{"id":4264,"date":"2019-05-03T09:00:37","date_gmt":"2019-05-03T16:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sabaseo.com\/?p=4264"},"modified":"2019-05-03T09:00:37","modified_gmt":"2019-05-03T16:00:37","slug":"seo-practices-to-stop-using-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cloud.sabaseo.com\/~beta\/seosaba\/seo-practices-to-stop-using-now\/","title":{"rendered":"SEO Tactics You Should Never Use"},"content":{"rendered":"

You may know better than to try and fool Google with deceptive practices like keyword stuffing. However, there are some other mistakes you may be making with your search engine optimization efforts. To point you in the right direction, the experts from Saba SEO, an industry-leading <\/span>San Diego SEO company<\/span><\/a>, offer this advice on SEO tactics to never use again\u2014at least if you want to attract the right kind of attention from the search engine responsible for more than half of all Internet traffic<\/span><\/p>\n

Targeting the Same Keyword<\/h2>\n

At one time, it was common to use the same main\/target keyword for multiple pieces of content. However, Google is more interested in relevance these days, so mix up your keywords based on the actual content of each page. This tactic also eliminates the risk of unintentionally creating content that’s too similar because it’s focused on the same keyword. Consider using synonyms related to your target keyword.<\/span><\/p>\n

Presenting Short, Non-Specific Content<\/h2>\n

At one time, it was good to be short and sweet with content. Today, Google pays more attention to longer forms of content because this is what inspires more interaction online. Studies suggest the content “sweet spot” is between 1,900 and 3,000 words in length.<\/span><\/p>\n

Posting Content Erratically<\/h2>\n

Google looks for patterns, so you’ll be better off having a set posting schedule for things like your blog. You can do the same thing with your social media content. Just remember to be mindful of your content’s quality and relevance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Overlooking Customer Reviews<\/h2>\n

Roughly 70 percent of consumers consider online reviews when making a decision. If you’re not paying attention to reviews at all, you’re missing out on an opportunity to convince searchers to choose your business over a competitor. Google also looks at reviews, especially for local rankings. Instead, be proactive about reviews by:<\/span><\/p>\n