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 Basic & simple SEO Practices: 1. On-Page Optimization 2. Off-Page Optimization 3. Technical SEO 4. Keywords Optimization .... ... .. . But wait. As a Digital Marketer, I have seen these types of posts all the time for the past ten years. What has changed? The Answer is HOW MUCH TIME & EFFORTS YOU ARE INVESTING TO RANK A BUSINESS? The amount of time you are investing on publishing qualitative content to the webpages might increase the Trust & Authority to webpage only If it is original content that covers all required info. In simple How do large companies such as Flipkart, Amazon, Meesho, and many businesses rank faster? They hire a large workforce to manage & publish the content. And obvious Paid and Influencer marketing also. This way, Large Workforce Input = Faster Output (Here don't compare with Quality of Service, But just faster & larger market capturing) Google has released General Guidelines on webpage or MC (Main Content) Ranking - January 23, 2025 - M...

The Startup Competition in India: Challenges and Strategies to Sustain in the Market India is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies, has become a hotspot for startups in recent decade. With its thriving digital ecosystem, access to a large consumer base, and a young, tech-savvy population, India has seen an explosion of entrepreneurial activity. According to the latest reports, India has over 117 unicorns as of March 2025, making it the third-largest hub for startups globally, just behind the United States and China. While the opportunities in India’s startup ecosystem are abundant, so are the challenges. The intense competition within this burgeoning landscape has made it difficult for many startups to not only survive but to thrive. In this post, we’ll explore the challenges startups face in India, the level of competition, and the strategies to sustain a business in this dynamic environment. 1. The Fierce Competition Landscape Competition in India’s startup ecosys...

Check for Google Reviews & Other Online Reviews Calculator (Forecast) Current Star Rating: Current Number of Reviews: Desired Star Rating: Calculate How many Google reviews does your business need to acquire more customers? Reviews are more important for any brands because they help businesses understand their customers, improve their services, and build trust. Reviews can also help businesses increase customer loyalty, improve their search rankings, and increase conversions. There a a lot of tools, insights, data are available online to check, manage, resolve and improve product/service but in simple calculation, every one must understand How many Star Ratings are required in order to maiantain Good brand reputation. On an average of 4 or 4+ Ratings said be as good service provider. In India, providing services vs custom...

Open Draft Post This is a Draft on Why most of the startups fail and may fail in India? What are the actual problems Founders and Key Executives are Facing? Why Indian Startup Ecosystem is Poor? Poor infrastructure Finance Fierce competition Regulatory hurdles & complexities Access to funding Lack of recognition Talent acquisition and retention Scalability Understand market needs Cash flow and liquidity Weak marketing strategies Economic and political instability Intellectual property negligence & Patenting Lack of innovation Legal and regulatory compliance Marketing with limited budget