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Should You Combine Pages To Get A Better Ranking?

If your website has been around for a significant amount of time…

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April 7, 2019

Top Sights To See During Your Grand Canyon Helicopter Ride

Signing up to a Grand Canyon helicopter ride will provide guests with…

Weirdest Laws

December 12, 2018

Top Ten Weirdest Laws From Around The World

The Parliaments famous Salmon Act of 1986 states that it is illegal…

Should You Combine Pages To Get A Better Ranking?

April 7, 2019April 1, 2019

If your website has been around for a significant amount of time then you will probably have quite a number of different pages. The amount of pages you have on your website can get out of control pretty quickly if you do not conduct a site audit on a regular basis, or get a company to do it for you. If you need help SEO Shark offers SEO in Sydney.

When you do conduct a site audit, specifically looking at your pages, there are a few different categories your pages would fall under; keep, remove completely or merge. This will help to cut down the number of pages you have on your site and keep the “SEO juice” flowing to important pages.

You should keep your most valuable pages, i.e. the pages that have your most important keywords on them as well as the pages that are already ranking well. When doing this it may even become apparent that you’ll have to take a look at your top focus keywords, as things could have changed.

You should remove pages that are no longer relevant to your website/ business and are not providing any sort of value to your website. You may not have many pages to completely remove, you may choose to merge them instead.

But it is important to remember that when removing or merging a page you’ll have to create a 301 (redirect) to another page so that the removal of the page creates a 404 (not found).

Having a high number of 404 pages does not directly impact your rankings but it does result in users having a subpar user experience, which is something Google takes into consideration.

It is certainly recommended that you merge your related pages together. Yes, there was a time where it was best SEO practice to create a new page per every keyword. Now, Google themselves recommended merging pages. This means that each group of related keywords should have their own page together.

How Will Combining Pages Help?

When you combine some of your weaker pages all together or into a stronger page, you are moving the SEO juice around and pointing it towards a clearer goal. Merging pages can also help make your content more relevant.

However, you need to be careful when combining pages. Make sure that the pages you merge are actually relevant to each other. Don’t just merge weak pages because you want a higher ranking. Google will see right through what you are doing and you will not be rewarded.

Here there is no need to worry about the authority of the page, as Google has previously stated it doesn’t look at this factor when ranking a page. So, your primary focus should be on the relevance of the merging pages and how they can compliment each other.

Having a Primary Topic

It is essential that your final merged page has a primary topic. Combining pages with different signals and backlinks will not result in better rankings because the two (or more) pages weren’t working together well.

You don’t want two different topics on the same page because this will confuse the Google algorithm and they won’t understand what’s what. As well as this, even though you are only having one primary topic on each page, you need to ensure it still has content depth.

Pages with weak or a small amount of content will not rank, no matter how many pages are merged. Google has placed a significant amount of importance on content. Users love rich and engaging content, and therefore so does Google.

So, when you are merging pages and content, make sure the flow make sense. Remember that you can’t just slap on the merged page content on the bottom of the page, you will probably have to reword the content to ensure it actually makes sense all on one page.

It is a good idea to use lots of headings and dot points, etc. to ensure a user understands they are entering a different section. The last thing you want to do is to confuse the reader.

Combining Similar Content

When you combine similar content you are obviously decreasing the number of URLs on your website. Google likes this because it makes it simpler to understand and read your pages.

Merging pages essentially ensures that you are creating stronger content for your pages and could end up help pushing you up in the rankings. At the end of the day it is more important that you look at the relevancy of your pages and not the domain authority.

Some of your pages just won’t work together and you should not try and combine them. Whereas, others with fit together like two peas in a pod, and when you find two similar pages it makes it so much easier to make the content work together.

Top Sights To See During Your Grand Canyon Helicopter Ride

April 7, 2019April 5, 2019

Signing up to a Grand Canyon helicopter ride will provide guests with an experience they will never forget.

Travellers come from far and wide to soak in this iconic city and it is the Strip that garners all of the attention of the crowds.

When scaling the heights of this luxurious landmark that attracts approximately 43 million people a year and raking in close to $1000 per person during their trip, it is a chopper tour that allows guests to truly maximize their experience.

Let us fly by some of the top sights and attractions that can be viewed from your very own helicopter seat.

The Mirage Volcano

Your Grand Canyon helicopter ride will literally erupt with magnificent style and grace as you take a ride past The Mirage Volcano. This is a sight that is located a short distance away at the Las Vegas Boulevard. It is a landmark that celebrates its 30^th anniversary in 2019 after initially opening in 1989 where pyrotechnics illuminate the Nevada skies of the early evening. You will need to check with the tour guide if the departure will fit in with the scheduled volcano eruption, usually occurring at slotted times on the calendar for shows around 7pm of a week and 9pm of a weekend.

Bellagio Fountains

Another sight that has been showcased in pop culture and postcards around the world are the Bellagio Fountains. Unlike The Mirage Volcano, this is an orchestrated presentation that happens every 30 minutes, so there will be no one who takes part in a Grand Canyon helicopter ride who won’t get to enjoy the 450-foot synchronised water shoots. There is in excess of 1000 fountains within the Bellagio creation and what would be made famous by Ocean’s 11 in 2001 would become an iconic go-to feature for a city already rich with culture and tapestry.

Stratosphere Casino and Tower

Move aside Eiffel Tower because the Stratosphere Tower stands at the tallest freestanding structure in the United States at a whopping 1,149 feet. During the Grand Canyon helicopter ride, this will be an attraction that is literally impossible to miss. Within this glorious complex is a series of rides, comedy clubs, restaurants and close to 2,500 separate rooms for visitors.

MGM Grand

If you have ever seen a marquee boxing event, chances are it happened at the MGM Grand. One of the most iconic sights to take in during your Grand Canyon helicopter ride will be this magnificent structure and the largest casino in the entire city. Opening in 1993 it is home to almost 7,000 unique rooms where boutique restaurants meet high-end entertainment quarters, providing plenty of red carpet entrances and parties galore that don’t stop until sunrise. Once you have encountered Leo the lion statue out front, you know you have found the MGM Grand.

New York-New York Hotel and Casino

One of the owned properties of MGM that can be viewed during your Grand Canyon helicopter ride is the New York-New York Hotel and Casino. With over 2,000 rooms to boast for incoming guests, this attraction is a homage to the great city on the East Coast with their own version of the Eiffel Tower and a fast speed rollercoaster that hits a frightening 108 km/h.

Summary

Whether your Grand Canyon helicopter ride is private or shared with other tourists hoping to soak in an adventure of a lifetime, there is plenty of opportunity to book in and reserve a place. During the peak summer periods and over the Christmas holidays, there will be a rush to secure a spot on the chopper so make reservations ahead of time and enquire with local tour outlets who can guide you through the process.

Top Ten Weirdest Laws From Around The World

December 12, 2018January 23, 2019

The Parliaments famous Salmon Act of 1986 states that it is illegal to hold a salmon under suspicious conditions

Section 32 of the Salmon Act 1986 states that is an offense to catch a salmon under suspicious circumstances. It creates a crime when an individual receives or disposes of any salmon where they are believed to be illegally fishing the salmon. The maximum penalty is two years of imprisonment.

If you own any chicken in Georgia, it is illegal to them cross the road

The state law essentially wants all farm animal owners to have complete and total control of their animals. It reasonable in the dangers of animals running around but the specificity of the law preventing chickens from crossing does raise a few laughs and eyebrows.

It is illegal to change a light bulb unless you are a licensed technician in Australia’s second most populated state

As stated under Victorian law, changing of a light bulb without a valid license is considered to be against the law. Taking matters into your unprofessional hands can lead a fine up to ten Australian dollars.

It is a legal requirement to mandatorily smile at all times except at funerals or hospitals in Milan, Italy

In Milan, the city law compels you to smile as prescribed by a city regulation from Austro-Hungarian times which never repealed. Exemptions of mandatory smiling included funerals and hospitals that housed the hill. If you don’t smile, you are met with a fine.

It is against the law to pass wind in public areas after 6 pm on Thursdays in Florida

There is some debate over this rule, as it is considered a forgotten law which has never been enforced in Florida.

It is illegal to possess a sleeping donkey in your bathtub after 7 pm

In the state of Arizona, this particular law was brought into effect due to a public menace case in 1924 when the local dam broke, and a lot of workforce and time was met to save the donkey that used to sleep in a bathtub.

It is against the law to not walk your dog at least three times a day in Turin, Italy

The city of Turin considers itself as an animal loving nation. Dog owners are required to walk their pets a minimum of three times under the city law or will be met with a fine of 500 euros.

If someone knocks on your door and requests the use of the toilet, you must let them enter

In the nation of Scotland, it is enforced by law to allow anyone who knocks on your door and who wants to use the toilet to let them enter. If you deny such permission, it is considered illegal

It is illegal to forget your wife’s birthday

In the Samoan nation, it is against the law to and considered illegal to ignore the birthday of your wife often met with imprisonment.

Legally required to purchase a burial plot before dying

In the French town of Sarpourenx are legally required to buy a burial plot before dying. People, who die without buying a plot are severely punished, considered they are dead when receiving sentences.

Tips On How To Focus Your Mind

December 9, 2018January 23, 2019

Witness your thoughts

Overthinking or letting your thoughts get the most of you can be overwhelming. It is impossible to stop thinking entirely. If you attempt to try not to think, you will only end up thinking about how to stop thinking. You can tackle such mental clutter by withdrawing from your thoughts and becoming more of an objective spectator.

Picture your mind as a blank canvas or a dark sky

Train your mind to allow thoughts to pass through instead of restricting you. Allow thoughts to come and go but resist the urge to pursue each passing thought. This will tend to slow down your brain making you feel less pressurized.

Count

If you find it relatively inconvenient or hard to let go of your thoughts, try counting at a slow pace as you breathe each time. Watch your thoughts and resist pursuing them. Instead, turn your attention to the count as you breathe out.

Pay active attention

Your mind may wander at times when indulging in any other activity. Instead, try to focus on the task at hand. Tend to be firm with yourself by bringing yourself back to the matter at hand the moment the mind wanders. As you keep refocusing on the case at hand, your mind stillness will improve.

Still your body

Signs of fragmented attention are a fragmented movement of the body. People who lack mental stillness often show erratic body movements while those with rapt attention is typically accompanied by still body posture.

Find a comfortable position and don’t allow yourself to move

Inculcate the ability to focus on what are you doing or watching while distracting you from all other physical distractions and enabling you to focus your thoughts on the task at hand. After a while, you will observe that you fidget less and experience less physical discomfort.

Interest your mind

Try to seek interest in anything you do. This will allow your mind to concentrate more on the matter at hand. Availing or taking up new hobbies are a tremendous source of help. Seek interest in even the dullest of subjects, as it will change your perspective interest.

Open the mind

Just as the attributes of flexibility, strength, and stamina must be incorporated in your physical routine; the brain requires fresh and intriguing techniques or challenges to give it a change from everyday routine. Open yourself up to new possibilities by indulging in new activities and reading more interesting articles.

Five Essential Functions Of Management

December 7, 2018January 23, 2019

Planning

Planning involves looking ahead to the future. Drawing up a good plan of action is considered to be the hardest among the five functions of management. It requires the active participation of the entire organization. When planning, factors of time and implementation are to be considered along with plan linked to and coordinated on various levels for its practical success. Continuity can be guaranteed when planning takes into account the organization’s available resources and flexibility of personnel.

Organizing

An organization can function well only if it is well organized. Effective organizing consists of holding sufficient capital, staff, and raw materials so that the organization can operate smoothly and enable it to build a good working structure. An organizational structure with an efficient division of functions and tasks is of vital importance. It is observed that when the number and amount of functions increases, the organization will tend to expand in both directions, horizontally and vertically. Such organization requires a different kind of leadership. This makes the organization one of the five primary functions of management.

Commanding

When giving commands, orders, and clear working instructions, it will inculcate the employees to know what is precisely required by them. Return from all employees is said to be optimized when they are given clear cut instructions with respect to their duties carried out by them. Successful managers possess the abilities of integrity and clear communication based on regular audits. Efficient managers are capable of motivating the team while encouraging the employees to take the initiative as well.

Coordinating

When all the activities of the firm are harmonized, the organization will tend to function better. Positive influencing and reinforcing of employees behavior are vital to this. Coordination aims at stimulating motivation and discipline within the fundamentals of group dynamics. This requires clear-cut communication and great leadership. It is only through positive leadership and clear communication along with positive employee behavior, can the management achieve its intended objectives.

Controlling

Control is said to take place in a step by step process which involves:-

Establishing performance standards based on organizational objectives
Measure and report based on actual performance
Comparing results with performance and standards
Taking necessary corrective or preventive measures as needed
By verifying whether everything in the business is moving according to plan, the organization knows precisely whether all activities of the firm are carried out accordingly and conformity to the plan.

Benefits Of Managing Finances

December 4, 2018January 23, 2019

Gives control over your money

Managing finances helps you control the money instead of the money controlling you. It enables you to stay away from the stress of suddenly having to adjust due to lack of funds because of an inadequate spending plan.

Keeps you focused on money goals

You should keep away from unnecessary spending on items and services which do not contribute to attaining your financial goal. If you are working with limited resources, managing finances through the formation of a budget help make it easier for ends to meet.

Makes you aware of what is going on with your money

Managing your finances helps you understand precisely how much amount of money is coming in, how fast it gets spent and where it is getting spent. It helps eliminate ambiguity arising from expenses. It helps in understanding what important based on the allocation of funds is, how money functions and how near or farther you are from attaining your financial goals.

Helps you organize your spending and savings

Through the management of finances, it makes you aware of which expenditure takes away your portion of the money. This way, it makes it relatively easy for you to make necessary adjustments. It also helps in saving time and effort by organizing bills, receipt and financial statements.

Helps you decide in advance how the money will benefit for you

Properly managing your finances aids in determining how the money will work for you.

Inculcates savings for expected and unexpected costs

Managing finances helps you tackle unexpected expense or emergencies by setting aside adequate funds.

Enables you to produce additional funds

Regular management of finances helps you to identify and eliminate unnecessary spending such as penalties, interests and late fees. These small savings can over time lead to a significant amount.

Helps determine if you can avail debt and how much

Availing debt need not necessarily be a bad thing if the debt amount is necessary and you can afford it. Managing finances show how much debt can be availed realistically without unnecessary tension or if taking it is worth it.

Provides an early warning for potential problems

When you manage your finances regularly, it will display the big picture of your finances allowing you to see any potential money problems in advance and being able to make necessary and required adjustments before the problem arises.

Tips To Get Better At Football

December 2, 2018January 23, 2019

It’s every sportsperson’s dream to master the sport they play. Getting better by the day, honing skills and learning tricks of the play help you get closer towards becoming the sportsperson you want to. And American football is no exception– the same amount of dedication and hard work goes into mastering this game too. Let’s have a look at what you can do from your end to ensure continual progress:

1. Know the game:

Knowing the game in and out is the first step you have to take. Read extensively about the game you are pursuing and learn up the rules. Getting acquainted with this information will only help you implement it better on the field and gain the desired results. So even if you find it boring or time-consuming, you have to do this. Get your basics right and set up a strong foundation.

2. Practice – a lot:

American football is not as easy as it looks or sounds like – and those who play it know this really well. So don’t leave a chance to practice – especially team practices. Team practices help you get better faster, as you have a lot of people around you from whom you can learn and pick up tips.

3. Show dedication and interest:

Showing up early for team practices will not do you any harm – it will make it clear to the coaches that you are genuinely interested in learning the sport and they will take extra efforts to ensure you get better at it.

4. Extra workout:

The game you play is not your workout. You have to prepare your body for the game you play by dedicating some extra time to developing your core strength, stamina, flexibility and everything else required by your sport. So ensure you include an extra workout session in your regime too.

5. Watch what you eat:

Junking up is not going to benefit you in any way. You may love that plate of French fries or pizza, but mind it – it is only going to make you sluggish. Instead, get in touch with your coaches and check what is essential and healthy for your body to perform better on the field. Eat food that will enrich and enhance your performance. A little sacrifice will help you the long way.

6. Watch videos and movies:

Keeping yourself motivated is extremely important. So you should keep watching videos and films based on American Football, and legendary footballers keep your spirits high. This will also help you understand the knick-knacks of the game.

7. Get feedback:

Always keep track of your progress- whether it’s from your coaches, your seniors or fellow players who are better at the sport. Feedback will help you improvise and get your best form out.
Hope these tips help you!

The Benefits of Cleaners in Melbourne

September 28, 2018January 23, 2019

People will often elect to clean their homes themselves instead of hiring cleaners in Melbourne because it saves them money they think that it really isn’t that hard anyway. However, whilst this may be the attitude at the start of the end, by the end you are rundown and just want to have your weekend to yourself.

Hiring cleaners in Melbourne has a number of benefits beyond that of just a clean house and the cost may ultimately be worth it providing you with the time for other things.

Guilt-free weekends

No longer do you have to wake up on Saturday morning to dust and vacuum the house. With cleaners in Melbourne the hassle is done for you. This means that you don’t feel guilty sleeping in until the mid-morning and you may actually benefit from getting some more sleep or the added relaxation.

A stressful week can wear you out and if you don’t get the relaxation time on the weekend then you may start the next week already tired. Cleaners in Melbourne can help remove the stress and have you feeling fresh.

More social time

If the idea of sleeping in and chilling out on the couch isn’t what you need on weekends then maybe it’s the social time. Cleaning your home can take a few hours and it is quite laborious in some instances having to move furniture around in order to clean properly. With cleaners in Melbourne, you can use these hours to catch up with friends or family that you haven’t seen all week.

It’s likely that your home will be cleaner

When you clean your own home it is likely that you simply want to get the job done. This means that you will do a rushed job that ends up missing areas and not truly removing all of the dirt from your home. Additionally, on those weekends when you really can’t be bothered, it may go undone and the build-up can then be harder to clean the next week.

Cleaners in Melbourne are sure to do a thorough job. It is their employment that is on the line so they have the motivation to clean well and also the training.

It will help to organise your home

Everyone complains about cleaning before the cleaner arrives but on the surface it is necessary. Now this doesn’t mean getting out the vacuum and detergents to physically clean but simply means tidying everything up in advance of the cleaner coming. This ensures that when the cleaners in Melbourne do come they are actually able to properly clean without clothes and other items in the way. You don’t want the cleaners in Melbourne spending half their time tidying your house, you want them to actually clean.

It’s more hygienic

For those who never or rarely clean their home then cleaners in Melbourne is a necessity. Whilst your home doesn’t need to be cleaned every day, having it thoroughly cleaned every couple of weeks is important to maintain the hygiene of your home. Mould build-up and other gunk can attract animals to your home and encourage the production of bacteria leading to diseases. With cleaners in Melbourne, this will not be an issue and your home will remain hygienic. This has benefits for your health and is also far more appealing to guests when they walk in a see a beautifully clean home.

Cleaners in Melbourne have benefits beyond that of just a cleaner home. They are able to release you to have a more social life, catch up on sleep and will likely aid in the organisation of your home.

Should You Combine Pages To Get A Better Ranking?

Top Sights To See During Your Grand Canyon Helicopter Ride

Top Ten Weirdest Laws From Around The World

Tips On How To Focus Your Mind

Five Essential Functions Of Management

Should You Combine Pages To Get A Better Ranking?

6 Fundamentals of Business Management

The World’s Top 10 Largest Economies

Cash Flow & The Golden Goose

Types of Intellectual Property Rights

Should You Combine Pages To Get A Better Ranking?

Top Sights To See During Your Grand Canyon Helicopter Ride

Top Ten Weirdest Laws From Around The World

Tips On How To Focus Your Mind

Five Essential Functions Of Management

Should You Combine Pages To Get A Better Ranking?

6 Fundamentals of Business Management

The World’s Top 10 Largest Economies

Cash Flow & The Golden Goose

Types of Intellectual Property Rights

Should You Combine Pages To Get A Better Ranking?

Top Sights To See During Your Grand Canyon Helicopter Ride

Top Ten Weirdest Laws From Around The World

Tips On How To Focus Your Mind

Five Essential Functions Of Management