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Mar 14, 2024 • 4 Minute Read • Dan Meister, Digital Marketing Lead
Search engine optimization (SEO) is a powerful technique for generating more website traffic and ultimately more leads. We consider SEO an integral part of your digital marketing, supporting your marketing efforts and making your company easy to find and do business with.
We set the stage with ten critical strategies for optimizing your website for success, covering everything from content optimization to technical details. Follow these steps for a link-worthy website that captivates interest and establishes a solid online presence.
1. Keyword Research
Think of keyword research as your business's SEO treasure hunt, uncovering popular terms that drive valuable traffic by delving into specific keywords.
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- Identify and compile a list of relevant keywords and phrases your target audience might use while searching for products, services, or information related to your industry.
- Tools like Google Keyword Planner, Semrush, and Ahrefs are helpful for keyword research. Input general terms, and these tools will generate a list of related keywords and data on search volume, competition, and relevance.
- It's crucial to consider the intent behind these keywords. Ask yourself: are users looking for information, purchasing, or seeking solutions to specific problems?
2. Optimize Website Content
Crafting content that resonates is critical. Whether blog posts, product descriptions, or service pages, they must be more than just informative. They must be direct and engaging, address pain points, and provide solutions. Especially in business-to-business (B2B) selling, showcasing your expertise and positioning yourself as the go-to solution provider while addressing industry-specific challenges is the strategic move that can set your content apart. Whitepapers and case studies become your allies, showcasing your prowess and building trust.
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Make SEO a pillar of your content strategy. Ensure you're addressing audience and business needs throughout your content. This way, what you publish online will deliver better organic results.
3. On-Page SEO
Elevate your online presence by fine-tuning on-page elements like titles, meta descriptions, headings, and URL structures. Transform your content into a search engine magnet with these optimizations, making it effortlessly understandable and appealing to algorithms and human users.
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Your meta descriptions should include relevant keywords and be enticing enough to increase the likelihood of click-throughs. Offer a clear value proposition or address a specific need.
4. Mobile Optimization
As mobile use continues to sweep the digital landscape, it's not an option to ensure your website is mobile-friendly but a necessity. Google, the search giant, gives a nod to the mobile-friendly champs, boosting their visibility on search rankings.
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When mobile testing, ensure your site is seamless across various screen sizes and browsers.
5. Technical SEO
Imagine your website as a beautiful storefront on a bustling main street. For people to notice it, it needs to be accessible and easy to find. That's where technical optimization comes in with activities like crawling and indexing. These are designed to improve SEO and visibility but aren't related to the content. Site structure and speed are also two aspects of technical optimization.
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A crawlable, indexable website with a clear site structure and lightning-fast speed puts out the welcome mat to search engines and users alike. For more on the techy side of search engines, read Beyond Rich Snippets with Schema.org Structured Data.
6. Content Marketing
Serve up a feast of fresh and relevant content for your audiences. Include blog posts, captivating articles, infographics, videos, and podcasts to spice up your content mix. Make sure you're shouting your expertise from the rooftops through social media, newsletters, and industry hotspots. Aligning keyword strategies, content distribution, and user engagement across various channels creates a cohesive user experience at different touchpoints in their buying journey.
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Start by conducting thorough customer and keyword research to understand what your audience is searching for and craft content that addresses these queries and adds a unique point of view to the conversation.
7. Local SEO (if applicable)
Optimize your website for local search if your company operates in specific geographic areas. First, claim your Google Business Profile listing to help your company pop in specific geographic hotspots. Second, declare your NAP (Name, Address, Phone Number) information across online directories for consistency. Lastly, turn satisfied customers into your biggest cheerleaders and nudge them to shower your business with positive reviews. Local optimization can put your brand in the spotlight of the communities you serve.
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Keep your local community informed and enticed by adding promotions, events, and news to your Google Business Profile listing. This effort demonstrates your company's active role and relevancy in the region.
8. Link Building
Link building is like getting recommendations from other websites to yours. These recommendations, or links, tell search engines that your content is credible and relevant. The more inbound links you build up, the better because they significantly influence how search engines rank your site in search results. But link building isn't just about numbers; it's about quality. Acquiring backlinks from authoritative and relevant websites within your industry or niche significantly impacts your website's authority and trustworthiness.
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Create high-value content such as comprehensive guides, research papers, or unique data that naturally attracts backlinks from reputable sources. You can also leverage relationships with influencers and industry experts or partner with complimentary publications or businesses for co-marketing opportunities that can result in valuable backlinks.
9. Monitor and Analyze Performance
Measure success for the long haul by regularly monitoring your organic search performance. Using tools like Google Analytics and Google Search Console helps you analyze whether your SEO strategies are paying off, unveiling insights and allowing you to tweak, refine, and optimize your strategy for better results.
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Implementing these tactics demands a deep understanding of your target audience and comprehensive SEO strategies. That's where insights also come into play. Your team must be committed to consistently optimizing and refining your approach for sustainable success in generating more quality leads.
10. Continuous Improvement
SEO is an ongoing process that requires regular updates and adjustments. Stay updated on algorithm changes, industry trends, and competitor strategies to ensure your B2B company remains competitive in organic search rankings.
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Set up Google Alerts for industry trends, conduct regular competitor analyses, and dedicate time each month to tweak your strategy. Stay nimble, stay competitive.
Ready to Make Your Site Oh-So-Easy to Find?
We laid the groundwork for SEO strategies to lead your prospects to your digital doorstep. Elevating your game with this holistic approach and constantly adapting to Google's changes or how people search online can be like rolling with the tides. But when the digital landscape evolves, we've got your back. We've designed our digital marketing strategy to ensure that we keep your online presence ahead of the curve and relevant. Let's talk lead generation.