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Increase Website Traffic: Unleashing SEO as Your Competitive Edge

Increase Website Traffic: Unleashing SEO as Your Competitive Edge

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Tiago SantanaManaging Director, Gardenpatch
January 20, 2024|1 min read|
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Search engine optimization, also known as SEO can increase website traffic improving the organic visibility in a search engine results page.

It's not enough to get people to click on your link. How long they stay on your website directly affects your bounce rate. Like Google Analytics and Google Search Console, your analytics tool can help you determine your current bounce rate. For example, if people visit your website but leave soon after, you'll have a high bounce rate. The bounce rate tells Google that your content may be irrelevant to the audience's pain points. When Google receives this information, your website won't be a suggestion for your search term anymore. To avoid this, you must ensure you have relevant website content based on thorough keyword research. You can use keyword research tools like Google Keyword Planner to help you whether you're running a blog or an online store.

Getting On-Page SEO Right First

Before looking for an SEO company, consider if you are already doing on-page SEO. The first step to effective on-page SEO is to perform keyword research for each link you put online. Keyword use ensures that you're using relevant keywords and producing high-quality content. The good news is you can look for tips on improving your on-page SEO from other web admins on forums like SEO-talk or forums devoted to keyword research.

The goal is for your website to appear on the first page of SERPs; the first listing results in keywords associated with your target audience. Here are a few quick ways to get more traffic from search engines. First, optimize your on-page SEO for the right keywords. It's also a good idea to create original content. A great place to start is to look at your current content and see what kind of new information you can get. Search engines love original content. Plus, it's an easy way to be seen as an authority on a topic.

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About the Author

Tiago Santana

Managing Director at Gardenpatch. Tiago has helped businesses generate over $100M in revenue by rethinking how companies attract, convert, and delight customers. He believes the highest-leverage growth strategy is making your customers so successful they can't stop talking about you.

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