Category: Organic SEO

SEO in 2023 – What Has Changed?
As a business owner, you know that search engine optimization (SEO) is a vital part of your digital marketing strategies. SEO’s dynamic landscape, shaped by changing algorithms, emerging technologies, and evolving user behaviors, means that staying up-to-date with the latest trends in SEO is not just advantageous—it’s essential. In this blog post, we’ll dive into [...] KEEP READING
Simple Ways to Explain SEO to Decision Makers
Search engine optimization (SEO) is a critical component for businesses looking to expand their online presence and drive customer acquisition. However, effectively communicating the value of SEO to key decision-makers can be challenging. As a leading digital marketing agency, V Digital Services recognizes the importance of SEO and has extensive expertise in the field. This [...] KEEP READING
Why Google is Being Called the New “Homepage” for Local Businesses
The Internet is sometimes seen as a democratizing force. All you need is an Internet connection and a URL, and you can access almost any website or webpage without issue. Because of its equalizing nature, the Internet has also been a boon for small businesses. Before the rise of the web, small businesses looking to grow had [...] KEEP READING
On-Page SEO Checklist for Local Businesses
Did you know that 93% of consumers use online searches to find local businesses in their area? And of these, more than a third were conducted daily – that’s a massive opportunity you can’t afford to miss out on.  More than likely, you already know that getting your business “found” online (by the right people [...] KEEP READING
Google’s Pigeon Update – A Look Back on it Impact
  When the Google Pigeon update launched in mid-2014, it was (and still is) one of the most significant changes to the local search algorithm. Google Pigeon significantly shifted how local businesses ranked in organic search and aimed to improve users’ overall local search experience.  Several years after the Google Pigeon algorithm update, plenty of [...] KEEP READING
Google Content Algo Update – “Helpful Content Update”
Google has recently released the “Helpful Content Update,” which could be as impactful as the Panda update in 2011. This update could be a complete game-changer for content marketing and search engine optimization (SEO). This update has sent businesses scrambling to ensure their content meets these new guidelines and best practices. The new sitewide ranking [...] KEEP READING
Best SEO Tools That SEO Experts Actually use in 2022
SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization, and it refers to the practice of improving the visibility of websites or web pages in search engines such as Google, Bing, Yahoo, and others. This helps increase traffic from organic searches. Numerous tools out there claim to be the best SEO tool. Some are free, some are paid, [...] KEEP READING
What is Call Tracking?
Call tracking will be your new best friend when it comes to genuinely measuring the success of your marketing efforts. It is not what some people think of as an app you put on your child’s phone to track their calls, but it is instead a different type of technology that we use to help [...] KEEP READING
Intro to Google Analytics 4
Google Analytics 4 (GA4) is a next-generation web analytics tool that helps you understand what users are doing on your website. You can see trends in user behavior, including how many visitors come to your site, how long they stay there, and how often they return. You can also see how they interact with different [...] KEEP READING
Google Keyword Planner Not Showing Marijuana Results? Here are Alternatives
Over the past week, Google’s Keyword Planner tool has been restricting users from getting keyword data on terms related to marijuana, including medical marijuana, MMJ, dispensary, cannabis, and weed. At our agency, we do a lot of marketing for medical marijuana companies, so it’s kinda a pain. There’s no benefit for Google to provide SEOs [...] KEEP READING