How to Write SEO-Friendly Meta Descriptions [with Examples]



SEO-friendly meta descriptions and tags were all the rage a decade ago. They were quite effective in boosting search engine rankings which lead many site owners to “stuff” their pages with keywords. Google (and other search engines) let this slide for a while but eventually gave these sites a slap. Today, meta descriptions don’t play nearly as big of a role with search ranking factors. In fact, Google doesn’t use them at all… but, they’re something you should do, regardless. Mainly because they are a good practice for usability and provide the benefit of encouraging clicks to your page.  ...

Google’s Webmaster Tools (Search Console): The Best Parts



This isn’t a complete guide to Google Webmaster Tools (aka Search Console). It’s an overview sharing its best bits. Plus, how you can use it to improve your website and marketing efforts. Submitting Your Site to Google for Faster Indexing Launched a site? Get it submitted to Google. Google will find your site as you’re building links. Or, sharing content and getting mentioned on social. You can claim your site and submit it to Google through the Webmaster Tools interface. This includes submitting a sitemap! Doing so tends to index your site faster. Open Search Console -> Select Property ->...

How to Start a Coupon Blog and Make Money: Step-by-Step



Coupon blogs have been killin’ it in the affiliate marketing space, so it’s no wonder why you’ve taken an interest. We all search Google for coupons before confirming our purchases. Some savvy shoppers have toolbars, browser extensions, and apps to automate their coupon clipping. Why not be a coupon provider and earn a bit of money from your referrals? You see sites like RetailMeNot and KrazyCouponLady, wondering how they add hundreds of coupons every day. That’s got to be a hassle, right? Not really when you join coupon affiliate programs. Starting a coupon blog is easier than you think thanks to...

The Ultimate Google AdSense Guide (2018 Edition)



Google AdSense gives you a great way to monetize your website with text and display ads. If you’ve got the traffic & topics and follow this AdSense guide, then you’ve got a revenue stream. (more…)

How to Start a Video Game Website



Start a video game website sounds awesome, doesn’t it? It’s probably because you get paid to talk about your love of gaming. It’s also probably because you want to give back to the community. Whatever the reason, it’s an awesome idea. That’s not to say you won’t have challenges when building this gaming site. There are some big, established players in the market. Plus, lots of online personalities across Twitch, gaming forums, and in-game soaking up the attention. It takes a lot of hard work to go pro as a video game streamer. The gaming website will definitely help with that....