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What to include in your 2026 Google Business  Profile

By Tim Priebe | January 15, 2026

If you want people to find your business or nonprofit online in 2026, your Google Business Profile is one of the most essential…

Your SEO competitive analysis template (what we use for clients)

By Tim Priebe | December 18, 2025

Most businesses want to improve their SEO, but few know exactly where they stand compared to their competitors. And even fewer know who their real competitors are.

Search intent vs keywords

By Tim Priebe | November 13, 2025

It’s not unusual for a business owner to ask me about keywords. It’s a familiar mindset—and one that made sense a decade ago. But search engines have changed, and so have users. Keywords alone won’t cut it any longer.

How to increase the speed of your website

By Michela Owen | August 7, 2025

Website speed isn’t sorcery. It’s mostly common sense—with a little technical cleanup and a lot of restraint.

A faster site doesn’t just win points with Google. It keeps real people from bailing before your homepage finishes loading. And the good news? You don’t need a computer science degree to fix it. You just need to stop doing what seems fancy and focus on what actually works.

The best SEO plugins for WordPress

By Tim Priebe | July 31, 2025

WordPress gives you a lot of flexibility—and a lot of options when it comes to SEO plugins. The right ones can save you time and support your strategy. But the wrong ones just get in the way.

My team and I have…

Are Core Web Vitals still relevant?

By Tim Priebe | June 26, 2025

Let’s be honest—you may have never heard the term “Core Web Vitals” in your life. And if you have, there’s a good chance it sounded like…

Local SEO vs organic SEO

By Michela Owen | May 22, 2025

SEO isn’t one-size-fits-all. Local SEO helps people near you find you. Organic SEO builds broader visibility over time.

Google vs other search engines

By Tim Priebe | April 17, 2025

Even though Google rules the roost, it’s not the only game in town. Other search engines still serve millions of users—and in some niches, they matter more than you’d expect.

What we really know about Google’s algorithm

By Tim Priebe | March 13, 2025

Google’s algorithm keeps SEO pros guessing, but testing reveals what works. From content quality to search intent, here’s what we know.

Organic SEO vs paid search

By Tim Priebe | February 6, 2025

If you want to get found online, two of the biggest options are organic SEO and paid search (think Google Ads). Both can generate leads, drive traffic, and grow your business. But they work in very different ways.