The Power of Metadata

How do Google and other search engines know what your page is about? Where does the text in a search engine result come from? The answer is Metadata. Metadata is information about information; in the case of a website, its small snippets of HTML code which provide search engines and searchers with information about what … Read more

Factors That Cause Changes in Organic Search Engine Rankings

There are many factors that can affect your page’s search engine ranking. Fortunately, you can control most of them. Although all major search engines keep their algorithms private, there are factors that have remained true over time no matter what changes are made to the algorithms. Certain factors, such as social media presence and online … Read more

5 Reasons You Need Google Plus for Your Internet Marketing Strategy

Google + was created with the intention of going head to head with other social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.  Google saw the long game and wanted to capitalize on the social media action. After getting off to a slow start, Google+ is now quickly being recognized as the most valuable social media property. … Read more

What You Need to Know about Google’s Hummingbird Update

The internet has been buzzing (and mildly panicking) recently over the latest Google algorithm update and what that means for SEO. The good news is that Hummingbird wasn’t just sprung on us – Google has actually been introducing it over the last few months as an addition to its current search model. What’s changed: When … Read more

Understanding Keyword Density

When a writer takes on the task of developing SEO content for a web page, he or she can commit an SEO copywriting faux pas and run into problems. Keyword density, although an integral part of an effective SEO strategy, can lead to more damage than benefit if it becomes an obsession. A copywriter who … Read more

SEO Advice-Why Does Google Change Their Algorithm?

For those of us in the world of SEO, this seems to happen way too often. Just as we get used to the adjustments that search engines make to improve user experience, they flip the switch on something new. Granted, we all understand that the importance of a great user experience- it’s one of the … Read more

Keyword Research is the Key

We all have heard of that company that offers the quick fix—that big return that is so unbelievable it can’t be true. For example: “I’ll send you a million dollars from my account in Nigeria from your long-lost cousin if you write me a check for 10% today!” It’s easy to get pulled into the … Read more

Why SEO Is More Than A Few Keywords

How often do you search for something on the Internet? My guess is that you did it more than once today. In fact, I bet you used a search of some sort to find this article. There’s a reason Google, Bing and Yahoo have so much power on the internet today. People are curious. The … Read more

Why You Should Be Blogging Too

When you eat your favorite fruit or vegetable, it’s a delightful and satisfying treat. Eating fruit and veggies is an all-around good activity because: It quells your hunger There are numerous health benefits You like the taste! The AMG team enjoys writing blogs for similar reasons. Blogging is a beneficial tool for creating a healthy … Read more