Search Engine Optimization Services FOR ASSOCIATIONS
SEO Workflow: The Search Engine Optimization Process
The “Association SEO” infographic is shown below.
This SEO chart displays (starting at the 1 o’clock position) the first step in the on-going circle of SEO project campaigns: “Research & Goal Setting”.
KEYS TO SEO steps we USE FOR ASSOCIATIONS:
Research and goal setting
Technical analysis
Keyword research and topic research
Competitive analysis
Market / niche benchmarking
On-page optimization strategies and tactics
Promotional strategies
Reporting, analytics and refinement
Consulting, support and development
INFOGRAPHIC: The components of a customized Associations SEO process. (chaosmap.com)
This not enough however.
During the initial assessment of new SEO projects, we work with the C-suite and marketing executives to go beyond just search engine rankings. An SEO audit with checklists and strategy recommendations is essential to our proven search engine optimization model.
We help you devise a real plan for ASSOCIATIONS (growth AND MEMBERSHIP ACQUISITION) success. We review and build SHORT TERM AND LONG TERM strategic and tactical plans with you:
Proper Goals & Objectives setting (Time & Revenue Specific)
Key SEO Strategies To Be Used
6-Month Initial Growth Plans (and longer term)
Growth Attribution Strategies
Potential Risks To Hamper Probability Goals
Additional Resources & Time Needed
Annual Forecasts (Profit & Loss worksheets by month, realistic vs. optimistic)
Example SEO performance indicators we consider:
“By <date 1> reach 140k in new revenue per month”
“By <date 2> reach 300k in new revenue per month”
“Estimate revenue from number of orders x average order value”
“What products and/or services are highest in demand to maximize sales”
“What can be optimized for higher conversions”
“What technical issues are preventing your site from ranking now”
“How can we increase qualified leads and earn links through content & PR”
“What is potential monthly growth for attracting new members”
“Where will growth come from” (organic, referrals, outreach, direct, etc)
“What risks exist or can come up that will prevent execution of the plan”
“What extra resources need to be used or potentially hired into the project”
“Who will manage during the project”
“How will we track conversions, spend and additional expenses”
“What reports will be needed and when”
“What milestones will be reached for each month”
Building out a revenue-based SEO plan is essential. The above are only examples. During engagement our full SEO map will be discussed.
For ASSOCIATIONS SEO campaigns, you SHOULD consider THESE STEPS:
Keyword research and keyword targeting
Social signals and social media marketing
Site architecture & navigation, speed of page loads
User interface / user experience (UI/UX) / search experience
Funnel optimization and CRO (conversion rate optimization)
Search-engine friendly frameworks (e.g. “EEAT”)
Google app indexing & SEO for App Store (Mobile only)
Duplicate content and competitor scraping concerns
Citations (Local SEO and chapter references), Off-page optimization (Links)
Comprehensive, competitive research & reporting
Testing strategies for A/B landing pages and conversions
Google Analytics 4 Web analytics and reporting for traffic and sales
Overall marketing & sales strategy development
Additionally, we believe that when you are thinking and planning strategies to improve your assocations growth, think about the 10x rule, not the 10% rule.
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As a marketing channel, search engines are building critical mass—and obtaining a high ranking for your site today does not mean you will maintain it into next month or next quarter. SEO is an ongoing effort, and depending on levels of market and keyword competitiveness, it can and will take time for top positions.
SEO and Local Chapter SEO can be either administered in-house and reviewed at regular intervals with an outside team. Alternatively, you may completely outsource the work and manage it with search industry experts.
We are a Los Angeles based paid media and organic marketing agency. We founded our firm in 2007, but we built a new team in 2013 to expand our services and focus on associations, memberships and consulting.
Search Engine Algorithms
Because search engine algorithms remain confidential, their precise parameters are unknown. Yet through best SEO practices and “white hat” analysis it is possible to ‘predict’ how some algorithms score your site in search engine rankings. Most search engine “experts” claim to have their own proprietary methods while ChaosMap stands alone in giving away search engine optimization “secrets” openly.
The natural search results landscape has changed. Between Organic SEO, Local SEO, Videos, Blogs, News, Pictures and more — it’s imperative to use strategies and tactics that can list your website in the top 5 or better. Video optimization and promotion of that content is a good way to get to top Google rankings, faster.
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For clients we also watch trends and catalog our own variables so the Chaosmap team can inform and educate your content creators and rally brand managers around new, untapped markets.
SEO Steps FOR ASSOCIATIONS
Initially we will perform an analysis of your existing site and create a snapshot of how well you are positioned in search engines. As our engagement progresses, we provide SEO reports and dashboards for your monthly review. These detailed reports can be accessed online or via Excel and during our regular update meetings (weekly).
Included in our SEO analysis:
A comprehensive search and
site review
Analysis of meta tags, your message and its underlying source code, and your site’s performance across popular search engines within your industry.
An eye-popping competitive
analysis
You will learn why and how your competitors have approached search engine marketing, their current weaknesses and your opportunities for sustainable competitive advantage. This includes a detailed back-linking report.
Not just keywords but
concepts
Our keyword analysis exhaustively reviews recent search engine queries and the quantity and quality of sites competing for each keyword or phrase.
Collaborative keyword
review
The Chaosmap keyword nomination process consistently delivers long-term organic search results through identification of priority keywords and search phrases.
Focus on ethics
Robots can be unforgiving and even a naive use of keywords, tags and links can look suspicious to crawlers, putting your otherwise hard-working Web site under the search engine radar. By strict adherence to ethical practices we will protect your site from the dreaded “ban”.
Eyes on the goal
We will continually work to define, refine and achieve your Internet marketing objectives. We believe that rankings don’t matter as much as traffic and ultimately, return-on-investment (ROI) and via trackable conversions.
We want to help 10x your business, not just talk about rankings, or even just plain traffic (but we’ll discuss quality over quantity). Conversion optimization is a big part of your success formula, and we will show you our process for getting more leads, member signups and sales from existing traffic. This includes expanding your associations event promotions, conferences, workshops and webinars.
Furthermore, innovation within leadership, online marketing, sales, business tools and processes are essential to make the shift from “mediocre” to “excellence”.
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