Succeed As Your Own Boss

ENDING SMALL BUSINESS FAILURE

  • Home
  • About
  • Book Melinda
  • Consulting
  • SBL Store
  • SmallBizLady University
  • Subscribe to Podcast
  • #Smallbizchat
    • Be a #SmallBizChat Guest
  • Blog
  • Contact
    • We’re Hiring!
You are here: Home / Archives for search engine optimization

5 Small Business SEO Tips for Time-Strapped Entrepreneurs

November 30, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

5 Small Business SEO Tips for Time-Strapped Entrepreneurs OG

Search engine optimization plays a crucial role in digital marketing. In fact, if you decide to focus on any particular part of your digital strategy, it should be SEO. A well-developed SEO strategy is essential, especially for small businesses that are struggling to get the attention they need. However, not every entrepreneur or business owner […]

Filed Under: Fix Your Business, Grow Your Business Tagged With: planning your seo strategy, Product-specific keyword research, search engine optimization, SEO strategy, SEO tips

9 Ways to Increase the Traffic to Your Small Business’s Website

July 19, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

9 Ways to Increase the Traffic to Your Small Business’s Website OG

The website for your small business is an important element when planning out your marketing campaigns. Long gone are the days where a business card or brochure was the only way to increase your company’s business and client base. With many customers starting their purchasing journey online, it’s vital they can find you on the […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: email marketing campaigns, marketing campaigns, online presence, organic traffic to your website, search engine optimization, small business website, website traffic

Everything You Need to Know About Search Intent for Your Small Business

July 12, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Everything You Need to Know About Search Intent for Your Small Business OG

Search engine optimization (SEO) is one of the best ways to get organic traffic to your business’s website. As your website ranks high in search engine results, you’ll attract more potential customers and increase your sales.  One of the key components of SEO is optimizing your website and all its content with specific keywords that […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: intent-specific words, online search, organic traffic to your website, rank high on the search engine, search engine optimization

5 Reasons Why Businesses Need SEO

October 27, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

5 Reasons Why Businesses Need SEO Featured image

You’ve heard about SEO. You are convinced that SEO works really well for different types of businesses online. What you might be wondering is the why— why a business needs SEO and why it’s so powerful. SEO is a strategic process of increasing a website’s traffic quality and quantity by boosting its visibility to search […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: link building, marketing strategies, search engine optimization, seo strategies, small business, visibility on search engines

How to Launch Revenue Revolution in Your Small Business Today

August 17, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

How to Launch Revenue Revolution in Your Small Business Today Featured Image

The COVID-19 virus has shaken the world of small business owners. In a recent study of SHRM, 42% of small business owners have to close their businesses due to the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile,  6 out of ten small businesses reported a decrease in revenue since the beginning of COVID-19. This report sounds really disturbing, but […]

Filed Under: 10 Things Lists, Branding & Marketing Tagged With: COVID-19 marketing efforts, new content strategy, revenue revolution, search engine optimization, social media activities

How to Use Video for More Traffic and Better Onsite SEO

August 18, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

How to Use Video for More Traffic and Better Onsite SEO OG

Search engine optimization (SEO) is a popular term in marketing and business-building circles. It makes sense. If you can drive consistent organic traffic to your company’s website, you’ll have a much easier time generating quality leads for your business. In this article, we’ll take a look at what onsite SEO is (as opposed to off-site […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: onsite SEO efforts, search engine optimization, seo for small business, video, video content

3 Low-Budget DIY SEO Tools for Small Businesses to Use in 2020

June 2, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

3 Low-Budget DIY SEO Tools for Small Businesses to Use in 2020 Open Graph

Small businesses have a lot on their plate to maintain and strengthen their position in the market,  build a strong brand image, customer loyalty, increase sales, and survive the cut-throat competition.  Hence, having a strong brand presence on various online platforms to boost sales and maximize profits is crucial for SMEs to survive. In this […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: search engine optimization, search engine ranking, SEO strategy, SEO tools, small-scale business owner

6 SEO Tips for Start-ups and Small Businesses

February 18, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

6 SEO Tips for Start-ups and Small Businesses Og

You may not realize it, but there are actually several reasons why you will want to consider making use of SEO for your small business. By ensuring that you know exactly what you are doing, you can make the most out of your SEO endeavor, and this is something that any smaller business can benefit […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: search engine optimization, SEO, seo for small business, seo phrases, seo strategies

What You Need to Know About SEO for Your Business Website

August 15, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

SEO for your business website

Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9pm ET.  This is excerpted from my recent interview with Akilah Thompkins, @girlgetvisible. Akilah is the owner of Girl Get Visible, Author of My SEO Workbook and the host of the […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, SmallBizChat Tagged With: business website, Google ranking, keywords, search engine optimization, SEO, small business, website

5 Ways to Improve Your Visibility on Search Engines in 2019

February 21, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

visibility on search engines

Whatever business you’re doing today, a considerable number of your potential customers use search engines. They use them to find the right businesses to provide solutions to their problems. How would you rate your visibility on search engines? Does your business appear for the right search terms? If it doesn’t, you’ve been losing many potential […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Business Inspiration, Guest Articles, Technology Tagged With: search engine optimization, SEO, visibility on search engines

  • 1
  • 2
  • Next Page »

Let’s Connect

  • facebook
  • instagram
  • tiktok
  • pinterest
  • linkedin
  • twitter
  • youtube
  • feedburner

We’re proud to be part of the Mediaplanet Empowering Small Business campaign! The COVID-19 pandemic brought hardship and ruin on the nation’s small businesses, but there’s now reason for hope. Learn about the resources, support, and tools available to help your small business bounce back and grow stronger than ever by picking up a copy of the campaign in USA Today and reading it online here.

Get a FREE Chapter of SmallBizLady’s Book,
"Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months, Revised and Expanded"!

Become Your Own Boss

Sign up for the SmallBizLady Buzz Newsletter by Clicking
the Button Below:

Most Popular Posts

>Seven Ways to be More Profitable in Your Small Business
> 7 Ways to Attract Customers to Your Small Business
> 6 Tips for Managing Small Business Finances
> How to Run a Successful Multilevel Marketing Business
> 10 Ways to Grow Your Small Business With Instagram
> How to Sell on Facebook
> How to Get Over the Fear of Starting a New Business

Featured Videos

Bloomberg News Interview
How to Support Small Businesses During the Holidays

“12 Principles of Highly Profitable Businesses with Melinda Emerson” from Sonia Dumas
October 2020

MSNBC Interview
Top Tip: Never Let a Customer Down

National Speakers Association
Winter Conference 2016

Fox 29 Philadelphia
'Small Biz Lady' gives best advice for starting a new business in the New Year

Fox Business
Starting a Business

MSNBC
The importance of job mentoring for women

#SmallBizChat Live
National Small Business Week: Q&A

Good Day Philadelphia
Expert Shares Tips on How to Become Your Own Boss

Google
Best Practice for Social Media

Testimonials

Become Your Own Boss is a must read if you’re thinking of launching a business of your own.
Jean Chatzky, Bestselling Author of Money 911 and Financial Editor of NBC’s Today Show
Great step-by-step advice for anyone looking to start their own business.
Andrew C. Taylor, Chairman, Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Melinda Emerson has written a remarkable book. It is essential reading for anyone seeking to make the transition from working girl to successfully working it, as an entrepreneur.
Cynthia McClain-Hill, Past President, National Association of Women Business Owners
The perfect companion for those planning to go out on their own. Melinda delivers firsthand practical advice on how to be the successful entrepreneur. Read it if you want to get it right the first time.
Kenneth L. Shropshire, Professor at the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania
If you are looking for a versatile speaker who can talk about how to grow small businesses or get started with social media, look no further.
Heather Van Sickle Executive Director, National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE)
Her wit and depth of subject knowledge were entertaining and empowering. Melinda is definitely on our short list of seasoned entrepreneurs and business leaders we look to invite back in the near future.
Tennille M. Robinson Senior content & Event producer for Inc. magazine
Melinda Emerson, “SmallBizLady,” is an engaging and witty speaker and a great addition to any conference. Her terrific presentation and compelling delivery give people the information they need and want to become their own bosses and grow success… Read more
Laurie Dalton White Conference Director, Pennsylvania Conference for Women
Melinda Emerson has been a fantastic small business and social media resource for the Pitney Bowes team. Not only is she personable and easy to work with, but she also has an innate understanding of the small business audience. My marketing programs … Read more
Justin Amendola, Former VP, Global SMB Digital Strategy, Pitney Bowes

Latest #SmallBizChat

Hit It & Quit It with Brian Johnson, Christine Noh & Jy Maze social image

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It & Quit It with Brian Johnson, Christine Noh & Jy Maze

  Brian Johnson is the CEO of Main & Johnson, a business consulting and coaching company based in Charlotte, NC, aimed at seeing small and medium-sized businesses thrive, not just survive. Main & Johnson partners with business owners to bridge the gap between what success they had and the success they seek. Brian and his […]

Fix Your Business Q&A Video

Recent Posts

  • The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It & Quit It with Brian Johnson, Christine Noh & Jy Maze
  • The Art of Successful Lead Follow-Up: Tips and Tricks
  • The SmallBizChat Podcast: Bringing in Industry Experts to Go Further Faster with Jy Maze
  • 20 Email Marketing Tips for Small Business Owners
  • March 2023 #SmallBizChat: What Your Customer Wants and Can’t Tell You

Categories

  • 10 Things Lists
  • 12 Things
  • 15 Things Series
  • 31 Ways to Boost Your Small Business
  • Ask Smallbizlady
  • Become Your Own Boss Tips
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Business Inspiration
  • BYOB2011
  • Cash Flow & Finance
  • Customer Service
  • Featured Post
  • Featured SmallBizChat
  • Fix Your Business
  • Grow Your Business
  • Guest Articles
  • How to Start
  • Leadership
  • Melinda Emerson @SmallBizLady
  • Mompreneurs
  • My Recommendations
  • Pink Slip Entrepreneurs
  • Q & A Interview
  • SmallBizChat
  • SmallBizChat Live+
  • SmallBizLady Recommends
  • SmallBizRadio
  • Social Media
  • Solopreneurs
  • Special Reports
  • Starting A Small Business
  • Teams
  • Technology
  • Telesummit
  • The SmallBizChat Podcast
  • Uncategorized
  • Women in Business
  • Your Small Business

#SmallBizChat

  • SmallBizChat Archive
  • @SmallBizLady

Business Advice

  • How to Start

SmallBizLady Store

Products

Free Chapter

Get In Touch

  • Write For Us
  • FAQ
  • Be a #SmallBizChat Guest
  • Contact Us
Copyright © 2023
Quintessence Entertainment, Inc
PO Box 280
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 352-0680
Privacy Policy · Refund Policy

Let’s Connect

  • facebook
  • instagram
  • tiktok
  • pinterest
  • linkedin
  • twitter
  • youtube
  • feedburner