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Why and how to set up a blog on an ecommerce site

11 July 2023
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Marieke van de Rakt

Why do so many ecommerce sites have a blog? Is it because online shop owners love to write posts, or have a lot of spare time on their hands? Probably not. Although blogging is fun, it’s also a great marketing and SEO strategy. And because of that, ecommerce site owners start a blog. In this …

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Why and how to set up a blog on an ecommerce site


What is high-quality content and how do you create it?

Writing quality content should be a key aspect of every SEO strategy. But when is your content considered high-quality? And does high-quality mean the same for your users as for Google? In this article, we’ll discuss quality content and how you can make sure your content hits the mark. It will require some creative writing …

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What is high-quality content and how do you create it?



Are we digging our own hole with generative AI?

10 May 2023 | 7 Comments Cindy Paul

Artificial intelligence (AI) is all the rage right now. Some say it’s started a technological revolution, and AI will improve our lives. But generative AI tools are only as good as the data they’re fed. And have we truly considered the implications of a world where people generate content instead of creating it themselves? What …

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Are we digging our own hole with generative AI?

The ultimate guide to content SEO

26 April 2023 | 2 Comments
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Marieke van de Rakt

Content SEO is a key part of any SEO strategy. Without content, your site can’t rank in search engines. It’s, therefore, crucial to write and structure quality content! This ultimate guide covers the most important areas of content SEO. Read on if you want to learn how to create content that ranks. What is content …

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The ultimate guide to content SEO

The new E in E-E-A-T, or the importance of Experience

18 April 2023 Edwin Toonen

Google’s Search Quality Raters evaluate whether its search ranking systems provide helpful, relevant information. They evaluate the quality and relevance of search results produced by Google to help improve the algorithms and user experience. To do so, Google uses the E-E-A-T system, which stands for Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness. The E for experience is …

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What are breadcrumbs? Why are they important for SEO?

13 April 2023 | 4 Comments Edwin Toonen

Breadcrumbs are an essential part of almost every good website. These little navigational aids don’t just tell people where they are on your site, but they also help Google work out how your site is structured. That’s why adding these helpful little pointers makes a lot of sense. Let’s take a look at how breadcrumb …

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What are breadcrumbs? Why are they important for SEO?

What is keyword cannibalization?

15 March 2023
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Marieke van de Rakt

If you optimize your articles for similar terms, your rankings might suffer from keyword cannibalization: you’ll be ‘devouring’ your own chances to rank in Google! Especially when your site is growing, chances are your content will start competing with itself. Here, I’ll explain why keyword cannibalism can be detrimental to SEO, how you can recognize …

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What is keyword cannibalization?