Search Engine Optimization

A site widget is a component that is added to a website to improve functionality. These widgets are actually a small part of a different website within another website, similar to an iframe. We want to share with you what you need to know about widgets, how they affect your website, and their effect on SEO for your website. Keep reading to learn more about site widgets: Read More »

In 2014 at Google’s annual I/O conference, they announced that you should switch your site over to HTTPS for the possibility of a minor ranking boost. We believe that this may help slightly, but the bigger question is whether or not the switch is right for you. Keep reading to learn more about why you should be using HTTPS on your website: Read More »

Are link wheels considered Black Hat? That's a question we've been hearing circling around. The first question we should answer, however, is, "What are link wheels?" We answer all that and more below! Read More »

This is a question I have been asked lately and it's a good one to understand when running a business that uses the internet to drive new and repeat business. Let's get started. Read More »

In late August 2016, Google announced they will lower the ranking of websites using intrusive pop-ups and interstitials starting on January 10, 2017. We have compiled some helpful information for our clients running our SASS Capture. We want to make sure you understand the details and how to handle this. Read More »

If you are a client of IMEG you have probably heard us say that position 1 is typically not the best for conversion when it comes to paid search. A recent study by Adobe Media Optimizer in February 2016 proves this point by showing that the 4th position on the page produces the best results. According to this study, the cost per click dropped, but the click through rate increased following Google's removal of the right sidebar ads. Read More »

Over the past few years, the term “content marketing” has been used to describe any and all website writing. But, it’s important to know that not all content marketing will directly increase your organic search traffic or your organic rankings. When you implement a content marketing strategy, you can increase your organic search traffic and organic rankings. The key is understanding and implementing the best strategy for your business and writing to target your specific audience. Read More »