When you search for something on Google, you might have noticed that more and more of the top results are ads. This is not your imagination. In recent years, Google has ceded more of its top spots to ads than ever before. In fact, you often have to scroll halfway down the page before you […]
How to Rank on Page 1 of Google
Wondering how to rank on page one of Google? The truth is it’s getting harder and harder for local businesses to accomplish. As Google’s algorithm continues to evolve, the quick techniques that worked five years ago no longer have the same effect. Instead, ranking on page one now requires optimizing numerous critical factors. Cumulatively, these […]
How Long Does It Take for SEO To Work?
If you’re reading this, you might be thinking about hiring an SEO company. Or maybe you’ve already hired one and are eager to see results. Either way, you’re asking yourself, “How long does it take for SEO to work?” When will your business start showing up on page one of Google search results? One initial […]
Our Top 8 Team-Building Activities
What’s better than working at GetPhound? Taking a break from work once a month for a team-building activity! Team building is an important part of our office culture, not only because it’s fun, but also because it’s a great way for us to stay connected. Plus, who doesn’t want to spend a Friday afternoon jumping […]
What Do SEO Companies REALLY Do?
Today, your business needs an online presence. Not having one would be like not having a phonebook listing back in the day: you’d be invisible to your potential customers. Unfortunately, maintaining an online presence isn’t so simple. The Internet is crowded with competition, and standing out takes work. That’s where SEO comes in. Search engine […]
What Facebook’s Latest Algorithm Update Means for Your Business
Last month, Facebook dropped news of its latest algorithm update, and it’s making businesses a little nervous. Here’s the gist of the update, straight from the horse’s mouth (Mark Zuckerberg’s own Facebook profile): “I’m changing the goal I give our product teams from focusing on helping you find relevant content to helping you have more […]
Our Top Conshy Lunch Spots
When lunchtime rolls around and all you’ve packed is some sad lettuce, the best thing to do is order out! In honor of all the great Conshohocken restaurants we’ve enjoyed over the years, here are some of our team’s top picks: Josh – Izenberg’s A solid Jewish deli is a staple of any major town […]
How Much Does Local SEO Cost?
How much does local SEO cost? Local SEO pricing can range from $75 to $5,000 a month, according to our own observations of our industry. A study of SEO pricing by Moz found the majority of agencies charge a monthly retainer between $1,501 and $5,000. That’s a huge range, whether you’re going off of our […]
5 Ways GetPhound Makes Coffee
Here at GetPhound, we’ve done something incredible. No, I’m not talking about helping several hundred businesses improve their online presence. I’m talking about our ambitious collection of coffeemakers. We’re not sure how it happened. It started with just the standard drip machine, then we added a Keurig, and before we knew it we’d added even […]
5 SEO Reasons Your Small Business Should Blog
Millennials are ruining everything. At least, that’s what the media likes to tell us. Just look at this story about all the industries Millennials are ruining, which includes cars, golf, and napkins. I don’t want to jump on the dog pile, but Millennials are also ruining advertising. Local Philly businesses and national brands alike are […]
Wait, so how does this Twitter thing work?
Let’s face it, Twitter just doesn’t sound like one of the biggest and most influential social networks out there. It sounds like…the morning activity of fluffy yellow animals. But there’s no denying Twitter’s powerhouse ways. As of Thursday, September 25, at 4:44 p.m., there were 466,235,789 tweets sent just that day. (You can watch the […]
A Pinterest Crash Course for Businesses
Hear ye, hear ye, lovers of crafting, fitness, interior design, and fashion. The social network that beckons you to join its ranks goes by the name of “Pinterest”! Of course, if you’re an American female who uses the Internet, the chances you’re already on Pinterest are one in five. As of 2014, the massively popular, […]