The 2019 Winners of the Annual Web Hosting Awards Announced

 We, at FindBestHost – the most trusted web hosting ranking platform, are excited to announce the 2019 Winners of the Annual Web Hosting Awards. The Awards recognized the achievements of the web hosting providers for their outstanding contributions and accomplishments within the web hosting industry. The winners set the standard of excellence in 2019. They are also the companies to keep an eye on...

Combining a New Website with a New SEO Strategy

Creating a new website is a major endeavor. When you tell clients that they’ll need to launch a new SEO strategy at the same time, they may be less than pleased. However, this is the best option. The trick, then, is to convince your clients of the same thing.Why a Website MattersFirst of all, you need to make it clear to your clients why they need a website at all. Some people may think they can...

Are You Using Google’s Local Pack

According to Google, there’s been a drastic increase in local searches. In fact, the search engine found a 500 percent increase in the number of “near me” searches with either, “can I buy,” or, “to buy.” That’s a massive increase — and a monumental opportunity for local businesses.It’s also a big reason why local businesses should invest their time in Google’s Local Pack. What is a Google Local...

Holiday Website Plan: Get Mobile-Ready and More

Your website is critical for the holiday season. Before making a purchase, 80 percent of shoppers search online. Plus, 25 percent of shoppers still purchase online after visiting a physical store — and they expect to be greeted with the same holiday cheer!Part of preparing your website involves focusing on being mobile ready. In 2018, the total amount of traffic on smartphones alone will be more...

How to Rank Your Business Higher on Google: 6 Ways to Earn More Clicks

With the number one position earning 33 percent of all traffic on Google, it’s essential that your business learns how to rank higher on Google. If not, you risk losing valuable leads and clients, which impacts your bottom line in big ways.Learn how to rank higher on Google — and reach your target audience — with these six steps:1.      AUDIT YOUR WEBSITEThe best plan to improve your ranking on...

Google Algorithm Updates: A Walk Through the Zoo

Following its start more than 15 years ago, Google’s updated its algorithm dozens of times. While some updates went unnoticed, others made a monumental impact on search engine optimization (SEO). Ready to learn about the most impactful Google algorithm updates? 2011: PandaA signature feature of early SEO was its black-hat practices. People could stuff their content with keywords, as well as...

Why Google Local Search Is All About Mobile Optimization

With the increased usage of smartphones, it’s not a surprise that mobile searches now outnumber desktop searches. That increase, as well as Google’s boost for mobile-friendly websites in organic search results, are why the search engine’s local search feature is becoming all about mobile optimization.Google local search: What is it?A feature that you’ve probably used — without even realizing it...
Top Seven WordPress Security Issues and How to Protect Against Them

Top Seven WordPress Security Issues and How to Protect Against Them

WordPress is the most popular publishing platform in the world. It runs over 24 percent of all websites worldwide. Since it’s an open source platform, the WordPress code is visible to everyone and because it powers so many websites, it has become a target for hackers. The most recent vulnerability discovered prompted the update to WordPress 4.7.2 to secure the WordPress core against SQL...