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Why You Should Use “And” Instead of “&” for Better SEO and Voice Search
You might not think twice about using “and” vs. “&” in your website or blog content, but that small choice can impact your search rankings and voice search compatibility.
How "And" Helps with SEO
Google’s job isn’t just to match keywords - it’s to understand the meaning behind words and phrases. Here’s why “and” works better:
1. It Matches How People Search
Search engines are designed to understand how real people talk and search. When people type something like “best
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Posted in Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Tagged alexa, and vs &, google assistant, high-quality content, intuitive, long-tail keywords, natural language, natural phrasing, search engine optimization, search engine ranking, search intent, seo, seo tips, seo-friendly, siri, user experience, user-friendly, voice search, voice search optimization
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Are Alexa rankings for your website no more?
Yes, Alexa rankings are no more. Amazon shut down Alexa.com, the website that provided Alexa rankings, on May 1, 2022. The reason for the shutdown was not publicly disclosed, but it is thought to be due to a lack of interest from digital marketers.
Alexa rankings were based on a combination of a website's estimated average daily unique visitors and its daily page view numbers over a three-month time period. The website with the highest total was ranked number one
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Posted in Website Traffic
Tagged alexa, alexa site ranking, site ranking, traffic analytics, traffic statistics, website traffic
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Are Alexa Site Rankings Accurate?
If you keep checking your website's Alexa Ranking you might be wondering if they are accurate. Your traffic statistics are improving, but then at the same time your Alexa Rank is getting lower. And then when your traffic statistics shows you are getting less activity, suddenly your Alexa Rank is a lot better. Sometimes, you might get high traffic with a high Alexa Rank. You might wonder perhaps Alexa's data is just not in real time. The real reasons you... Continue reading