by Gerard Manning | May 11, 2026 | Blog
A spam text today prompted me to write my 10 Commandments of SEO. Not because spam calls have anything to do with good marketing. In fact, they are a perfect reminder of what bad marketing feels like. Annoying. Pushy. Unwanted. Built for the sender, not the person on...
by Gerard Manning | May 11, 2026 | Blog
If you found this article while looking for instructions on how to claim your site on Alexa.com, the old process no longer applies. This page originally explained how to update an Alexa site listing, including older steps related to website statistics, listing...
by Gerard Manning | May 11, 2026 | Blog
Originally published: May 29, 2013 – Updated May 11, 2025 In the ever-evolving world of search engine optimization, one principle has remained unchanged: attempts to deceive search engines will eventually backfire. Doorway pages—also called gateway, bridge, jump, or...
by Gerard Manning | Apr 14, 2026 | Blog
Updated April 2026 One of the most common questions we hear is: “When should I start seeing results from my campaign?” It’s a fair question — you’re investing real time and budget, and you deserve a straight answer. The short version is:...
by Gerard Manning | Mar 26, 2026 | Blog
Changing your hosting provider will not hurt your SEO if you keep your domain, URLs, and content the same. To avoid a temporary traffic dip, you must ensure zero downtime by lowering your DNS TTL 24 hours before the move and keeping your old host active for 7 days...
by Gerard Manning | Nov 7, 2025 | Blog
For years, Google won the discovery game by crawling, indexing, and ranking the open web. That system invited two parallel behaviors. Most creators tried to serve users. Some tried to manipulate ranking signals. Google answered with policy and enforcement that target...
by Gerard Manning | Oct 16, 2025 | Blog
If you need leads now, run PPC. If you can wait 3–6 months and want compounding returns, prioritize SEO. 2025 data shows Organic #1 earns ~36–40% CTR (AWR Sep 2025), while average Google Ads CTR is 6.66% (WordStream 2025). I work wth a lot of small to medium size...
by Gerard Manning | May 9, 2025 | Blog
What is spyware? Spyware is a type of malicious software that secretly collects information from your device without your knowledge. The digital world feels like an extension of our lives—our conversations, finances, and personal information all flow through our...
by Gerard Manning | May 9, 2025 | Blog
If you’ve ever wondered which meta tags are actually important for your website, you’re not alone. Over the years, many tags have come and gone in terms of relevance — but in today’s search landscape, only a few still hold real value for SEO and user engagement. This...
by Gerard Manning | May 7, 2025 | Blog
The more you educate yourself on the basics with Internet Marketing, the better you will be on spotting Internet Marketing Scams and making better decisions for your website. These are a few Scams that you should be aware. Guaranteed #1 Ranking / Special Relationship...
