The Evolution of Web Content: From Keyword Stuffing to Authenticity
Those of us who have been involved in the web design and content strategy game for a while have to sometimes chuckle thinking about what used to go on in the “good old ‘aughts” as the Internet was growing and maturing.
The Era of Keyword Stuffing
Before Google elevated its ranking algorithms and organic content became the norm, it was common for webmasters to “stuff” keywords into text…
Keyword-Stuffing Practices
So, for instance, for a store in Cleveland selling beanie babies, you had long keywords like “Cleveland OH Beanie Babies store” and “Beanie Babies in Cleveland” peppered throughout the text, making it both difficult and repetitive to read…
The Art of Spinning Content
It’s called “spinning” – and it works like this: a writer creates a 300-500 word page about, say, Beanie Babies in Cleveland…
The Importance of Authentic Content for SEO
In general, Google will able to detect spun content. If you are planning to have an effective SEO with results, it is best to follow Google’s best practices and stay away from outdated practices.
The Power of Engaging and Narrative-Driven Content
Today, the real competitive nature of a web site is that readers want real, actionable information. They want vibrant, persuasive copy with relatable anecdotes and stories…
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