Source: http://searchenginewatch.com/sew/opinion/2440367/three-simple-ideas-on-how-to-do-better-seo-in-2016
2015 has been a good year for SEO and digital marketing industry. Consumer’s buying decisions have evolved because of the increasing mobile usage trend. More and more web owners adapt to a more responsive web design that can be applied to multiple devices. 2016 might be the year where more and more people focus on these aspects more and eventually neglect the pillars of SEO.
These three foundations are what makes SEO an essential part of a business’ success:
Content – writing evergreen articles have been a staple on increasing traffic and website exposure. With the use of tools, you can craft timely articles and continue edging your competitors. SEMRush or Linkdex can help you view your competitor’s keywords which you can write about. Together with BuzzSumo, you can get additional insight on how the keyword is used on a topic and what makes it shareable.
Link earning – getting high quality links the natural way continues to be a challenge to SEO startups. Low quality or unnatural link building practice has been frowned upon by Google and cause penalty. A good piece of content can earn links and eventually can increase your website authority.
User experience – staying away from solely relying on keywords is a good thing. You can focus on your conversions and usability to retain users and keep them interested on your site. Reviewing your analytics data can give you an idea on how users spend their time on your website.