Bill Hartzer of Hartzer Consulting, an SEO Consultant and SEO audit expert, presented to the SearchHOU group. Have you ever performed a technical SEO audit of a website? And advanced technical SEO audit isn’t just running an SEO tool and thinking that you’re done–it’s a lot more than that. Bill Hartzer of Hartzer Consulting will go through all the steps required to perform an advanced technical SEO audit of any website. Whether you’ve never performed an SEO audit or you’re an Advanced SEO auditor, you’ll learn a lot from a real pro, who has performed hundreds of SEO audits in the past 10 years.
Tips and Techniques for Performing an SEO AuditBill Hartzer
Bill Hartzer of Hartzer Consulting shares tips and techniques for performing an SEO audit of your website. Presented at the Pubcon Austin 2018 conference in Austin, Texas on February 21, 2018.
Bill Hartzer - Advanced SEO Audits - Pubcon Las Vegas 2018Bill Hartzer
In this presentation, Bill Hartzer of Hartzer Consulting talks about Advanced SEO Audits of websites. Presented at the Pubcon Las Vegas Conference, Pubcon Pro 2018.
How to perform a technical SEO Audit. From Bill Hartzer's session at the 2015 SearchFest conference in Portland, here is the presentation about performing a highly technical SEO Audit of a website. Bill Hartzer has literally performed hundreds of SEO Audits over the past 10 years, and is a master at performing highly technical SEO Audits of websites. He is the Senior SEO Strategist at Globe Runner, based in Dallas, Texas.
It's 2013, and the concept of doing "local SEO" has been around for a few years now. In this presentation, Bill Hartzer talks about what works, what does not work, and what are the basic requirements in order to rank well in the local search results. He covers everything from local search engine ranking factors to ranking well in the Google Local Carousel.
Mobile and Desktop SEO Audits - Rocks Digital Marketing Conference 2018Bill Hartzer
In this presentation about Mobile SEO audits and Desktop SEO audits, Bill Hartzer talks about performing a mobile SEO audit versus a desktop SEO audit. SEO tools are mentioned, as well as the process for performing an SEO audit on a website.
Google Algorithm Update 2013: Google Panda, Penguin RecoveryBill Hartzer
In this presentation, Bill Hartzer discusses the latest Google Algorithm updates, including Google Panda, Google Penguin, and some other updates you probably didn't know about. Google Panda recovery and Google Penguin recovery is discussed.
While many of the core rules of SEO still hold true, there are some tactics that were OK in early 2013 that are not OK in 2014. This session will cover the 101 basics of SEO today. Make sure your Search Engine Strategies are correct.
Tips and Techniques for Performing an SEO AuditBill Hartzer
Bill Hartzer of Hartzer Consulting shares tips and techniques for performing an SEO audit of your website. Presented at the Pubcon Austin 2018 conference in Austin, Texas on February 21, 2018.
Bill Hartzer - Advanced SEO Audits - Pubcon Las Vegas 2018Bill Hartzer
In this presentation, Bill Hartzer of Hartzer Consulting talks about Advanced SEO Audits of websites. Presented at the Pubcon Las Vegas Conference, Pubcon Pro 2018.
How to perform a technical SEO Audit. From Bill Hartzer's session at the 2015 SearchFest conference in Portland, here is the presentation about performing a highly technical SEO Audit of a website. Bill Hartzer has literally performed hundreds of SEO Audits over the past 10 years, and is a master at performing highly technical SEO Audits of websites. He is the Senior SEO Strategist at Globe Runner, based in Dallas, Texas.
It's 2013, and the concept of doing "local SEO" has been around for a few years now. In this presentation, Bill Hartzer talks about what works, what does not work, and what are the basic requirements in order to rank well in the local search results. He covers everything from local search engine ranking factors to ranking well in the Google Local Carousel.
Mobile and Desktop SEO Audits - Rocks Digital Marketing Conference 2018Bill Hartzer
In this presentation about Mobile SEO audits and Desktop SEO audits, Bill Hartzer talks about performing a mobile SEO audit versus a desktop SEO audit. SEO tools are mentioned, as well as the process for performing an SEO audit on a website.
Google Algorithm Update 2013: Google Panda, Penguin RecoveryBill Hartzer
In this presentation, Bill Hartzer discusses the latest Google Algorithm updates, including Google Panda, Google Penguin, and some other updates you probably didn't know about. Google Panda recovery and Google Penguin recovery is discussed.
While many of the core rules of SEO still hold true, there are some tactics that were OK in early 2013 that are not OK in 2014. This session will cover the 101 basics of SEO today. Make sure your Search Engine Strategies are correct.
Google Algorithm Chaos: Panda, Penguin, and Other Google UpdatesBill Hartzer
Frustrated at the world of algorithm updates? Has a Google penalty wiped you out? Do you have an algo-proofed website? Can your online marketing platform sustain the test of time? Obtain answers to these questions as well as solutions for long-term SEO success from this session.<p>The second part of "algo choas" is to be proactive and stop penalties and algo problems before they happen. Don’t waste time trying to fix Google penalties chasing unauthorized content usage with Google Alerts, Copyscape, GWTs, disavowing junk links and other services. Better yet, avoid the hassle of using DMCAs making it your last resort, not the first.
Google Algorithm Update: Pandas, Penguins, and Recovering from Penalties Bill Hartzer
In the past few years, there have been several Google organic search algorithm updates. Manual actions, also referred to as manual penalties, from Google, can have a devastating effect on your site’s traffic and revenue. If your site has a manual action because of unnatural links to your website, filing a reconsideration request with Google isn’t just a matter of filling out a form: you must prove to them that you’ve removed the links, cleaned up your act, and disavowed the links you couldn’t get removed.
In this meeting, Bill Hartzer, co-founder of DFWSEM, and Senior SEO Strategist at Globerunner SEO, will discuss the differences between Google Panda and Google Penguin. We’ll review each of these algorithm and figure out if your site has been penalized or not. Then, we’ll go through specific steps in order to recover traffic and rankings due to a Panda or Penguin algorithmic penalty. We’ll discuss the process of getting a Google manual penalty revoked, and even timelines for recovery of the lost traffic and sales.
Takeaways:
-- Understand the differences between Google Panda and Google Penguin algorithm updates.
-- Tell whether or not your website has been hit by Google Panda or Google Penguin updates.
-- Understand Google Manual Actions and what you need to do in order to get a manual action or penalty revoked by Google.
Technical SEO Audits - SEO Consultant Bill Hartzer - Triangle Marketing ClubBill Hartzer
Bill Hartzer, an SEO Consultant with Hartzer Consulting, talked about performing Technical SEO Audits. Bill presented to the Triangle Marketing Club in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The Convergence of Search and Social Media, 2013Bill Hartzer
Learn from Bill Hartzer about the convergence of search and social media, and what it means in 2013. Presented at the Pubcon Conference in Las Vegas, 2013.
Google Penguin, Google Panda, and Google Algorithms 2013Bill Hartzer
Bill Hartzer provides a historical view of the Google algorithms most in use today, including Google Panda, Google Penguin, and Google Hummingbird. Learn about these algorithm and filters, and how to recover from Google Penguin and Google Panda if your website was penalized.
Bill Hartzer, Digital Marketing Expert, Speaks About On-Page and Off-Page SEOBill Hartzer
Everything You Must Know About On-Page and Off-Page SEO
SEO has evolved over the years and it’s alive and thriving in 2017. Some SEO concepts and techniques haven’t changed, but others must be adapted so they work. And, with mobile and local SEO being so important, you need to know what works and what doesn’t.
In this session, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about on-page and off-page SEO in 2017. Many on-page SEO techniques are against Google’s Webmaster Guidelines, while many techniques are encouraged by Google to make a site more accessible and crawlable. We’ll review what’s recommended and identify what will get a site penalized. We’ll also examine off-page techniques, including link building and social media marketing, that can be tricky as well.
Key takeaways include an on-page SEO checklist, new tips and tricks you can use to find more traffic for your site, and a review of off-page SEO techniques.
In this presentation, Bill Hartzer covers the Google Panda update, engagement factors, social signals, and more of the latest Search Engine algorithm updates that everyone should know. We will also discuss how to effectively adjust your overall SEO strategy.
How Google Got Binged, and other SEO StoriesSanky Inc.
Wondering about the world of search engine optimization? This presentation take you through how search engines work, a step-by-step of how to optimzie your site, and some of the recent changes in search engine demographics.
Performing an SEO Audit of Your WebsiteBill Hartzer
In this presentation, Bill Hartzer will start by showing several crawlers to grab the data we need, and then start analyzing those results and make recommendations for changes. He'll cover everything from the tools needed to crawl and analyze sites, plus other tools and services, such as Google Webmaster Tools, that you can use to help gather the data.
Bill Hartzer, the founder of DFWSEM, gives the Dallas/Fort Worth Search Engine Marketing Association an update on the latest SEO, and goes over Basic Search Engine Optimization.
2014 SEO and Social Media Basics - DBRFF ConferenceBill Hartzer
Bill Hartzer's presentation about SEO basics, Google Panda and Google Penguin, the latest SEO updates, and how Social Media integrates into search engine optimization.
SEO is no longer about meta tags and PageRank. Yes, on-page optimization and links still matter, but there is so much more. The current landscape of SEO is about content, trust and authenticity - it's about building a strong brand that is particularly relevant for a certain set of topics. Panda, Penguin, Hummingbird, Pigeon and hundreds of unnamed updates changed the game. Are you ready to compete?
In this session, we take a look at the current landscape of SEO, what works and what doesn't. We cover the basics of accessibility and site description, but also address intangibles such as brand awareness, authority and trust. Participants had have the opportunity to submit their site for live review and were engaged in discussion about SEO strategy and the latest best practices.
Each company has unique set of SEO challenges and roadblocks along the way. The goal for this session was to help each participant increase their knowledge of the SEO landscape, context for where search is headed, and a gain a practical understanding of the steps they can take to bring their digital brand to the next level.
Parachute Digital are a Digital Marketing Consultancy in Sydney who offer strategic marketing services in the digital space but who also offers training for their clients, in this case Basic SEO training.
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is becoming increasingly important as part of the online marketing mix for businesses who want to be competitive in the search space but also to invest in digital marketing channels that offer long-term value, rather than only short term returns.
Parachute Digital provides SEO audits, SEO keyword research, SEO strategy and implementation plans and as part of that, key stakeholders require training. Obviously this Basic SEO training presentation is supposed to be given in person, but many of the basic info is still helpful for those looking for a structure to follow.
Fresh Egg Social Media presentation: Google+ and FriendsFresh Egg UK
A presentation from the Fresh Egg social media team titled 'Google+ and Friends'. This looks at where Google+ is right now as a social media platform and shares advice on why use it, how to create an optimised profile and the potential SEO benefits of using it.
Also it takes a look at Google+'s 'friends', including Google Authorship, Ripples and Enhanced Listings.
In a world of content and links, technical SEO can often be left behind, but getting it wrong can be catastrophic. In this talk, Faye will take you through the different steps of a technical SEO audit and why it is essential, sharing with you some of the most common mistakes and what you should be looking out for on your own website.
Google Algorithm Chaos: Panda, Penguin, and Other Google UpdatesBill Hartzer
Frustrated at the world of algorithm updates? Has a Google penalty wiped you out? Do you have an algo-proofed website? Can your online marketing platform sustain the test of time? Obtain answers to these questions as well as solutions for long-term SEO success from this session.<p>The second part of "algo choas" is to be proactive and stop penalties and algo problems before they happen. Don’t waste time trying to fix Google penalties chasing unauthorized content usage with Google Alerts, Copyscape, GWTs, disavowing junk links and other services. Better yet, avoid the hassle of using DMCAs making it your last resort, not the first.
Google Algorithm Update: Pandas, Penguins, and Recovering from Penalties Bill Hartzer
In the past few years, there have been several Google organic search algorithm updates. Manual actions, also referred to as manual penalties, from Google, can have a devastating effect on your site’s traffic and revenue. If your site has a manual action because of unnatural links to your website, filing a reconsideration request with Google isn’t just a matter of filling out a form: you must prove to them that you’ve removed the links, cleaned up your act, and disavowed the links you couldn’t get removed.
In this meeting, Bill Hartzer, co-founder of DFWSEM, and Senior SEO Strategist at Globerunner SEO, will discuss the differences between Google Panda and Google Penguin. We’ll review each of these algorithm and figure out if your site has been penalized or not. Then, we’ll go through specific steps in order to recover traffic and rankings due to a Panda or Penguin algorithmic penalty. We’ll discuss the process of getting a Google manual penalty revoked, and even timelines for recovery of the lost traffic and sales.
Takeaways:
-- Understand the differences between Google Panda and Google Penguin algorithm updates.
-- Tell whether or not your website has been hit by Google Panda or Google Penguin updates.
-- Understand Google Manual Actions and what you need to do in order to get a manual action or penalty revoked by Google.
Technical SEO Audits - SEO Consultant Bill Hartzer - Triangle Marketing ClubBill Hartzer
Bill Hartzer, an SEO Consultant with Hartzer Consulting, talked about performing Technical SEO Audits. Bill presented to the Triangle Marketing Club in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The Convergence of Search and Social Media, 2013Bill Hartzer
Learn from Bill Hartzer about the convergence of search and social media, and what it means in 2013. Presented at the Pubcon Conference in Las Vegas, 2013.
Google Penguin, Google Panda, and Google Algorithms 2013Bill Hartzer
Bill Hartzer provides a historical view of the Google algorithms most in use today, including Google Panda, Google Penguin, and Google Hummingbird. Learn about these algorithm and filters, and how to recover from Google Penguin and Google Panda if your website was penalized.
Bill Hartzer, Digital Marketing Expert, Speaks About On-Page and Off-Page SEOBill Hartzer
Everything You Must Know About On-Page and Off-Page SEO
SEO has evolved over the years and it’s alive and thriving in 2017. Some SEO concepts and techniques haven’t changed, but others must be adapted so they work. And, with mobile and local SEO being so important, you need to know what works and what doesn’t.
In this session, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about on-page and off-page SEO in 2017. Many on-page SEO techniques are against Google’s Webmaster Guidelines, while many techniques are encouraged by Google to make a site more accessible and crawlable. We’ll review what’s recommended and identify what will get a site penalized. We’ll also examine off-page techniques, including link building and social media marketing, that can be tricky as well.
Key takeaways include an on-page SEO checklist, new tips and tricks you can use to find more traffic for your site, and a review of off-page SEO techniques.
In this presentation, Bill Hartzer covers the Google Panda update, engagement factors, social signals, and more of the latest Search Engine algorithm updates that everyone should know. We will also discuss how to effectively adjust your overall SEO strategy.
How Google Got Binged, and other SEO StoriesSanky Inc.
Wondering about the world of search engine optimization? This presentation take you through how search engines work, a step-by-step of how to optimzie your site, and some of the recent changes in search engine demographics.
Performing an SEO Audit of Your WebsiteBill Hartzer
In this presentation, Bill Hartzer will start by showing several crawlers to grab the data we need, and then start analyzing those results and make recommendations for changes. He'll cover everything from the tools needed to crawl and analyze sites, plus other tools and services, such as Google Webmaster Tools, that you can use to help gather the data.
Bill Hartzer, the founder of DFWSEM, gives the Dallas/Fort Worth Search Engine Marketing Association an update on the latest SEO, and goes over Basic Search Engine Optimization.
2014 SEO and Social Media Basics - DBRFF ConferenceBill Hartzer
Bill Hartzer's presentation about SEO basics, Google Panda and Google Penguin, the latest SEO updates, and how Social Media integrates into search engine optimization.
SEO is no longer about meta tags and PageRank. Yes, on-page optimization and links still matter, but there is so much more. The current landscape of SEO is about content, trust and authenticity - it's about building a strong brand that is particularly relevant for a certain set of topics. Panda, Penguin, Hummingbird, Pigeon and hundreds of unnamed updates changed the game. Are you ready to compete?
In this session, we take a look at the current landscape of SEO, what works and what doesn't. We cover the basics of accessibility and site description, but also address intangibles such as brand awareness, authority and trust. Participants had have the opportunity to submit their site for live review and were engaged in discussion about SEO strategy and the latest best practices.
Each company has unique set of SEO challenges and roadblocks along the way. The goal for this session was to help each participant increase their knowledge of the SEO landscape, context for where search is headed, and a gain a practical understanding of the steps they can take to bring their digital brand to the next level.
Parachute Digital are a Digital Marketing Consultancy in Sydney who offer strategic marketing services in the digital space but who also offers training for their clients, in this case Basic SEO training.
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is becoming increasingly important as part of the online marketing mix for businesses who want to be competitive in the search space but also to invest in digital marketing channels that offer long-term value, rather than only short term returns.
Parachute Digital provides SEO audits, SEO keyword research, SEO strategy and implementation plans and as part of that, key stakeholders require training. Obviously this Basic SEO training presentation is supposed to be given in person, but many of the basic info is still helpful for those looking for a structure to follow.
Fresh Egg Social Media presentation: Google+ and FriendsFresh Egg UK
A presentation from the Fresh Egg social media team titled 'Google+ and Friends'. This looks at where Google+ is right now as a social media platform and shares advice on why use it, how to create an optimised profile and the potential SEO benefits of using it.
Also it takes a look at Google+'s 'friends', including Google Authorship, Ripples and Enhanced Listings.
In a world of content and links, technical SEO can often be left behind, but getting it wrong can be catastrophic. In this talk, Faye will take you through the different steps of a technical SEO audit and why it is essential, sharing with you some of the most common mistakes and what you should be looking out for on your own website.
Search Engine Optimization, SEO Audits, and AnalyticsBill Hartzer
Want to learn the latest, up to date Search Engine Optimization techniques, tips, and best practices? Here’s your chance. Bill Hartzer will show you how to create websites that are search engine friendly, while taking advantage of all the latest SEO techniques and code markup. He’ll show you how to analyze websites that are currently ranking well in the search results, get your own web pages to rank well, and how to continually tweak and repeat the process. He’ll also discuss SEO audits and why they’re a necessary part of the overall SEO process and why analytics is so an integral part of SEO.
Search Engine Optimization, SEO, Introduction, Process of SEO, White hat SEO, Black Hat SEO, Gray Hat SEO, On Page Optimzation, Off Page Optimization, Uses to business, Top SEO Companies, Search engines using best SEOs, Conclusion.
SEO Bootcamp Training Course - Kuala Lumpur Marketing MeetupFreelance
Start gearing up now for an absolutely killer training session in Search Engine Optimization.
Enjoy the slide deck from our hands-on training course, designed to guide you – step-by-step – through all that is needed to position your site to rank in the natural search-engine results.
In this intensive, real-world training guide, American-born industry veteran Nikki Johnson covers the full range of 2016 SEO best practices, fundamental tactics, and go-to-market strategies.
Learn how to do SEO with this essential field guide.
SEO Is Dead - Raleigh SEO Meetup - 2019 09-17Jake Bohall
If you think SEO is Dead, it is because you are doing it wrong. Search Engines will always exist, and so will the need for the process (SEO) to optimize content for better placement
SEO Audit Workshop : Frameworks , Techniques and Tools NEW MEDIA GURU
This webinar will cover practical steps , tools and process for conducting SEO audit from time to time. SEO audits can be used for a variety of benefits and can yield data which can help other digital marketing initiatives and SEO strategy itself.
Webinar will cover the following
1. Framework and process for SEO audit
2. Tools and their usage in SEO audits
3. How to present your SEO audit reports to various levels of management
4. How to created actionable next steps from SEO audit
In this "Maximizing your SEO Results" seminar, the internet marketing experts from our SEO team shed lights on keyword research, link building, useful SEO tools and the latest trends in SEO.
A Data-First Approach to Building a Website _ LondonSEO XL _ Paige Hobart.pdfPaige Hobart
- What is an SEO’s role in building a website?
- What is an IA?
- Building a website data-first: Case Studies
- Building a website data-first: The Process
- Recap
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SEO and TLD Domain Names - NamesCon 2020Bill Hartzer
Bill Hartzer explores how domain names fit into search engine optimization (SEO). He discusses the results from recent testing and research regarding keyword-rich domain names and keyword-rich new gTLD domains. You'll learn why certain domain names and website content perform well in the search engine results, while others seem to have difficulty getting visibility. Learn how search engine crawling and indexing work, and how you can jump-start the search engine ranking process using the latest SEO techniques.
Link Building and Link Training by Bill Hartzer - Internet Marketer 2017 AustinBill Hartzer
Bill Hartzer's presentation on links and link training, including removing link penalties, recovering from a Google Manual Action because of links. Link earning and link building is also discussed. Presented at the Internet Marketer 2017 expo, located in Austin, Texas on May 21, 2017.
Technical SEO and SEO Audits - Engage 2017 Portland - Bill HartzerBill Hartzer
Bill Hartzer's Technical SEO and SEO Audits at the Engage 2017 conference held in Portland Oregon on March 9th, 2017. Bill talks about technical SEO and performing a technical SEO audit of your website
Optimize Your WordPress Site: How to do an SEO Audit by Bill HartzerBill Hartzer
Bill Hartzer explores optimizing your WordPress website using search engine optimization best practices. He also discusses performing an SEO audit of your website, including on-page and off-page strategies. Originally presented at the DFW WordPress Meetup on January 27, 2017.
Here's what digital marketers and SEOs need to know about the Not Com revolution. Presented at the Rocks Digital Marketing Conferences in 2016 at the Addison, Texas convention center.
Local SEO is a subset of search engine optimization (SEO) that focuses specifically on ranking for search results based on the searcher's location. In Loco for Local, Globe Runner's Senior SEO Strategist Bill Hartzer will talk about local SEO best practices, useful tips and insider secrets that you can use in making your website rank better in searches relevant to Fort Worth.
Topics covered in Loco for Local include:
1. Local listings and citations: What they are, how to make them, how to maintain them
2. Simple changes you can make to your website to help it rank better
3. Online reviews: How they factor into search results and their impact on buyer decisions
SEO and the Not Com Revolution of the New gTLD Domain NamesBill Hartzer
The Not Com revolution of new gTLD domain names is here. By the time they're done, over 1,000 new extensions will be available. Google has said, multiple times, that they treat all domain name extensions the same. But what is really happening in the real world?
Are these new domain extensions ranking well? Should you move your sites to a new keyword-rich new gTLD? We'll discuss these questions, look at some actual real-world data and research, and look at how to acquire great domains at "insider prices".
Search and Social Media Content Strategy - PubCon Las Vegas 2015Bill Hartzer
Finding the right mix of content that works for social as well as SEO is a delicate balance. On one hand, keyword-heavy copy does not lend itself entirely to "click bait" and/or "share bait" on social networks. This session will look at strategies, options, tools, and specific tactics you can pursue for making your content attractive for social sites, as well as search engines.
SEO Fundamentals, PubCon Las Vegas 2015Bill Hartzer
SEOs, both new and seasoned, need to understand the fundamentals of website optimization to have an effective SEO campaign. This session will cover basic site optimization techniques and the Google algorithm updates we all need to understand.
SEO, Dot Brand, and the Not Com RevolutionBill Hartzer
The Not Com revolution of new gTLD domain names is here. By the time they’re done, over 1,000 new extensions will be available. The search engines say that they treat all domain name extensions the same. But what is really happening in the real world? Should you move your sites to a new keyword-rich new gTLD domain name extension?
Can brands benefit from having their own .BRAND domain name extension? Which brands have moved to their own domain extension, and who is planning on moving? In this session, you’ll learn where to get lists of the new domain extensions, and how to apply if you’d like your own .BRAND domain extension. But, more importantly, let’s explore whether or not you should move to a new gTLD domain name extension or stick with .COM.
Search and Social Content Strategy, Pubcon Austin 2015Bill Hartzer
Finding the right mix of content that works for social as well as SEO is a delicate balance. On one hand, keyword-heavy copy does not lend itself entirely to "click bait" and "share bait" on social networks. This session will look at strategies, options, tools, and specific tactics you can pursue for making your content attractive for social sites as well as search engines.
Tomorrow’s SEO Today – Social Search and BeyondBill Hartzer
As search results become more personalized, it’s only natural that social media networks play a bigger role in these tailored search results. Learn how social search produces results that are specific to the individual and how your brand can stay relevant in these results as the social impact on search continues to grow.
SEO Fundamentals - PubCon Las Vegas 2014Bill Hartzer
SEOs both new and seasoned need to understand the fundamentals of website optimization to have an effective SEO campaign. This session will cover basic site optimization techniques and the Google algorithm updates you need to understand.
SEO for Developers - Little Rock Tech Fest 2014Bill Hartzer
As web developers, we know that SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is important when building a website. But what parts of SEO is important, and what parts of on-site SEO can be ignored? In this panel, we’ll discuss search engine friendly websites, building sites with ‘responsive design’ and migrating sites from old an older CMS to WordPress.
The focus will be primarily on on-site search engine optimization, and making websites are search engine friendly. We’ll also discuss how to perform a search engine optimization audit of your own website, using several widely available tools. Some of the tools discussed will be website crawlers (you can crawl your own website and check for errors and common SEO problems) and using the data provided in Google Webmaster Tools and Bing Webmaster Tools.
Assess. Diagnose. Fix: How to Become a Leading SEO MechanicBill Hartzer
This presentation outlines how to assess, gather data, and perform a successful SEO audit of your or your client's websites. During the SEO process, it's important to know the tools and when and where to use them.
Tomorrow’s SEO Today – Social Search and Beyond - Pubcon SFIMA 2014Bill Hartzer
As search results become more personalized, it’s only natural that social media networks play a bigger role in these tailored search results. Learn how social search produces results that are specific to the individual and how your brand can stay relevant in these results as the social impact on search continues to grow.
How to Run Landing Page Tests On and Off Paid Social PlatformsVWO
Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring Mariate, Alexandra and Nima where we will unveil a comprehensive blueprint for crafting a successful paid media strategy focused on landing page testing.With escalating costs in paid advertising, understanding how to maximize each visitor’s experience is crucial for retention and conversion.
This session will dive into the methodologies for executing and analyzing landing page tests within paid social channels, offering a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical insights.
The Pearmill team will guide you through the nuances of setting up and managing landing page experiments on paid social platforms. You will learn about the critical rules to follow, the structure of effective tests, optimal conversion duration and budget allocation.
The session will also cover data analysis techniques and criteria for graduating landing pages.
In the second part of the webinar, Pearmill will explore the use of A/B testing platforms. Discover common pitfalls to avoid in A/B testing and gain insights into analyzing A/B tests results effectively.
Come learn how YOU can Animate and Illuminate the World with Generative AI's Explosive Power. Come sit in the driver's seat and learn to harness this great technology.
The session includes a brief history of the evolution of search before diving into the roles technology, content, and links play in developing a powerful SEO strategy in a world of Generative AI and social search. Discover how to optimize for TikTok searches, Google's Gemini, and Search Generative Experience while developing a powerful arsenal of tools and templates to help maximize the effectiveness of your SEO initiatives.
Key Takeaways:
Understand how search engines work
Be able to find out where your users search
Know what is required for each discipline of SEO
Feel confident creating an SEO Plan
Confidently measure SEO performance
First Things First: Building and Effective Marketing Strategy
Too many companies (and marketers) jump straight into activation planning without formalizing a marketing strategy. It may seem tedious, but analyzing the mindset of your targeted audiences and identifying the messaging points most likely to resonate with them is time well spent. That process is also a great opportunity for marketers to collaborate with sales leaders and account managers on a galvanized go-to-market approach. I’ll walk you through the methods and tools we use with our clients to ensure campaign success.
Key Takeaways:
-Recognize the critical role of strategy in marketing
-Learn our approach for building an actionable, effective marketing strategy
-Receive templates and guides for developing a marketing strategy
Monthly Social Media News Update May 2024Andy Lambert
TL;DR. These are the three themes that stood out to us over the course of last month.
1️⃣ Social media is becoming increasingly significant for brand discovery. Marketers are now understanding the impact of social and budgets are shifting accordingly.
2️⃣ Instagram’s new algorithm and latest guidance will help us maintain organic growth. Instagram continues to evolve, but Reels remains the most crucial tool for growth.
3️⃣ Collaboration will help us unlock growth. Who we work with will define how fast we grow. Meta continues to evolve their Creator Marketplace and now TikTok are beginning to push ‘collabs’ more too.
In this presentation, Danny Leibrandt explains the impact of AI on SEO and what Google has been doing about it. Learn how to take your SEO game to the next level and win over Google with his new strategy anyone can use. Get actionable steps to rank your name, your business, and your clients on Google - the right way.
Key Takeaways:
1. Real content is king
2. Find ways to show EEAT
3. Repurpose across all platforms
Is AI-Generated Content the Future of Content Creation?Cut-the-SaaS
Discover the transformative power of AI in content creation with our presentation, "Is AI-Generated Content the Future of Content Creation?" by Puran Parsani, CEO & Editor of Cut-The-SaaS. Learn how AI-generated content is revolutionizing marketing, publishing, education, healthcare, and finance by offering unprecedented efficiency, creativity, and scalability.
Understanding
AI-Generated Content:
AI-generated content includes text, images, videos, and audio produced by AI without direct human involvement. This technology leverages large datasets to create contextually relevant and coherent material, streamlining content production.
Key Benefits:
Content Creation: Rapidly generate high-quality content for blogs, articles, and social media.
Brainstorming: AI simulates conversations to inspire creative ideas.
Research Assistance: Efficiently summarize and research information.
Market Insights:
The content marketing industry is projected to grow to $17.6 billion by 2032, with AI-generated content expected to dominate over 55% of the market.
Case Study: CNET’s AI Content Controversy:
CNET’s use of AI for news articles led to public scrutiny due to factual inaccuracies, highlighting the need for transparency and human oversight.
Benefits Across Industries:
Marketing: Personalize content at scale and optimize engagement with predictive analytics.
Publishing: Automate content creation for faster publication cycles.
Education: Efficiently generate educational materials.
Healthcare: Create accurate content for patients and professionals.
Finance: Produce timely financial content for decision-making.
Challenges and Ethical Considerations:
Transparency: Disclose AI use to maintain trust.
Bias: Address potential AI biases with diverse datasets.
SEO: Ensure AI content meets SEO standards.
Quality: Maintain high standards to prevent misinformation.
Conclusion:
AI-generated content offers significant benefits in efficiency, personalization, and scalability. However, ethical considerations and quality assurance are crucial for responsible use. Explore the future of content creation with us and see how AI is transforming various industries.
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The digital marketing industry is changing faster than ever and those who don’t adapt with the times are losing market share. Where should marketers be focusing their efforts? What strategies are the experts seeing get the best results? Get up-to-speed with the latest industry insights, trends and predictions for the future in this panel discussion with some leading digital marketing experts.
SEO as the Backbone of Digital MarketingFelipe Bazon
In this talk Felipe Bazon will share how him and his team at Hedgehog Digital share our journey of making C-Levels alike, specially CMOS realize that SEO is the backbone of digital marketing by showing how SEO can contribute to brand awareness, reputation and authority and above all how to use SEO to create more robust global marketing strategies.
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Key Takeaways:
- New framework for examining and safeguarding an online reputation
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- Practical examples that demonstrate when to act, how to act and how to recover
Mastering Multi-Touchpoint Content Strategy: Navigate Fragmented User JourneysSearch Engine Journal
Digital platforms are constantly multiplying, and with that, user engagement is becoming more intricate and fragmented.
So how do you effectively navigate distributing and tailoring your content across these various touchpoints?
Watch this webinar as we dive into the evolving landscape of content strategy tailored for today's fragmented user journeys. Understanding how to deliver your content to your users is more crucial than ever, and we’ll provide actionable tips for navigating these intricate challenges.
You’ll learn:
- How today’s users engage with content across various channels and devices.
- The latest methodologies for identifying and addressing content gaps to keep your content strategy proactive and relevant.
- What digital shelf space is and how your content strategy needs to pivot.
With Wayne Cichanski, we’ll explore innovative strategies to map out and meet the diverse needs of your audience, ensuring every piece of content resonates and connects, regardless of where or how it is consumed.
The What, Why & How of 3D and AR in Digital CommercePushON Ltd
Vladimir Mulhem has over 20 years of experience in commercialising cutting edge creative technology across construction, marketing and retail.
Previously the founder and Tech and Innovation Director of Creative Content Works working with the likes of Next, John Lewis and JD Sport, he now helps retailers, brands and agencies solve challenges of applying the emerging technologies 3D, AR, VR and Gen AI to real-world problems.
In this webinar, Vladimir will be covering the following topics:
Applications of 3D and AR in Digital Commerce,
Benefits of 3D and AR,
Tools to create, manage and publish 3D and AR in Digital Commerce.
AI-Powered Personalization: Principles, Use Cases, and Its Impact on CROVWO
In today’s era of AI, personalization is more than just a trend—it’s a fundamental strategy that unlocks numerous opportunities.
When done effectively, personalization builds trust, loyalty, and satisfaction among your users—key factors for business success. However, relying solely on AI capabilities isn’t enough. You need to anchor your approach in solid principles, understand your users’ context, and master the art of persuasion.
Join us as Sarjak Patel and Naitry Saggu from 3rd Eye Consulting unveil a transformative framework. This approach seamlessly integrates your unique context, consumer insights, and conversion goals, paving the way for unparalleled success in personalization.
The digital marketing industry is changing faster than ever and those who don’t adapt with the times are losing market share. Where should marketers be focusing their efforts? What strategies are the experts seeing get the best results? Get up-to-speed with the latest industry insights, trends and predictions for the future in this panel discussion with some leading digital marketing experts.
Short video marketing has sweeped the nation and is the fastest way to build an online brand on social media in 2024. In this session you will learn:- What is short video marketing- Which platforms work best for your business- Content strategies that are on brand for your business- How to sell organically without paying for ads.
Videos are more engaging, more memorable, and more popular than any other type of content out there. That’s why it’s estimated that 82% of consumer traffic will come from videos by 2025.
And with videos evolving from landscape to portrait and experts promoting shorter clips, one thing remains constant – our brains LOVE videos.
So is there science behind what makes people absolutely irresistible on camera?
The answer: definitely yes.
In this jam-packed session with Stephanie Garcia, you’ll get your hands on a steal-worthy guide that uncovers the art and science to being irresistible on camera. From body language to words that convert, she’ll show you how to captivate on command so that viewers are excited and ready to take action.
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About Me
• SEO Consultant, Hartzer Consulting
• Blogger/Writer BillHartzer.com
• Founder, DFWSEM Association (2004)
• US Brand Ambassador, Majestic.com
• Brand Ambassador, OnCrawl.com
• Practicing Organic/Natural SEO since 1996
• Formerly Senior VP, Advice Interactive (Advice Local)
• Senior SEO Strategist, Globe Runner
• Director of SEO, Standing Dog
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SEO Audit Experience
• Started SEO auditing in 2008-ish
• SEO Audit Services, agency level
• SEO Audits as one-off projects
• SEO Audits at start of ongoing monthly SEO
• Full-time SEO Auditing started in 2016
• 100+ SEO Audits in past 2 years
Official New Words in 2008:
• Bitcoin
• burner phone
• dumpster fire
• mainsplain
• photobomb
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Overview – SEO Audits
• Common SEO Mistakes I See
• Choosing Which Recommendations to Provide
• Overall SEO audit process
• Presenting Results and Recommendations
@bhartzer
5. searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
What Isn’t an SEO Audit?
• Lots of SEO Tools out there. Over 90+ on my list.
• Audits are NOT just running some software or SaaS tool.
• It’s NOT an audit if you just run software or crawl a site.
@bhartzer
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So What Is An SEO Audit?
It’s a process…
• It starts with crawling, gathering lots of data.
• It’s knowing which SEO software or SaaS tool to run, when.
• It’s Interpreting data and providing recommendations.
@bhartzer
7. searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
SEO Audits are only as good as the experience
of the person doing the analysis.
@bhartzer
8. searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
Recommendations must be implemented in
order for you to get value from an SEO Audit.
@bhartzer
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Common Mistake: Mega Menus
@bhartzer
Fix:
• Internal Link Structure
• Review Silos
• Review Content clusters
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Common Mistake: Site Structure Issues
@bhartzer
Run Sitebulb
• Internal Link Structure
• Review Silos
• Review Content clusters
• Other SEO audit issues
Award-Winning Sitebulb.com
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Common Mistake: Orphaned Content & Pages
@bhartzer
Analyze Log File Data
• Find pages not in site structure
• Combine log files, Google
Search Console & Analytics
Data in analysis
OnCrawl.com
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Common Mistake: Link Issues, Bad & Low
Quality Links
@bhartzer
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Common Mistake: Over Optimization
On-page and onsite over optimization
• Keyword stuffing
• Poorly written meta data
• Not using proper heading tags, lists, etc.
@bhartzer
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Common Mistake: Incorrect Usage of Code or
Directives
• Too much, or incorrect Schema markup (or not using it at all)
• Incorrect implementation of code or conflicting directives
- incorrect rel next/prev usage
- incorrect canonical tag directives
- incorrect robots.txt directives
@bhartzer
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Choosing Which Recommendations to Provide
• We run the SEO tools, gather the data.
• We get information & data overload!
• What do you recommend? What do you fix?
• Focus on what will make an impact for the site, based on KPIs.
@bhartzer
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What Will Make an Impact?
• Tools provide and show potential issues
(Sitebulb, SEMrush, Screaming Frog)
• Read and understand the issues.
• Make decisions based on the site.
• Size of site, type of site, content, current
rankings, other issues, can all play a role.
• It’s OK to ignore some issues!
• Some analysis just comes with experience.
@bhartzer
20. searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
Overall SEO Audit Process
• Before You Begin
• Gather Data
• Analyze
• Present Results
@bhartzer
21. Before You Begin – Info to Gather
• Access to website (if possible), log file data
• Google Analytics, Search Console access
• Bing Webmaster Tools access
• Prior history: What SEO was done in past?
• Prior history: Domain Names used
• List of Domain Names owned, redirected
• List of Competitors
• Ask: anything else we need to know?
searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
@bhartzer
22. Content – Review Content on Site &
Rankings
• Google Search Console - Search Analytics
• SEMrush.com Keyword Research
• Review Current Rankings
• SimilarWeb Traffic and Data
• SERPStat Data
• Google Analytics Data
searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
@bhartzer
23. Google
Search Console
> Search Analytics
> Pages Analysis
What does
Google think?
searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
@bhartzer
24. Gathering Phase
• Gather the Data
• Save the Data (MS Excel, MS Word)
• Start making notes (Notepad)
searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
@bhartzer
25. Google Searches
• site:domain.com
• site:domain.com –site:www.domain.com
• Click last page of SERPs to get page count
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@bhartzer
29. Integrity (aka Scrutiny)
What it does:
• Crawls site, reports redirects, 404 errors
• Mac only, can find more site errors
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@bhartzer
36. Website Log Files, Crawl & Analytics
• OnCrawl combines all three
searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
@bhartzer
37. Website Log Files, Crawl & Analytics
• Deep Crawl combines all three, as well
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@bhartzer
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@bhartzer
Search Engine Tools
• Google Search Console
• Bing Webmaster Tools
• Other Google Tools
39. Audit Site Structure
• Internal Link Structure
• Manual Review of Site
• URL Hierarchy
• Grouping of Topics
• GA: In-Page Analytics
searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
@bhartzer
40. Run Sitebulb
• Internal Link Structure
• Review Silos
• Review Content clusters
• Other SEO audit issues
Sitebulb.com
searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
@bhartzer
41. Run Cora SEO Software
• Measures over 300 factors
• Calculates which ones matter most
• Run on site’s main keywords
• See the most important factors for each keyword
• On-site, on-page, and offsite factors included
• Shows you what factors your site is missing based on
correlation data of top 100 results for that keyword
• https://www.hartzer.com/cora/
searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
@bhartzer
42. Sample Cora SEO Software Results
• Roadmap for keyword
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@bhartzer
43. Gather Off-Site Data
• It’s not all about on-site and on-page.
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@bhartzer
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Link Data
• Google Search Console Links
• Majestic
• Ahrefs
• Link Research Tools
45. Google Search Console Links
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@bhartzer
49. Majestic Trust Flow, Citation Flow
• Trust Flow = # of clicks from seed set of trusted sites to a URL or Domain
• Citation Flow = Number of citations to a given URL, or Domain
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@bhartzer
50. Majestic Anchor Text Review
searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
@bhartzer
51. Local Listings – Audit the listings
• Google My Business
• Bing Places for Business
• Yahoo! Local
searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
@bhartzer
52. Local Citations – Separate Audit
• Are citations correct?
• Same address, suite #, phone number?
searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
@bhartzer
53. Miscellaneous Data to Review
• All sorts of extras
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@bhartzer
54. Site Speed, DNS Health
• Tools.Pingdom.com
searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
@bhartzer
55. Site Speed Review – Google Analytics
searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
@bhartzer
56. Robots.txt Issues
• Default CMS file?
• Disallowing wrong?
• Using “allow”?
• Not specifying sitemap.xml URL
• Directives conflict with other signals
searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
@bhartzer
57. Sitemap Issues
• New pages not updated on sitemap
• Multiple sitemap issues
• No sitemap file?
searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
@bhartzer
58. Subdomain Issues
• Duplicate content?
• Using subdomain rather than directory
• Wildcard subdomains turned on?
• www versus non-www issues
searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
@bhartzer
59. Canonical Issues
• Review canonical tags
• Not using canonical correctly
• Conflicting signals with canonical, others
• Canonical tags to help with dupe content
searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
@bhartzer
60. Use of Structured Data
• Taking advantage of Schema.org
• Not just for local addresses
• Reviews and Events
• Person, Place, Organization
• Products and Offers
searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
@bhartzer
61. Analysis Phase
• Analyze the Data
• Make Assumptions
• Make Recommendations
• Analyze the road
• Analyze the conditions…
searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
@bhartzer
62. Analysis Phase
• Analyze gathered data
• Look for Obvious Issues
• Look for Odd Data Points
• More notes!
searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
@bhartzer@bhartzer
63. Analyze Google Analytics
• Changes over time, year over year data
• Conversion Data
• Bounce Rates
• Pages Per Session
• Drops in Traffic:
Panda or Penguin
in past few years?
searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
@bhartzer
64. Panda, Penguin, Search Engine Traffic Issues
From Past?
• Verify with SEMRush, Google Analytics, SimilarWeb
• Moz Google Algorithm Change History
moz.com/google-algorithm-change
• Marie Haynes Google Algo Update History
mariehaynes.com/algo-changes-and-more/
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@bhartzer
65. Analyze Keyword Data, Rankings
• Look for keyword opportunities
Anything ranking on 2nd page?
• Review SEMRush Keyword Data
• Review GSC Search Analytics
searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
@bhartzer
66. Analyze On-Site Data
• Title Tags
• Meta Descriptions
• Headings H1, H2, H3, H4, etc.
• Internal Anchor Text
• External Links (outgoing links)
• Canonical Tags
• Hreflang Issues
• Google Pages Indexed vs. Crawled
searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
@bhartzer
67. Analyze On-Site Data
• Conflicting signals? Overall Topic focus
• Conflicting signals?
Robots.txt vs. Canonical vs. Meta Robots vs. Nofollow
• Internal Duplicate Content
• Not Enough Unique Content
• Internal links within content present?
• Review Navigation
• Review Footer, footer links, copyright
searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
@bhartzer
68. Analyze Off-Site Data
• Link Velocity Matters (getting new links)
• Review anchor text (over optimized?)
• Diversity of anchor text
• Look for Toxic, Low Quality Links
• Run Link Risk, Link Detox report
searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
@bhartzer
69. Presentation Phase
• Present the Data
• Show the Results
• Make it look great!
• Action Plan
• Implementation Plan
searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
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70. Present The Results
• Use internal or formal doc needed?
• Who will implement?
• Implement changes in-house? Outsource?
• MS Word doc, spreadsheets with data
• PowerPoint needed for presentation?
searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
@bhartzer
72. Finally – Additional Lists
• List of Priority Issues
• Present Action Plan for Implementing
searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
@bhartzer
73. SEO Audit Toolset
• Google Page Speed Test
• Mobile Friendly Test
• Google Search Console - time downloading a page (if slower
than 2 seconds to get the code, they'll abandon the crawl)
• Webpagetest.org (diversity of testing environments is
helpful... browser types, locations, connection speeds)
searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
@bhartzer
74. SEO Audit Toolset
• WebPageTest
• Google Search Console
• Google Analytics
• GPSi page speed insights
• G Structured Data Test
• GSC Disavow
• GSC Fetch & Render
• Marie Haynes' Disavow Blacklist
searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
@bhartzer
75. SEO Audit Toolset
• Google Mobile Test
• Google AMP Test
• Bing Mobile Test
• W3c mobileOK Checker
• Deep Crawl
• Google AW Keyword Planner
• Moz Keyword Explorer
• What is my IP
searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
@bhartzer
76. SEO Audit Toolset
• Builtwith
• Server Software Detection
• SEO Server Header Checker Tool
• SSL Server Test powered by Qualsys SSL Labs
• Redirect Checker
• Serpstat
• semrush
• GA Code Checker
searchHOU 2019: Beginning to Advanced Auditing
@bhartzer