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Author: Courtney Christman

Courtney Christman is a former content marketing specialist at Mainstreethost, a Buffalo, NY digital marketing agency.
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301 Redirects vs. Canonical Redirects with Printable Materials

In the world of search engine optimization (SEO), things can get tricky quickly, even for someone who’s been working in the industry for more than two years. And this is no different for 301 and canonical redirects. While many think these function in the same way, they’re actually used for completely different purposes.

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The Case Against Duplicate Content

For years, SEO professionals have warned against duplicate content.

Phrases like, “Just don’t do it”, “Make sure every page’s content is unique”, “You don’t want to be penalized for duplicate content” have been heard ‘round the world.

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#MSHUnderReview: What is a Landing Page? [Video]

As we learned last week, the purpose of a call-to-action is to get your website visitors from point A to point B. You want them to take a specific action, such as downloading an eBook, signing up for a webinar or newsletter, requesting more information about services, etc.

Once your visitors click on the call-to-action, where do they go? They go to a landing page!

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Guide to Social Media: Twitter [Slideshare]

The third largest social media network, Twitter is the “buzz generator” of the social media world. Often the place where people go for late-breaking news and updates, Twitter is ideal for any business, especially if that’s where your audience is. (I’m sure you’re wondering if your audience is even on Twitter, and to that I say, sign up and find out!)

But first, here’s a guide to being on Twitter – why you should be on it, what you should post, when you should post, how to build a following, who you should be following and how to sign up.

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#MSHUnderReview: The Importance of Brand Consistency [Video]

A brand is more than a logo and the products or services it represents, it’s the promise you make to your audience. It’s a promise that you will deliver quality products and services, and it’s what sets you apart from your competition. Throughout your marketing efforts, branding is how your audience identifies with you and it’s often the reason for using your product.

Just as consistency is key in many aspects of life, this is no different in the world of branding. Brand consistency is critical and provides the basis of how you deliver your brand’s message. Brand consistency means staying consistent across all platforms with voice and message, as well as packaging and logos.