Agri-Insights Issue 17 | Page 14

SEO By Maria Walz VistaComm CEO When you sit down at your computer to find information on a particular topic, you go to one of many search engines—Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc.—and type into a box words or phrases you hope will connect you to the information you want. You receive particular results because they relate to the words you typed in that box. These keywords took you to the information you were looking for. WHY KEYWORDS ARE IMPORTANT TO YOUR BUSINESS Now, let’s take a different direction. You are no longer searching. Instead, your company—or what you offer— is being searched for. It’s very important to your business success that searchers can find you. By using the right keywords in your website content, you ensure that potential customers connect with you when they start looking. It’s that simple. 81% of people perform some type of online search before making a major purchase. * *Pat Ahern, JUNTO, 2017 There are advantages to being a franchise, but when it comes to getting the most out of my website, I need LOCAL resources! From day one, the VistaComm digital team educated me about SEO, web analytics, heat mapping and more—in a language I could understand and appreciate. I’m really looking forward to a steady stream of new customers from website leads that are solid and more regulated throughout the month. KACIE CAWTHORNE | Office Manager/Marketing One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning®, Harrisburg, SD 14 AGRI-INSIGHTS ISSUE 2 2017 844.453.9261