Google Search Archives - Kumar Gauraw

Why I Show Published On Dates For My Posts Differently

When was the last time you analyzed your blog traffic to identify your most popular blog posts? How many of those posts are from last year or the year before last?

It’s not just about Google. The real readers of your blog, the humans also tend to be highly focused on what’s new. No matter how great your content is and how relevant it is — chances are, your readers will ignore it if they notice that it was published 3 years ago.

Don’t trust me?

Well, try bringing up one of your favorite blog posts from 3 years ago and highlight it on your homepage without changing its published date! Let’s see how much traffic you receive on that post.

Updated On October 27, 2014 In Blogging Blog Promotion, Blogging Advice, Blogging Guide, Google Search, Guide To Blogging, Publishing, Search Engines, Website Traffic, WordPress, XML Sitemaps

Do You Sync Cloud Stuff And Backup Gmail Or Google Drive?

Kumar Gauraw

Most of us have a Gmail account. Gmail has almost become a gold standard in email hosting. You might find yourself using it for everything in your life as well.

But, as everything else that comes free, your Gmail account isn’t always safe or secure. Your accounts may get deactivated or hacked for any reason and then you know how painful the recovery process can be.

This is the scary part.

On top of that, imagine you are using Google Drive to store your documents (like I do). Losing your Gmail account can be devastating for many.
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Updated On October 27, 2014 In Resources Cloud Backup, Cloud Storage, Cloud Sync, Free Account, Free Trial Offer, Gmail Backup, Gmail Features, Google Search

Simple SEO Tips For Beginners, Especially For WordPress Bloggers

Kumar Gauraw

Do you think you don’t know much about SEO? You think SEO and search engine traffic is only for the pros? Well, I am going to show you how you can do it.

I decided to share a few basic things, the important ones that every website owner, every blogger should know, irrespective of their level of interest in the term “SEO”.

I chose this topic based on the number of comments and emails I received against my earlier post when I shared about SEO experts who I follow, from so many people indicating that they do not have any insights into the subject yet.

Now, running a website and not paying attention to SEO is just like having garage sale and not putting a sign on the roadside so passersby can see it. I mean, why would you create one great content after another if people couldn’t get to it?

Updated On July 7, 2014 In Blogging Google Search, Search Engine Optimization, Search Engines, SEO, SEO Friendly, SEO Tips, SEO Tools, Social Media Promotion, Web Page Speed, Website Speed

Top 10 SEO Bloggers To Follow For SEO, Traffic And Conversion Tips

Kumar Gauraw

Aren’t SEO, website traffic, engagement and conversion one of the major ongoing battles for every website owner? Aren’t these things important to you?

I know these are an important aspect of online marketing to me. And, if these things are important to you also, you need to learn from the best and continue to learn today, and every day.
The rules of the game keep changing. What worked last year, doesn’t work this year. SEO is an ever evolving field and that is why I always want to keep up with the pros in this field.

Updated On July 7, 2014 In Blogging Google Search, Search Engine Optimization, Search Marketing, SEO, SEO Bloggers, SEO Blogs

How To Get Google To Index Your Website Images When Using CDN Services

Kumar Gauraw

If you have implemented any CDN (Content Delivery Network) service in an effort to speed up the loading time of your website, you might have faced this challenge. I am going to share with you the steps you need to take to ensure your website images get indexed properly by Google in spite of being hosted on a CDN domain.

Several months ago I implemented MaxCDN on my website along with CloudFlare and my website’s page loading time reduced from 25+ seconds to under 1 second. It was absolutely incredible to see the impact of this implementation on the browsing experience of my readers from around the world.

Updated On November 21, 2013 In Blogging CDN Images, CDN Services, Google Images, Google Search, Website Images

All You Need To Know About #Hashtags On #Facebook

Kumar Gauraw

Hashtags have now begun to get into the mainstream since Facebook adopted the concept in recent weeks. If you are on Facebook, you will see Hashtags in your news feed and when you click on anyone of them, you will see many other posts related to that topic.

If you have not been active on Twitter, you may not yet know Hashtags and their relevance. However, by the time you are done reading this post, you will know everything you need to know about Hashtags and how you can use them.

Updated On August 29, 2013 In Social Media Brand Identity, Facebook Hashtags, Facebook Pages, Google Search, Hashtags Basics, Search Engines, Social Media Marketing, Understanding Hashtags

How To Build Your Brand Identity Using Google Authorship

Kumar Gauraw

Everybody wants to build a brand identity online for good reasons. Whether you are in business for yourself or you are looking to have a successful career in your profession, building a brand for yourself is absolutely critical in today’s marketplace.

Over 92% of employers searched candidate's name on Google in 2012. I can’t imagine buying anything from anyone today without making a few Google searches and checking on social networks.

When someone Googles your name or the name of your business, the search results speak volumes about who you are and what you do. If you haven’t done so yet, Google your name now. What are the search results you see on the first page?

Updated On September 15, 2013 In Blogging Author Profile, Author Rank, Brand Identity, Entrepreneur, Google Authorship, Google Plus, Google Search, Personal Brand, Personal Branding, User Profile, WordPress Blog, WordPress Website

Social Media – You Do Need To Be Serious About It

Kumar Gauraw

I had a meeting with one of my prospective clients for their social media marketing needs a couple of days ago. The gentleman I met, works with one of the top network marketing companies in the U.S. He asked, "Why do I need to spend my time and money on social media when the company I represent is rocking so much?"

That is a common question I still see people have across industries and career levels. There are a lot of people who think Social Media is a waste of time and it is used by people who are not focused on their goals. This post will make a lot of sense for you if you still have been ignoring social media or do not know how to harness it's power. Please do share your thoughts in the comments…

Updated On February 4, 2013 In Social Media Amazon, Background Check, Brand Image, Brand Reputation, Employer, Google Search, Online Reputation, Personal Branding, Serious, Social Media Marketing

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