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How to Rank on Page 1 of Google in 2021 #1625
January 19, 2021

How to Rank on Page 1 of Google in 2021

In episode #1625, we show you how you can rank on page one of Google in 2021! This is a topic that we can go on about forever, but in today’s session, we highlight the value of making a well-functioning website, updating old content, using ‘the skyscraper technique’, creating titles that evoke curiosity, and a whole lot more. Be sure to catch today’s show for some lightning-fast tips you can use to boost your SEO in 2021!

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Rank on Page 1 of Google in 2021
  • [00:30] Optimize the functionality and UX of your website.
  • [00:59] Build fewer links and keep the few you make high-quality.
  • [01:48] Using Backlinko’s ‘skyscraper technique’: Reverse engineer the top results of a search.
  • [02:09] Iterate and make your content feel like a great product.
  • [02:42] Increasing click-through by leveraging user signals and core web vitals.
  • [03:38] Create content with titles that evoke curiosity.
  • [03:50] Upping the time a person spends on a page by packing in different content types.
  • [04:19] Update your old content to refresh it for Google’s search algorithms.
  • [05:03] That is it for today!
  • [05:05] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!

 

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