantly need to pay money to improve your website’s ranking on Google. With SEO, however, you are setting a viable and cost-effective path for returning customers and targeted conversions. 

Our SEO experts can take charge of your SEO and maintain its effectiveness at a fragment of the cost of advertising. 

If you are looking to integrate highly effective SEO strategies into your digital marketing mix and crush the competition, contact IceWeb Marketing today. We have professional SEO experts standing by to propel you to the top of your market!

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SEO is cost-effective

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some common mistakes to avoid when doing SEO?

When it comes to SEO, there are many mistakes that can lead to poor performance and results. Here are some common mistakes to avoid:

  • Stuffing keywords. Overusing or “stuffing” keywords into your content in an unnatural way can have a negative effect on your SEO rankings.
  • Ignoring user experience. Search engines now take user experience into account when ranking pages, so it’s important to focus on providing a positive and seamless experience for users. Web design and technical SEO really matter!
  • Not optimizing images. Images play an important role in SEO, yet many people forget to optimize them with proper meta descriptions, ALT text, titles, captions, and more.
  • Not taking advantage of social media. Social media platforms should be leveraged as part of your SEO strategy in order to maximize reach and engagement. Social media are also a great way to promote content that others will want to link to their own websites.
  • Being unresponsive on mobile devices. With more than half of all web traffic coming from mobile devices, having a responsive, mobile-friendly website is essential for success in SEO and for marketing your products and services on the web.
  • Ignoring link building. Your content ranks higher when it provides internal linking to other pages of your website or external links to third, high authority websites. It also ranks higher when other websites link to it (backlinks). 
  • Not adding new content. All major search engines value websites that are constantly upgrading and offer fresh, high-quality content to their audience. From a regular blog page and guest posting to adding content in video format, adding new content regularly helps your company to continue showing up in organic search results.
How does my website's content impact SEO?

Your website content has a significant impact on your SEO results. 

The higher quality and more relevant content you create, the better chance you have of getting higher rankings in search engine results pages (SERPs) and thus appearing more often in organic Google search queries, i.e. those that don’t rely on paid advertising. 

Content should be keyword-rich and aligned with topics related to your target audience’s interests. Additionally, your content should also contain internal links as well as external links to trusted websites. Adding tags and metadata, such as an efficient meta description, to your content, further enhances on-page SEO. 

It is also essential to regularly provide new content to keep your website up-to-date and interesting for visitors. This shows that your site is active and relevant, which will help boost your SEO efforts. Lastly, don’t forget to create content for local SEO that allows search engines to link your business to local searches such as “dentist in Miami”. 

Google algorithm updates regularly modify content ranking factors. IceWeb stays on top of all changes in how search engines work, identifies best practices, and can be your guide to SEO content success and Google’s high ranking.

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