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The Importance of SEO and E-E-A-T Optimization

The importance of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and E-E-A-T (Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness) optimization for a business website cannot be overstated. SEO Essentials ensure that your website is able to be ranked appropriately in search engine results, driving organic traffic and increasing your online visibility. It’s not just about attracting visitors, but more about attracting the right ones – potential customers actively seeking your products or services.

E-E-A-T optimization is vital for establishing credibility and trust with your audience and search engines alike. Especially in light of Google’s new Generative AI search experience. Demonstrating expertise in your field, showcasing authoritativeness through high-quality content and blogs, and maintaining trustworthiness through accurate information are all crucial aspects. Together, SEO and E-E-A-T optimization create a powerful synergy. These strategies boost your online presence and rank your website higher with Google, who will view your business as a reliable and knowledgeable resource in your industry.

Hoot Host is committed to empower businesses by providing ongoing website maintenance services that yield tangible results. So throughout your subscription with Hoot Host, you’ll witness continuous progress and growth, all thanks to our coordinated efforts.

One of the cornerstones of our comprehensive maintenance plans is SEO Essentials and ongoing search engine optimization (SEO). SEO is an ongoing strategy for any business, and it is seamlessly integrated into our maintenance plans. As your trusted partner, we work to deliver consistent results and facilitate month-to-month growth by ensuring SEO Essentials are in place and ongoing SEO improvements are being made.

Your dedicated Hoot Expert will actively engage with your business to ensure your website remains up-to-date, aligns with your business objectives, and supports your marketing endeavors.


While we take care of your website’s every need, we also prioritize enhancing its optimization performance and E-E-A-T (Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness) with Google.


Some key services included in our ongoing search engine optimization strategy include:

• Hoot CRM installed (add-on subscription required)
• Google Analytics / Site Kit installed
• Jetpack installed (WordPress websites only)
• Domain verified with Google, Bing
• Sitemap verified with Google, Bing
• XML sitemap / robots.txt pinged to Google, Bing
• Redirection Management
• Installation and configuration of Yoast SEO (WordPress websites only)
• Metadata Optimization (Headings, descriptions, ALT tags)
• ARIA Compliance Configuration (Accessible Rich Internet Applications Code)
• On page optimization and analysis via Moz
• Technical SEO improvements via SiteChecker Pro audit
• Keyword research and content strategy (Local or business specific SEO)
• E-E-A-T Optimization (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness)
• Content editing for ideal SEO structure, messaging and targeting
• Targeted landing pages integrated with CRM
• Articles and Blog Management (multiple posts written and published every month)
• Google Business Profile Management / Updates
• Performance tools installed and configured – (Page Cache, Minify JS / CSS, GZIP, Brotli Compression, Defer JS, Bot Blocker, Mirage, Optimized Delivery Early Hints, Platform Optimization)
• Compressed images and modern formats
• Privacy Policy and Accessibility Statement added to website footer
• Userway ADA compliance widget installed
• CookieYes GDPR / WCAG / CCPA compliance widget installed
• Google Tag Manager and Consent Mode (if applicable)
• Company logo and description configured for Google, Facebook Pixel, and social networks
• Google Lighthouse Best Practices, SEO Standards, Accessibility, and Performance ratings all over 90% (Google ratings vary)
• SEM and Paid Advertising Management (add-on subscription required)
• Monthly Reporting and Strategy Meetings

Through these detailed steps in the search engine optimization process, we are actively improving your website’s performance every month. Creating results that make your website a key asset in the success of your business.

Ready to get started with a Hoot Host Maintenance and Management plan? Click here to sign up and receive all of these SEO benefits plus the most comprehensive website maintenance services available anywhere.

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Hoot Host FAQs

Find answers on common questions about Hoot Host and our solutions.

Hoot Host is an all-in-one “Software With A Service” (SWAS) platform that provides professional website building, managed hosting, CRM + marketing tools, and ongoing support for small businesses.

Yes! Hoot Host has received hundreds of verified reviews on Alignable and Trustpilot, we are the #1 rated website platform on the Alignable marketplace, plus we have been featured in popular media and press outlets like Business Insider, Apple News, Associated Press, NBC, and many more. The Hoot Host community is over 2000 businesses who love to hoot about us!

We ensure your website is regularly updated, secure, and high-performing. We handle your updates, edits, and blog publishing which can easily be scheduled with us every month via the Member Dashboard Task Scheduler. Plus we integrate our CRM + marketing tools, and offer training to help you leverage our productivity and marketing software. We also assist with email marketing, CRM management, and a variety of related business support needs.

Hoot Host defines our business model as an SWAS – Software With A Service. Meaning our solutions go far beyond just the service of building and managing your website. We also empower your business with all of the software, tools, and ongoing support agencies do not include or only offer as expensive upsells. In addition to our done-for-you ongoing services, Hoot Host offers a robust suite of software, tools, and proprietary apps for business operations, productivity, marketing, email, and more. Making Hoot Host a truly all-in-one platform for all your website, marketing, infrastructure, and business needs. Plus we are able to offer our solutions at a fraction of traditional agency prices under our affordable monthly subscriptions.

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Unlike DIY platforms where you’re on your own, Hoot Host provides “Done-For-You” services and included ongoing support + coaching. We build and manage your website for you, then work with you month-to-month on continued improvements. While also empowering you with all of our tools and software to improve your operations and marketing. So you can excel while focusing on your business, knowing your online presence is supported by a reliable ongoing partner in Hoot Host.

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Hoot Host takes website maintenance and support to a much more comprehensive level than standard website maintenance companies. Nearly all website maintenance companies define “maintenance” as security reviews, plugin updates, page speed audits, and a basic update request or two per month. Hoot Host includes all of that plus: managed hosting, CRM and marketing software, blog publishing, marketing coordination, and more comprehensive month-to-month website improvements. Additionally, most maintenance companies only offer support for WordPress, while Hoot Host applies our comprehensive support plans to WordPress, Wix, Shopify, Squarespace, HighLevel, and HubSpot. Our expert team is third-party certified in a variety of platforms to support our customers regardless of the systems they use.

See a side-by-side comparison of Hoot Host vs Maintenance companies here.

HootCRM is our built-in CRM, business operations, and marketing suite that helps you manage contacts, communication, payments, sales pipeline, calendar scheduling, social media, email marketing, Google Business Profile, automations, and much more from our all-in-one dashboard.

See all HootCRM features and capabilities here.

Yes! For those who aren’t ready for our $50–$250+ monthly tiers, we offer SprySite ( sprysite.io ). For just $15/month, you get a simple website platform with built-in marketing and optimization tools.

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