How Planning for Seasonal Changes in Search Data Can Boost Your SEO Performance
Here at Manchester SEO we understand that in digital marketing, keeping your brand relevant to your audience is crucial. One smart way to do this is by understanding seasonal changes in keyword searches. People’s search interests shift throughout the […]
Is Unique Content STILL important for SEO?
To find out, let’s dive back into the world of SEO content and see if the best methods have changed, and if doing it yourself is still the best way to boost your business. […]
SEO Isn’t Black Magic - Embracing the Fascinating, Non-Mystical Side of Search Engine Optimization
When it comes to digital marketing, few topics spark as much intrigue and misunderstanding as Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Many people think of SEO as some sort of black magic—an elusive, arcane practice reserved for a select few “SEO wizards.” This notion not on […]
Unlock the Power of Internal Links for SEO Success!
Internal linking is one of the most overlooked yet powerful SEO strategies used by SEO consultants […]
The Rise of Headless CMS, is it a Game Changer for SEO?
Content Management Systems, which one to use and the considerations from an SEO perspective are things that we talk about in the office on a daily basis. For years we had seen clients move from bespoke php websites to WordPress sites and seen instant negative reactions to ranking and traffic! So we […]
Is SEO Essentially Brand Building? And the Key to Long-Term SEO Success?
In today's digital-first world, having a website isn't enough to stand out in the crowded online marketplace. Search engine optimization (SEO) has long been a critical strategy to boost your online visibility, but the role of SEO has evolved. What was once a purely te […]
The Death of Google Search?
Dramatic title, isn’t it? It may look a bit clickbait-y, but there’s no denying that Google Search hasn’t looked healthy for a few years now. ‘Death’ is a strong word; it’s probably not going anywhere in the next few yea […]
Why are People Switching to Bing? – Is Bing Better for SEO?
For many years, Bing has been the ‘little brother’ to Google. Constantly trying to impress, but it’s nowhere near as successful and, let’s be honest, not as useful. Bing was the search engine we turned to when Google wasn’t working. But is that still the case? […]
Branding for SEO – The Power of a Name
Did you know that in Manhattan, NYC, there’s a restaurant called ‘Thai Food Near Me’? Closer to home, there’s a clothes shop in London called ‘Closing Down Sale’. Odd choices for sure, but there’s a reason we know about them. […]
The Power of Organic SEO Services
If you’ve spoken to anyone about SEO, you probably heard the word ‘organic’ at some point. In our digital world, there isn’t much ‘organic’, but in the SEO world it’s the best way to boost your business. Org […]
Animation for SEO
Using animation to boost your Google Search Traffic is a hidden gem in the world of SEO. It’s not used as often as other recommended SEO-boosting tools but can have a huge impact on the visits and leads you generate. This blog is a collaboration with […]
AI & SEO
Since late 2022, AI has been a huge topic, discussed by everyone from kids in school to business executives. AI content creation algorithms such as ChatGPT and Bard stormed onto the scene. Their ability to create content almost from scratch raised a lot of eyebrows is incredible and is far more than […]
Web Accessibility and SEO
How SEO can Improve Accessibility for people who are Vision-Impaired, Neurodivergent or have other Web Accessibility Issuesby Nathan LockeIn 2022, we spend most of our lives online. Whether it be for business or pleasure, being online allows […]
SEO Tips for Multilingual Businesses – Global Translations Guest Blog
With the correct approach, multilingual businesses can have great online success and SEO results.A common mistake many businesses looking to reach international markets make, is rushing through their SEO work. An AI translation is often the easiest and cheapest way to […]
How Blogging Improves SEO
Why Google likes Blogs, and how they Boost Your BusinessMost people consider blogging a pastime, a way to share opinions or just record your thoughts. In fact, blogging can be a powerful tool in the business world. When you build your website, you often don’t […]
Business Reputation Management Online
Keep your Brand Consistent and Preserve your Reputation OnlinePeople love to over analyse these days, especially online. They study what you write like FBI profilers, looking for anything that could be harmful to your business. It sounds like the work of an evil journalist, twisting a celeb’s words to get their next big […]
SEO – A Simple guide (Part 1)
We have seen many SEO guides online but many are not very Simple. To do this we have split our content into easy manageable parts. Here at Manchester SEO we like to keep things as simple as possible as this helps us keep our processes and document what we have done. When dealing […]
Copywriting in 2022 – Has it Changed?
Every year, on the 1st of January, I conduct a simple ritual: I step out the front door and listen. It’s always very quiet, cold, and peaceful. Then I go back inside and return to my online world.A passing glance at the new year doesn’t reveal much, and neither does a cursory look at the internet. To the untrained eye, not much […]
Copywriting for Social Media
Turn Likes and Shares into Traffic for Your Business!How can copywriting for social media help turn likes and shares into traffic for your business?If you’re like me I spend too much time on social media. I often wonder how far I’ve scrolled in my li […]
Top 5 Copywriting tips for Small Businesses
Top 5 tips to Create Quality Copy for your BusinessHiring a copywriter can be a daunting prospect. Will they understand what I want? Will they understand what this business needs? Will it be worth the money? If you’re asking yourself any or all these questions, you are not alone.Many business owner […]
Copywriting – Turning words into Traffic and Traffic into customers
Copywriting is one of the lesser-known forms of writing, despite being around for almost as long as the written word. Ask the average person on the street to name as many forms of writing as possible and you’ll get the classics: novels, scripts, poetry and so on. If they do mention copy […]
Why Blog? The Top 5 Blogging Benefits for Small Businesses
Once upon a time, blogging was simply a hobby for those who wished to share their thoughts online anonymously. Nowadays, it’s a money-making marketing machine. Nearly two decades after its conception, the blog is still going strong and is constantly adapting to modern technology and the ever-evolving world of digital marketing.& […]
Is Bing Better than Google for SEO?
I was at a local networking event last week and was surprised when I was told by an owner of a large national Commercial Electrical Contracting group that most of his enquiries come from Bing as opposed to Google. At Manchester SEO we have been optimising clients websites for Bing for a long tim […]
Does Engagement on Social Media Help Organic Google Rank?
Here at Manchester SEO we know that many SEO YouTube “Pro’s” are talking about social engagement and how to rank your website high with just Social engagement! This has led me to down a voyage of discovery, which has led me to believe that done properly it most definitely […]
5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Search Engine Rankings fast!
I’m sure you will all agree with us at Manchester SEO when we say:Higher search engine rankings = more traffic = more conversions = more customers.But how do you get higher search engine rankings if you don’t have the time or money to commit to a […]
How to Post Your Jobs to Google Jobs (ITS FREE)
Here at Manchester SEO we know us SEO’s these days you need to understand that SEO isn’t just ranking pages organically anymore, it can involve many other things like social media, PPC and Schema just to mention a few.One such example of this is when looking at the […]
A beginner’s guide to keyword research
Here at Manchester SEO one of the most common talking points is to explain which keywords to target and why!How do we do keyword research and what are the main principles to get it right for their website.In this article we give you a beginners guide to keyw […]
Lay Solid Foundations for your SEO – 6 easy Steps
Here at Manchester SEO we know that every SEO project should start with lay solid foundations for your SEO so that everything else built upon it has the best ch […]
Why Maintaining your High Google Ranks makes SEO a Long Term Commitment
Why is SEO a Long Term Commitment?Here at Manchester SEO one of the most common questions we get asked is why is SEO not a one time project? Why do we keep paying for it?In this article we analyze why it is that when you stop working on your website optimi […]
A Beginner’s Guide to How to Rank for a Targeted Area! Location-Based SEO!
Location SEO – A Beginners Guide – ManchesterThe discipline of SEO has changed immensely in recent years. At Manchester SEO this kind of change can be directly attributed to Google’s ever-evolving search algorithm, but also because the way we search is al […]