As all businesses are struggling to navigate through the effects that our current pandemic has had on our top lines, we at Active Web Group are hard at work servicing our customers and have some suggestions that you may find useful in mitigating both the short and long term effects. PPC – Short Term Virtually... Read More
Search Engine Optimization
Why Every New Website Needs An SEO Setup
March 18th, 2020
Why Every New Website Needs an SEO Setup As a Digital Marketing professional, when I speak with business owners about a new website for their online enterprise, I’m asked a lot of questions about why my agency includes a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) setup, what it is, what that entails, and why. It’s important for... Read More
Is Your Website ADA Compliant?
February 7th, 2020
When discussing websites, the phrase “ADA Compliant” is used as an umbrella term for determining if a website is accessible to people with disabilities. There are actually several different standards used when reviewing websites for accessibility. The two most widely used standards are ADA and WCAG. They both have the same goal – to make... Read More
5 SEO Practices That Won’t Work in 2020
December 12th, 2019
Most web-based business owners are aware that their sites need Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to remain competitive. But few would be aware that the digital landscape changes constantly, therefore many of yesterday’s initiatives are ineffective today. Not only is money spent on obsolete tactics is money wasted, but continued use of some of these techniques... Read More
What Google’s BERT Update Means to Your Business
November 11th, 2019
Every online business owner knows that all too often, Google updates its formula(s) resulting in potential online business fluctuations that can be temporary or truly impactful. Sometimes, as in the case of BERT, those impacts can resonate over time, and for many online enterprises, BERT has. What’s BERT? It is Google’s open-source, network-based strategy that... Read More
Google to Stop Indexing Content Within Flash
November 4th, 2019
News ‘Flash’: Are SWF Files Costing You Business? Recently Google announced that it will stop indexing Adobe Flash, or SWF files. After this ‘warning shot’, many online business owners were left thinking, “Flash?! What year is this?” meaning that Flash went the way of the dinosaur many years ago. It is not just that some... Read More
How Can My Business Get in On the Growing Voice Search Trend?
October 25th, 2019
We have mobile users to thank for the growing voice search trend. Voice assistants are standard features on smartphones, tablets, and, of course, smart speakers such as the Amazon Echo and Google Home. The question is, what can online business owners do to get in on this trend that is quickly becoming a fixture in... Read More
Avoiding Google Penalties in 2020
October 16th, 2019
Over the years, Google has been updating its algorithm to consistently improve and ensure quality experiences for its users. Those looking for shortcuts are often penalized by Google and we shouldn’t have to tell you that it’s not fun. Many of us are aware that cloaking redirects, stuffing keywords and hiding text can harm your... Read More
How is Google’s Mobile-First Index Impacting Your Business?
August 19th, 2019
Many website owners are reporting negative effects to their rankings due to Google’s Mobile-First Index. Maybe you were too distracted running your business to notice when Google first made their ‘Mobile First’ announcement a few years ago. The major search engine gave plenty of warning that hereafter site rankings would be based on their responsiveness... Read More
Is Your Website Content Optimized for Voice Search?
August 7th, 2019
Voice search (VS)? Never heard of it? Not sure of its value? Try to remember that just a few years ago no one thought that mobile would be as big as it continues to be. As an adjunct to the ever-growing mobile users pool, the future potential for voice search is vast. Just what is... Read More
