SEO 101: How to get more traffic to your website

June 1, 2021

If you have a website, you want it to show up on the first page of Google for as many different search terms as possible. How can you get there? SEO, or search engine optimization, is the secret sauce that stands between you and ranking highly. Kim chats with SEO expert Steve Wiideman about the insider secrets to boost your rankings and make more money online.

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Back in the day, keeping an eye on your home from afar meant spending a fortune on professional installation and a monthly monitoring contract. Today, you can order and install a few cameras, a smart doorbell, or a full-blown security system on your own.

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Recall alert: Check your home for this dangerous product before someone gets hurt

Laundry is a chore at the best of times. The last thing you want to do while ironing your pants is to give yourself third-degree burn wounds. Unfortunately, that is what has happened to some users of one dangerous product. Tap or click here to see if your car made a recent recall list.

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This Chase fraud alert is all part of a scheme to steal your money

It’s a sad fact that scammers are not going away. These bad actors constantly come up with new ways to bilk people out of information and money, and even the most vigilant people can become victims.

The easing of COVID restrictions combined with the warming months makes travel a tempting venture. If you’re considering a vacation rental, beware of crooks who are after your money and privacy. Tap or click here for some tips on staying safe when booking a rental.

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4 warning signs your laptop is about to fail

Times are tough as the world moves through a pandemic and anything we can do to save money is helpful. While restrictions have eased and some are returning to their workplaces, others are still working remotely.

There are few things more frustrating than a slow computer, especially when you’re working on something important. Tap or click here for some tips on getting your PC or Mac up to speed.

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Easy way to delete junk in Google Photos as time runs out on unlimited storage

Google Photos has been a lifesaver for budding photographers with limited storage on their mobile devices. Until recently, it was one of the few photo storage options available that hit the mark on two fronts: it’s free and had no limits on the number of photos you could save.

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Thousands have signed a petition to stop Facebook's Instagram for kids - Here's how to add your name

You would be hard-pressed to find anyone who isn’t on social media these days. Facebook is nearing 3 billion users, Twitter is well on track to cross 300 million soon, and Instagram has over 1 billion users worldwide.

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How to get Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant to understand you better

The invention of Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant made our lives so easy with voice-activated search features. While it started just answering simple questions, it’s evolved way past that. Tap or click here for Amazon Echo tips and tricks.

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How to get photos and texts off a broken phone

You dropped your phone into a glass of water. It happens. We aren’t judging you. Or maybe you dropped it by accident and smashed the screen, so it no longer turns on. However you broke your phone, it can be super disappointing.

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Vacation rental scams are getting trickier - Red flags to watch for

The arrival of summer is fast approaching. Beaches are glistening with golden sand, and sales of barbeque equipment are on the rise. That can only mean one thing: it’s time to start thinking about a family vacation or a quick getaway.

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This creepy map shows everywhere you've been (for years) down to the route

If you can’t remember every place you’ve ever been in the past few years, don’t worry — Google Maps has you covered. It tracks your every move as you travel from home to work … and, yes, it also knows every pitstop you made along the way. At least, it keeps all of this information if you haven’t updated your location settings.

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