Startpage: The World’s Most Private Search Engine
Learn about the 20-plus-year-old search engine that claims to not track, target, or keep the search history of its users.
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Sam Hollingsworth is a native New Yorker currently helping lead SEO efforts for 829 Studios, as well as a seasoned freelance writer for a variety of digital and print publications. With a background in SEO, content strategy, social media, and client services, Sam appreciates a flexible, work-from-anywhere-in-the-world career that helps some of the biggest and brightest brands find success within the World of Search. He also likes to travel and just have fun, whether at one of America’s great thoroughbred race tracks (a total number of which is decreasing annually), enjoying the great outdoors, or simply experiencing life with his family and friends.Articles
7 Reasons Why Content Needs Amazing Images, Videos & Visuals
Here are seven evidence-based reasons why content needs compelling visuals to fully and efficiently convey a message, tell a story, and create a connection.
How To Change Your Default Search Engine In Chrome, Edge, Firefox & Safari
Changing your default search engine is a simple and fast process. Follow this guide and discover a new web-browsing experience.
How To Plan A Blog Post In 6 Easy Steps
Creating blog posts should always start with planning. Ensure your content is optimized for the right people at the right time with these six steps.
SEM vs. SEO: What’s The Difference?
Should I be using SEO, SEM, or both? Find out the difference between the two and learn how they can give you a competitive advantage.
Google Business Profile: How to Completely Optimize Your GBP Listing
Creating a Google Business Profile is the first step to local search success. This guide will take you through how to optimize your GBP completely.
11 Classic Examples Of Exceptional Jingle & Slogan Writing
Here are some of the most iconic jingles and slogans that have succeeded over the last three decades because of the high-quality writing behind them.
Google Autocomplete: A Complete SEO Guide
Looking for a tool to help inform smarter SEO keyword research? See how Google Autocomplete works and the best ways to use it.
What’s The Ideal Blog Post Length For SEO?
How long should your blog posts be for maximum SEO value and impact? See how much content length really matters.
YouTube SEO: How To Optimize Videos & Rank Higher
These basic and advanced YouTube video optimization tips and tactics will help ensure your videos are easily findable.
Top 14 Benefits of Social Media for Your Business
Learn 14 benefits of having your business on social media and how to maximize your presence on social platforms.
12 Completely Outdated SEO Practices You Should Avoid
It’s best to stay updated on best practices and tactics. These 12 outdated SEO practices can cause more harm than good for your brand.
15 Reasons Why Your Business Absolutely Needs SEO
Brands need SEO first as it is the most viable and cost-effective way to both understand and reach customers in key moments that matter.
DuckDuckGo vs. Google: An In-Depth Search Engine Comparison
Learn the key differences between Google and DuckDuckGo, including the pros and cons of each search engine.
How Important Is an H1 Tag for SEO?
Find out how important an H1 tag is for SEO today. Here’s what headers on pages mean and how they are viewed by search engines.
How to Create & Optimize a LinkedIn Company Page
Can customers find your business on LinkedIn? Learn how to build out and optimize your LinkedIn company profile for maximum visibility.
15 Ideas for Relieving Stress During Coronavirus Quarantine
Learn some creative ways to relieve stress during the coronavirus outbreak when many of us are ordered to stay indoors.
16 Tips to Handle Negative Customer Reviews Online
Learn 16 tips for handling negative customer reviews online and ensuring people get the best possible experience from your brand.
8 Things That Are Wrong with Google Search Today
Learn what’s wrong with Google Search today – incorrect search engine results, how it handles privacy, and more.
Facebook Group vs. Facebook Page: What’s Better for Your Brand?
Find out which among Facebook Groups and Brand Pages is best for your brand and its messaging
Your Simple Guide to Twitter #Hashtags
Here’s what you need to know about Twitter hashtags – what they are, how they work, and when to use them.
R.I.P. to the Top 10 Failed Social Media Sites
Most social media platforms have failed to become successful. Meet 10 once famous social media players that are now defunct.
How to Change Your Default Search Engine in Chrome, Edge, Firefox & Safari
Learn how to change your default search engine for Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Edge and Safari for various devices.
Should We Write Content for People or Search Engines?
Should you write content for people or content that’s designed to rank in search engines? Find the answer here.
Will Meta Descriptions Soon Go Extinct?
Does Google’s shift to dynamically generating search snippets signal the extinction meta descriptions? Find out here.
SEO vs. PPC: Which is Better in the Long Run?
SEO and PPC advertising both can be incredibly valuable. But which is better in the long term? Find out here.
7 Times Brands Went Viral for All the Wrong Reasons
All too often, brands mess up. Bad. These seven brands that went viral for all the wrong reasons in 2017.
How the Google Pigeon Update Changed Local Search Results
The Google Pigeon Update, one of the biggest local search algorithm changes ever, changed the way local businesses ranked.
10 Types of Content That Will Earn Links Naturally
Learn how to create content that will earn links naturally for your website including how-to guides, checklists, and resource lists.
6 Things Marketers Need to Know About Snapchat Spectacles
Here’s how you can leverage Snapchat Spectacles to produce quality social media content and boost your engagement.