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This Semrush Acquisition of Backlinko hits PR, SEO and Content Marketing Trifecta [PR Tech Sum]

Sword and the Script

SEO vendor that dabbles in PR technology buys an audience and adds an influencer to their team. In any case, both of these were “audience buys” and proved to be savvy PR, content marketing and SEO moves. Second, these weren’t just emails lists from downloaded content – but communities of engaged readers. Case in point?

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Have PRs been too slow to adopt SEO?

PR in High Definition

I was disheartened to read an article implying that the PR industry is not focusing on SEO , based on pretty cast-iron statistics from the PRCA. I consider myself fortunate that the last two agencies I’ve worked at have placed SEO high up the list of skills that PRs should know about. Is SEO hard? Show me the margin.

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Why Every Business Owner Needs to Know a Little Something about SEO

Polaris

I was no longer working with the SEO company I hired in 2006 so I was on my own. The final option was to start building high quality links by writing useful content that interested others. But it had several advantages other than SEO. I enjoy writing. It is the best way to improve my critical thinking skills.

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Modern SEO Cheat Sheet for PR Pros [Infographic]

Solo PR Pro

In recent years, Google has made a number of important updates to its algorithm that impact many aspects of PR and marketing (not just Search Engine Optimization, or SEO). Did you know distributing press releases via a wire service no longer positively impacts SEO, and in some cases can have a negative effect?

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Have PRs been too slow to adopt SEO?

PR in High Definition

I was disheartened to read an article implying that the PR industry is not focusing on SEO , based on pretty cast-iron statistics from the PRCA. I consider myself fortunate that the last two agencies I’ve worked at have placed SEO high up the list of skills that PRs should know about. Is SEO hard? Show me the margin.

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The Perfect Tool to Ease PR and Other Marketing Types into the World of SEO

Ishmael's Corner

To gain familiarity with the core signals, PR folks can download a slick free tool called the MozBar. Teaming with your browser, the MozBar automatically pulls in key SEO metrics that reduce the time you would otherwise spend on manual research for SEO planning. 1 position): In short, you’re seeing: Page Authority.

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A Simple Formula for Writing Blog Posts in 8 Painless Steps

Polaris

Unless you happen to be a gifted writer, there is nothing simple or painless about writing blog posts. Fortunately, there are steps you can follow to enjoy the benefits and make writing blogs a little bit easier. When we write about a topic, we try to look at it through the eyes of these audiences. Before You Begin.

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