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Google wants you to have an SSL certificate

Google is flagging websites this year that do not have an SSL certificate. If your website is flagged, it will hurt your SEO results and potentially drive new clients away.

If you don’t currently have an SSL certificate on your site (https)

The easiest way to obtain and SSL certificate is through your hosting provider. ( Hostgator, Bluehost, or GoDaddy, ect. )

If you have a business level hosting account you may already be entitled to a free SSL certificate

Login to your web host’s customer portal to determine what hosting package you have, and either upgrade and enable or purchase your SSL certificate.

Once you have purchased your SSL certificate through your web host email me so I can schedule a time to configure the SSL on your website.

Please remember that I will need your web host login credentials so if you have changed your password then you will need to provide me with the new password.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at 203-913-3808

For more recourses on SSL certificates visit https://serverguy.com/security/google-forcing-ssl-certificate-websites/

 

Are you ignoring your IDX internet lead opportunities?

Real estate IDX is a great lead generation tool for your agent or broker website but don’t make the mistake in thinking it’s a passive lead generating tool. While email updates are sent to subscribers automatically and it’s terrific that visitors will receive your branded emails with the listings they want to see daily, it may not be enough to earn a new client. Read more

How to add the Google +1 Button to your website or blog

Those +1 buttons you’re seeing on search results didn’t make a lot of sense to me because how can you recommend a site you just found in search results without having visited the site? Now you can put the Google +1 button on your website. This makes a lot of sense. Here’s how to get yours:

Add the Google +1 Button to your website
Copy and paste the +1 code snippet from Google into your web page.

Add the Google +1 Button to your WordPress website
Download and install the Google +1 Button WordPress Plugin

You can install this through your WordPress Plugins, Add New, search “Google +1 Button” Install and activate.

Insert the shortcode on your posts and pages: [google1]

 

Related Resources:
Google Plus One – How will it impact SEO?
How Will Google Plus Affect SEO

The solution for real estate agents that don’t have time to blog

The Agent Reboot real estate conference today was the perfect inspiration to get me focused on my goals for the new year. Not because I learned about some cool new tech toy, app or social network but because it reinforced what I already know. The event confirmed that the products, services and advice I offer is on track to help you meet your goals for increased business in 2011.

Big emphasis on niche marketing, lifestyle marketing and the importance of the WordPress blogging platform for agents. Read more

Facebook traffic tops Google. Don’t miss out on this opportunity.

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Facebook topped Google to become the most visited U.S. Web site last week, indicating a shift in how Americans are searching for content.

“It shows content sharing has become a huge driving force online,” said Matt Tatham, director of media relations at Hitwise. “People want information from friends they trust, versus the the anonymity of a search engine.” Read more