January 26, 2023

The ABCs of Domain Authority

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Are you tired of seeing your website stuck on page 10 of Google’s search results? Want to boost your online visibility and drive more traffic to your site? Perhaps it’s time to look at improving your domain authority. But what is domain authority, you ask? It’s a score, on a scale of 1 to 100, that predicts how well a website will rank on search engine results pages.
Ryan Connolly
January 25, 2023

Ditch Google: 34 Alternative Search Engines for the Adventurous Internet Explorer

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Hey there, internet explorer! Tired of the same old search engine results from search engine giant Google? Ready for a change and to explore the vast possibilities of the web? Look no further, ‘cause in this article, we’re diving into the world of alternative search engines. As a curious digital marketer and internet explorer, I’ve scoured the depths of the web to bring you a comprehensive list of 34 alternative search engines worth checking out.
Ryan Connolly
January 19, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Meta Tags

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Introduction to Meta Tags Meta tags are the “secret ingredient” to high search engine rankings for your website. They’re unseen pieces of code that help search engines understand and rank your content, but they live in the background of your website. Imagine them as the unseen “Behind the scenes” workers who toil away to get your site in front of the correct eyes.
Ryan Connolly
January 17, 2023

Unlock the Full Potential of Your Website

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We here at Red Ape Media know how crucial it is to have a significant presence on the web. That’s why we take great pride in providing our clients with website design and development that goes above and beyond mere aesthetics to support their businesses. Using the appropriate tools to audit and monitor your website is an important factor.
Ryan Connolly
January 14, 2023

Rise to the Top: Mastering YouTube SEO

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Are you ready to take your channel to new heights and become a YouTube SEO master? With over 2 billion monthly users, YouTube is a prime spot to grow your audience and increase your reach. But with so much competition, making sure your videos stand out in search results is essential.
Ryan Connolly
January 12, 2023

The Top 10 Social Media Platforms in Canada for 2023: Which Ones Should Your Business be Using?

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The Importance of Social Media for Your Business In today’s digital age, having a solid social media presence is crucial for any business. Social media has become a powerful marketing tool that allows businesses to connect with customers, increase brand awareness, and drive sales. With over 24 million social media users in Canada alone, it’s more important than ever to have a strong presence on the most popular social media platforms.
Ryan Connolly
February 6, 2019

Web Content Tactics That Work

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“The key to successful conversion rates is getting the right content to the right people at the right time.” Those are the words of Rick Sloboda, Founder & Chief Content Strategist at Webcopy+, who’s conducted web content studies with authorities like Yale University, and writes content for clients ranging from 1-800-GOT-JUNK to luxury fashion brands.
Ryan Connolly
February 4, 2019

Why Do Wordpress Sites Need To Be Maintained?

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As an experienced WordPress design and development agency, we’re often asked why WordPress websites need to be maintained. Just like a car, WordPress comprises many parts that require maintenance to keep everything running optimally. Beyond the WordPress software and plugins used to run your website, server software (such as PHP and MySQL) require updates and maintenance.
Ryan Connolly
October 16, 2018

10 Simple Tips for Building the Perfect Landing Page

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Is your current landing page achieving the results you want? A highly effective landing page should generate leads, secure sales, and turn casual visitors into subscribers – and it can be a powerful weapon in your company’s overall success. Fortunately, there are measures you can take to optimize the conversion rate of your landing page.
Ryan Connolly
October 16, 2018

9 Ways You're Wasting Your Marketing Budget

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Regardless of your company size, online marketing is competitive, and you need to ensure you’re maximizing your marketing ROI to help your business grow and prosper. Our web design and development company has been auditing websites since 2006, and we’re able to bring you the nine biggest mistakes you should avoid to ensure your website maximizes its presence, traffic, engagements and conversions.
Ryan Connolly
October 16, 2018

How To Fire Your Web Developer/Designer

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You want to take your brand and marketing to the next level and need to cut ties to your web designer and/or developer, but are afraid it’ll turn into a lengthy and costly battle. Many businesses that approach our website design and development company for help are initially stressed about what needs to be tackled, and have even heard horror stories about websites being sabotaged.
Ryan Connolly