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The Actionable On-Page SEO Guide on How to Rank in Google

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Did you know that Elise Dopson was able to:

  • Boost impressions count by 57%;
  • Increase search traffic by 54%;
  • Get an average ranking position boost of 10 places

Just by improving meta titles and meta descriptions on most pages and posts on her site.

And did you know that Spencer Haws, creator of Link Whisper and  founder of Niche Pursuits, was able to explode 48 pages of his site to the first page of Google in just three months … simply by adding a few internal links per post.

That’s the awesome power of on-page SEO done right.

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How Medium Suspended My Account in Breach of the Santa Clara Principles

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Medium is a great platform. But is Medium’s enforcement of its content guidelines fair, unbiased, proportional, and respectful of users’ rights?

There’s no better way to say this. Medium isn’t as transparent and accountable in content moderation as it claims to be. That’s the view from where I stand.

Perhaps Medium’s huge success has made it a law unto itself!

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The Ultimate Guide to the Best Semrush Alternatives

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Semrush is the award-winning software solution for SEO and marketing professionals. It has over 45 tools which give you everything you need, and much more.

It has comprehensive analytics, a powerful keyword research tool, on-demand reports, and more.

But despite its magnificent array of impressive features. Despite the fact that you can hardly do without Semrush as an SEO professional. And in spite of the fact that Semrush is used by over 6 million professionals in 12 countries, Semrush isn’t for everyone.

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Sensational – How Jumpshot Demise Revealed the #1 Keyword Research Tool in the World

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Jumpshot is dead and with it, probably click data and other SEO metrics! On January 30 2020, SEOs and digital marketing professionals around the world woke to this bombshell: Jumpshot was being wound up by parent company, Avast.

In a press release, Ondrej Vlcek, CEO of Avast explained the decision to shutdown Jumpshot as follows:

The bottom line is that any practices that jeopardize user trust are unacceptable to Avast. We are vigilant about our users’ privacy, and we took quick action to begin winding down Jumpshot’s operations after it became evident that some users questioned the alignment of data provision to Jumpshot with our mission and principles that define us as a Company.

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Semrush Pricing Plans: Semrush Pro Vs Guru Vs Business – Which Plan Is Best For You?

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FACT: Semrush offers 3 different price plans – Pro, Guru and Business. But which is best for you? Which Semrush pricing plan is right for your needs and business aspirations?

Welcome to Semrush Pro Vs Guru Vs Business, as we unpack the various Semrush pricing plans.

Editor’s Note:

It is worth pointing out that all Semrush pricing plans include over 40 different leading tools and features to take your marketing to the next level.

In this article, we will help you choose the best plan to fit your business needs and aspirations as we take a detailed look at Semrush Pro vs Guru vs Business.

But first, for the benefit of those who may not know, what is Semrush? What is Semrush used for? And why all the fuss?

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ConvertKit Vs ActiveCampaign – Why I Switched to ConvertKit

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Here’s a detailed comparison to enable you choose between ConvertKit vs ActiveCampaign. The reality is ActiveCampaign and ConvertKit are two of the top email service providers. But which is better?

First, a bit of history.

In October 2017, I switched from MailerLite to ActiveCampaign and made a huge song and dance about it. I even wrote an epic blog post about the shift to ActiveCampaign that attracted about 20 comments.

I couldn’t stop talking about ActiveCampaign. I used it. I loved it. And I promoted it!

Fast forward nearly three years after that switch and the epic blog post…

I have made another switch. That’s right.

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Clickfunnels Vs Kartra: Which Funnel Building Software Is Better?

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ClickFunnels or Kartra? Who is king of the funnel buildng software kingdom? What are the main differences and similarities when you compare Clickfunnels vs Kartra?

When you first take a look at ClickFunnels and Kartra, there are some immediate similarities.

Both are amazing funnel building software.

But that’s not where it ends. Both were created by hugely successful marketers as a solution to a major gap in the market.

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Your Guide To The Best Sales Funnel Builders And Software

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A sales funnel builder is a software or a suite of tools that helps you create and manage a sales funnel. The best sales funnel builders make it possible for entrepreneurs who don’t know computer programming to easily build beautiful sales funnels that work.

But why do you need a sales funnel?

You need a funnel because all you’ve got is a few seconds.

That’s right!

A maximum of 20 to 30 seconds is all the time you have to capture your prospects and turn them into hot leads. And the sales funnel works as a bridge between your prospects and your all important sales page.

Here’s the reality.

The top funnel builders inevitably lead to a higher lead conversion rate. The rate is the percentage of your website visitors who are captured as leads.

The rate is also an indication of both your ability to attract the right target audience and the efficiency at which your website turns them into leads. This is one of the most important top-of-the-funnel conversion metrics.

Why is this important?

It is significant because a monumental “79% of marketing leads never  convert into sales,” according to a study by MarketingSherpa. That means less than a quarter of your leads actually lead to sales.

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The 10 Best Affiliate Programs For Beginners

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As easy as ABC. That’s how easy it is for a beginner to make money as an affiliate marketer! And in this post, we showcase the essential tools you need to succeed in affiliate marketing.

Sit back as we uncover the 10 best affiliate programs for beginners in India, the US, Australia, Japan, the UK. It’s the essential guide to affiliate marketing for beginners everywhere around the world!

We’ve made it so easy and simple that you may even call it affiliate marketing for dummies!

Ladies, and gentlemen, we present to you, the easy affiliate programs for beginners!

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How To Start Affiliate Marketing [As Easy As ABC]

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Quick question. How do you generate enough recurring passive income as a blogger to live the life of your dreams? You could try affiliate marketing. Alternatively, you could create self study courses or even start a signature coaching program.

Each of those three are fantastic monetization models.

To maximize your income, you could even pursue all three simultaneously.

A note of caution though…

When you’re just starting out and working towards your first $1,000 a month in recurring income, it’s probably advisable to focus on one model at a time.

In this article, our will focus will be on affiliate marketing, simply because it’s arguably the easiest of the three monetization models. It’s also probably one of the fastest ways to earn passive income from your blog.

That’s right.

In our experience, affiliate marketing is one of the easiest ways to start making money from your blog. And this is regardless of how many readers you currently have.

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