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AI for SEO Content: Yes, No, Maybe So?

Can you use AI for SEO content? Is this a thing now? Will it work? Will you be penalized?

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How to Write Good Podcast Shownotes (And Why it Matters)

Podcast shownotes as... an SEO play? Heck yes. Here's how.

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Going, Going, Gone–Migrating from Universal Analytics to GA4

Move it or lose it! Get onboard with GA4 before Google makes the transition for you. Learn how here.

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Introduction to GA4

Ready to work in Google Analytics 4? Here's your basic first look.

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Semi-Automated SEO Auditing and Reporting

A quick guide to semi-automation in SEO (the good, the bad, the imperatives).

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Google Trends Data for SEO

This can be a useful SEO tool for companies trying to keep track of their competition.

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How to do an SEO Audit

It's spreadsheet o'clock. Here's how to do an SEO audit.

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Putting Together an SEO Topic Cluster

An SEO topic cluster is a sophisticated way to increase # and position of KWs. Here's how it works.

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Metadata and HTML Tags for SEO

What is metadata? Why does it matter for SEO? Find out here...

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What is Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?

What is SEO? Google a bunch of stuff - or just read this.

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Why Topic Cluster Strategies Fail or Succeed

Topic cluster strategies from the maven herself: Stacy Willis, SEO guru and marketing leader.

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Which Website Pages Should You Build Backlinks To?

Where should your backlinks actually link to on your website? Find out here.

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Anchor Text for Backlinks: Types and Strategies

Anchor text can make or break your off-page SEO success. Here's what you need to know.

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6 Link Building Strategies That Actually Work (And Don’t Violate Google Guidelines) in 2022

There are link building strategies that actually work - learn what they are!

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What is Domain Authority?

What is domain authority? It's a really important SEO consideration, that's what. READ ABOUT IT.

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SEO on a Budget: How to Rank When You Can’t Afford a Big SEO Contract

SEO is expensive... and necessary. Here are some tips for how to get started, even on a shoestring.

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Does AI Content Work for SEO?

Are AI content apps taking our jobs? Some of them. Read to learn our take.

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Linking Intent: The Backlink-Generating Search Intent Target

Don't just do backlinks: do them right. Here's some insight into linking intent.

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Technical SEO

What is technical SEO? These are the very very basics.

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Content, Credibility & SEO: Building Trust with Readers and Robots

Learn about Google E-A-T and other reasons we know quality content works for SEO.

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Writing for Search Intent: Capturing the ‘Why’ Instead of the ‘Who’

Ever wondered why your SEO strategy doesn't drive real results? Read this.

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SEO FAQs

Get all your burning SEO questions answered with this FAQ from the Hire a Writer team.

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The Importance of Content Writing in SEO

In SEO, it all comes back to content. Here's why content writing matters for SEO.

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5 Ways to Use Google Search Console to Improve SEO

Google Search Console is as essential to SEO as a hammer is to a toolbox. Here’s how to use it.

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What the H1? A Full Breakdown of H-Tags for SEO

Header tags are an essential part of SEO writing. Here's what you need to know.

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Best Word Count for SEO? There Isn’t One

If you think there's an ideal word count for SEO, you're wrong. Here's why.

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Does Duplicate Content Affect SEO?

Does duplicate content affect SEO? Absolutely. And make no mistake — the effect is negative.

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How to Find Keywords for Your Real Estate Business Blog

Learn everything you need to know about real estate keyword research.

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How to Use Anchor Text in Your On-Page SEO Strategy

What you need to know about anchor text as it relates to your on-page SEO strategy.

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The On-Page SEO Crash Course for Beginners

This on-page SEO guide lays the groundwork for long-term SEO success for businesses.

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Writing an SEO Blog

Writing an SEO blog requires a little knowledge and a lot of practice.

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SEMRush: A Review

Here are some of the features and screenshots of what you get with an SEMRush subscription.

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3 Things an SEO Specialist Should Do

Learn 3 things any SEO specialist should do.

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Create an SEO Keyword List

Creating the right SEO keyword list is one of the first steps to defining an SEO strategy.

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How to Write an SEO Blog

Learn how to write an SEO blog.

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SEO

Writing for Humans

Let’s talk about how writing for humans really makes all of the difference.

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SEO

SEO: An Introduction

In case you have a few questions: let's start at the beginning.

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How to Build an SEO Keyword List

Read this to learn how to use free tools and simple processes to build an SEO KW list.

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SEO Content: Website, Blog, Pillar

Learn about the three most crucial pieces of copy your website needs for SEO.

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A Linking Strategy for Your Website

Link building is an essential part of your SEO strategy.

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Write an SEO Blog: Live Demo

I went ahead and captured this not-quite-as-thrilling-as-X-men-but-still-not-awful process on camera

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How to Find SEO Blog Topics

Feel like you've written about everything? Think again (and learn how to find SEO topics).

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