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What is the Best Domain Host?

SEO,  Web Design,  wordpress tips
If you’ve found your way to this post, then you’re probably setting up your website and asking yourself, “What is the best domain host?” Figuring out the best domain host ...
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How is Google’s New Search Generative Experience Changing SEO?

SEO
Have you heard about Google’s latest AI developments in search? You may have noticed a new summary feature on the top of certain Google search results pages. That’s all thanks ...
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6 Web Design Mistakes to Avoid (If You Want Great SEO)

Blog,  SEO,  Web Design
Our mission at Southern Creative is to help service-based brands gain more visibility through strategic WordPress websites paired with SEO. SO often, people come to us with a site full ...
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How to Post a Blog In WordPress

SEO,  wordpress tips
If you’ve read the Southern Creative blog, taken a tour of the website, or hung out with me on social media, you probably already know that I’m a HUGE advocate ...
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Guide to Keyword Research for Beginners

SEO
Keywords are the first step in any SEO strategy, but they’re also the piece that stops so many people in their tracks before they even get started. PSA: keyword research ...
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SEO For Interior Designers

SEO
If you’re an interior designer in 2024, an online presence for your business is a must. People are always searching for interior design inspiration and someone trustworthy to work with ...
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Wondering When to Do SEO? The Time is Now!

SEO
Many business owners wonder about when to do SEO (search engine optimization) on their website. Is it during the planning stage, after launching, or once your site has already gained ...
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Steph O'Keefe, SEO strategist checking seo metrics on google search console wearing a white shirt sitting at home office in Raleigh, NC.

“Is My SEO Working?” Measure these 6 seo metrics to find out!

SEO,  Tech Tutorials
SEO doesn’t have to be hard, but it does take consistent work. And once you’ve invested time, money, and energy into optimization, you might be wondering, “is my SEO working?” ...
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5 Tips to perfect Header Tag Optimization

SEO,  Web Design
If you’ve ever posted content to your own website, you’ve probably noticed that you have many formatting options when it comes to organizing information on the page. But did you ...
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How to Get Found Online: 4 Places to Show Up

SEO
So you’ve launched your website…but you’re still feeling a little bit like a needle in a haystack. Sound familiar?  The truth is, if you want to get found online it ...
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