Starting next month, Google will mark websites as “insecure” if they don’t have a valid SSL certificate. Until now, you only needed SSL (secure sockets layer) if your website had a form to fill out, or accepted online payments. No more! With the release of the newest version of Chrome, Google will move from a […]
Category: SEO
Duplicate Content
Businesses that subscribe to industry-related blog or social media update services can get regular “news” on their website with the hope that fresh content will set them apart and improve their Google rankings. (Viewers and search engines hate stale pages!) But buyer beware – it’s not hard to spot duplicate content. And it’s even easier […]
How fast does your home page load?
Speed-to-load is one of the most crucial factors in determining how Google, and other search engines, rank your website. This is a critical aspect of Search Engine Optimization (SEO), particularly with regards to your home landing page. All too often, we see business owners thinking, “all’s well,” when they check their own website; they neglect to realize […]
Go Ahead! Try it without…
…without the three w’s, that is. Most websites can be addressed with, and without, the “www” (world wide web) prefix. Unless you altered the default domain name service setup when you established your domain name, it’s a good bet that your website accommodates both. So What? Why should I care? Here’s why: Even though […]
How fast does YOUR website load?
The time it takes for your landing page to load when someone visits your website can make all the difference in the world. If your home page is loaded up with unnecessary extras, or otherwise mis-configured, you could be loosing business. (And hurting your search engine rankings as well.) Piedmont’s own home page had […]