The TechTide SEO blog
Long-form, practical articles on getting found on Google. Want step-by-step checklists? See our guides.
How to get backlinks: 9 safe strategies that work
Learn how to get backlinks safely: what makes a good link, nine proven strategies, an outreach template and the link schemes to avoid.
Schema markup: a practical guide to structured data for SEO
A practical guide to schema markup and structured data: what it is, which types to use, how to add JSON-LD step by step and how to test it correctly.
How to get more Google reviews (the right way)
A complete guide to getting more genuine Google reviews: build a review link, ask at the right moment, use ready-made scripts and respond to every review.
Local citations explained: how to build and fix them
What local citations are, why consistent name, address and phone details matter, and a step-by-step process to audit, fix and build citations.
Core Web Vitals explained: LCP, INP and CLS in plain English
What Core Web Vitals are, what good LCP, INP and CLS scores look like, how to measure them and the most effective fixes for a slow or jumpy website.
SEO for small businesses: a practical 90-day plan
A practical SEO plan for small businesses: what to do in the first 30, 60 and 90 days, how much time it takes, DIY versus hiring help and how to measure results.
How to do keyword research: a step-by-step guide
Learn how to do keyword research step by step: find what customers search, understand intent, score keywords and map each one to a page, with free tools.
SEO vs PPC: which is right for your business?
SEO or PPC? Compare cost, speed, trust and long-term value, see when each makes sense and learn how to decide, with a simple framework and examples.
5 quick checks to see if Google can find your website
Five simple checks to see whether Google has found and indexed your website, how to read the results and exactly what to do if pages are missing.
How to use Google Search Console: a complete beginner's guide
A complete beginner's guide to Google Search Console: how to set it up, what every key report means, how to find quick wins and a weekly SEO routine.
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