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Best SEO Practices for 2023

  It's time to get up to speed on all the best practices for search engine optimization in 2023. Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind: 1. Develop an Intuitive Site Architecture - Make sure your site architecture is intuitive and easy for both bots and human users to navigate. 2. Speak the Algorithm's Language - Make sure your content speaks to the algorithm in terms it can understand, by including keywords that accurately describe what you offer. 3. Optimize Images & Videos - Don't forget to include ALT tags, captions, descriptions, and filenames for all the images and videos you include on your website. 4. Prioritize Mobile Optimization - The importance of having a mobile-friendly website can't be overstated. Make sure your site is optimized for both desktop and mobile browsing experiences. 5. Leverage Internal Linking - Make it easier for Google to crawl your site and understand the structure of it by using internal links. This will help boost your SEO ranki...

What I Learned From Working in the Auction Business

Sometimes people are just there to watch the show     Since the 1980s, my Dad has owned and operated his own auction business. He's highly regarded by anyone who has ever attended one his sales, although he's moved to online-only since about halfway through the pandemic.           Up until that point, he called sales the way you've seen in movies and tv shows. (Except that he's a bit faster than most I've seen.)     I started helping out at auctions when I was twelve. I just turned thirty, but eased away from the auction business due to acquiring other skills and finding various opportunities in digital marketing when I was twenty-five or so. That means I had 13+ years of watching a successful small auction business operate.      So, without further ado, here are a few things I've noticed over the years.  Sometimes a Brand's Face Makes All The Difference     Live auctions aren't just a place to buy unwanted ...

How Quitting Caffeine Has Benefitted My Daily Life

It's been two months and I've learned that quitting helps you win sometimes      Caffeine is a major part of most people's daily routine. For some, it's a ritual before starting certain activities. In fact, I've met people who can barely function until those first few coffee drops make contact with their tongue.      Now, I'm not a scientist, nor do I have a clue which receptors are affected by caffeine and why, but I can tell you the differences it's made for me personally. And of course, a lot of these changes are similar to other addictions. So, if you've ever considered dropping caffeine, here are some things you might notice happening to yourself.      (Before I begin, I need to mention that I consumed less and less until I reached zero. This wasn't a cold-turkey situation. So when I write about having a more focused mind and better sleep, take note that if you do quit cold-turkey, you'll likely have adverse side effects such as irritati...

Why I Write Fiction By Hand

    Sometimes a slower pace allows for higher quality and less editing          Six months ago, I started writing fiction by hand. Up until that point, I used a laptop like many other writers.       In fact, most writers use a laptop for their writing. And it's easy to see why. You have access to word documents that can auto-correct typos, save their work to clouds to view on other devices, use AI to auto-generate ideas, and even email their finished works to others for review. It's obviously the most efficient way too, right?     Now, I can type 105-110 words per minute. I can't even come close to that same amount by hand. But that's not always a good thing. Because I've noticed that when I allow myself to fall into the beautiful, mesmerizing flow state that we all love, while in auto-pilot mode, some of the descriptions don't come out in the best way possible, or maybe I haven't chosen the best words for that particular ...