Latest posts made by DiTomaso
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RE: Redirect old .net domain to new .com domain
Have you read SEOmoz's excellent guide to redirects? If not, look that over.
In my experience, it doesn't destroy traffic to move from a .somethingelse to a .somethingnew. I've moved from .ca to .com, vice versa, .net to .com etc.
Things to consider:
- Have a crawl of the site (crawl test is great for this, plus I use Screaming Frog to cross-reference)
- Double-check that all the URLs are redirected and working (you can use a test server for this)
- Check analytics (use the last year of data) and look at all the URLs that received even one visit, and make sure they're reflected in the data from the previous two points.
- Sign up both URLs in Webmaster Tools and indicate the change there when it happens. I'd recommend parking the new .com domain on the old .net domain for a bit, registering it in Webmaster Tools first, and then having the switch happen.
Let me know if that helps.
posted in Intermediate & Advanced SEO
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RE: Keywords + Country?
Absolutely. I don't know how much work you've done with local SEO, but I'd also consider doing things like citations, Google+ Local pages, etc for each of your store locations.
And also create pages for specific country themes - like all the football shirts from France (assuming that's one of your countries).
posted in Keyword Research
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RE: Keywords + Country?
Not quite. I think you should have country specific sections, but as a part of the main site, not on separate subdomains or what have you. You need to create something interesting that's rank worthy, that also is an integrated part of your main website.
posted in Keyword Research
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RE: Keywords + Country?
To add to William's great points, if you're only optimizing for the country because you want to sell the shirts there, you'll have to do more to rank. I'd recommend blogging about football in those countries, setting up country-specific landing pages with the shirts from those countries, and add pages about shipping to those countries and how much it usually costs. I hope that helps!
posted in Keyword Research
Best posts made by DiTomaso
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RE: Keywords + Country?
To add to William's great points, if you're only optimizing for the country because you want to sell the shirts there, you'll have to do more to rank. I'd recommend blogging about football in those countries, setting up country-specific landing pages with the shirts from those countries, and add pages about shipping to those countries and how much it usually costs. I hope that helps!
posted in Keyword Research
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RE: Redirect old .net domain to new .com domain
Have you read SEOmoz's excellent guide to redirects? If not, look that over.
In my experience, it doesn't destroy traffic to move from a .somethingelse to a .somethingnew. I've moved from .ca to .com, vice versa, .net to .com etc.
Things to consider:
- Have a crawl of the site (crawl test is great for this, plus I use Screaming Frog to cross-reference)
- Double-check that all the URLs are redirected and working (you can use a test server for this)
- Check analytics (use the last year of data) and look at all the URLs that received even one visit, and make sure they're reflected in the data from the previous two points.
- Sign up both URLs in Webmaster Tools and indicate the change there when it happens. I'd recommend parking the new .com domain on the old .net domain for a bit, registering it in Webmaster Tools first, and then having the switch happen.
Let me know if that helps.
posted in Intermediate & Advanced SEO
Blog Posts
12/6/2024
In this episode of Whiteboard Friday, Dana discusses the importance of directional reporting in GA4 and provides practical tips for how to present traffic data.
1/19/2024
Discover common analytics assumptions with Dana in this Whiteboard Friday. A must-watch for marketers seeking clarity in the ever-evolving landscape of analytics.
5/12/2023
There are many interesting features in GA4, including Audiences, which many people may only be using for their ads. In this episode of Whiteboard Friday, Dana shows you why Audiences can be useful for reporting on other areas of your marketing efforts as well.
9/23/2022
In this week’s Whiteboard Friday, Dana brings you some details on the exciting new world of Google Analytics 4, so that you have a better vocabulary to talk about it when clients and coworkers are intimidated by the move.
9/2/2022
When it comes to content engagement, you can (and should) be measuring more than just page views. Building off her MozCon 2022 presentation, Dana shares the four things you should focus on to make sure your metrics are giving you the best picture of your content's quality.
7/9/2021
Please enjoy this very special Whiteboard Friday episode from MozCon speaker Dana DiTomaso, where she walks you through the ways you can determine whether or not you need to redo your website by measuring (and improving) your website engagement.
8/28/2020
SEO and PPC can work together for benefits all around, especially when it comes to optimizing your Google Ads. In this informative Whiteboard Friday, Dana DiTomaso explains how you can harness the power of both SEO and PPC for a better Google experience overall.
5/1/2020
Your customer's experience after becoming a lead is important for their loyalty and retention. In this classic Whiteboard Friday, Dana DiTomaso shares 3 big things you can start doing today that will immensely improve your customer experience.
5/24/2019
Agencies, are you set up for ongoing Google Tag Manager success? Make your future self happier and more productive by setting up your GTM containers the right way now. Dana DiTomaso shares more tips and hints in this edition of Whiteboard Friday.
2/15/2019
We base so much of our livelihood on good data, but managing that data properly is a task in and of itself. In this week's Whiteboard Friday, Dana DiTomaso shares why you need to keep your data clean and some of the top things to watch out for.
2/8/2019
How can you use ranking results to figure out your content strategy? In this week's Whiteboard Friday, Dana DiTomaso shares her favorite tools and methods for identifying opportunities in the SERPs.
11/23/2018
Taking the time to know AdWords can improve your rankings and on-site experience. Learn how SEOs can improve their game by taking cues from paid search in this Whiteboard Friday.
10/12/2018
Do your local clients understand exactly whether and how you're making them money? Learn how to create a client-friendly local marketing results dashboard in Google Data Studio from start to finish.
8/3/2018
Google Data Studio is a powerful tool to have on your side. Dana DiTomaso takes us through how to use calculated fields in Google Data Studio to uncover more value in your data and improve your reports.
10/3/2014
The metrics we show in our reports should be based on our goals, but that leap is easier mentioned than made. In today's Whiteboard Friday, MozCon speaker Dana DiTomaso walks us through the process of converting our goals into truly reportable metrics.
11/8/2013
With the controversy over the value of keyword rankings, many marketers are looking for other ways to report their progress. In today's Whiteboard Friday, Dana DiTomaso shows us several conversations that show results without even mentioning rank reports.
11/14/2012
Last week's webinar, "You Probably Think This Citation Source Is About You, Don't You?" was an awesome time to learn all about unique strategies for building citation sources. Dana DiTomaso answers community Q&A from the webinar and expands on her tips for keeping citation source building effective, fun, and free of form submission tyranny!
Dana is a partner at Kick Point, where she applies marketing into strategies to grow clients' businesses, in particular to ensure that digital and traditional play well together. With her deep experience in digital, Dana can separate real solutions from wastes of time (and budget).
Dana was born in a steel mill but overcame these humble beginnings to move to Edmonton in 2010. In her spare time, Dana is the past president of the Advertising Club of Edmonton and is the weekly technology columnist on CBC Edmonton AM. She also enjoys drinking beer and yelling at the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
