Posts by Drew Whitmill
What Is Alt Image Text, and Why Should I Use It?
Alt image text is a short description associated with an image that conveys the contents of that image. It was originally created for the benefit of visually impaired users with screen readers or programs that attempt to audibly provide and describe the text/content of an online webpage. (I found out about screen readers when my…
Read MoreHas Google+ Lived Up to Its 2011 Hype?
It was the summer of 2011. After three unsuccessful projects—Google Buzz (2010–2011), Google Friend Connect (2008–2014), and Orkut (2004–2014)—Google attempted for the fourth time to start a social network. The hype surrounding the release of Google+ was real and really big. On Boostability’s own blog, we wrote: “It’s been just a few weeks since Google+…
Read MoreThe SEO Value of Online Business Profiles
Small business owners wear a lot of hats. A small business owner may take care of finance, human resources, customer service, strategy, and marketing, to name a few responsibilities. With your time stretched thin, it’s important for you to prioritize and take part in what brings “the most bang for your buck.” One of the…
Read More12 Coding Errors That Can Negatively Impact Your Rankings
A bear walks into a bar. The bartender asks, “What can I get you?” The bear says, “Give me a … beer.” The bartender asks, “What’s with the big pause?” The bear throws his arms up in the air and says, “I don’t know. I was born with them!” An hour later, a pony walks…
Read MoreHow to Select and Set a Preferred Domain for Your Website
Did you know there might be a copy of your website on the Internet? Each website has two domains, a WWW version and a non-WWW version. For example, you could find Boostability’s website at www.boostability.com or www.boostability.com. The preferred domain is the version you choose for users and search engines to view. Some people also…
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