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## [Your Guide to Google Search Console](https://www.tributemedia.com/blog/google-search-console-how-to)
** Posted by [Emery Pearson](https://www.tributemedia.com/blog/author/emery-ross) on Aug 3, 2020 4:00:00 PM
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Google Search Console (GSC) is one of [the best free tools](https://www.tributemedia.com/blog/free-google-tools) out there for SEO. In fact, if you only use one tool, let it be this one. That's because Google Search Console is all about organic search. GSC offers insights into impressions and traffic, and it's where you'll see issues Google has identified regarding page speed, AMP, or indexing. And, if you've received a [manual penalty](https://www.tributemedia.com/blog/bad-backlink-penalty), you'll find that out here.
## [4 Black Hat Tactics to Avoid (& What to Do Instead)](https://www.tributemedia.com/blog/4-black-hat-tactics-to-avoid)
** Posted by [Emery Pearson](https://www.tributemedia.com/blog/author/emery-ross) on Apr 8, 2020 7:30:00 AM
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SEO used to be a lot easier to do before Google’s search algorithm became as sophisticated as it is today. Couple of keywords here, a few links there, and you were sure to start ranking for some pretty competitive terms.
All that has changed. The problem, however, is that some SEO companies and “professionals” will still practice these tactics in order to see quick results. You know the type: the ones that can “guarantee” you top rankings on Google in 3 months. While these black hat tactics may still work to some degree, the risk of being penalized or de-indexed is a far greater threat to your business than taking a little extra time to rank on Google.
there are a number of ways that businesses work their ways to the top of search engines. Some of these tactics are what you would call “White Hat” SEO tactics. These go along with Google’s terms of service and take the approach of improving a website by focusing on users rather than rankings. Using these tactics can take a bit of time to get your website off the ground, but will garner you long-term results that will make it easier for your customers to find you through search engines. Just remember: "Slow and steady wins the race."
## [Optimize Page Titles to Increase Your Google Rankings](https://www.tributemedia.com/blog/use-website-page-titles-to-increase-google-rankings)
** Posted by [Lindsey Bowshier](https://www.tributemedia.com/blog/author/lindsey-bowshier) on Oct 15, 2019 10:30:00 AM
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You know what’s a big deal?
**Google.**
We're all at the mercy of Google. You know this by now.
As internet users, the results we get when we search for [keywords](https://www.tributemedia.com/blog/the-metamorphosis-of-keywords-to-topics) on the web is determined by Google, and as businesses with websites, the words we choose to use in our site content are influenced by what Google tells us that internet users are looking for. Basically, Google dominates the way we use the internet.
## [How To Optimize Web Content for Google Search](https://www.tributemedia.com/blog/website-content-what-does-google-care-about)
** Posted by [Sarah Wai](https://www.tributemedia.com/blog/author/sarah-wai) on Aug 5, 2019 9:52:00 AM
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You and Google have something in common: you both love fresh, quality content that is full of substance, easily digestible, and relevant.
## [Do I Need an SSL Certificate? [Simple Explanation]](https://www.tributemedia.com/blog/do-i-need-an-ssl-certificate)
** Posted by [Lindsey Bowshier](https://www.tributemedia.com/blog/author/lindsey-bowshier) on Jul 15, 2019 11:23:43 AM
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Yes.
## [Display Advertising 101](https://www.tributemedia.com/blog/display-advertising-101)
** Posted by [Nikki Wardle](https://www.tributemedia.com/blog/author/nikki-wardle) on Feb 1, 2019 2:02:00 PM
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Display Advertising can be a powerful tactic to drive brand awareness for your company. With its ability to re-engage past customers and launch new products and services, it’s certainly come a long way. Out with those old neon signs, and in with the new [digital ads](https://www.tributemedia.com/digital-advertising-pillar).
## [Free Google Tools to Identify, Fix, and Prevent SEO Errors](https://www.tributemedia.com/blog/tools-you-need-to-fix-prevent-seo-errors)
** Posted by [Nikki Wardle](https://www.tributemedia.com/blog/author/nikki-wardle) on Nov 14, 2018 8:55:00 AM
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Your website might be the most beautiful in all the land, with content so rich it makes your competitors tremble in fear. That's great, but if the back end of your website runs like a 1985 Yugo, Google is likely to give your site the big thumbs down when it comes to organic search results based on their [Summer 2021 core algorithm update](https://blog.searchmetrics.com/us/google-summer-2021-core-updates/).
But do not fret just yet. Google provides several tools that gives you everything (well, almost) you need to fix, and eventually prevent errors.
## [Understanding SEO, PPC, and the "First Page" of Google](https://www.tributemedia.com/blog/seo-ppc-google)
** Posted by [Nikki Wardle](https://www.tributemedia.com/blog/author/nikki-wardle) on Jun 8, 2017 9:04:00 AM
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Would you believe me if I told you that the first page of search results for "SEO Services" is different for John Doe in downtown Seattle using a laptop as opposed to someone sitting three miles away searching the same term using a phone? It's true.
That's why I want to smack some sense into any web marketing agency that claims they can get any website on the first page of search engine results. It's a very misleading statement, and simply too vague to be credible.
## [Why Track Competitor Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Campaigns?](https://www.tributemedia.com/blog/why-track-competitor-pay-per-click-ppc-campaigns)
** Posted by [Nikki Wardle](https://www.tributemedia.com/blog/author/nikki-wardle) on Apr 19, 2017 8:43:00 AM
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Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall at your top competitor’s office when they plan their [PPC (Pay-per-click)](https://www.tributemedia.com/digital-advertising-pillar) strategies? I know I have!
You should always be knowledgeable about what your online competitors are doing. But if you're not into espionage, there are other effective ways to keep your eye on your competitor's strategies. And here is something else to consider: your offline competitors are not always your online competitors.
## [Is Google Ads Right for You? (Part I)](https://www.tributemedia.com/blog/is-google-adwords-right-for-you1)
** Posted by [Nikki Wardle](https://www.tributemedia.com/blog/author/nikki-wardle) on Apr 14, 2015 3:17:00 PM
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Deciding to run an online advertising campaign online is not a decision that should be taken lightly. There are 3 fundamental considerations. Are your customers online? Are they using Google as their search engine? (Okay, the answer to the second question is yes because *everybody* uses Google.)
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