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Can Google Really Access Content In JavaScript? Matt Cutts says Google can access some content within JavaScript and AJAX. There is evidence Google crawls the web through Chrome which could explain how Google could execute JavaScript and AJAX. But the question keeps coming up: can Google execute JavaScript and AJAX? Can they really? This question has been asked quite a few times in SEOmoz’s Q&A forum as well as other webmaster forums. Personally, I have several clients (many of whom are online marketers and web professionals) ask me this question on a semi-regular basis. So, what is the answer? The only way to know what Google can really do with JavaScript is to test out different types of JavaScript and AJAX then see what Google indexes.

In JavaScript, there are a few basic ways of putting content into the body of a web page. When the document.write method was used directly on the page Google crawled, Google was able to index the content. Another way of writing content in JavaScript is to use innerHTML. Free SEO Keyword Tools to Boost Quality TrafficReveNews. CC Image courtesy of Danard Vincente on Flickr Many free SEO keyword tools can generate thorough keyword research. This research is the foundation on which search engine marketing and optimization campaigns are built.

These keywords are the driving force behind increasing traffic. Whether your goals are to sell, educate or increase inbound leads, these targeted phrases will help you reach your goals. Identifying relevant keywords for your site can be overwhelming and time-consuming. But attracting interested and engaged visitors will help you convert prospective consumers. Poor keyword research and targeting might be the reason you’re not currently getting the results you desire. Three Free SEO Keyword Tools to Boost Traffic Google’s AdWords Keyword Tool is usually one of the first free SEO keyword tools internet marketers use. 1. CrawlerFX is part of the internet marketing agency’s  SEO tools suite. The report includes a variety of data points and recommendations. 2. 3. Google Shows Startups How to Master SEO in 10 Minutes. Worried about how to fill out your meta keywords tag so your startup ranks best in Google results?

Don't bother, the company says. Google search ignores it. Google released on Tuesday a video that provides startups tips and suggestions about how to master search engine optimization in just 10 minutes. SEE ALSO: How a Google Search Travels Around the World [INFOGRAPHIC] "It's great to have a fancy site, but try not to focus so much on site fanciness that you don't actually have indexable and searchable text," Maile Ohye, developer advocate on Google's Webmaster Central Team, said in the video.

For example, companies that sell athletic footwear should include terms that are likely to be typed into search, such as "running shoes. " In addition, each page should include a unique topic, title and meta description for the snippet that appears below the link listed on the Google search results page, but meta keywords tags aren't needed. Why You Should Use Google Webmaster Tools « SEO and online marketing. Posted by admin on Mar 8, 2012 in SEO | Comments Off Introduction Signing up for an account with Google Webmaster Tools is free and easy to use, plus you will be able to stay on top of issues and make changes when needed. You will also learn a great deal about what goes on behind the scenes of your website and how you can improve your ranking.

Your first step is to verify your site which can be done in one of four ways: add a meta tag on the home page, upload an HTML file to your server, add a DNS TXT record or last, add the Google Analytics code. Once the code is on the page, you will be requested to send Google to the page for verification, which will return a message that it is done … or not done. What’s Available From this point on, you now have access to tools that diagnose your website and let you know if there is malware or viruses on any of your pages. Linking Sitemaps SEO Marketing Related articles:

How to Install and Setup WordPress SEO Plugin by Yoast. 45 Incredibly Useful Web Design Checklists and Questionnaires - Smashing Magazine. Designing websites can be a long and complicated process. Dealing with clients, designing prototypes, coding, programming, and testing – there’s a lot to keep track of and a lot to make sure gets done. That’s where checklists can make your life a whole lot easier. With lists of points covering multiple areas from content to usability to accessibility to standards, you’re a lot less likely to overlook important parts of a site.

Below are 45 checklists to make your design process easier and more organized. Consider using these checklists as a jumping off point for creating your own customized list, based on your own needs. Also consider our previous article: 15 Essential Checks Before Launching Your Website1 lists some important things to check before you make your sites public. 1. These questionnaires and checklists are focused on making your relationships with your clients better. Comprehensive Web Design Checklist5 This is another client-focused questionnaire. 2. 3. 4. Dr. 5. 6. 7. 8. A Free Alternative to Scribe SEO - Free on-page SEO tutorial | Passive Income Online: Lis Sowerbutts. The Periodic Table Of SEO Ranking Factors.

Local Search Ranking Factors | Local SEO Best Practices for Ranking in Google Places. Local Pack/Finder Ranking Factors Google My Business Signals (Proximity, categories, keyword in business title, etc.) 25.12%Link Signals (Inbound anchor text, linking domain authority, linking domain quantity, etc.) 16.53%Review Signals (Review quantity, review velocity, review diversity, etc.) 15.44%On-Page Signals (Presence of NAP, keywords in titles, domain authority, etc.) 13.82%Citation Signals (IYP/aggregator NAP consistency, citation volume, etc.) 10.82%Behavioral Signals (Click-through rate, mobile clicks to call, check-ins, etc.) 9.56%Personalization 5.88%Social Signals (Google engagement, Facebook engagement, Twitter engagement, etc.) 2.82% Localized Organic Ranking Factors Introduction Another year, and another Local Search Ranking Factors survey is here.

My apologies for being late with it again. My thoughts and summary of the survey results can be found here on the Moz Blog, and I would love to hear your thoughts and questions in the comments section here. Definitions Local Pack. Using SEO to Generate Web Design Clients the Non-Spammy Way. Most web designers aren’t very familiar with SEO (Search Engine Optimization), which is the process of ranking specific web pages as high up in the SERPs (Search Engine Result Positions) as possible. It’s understandable, web design and SEO are only loosely connected. The only time when SEO enters the mind of a web designer is usually when they’re writing the HTML and considering the relevant tags to use. It’s also understandable because most web designers work with local clients, or have other ways of finding clients.

But it’s very possible to use SEO to find web design clients if you know what you’re doing. My Personal Story Over 4 years ago when the popular social site Digg.com started getting popular, I wanted to see if I could produce a design tutorial which could gain enough “diggs” to hit the front page. Now let’s fast forward 8 months later. I was curious at the time, how exactly did ranking on digg translate into #1 / #2 / #3 rankings in google for a variety of related keywords?