Google’s algorithm updates come and go, but backlinks remain one of the strongest ranking signals in search. A 2024 Backlinko study of 11.8 million Google results found that the number-one result has 3.8x more backlinks than positions two through ten. If your WordPress site lacks a link-building strategy, you are leaving traffic on the table. … Read more
I have built over 60 WordPress sites in the Sacramento area, and the homepage header is where most of them win or lose visitors. Google’s own research shows that 53% of mobile users abandon a site that takes longer than 3 seconds to load, but speed is only half the equation. The other half is … Read more
As a Sacramento WordPress and SEO expert, I took on SacFleaMarkets.com (SFM) to revolutionize their online presence through a meticulously crafted content strategy and social media marketing. This case study outlines the transformative journey from relative obscurity to a dominant online force within the flea market community in Sacramento. Growth of over 1000% in 6 … Read more
This is a quick and dirty guide to quickly convert all of your MyISAM tables to the more modern Database Engine InnoDB within phpMyAdmin using a couple queries. This is the fastest method I’ve honed down after converting database tables on hundreds of websites. The instructions and screenshots might feel a little long the first … Read more
As a small business owner, you’re likely always looking for ways to improve your website’s SEO. One often overlooked aspect of SEO is internal link building. Internal links are hyperlinks that point to different pages on the same website. They are essential for several reasons: So, how can you effectively build internal links on your … Read more
This post has been updated for 2021 – read here: WordPress Optimization – A Comprehensive Guide Running high traffic sites means WordPress optimization is crucial. I spend a lot of time reading, thinking, and testing configurations to constantly improve the performance of my WordPress sites, as well as the server load. When sites are getting … Read more
If you’re running a business and posting updates on a regular basis, its time to start taking advantage of a new format for readers to digest your content. Both Google and Facebook are pushing mobile friendly formats, tailored for those with slower connections. Its become the trendy thing for home pages and blogs to have a … Read more
Near the end of developing a feature-filled WordPress website, I was asked by a client to setup a way for site visitors to review clinics. After lots of back and forth, we settled on a vendor which provided a Yelp clone as a WordPress theme. The problem? We already had a massive site developed and … Read more
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