The Fundamentals of Backlinks

08/11/22 • 8 min

#010: In this episode I dive into the fundamentals of backlinks for SEO. I talk about what backlinks are, how they can help get eyes on your content and how they can drive authority to your website.
I give hints and tips on what types of links to acquire and also how to find them and how to ask for them.
One of the resources I mention is HARO.
If you are interested in the HTML link REL element, then you can find a few details HERE.
Find me at NewRoute Digital.
If you have an SEO question you'd like answered on my podcast, please ask it HERE and I will be in touch!

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Keyword Cannibalization: Can Multiple Pages Target The Same Keyword?

#009: In this episode I talk about one problem that we see quite a lot, particularly on local service-oriented websites such as lawyers, hvac, plumbers, etc.
Often, these businesses try targeting every variation of a keyword for their geographic area but don't see a lot of traction in rankings.
The problem is Keyword Cannibalization, where there is a potential to have two or more pages compete for a space in the search results.
I talk about what keyword cannibalization is, how to spot it, solve it and plan so you don't have it!
Find me at NewRoute Digital.
If you have an SEO question you'd like answered on my podcast, please ask it HERE and I will be in touch!

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How To Create An SEO Enabled Niche Website

#011: In episode eleven I take you through the steps I'm using to create a simple website to target the tree care industry. In this episode, you'll hear about the hosting provider I use, the tools I use and the keywords I'm targeting right out of the gate.
I'm not affiliate for any of the tools or tool providers - here's the list of them (I really like them, so I recommend them):
WordPress.
Generate Press.
Wordfence.
Elementor.
Yoast.
All In One SEO.
SiteGround.
NightWatch.
Google Analytics.
Google Search Console.
My niche tree website is Backyard Tree Ideas.
Here's the first blog post.
Find me at NewRoute Digital.
If you have an SEO question you'd like answered on my podcast, please ask it HERE and I will be in touch!