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We’re seeing a boom of bee lawn requests. Thank you for continuing to monitor and adjust our Google ad campaigns.
- Russ, Minnehaha Falls Landscaping

Avallo created my logo years ago, and when it was time to create a professional website, Avalllo was there to help once again. They put forth as much energy, creativity, and attention to detail into the website, as they did with the logo. It was so easy to work with Julie and the designers. They are pros, don't waste time, hire them as soon as you can.
- Dan Schultz, Flourish Realty

Julie and the Avallo team are super easy to work with, and the end result is fantastic! They recently completed a website for my dad's business, and we couldn't be happier. They also trained us so that we could make content edits, which will save us a great deal of time and money. They are a great team of pros and very easy to recommend!
- Beth Lasseter, Minneapolis

"Thanks to Avallo we have a website that looks great and delivers results. Avallo Panel enables us to manage content ourselves without always having to go through a third-party.
We have grown our health insurance business through our internet presence thanks to Avallo."
- J.W., Hopkins

"I've been working with Avallo for a couple of years and continue to be impressed with their products and services. As a graphic designer I have found a great resource for web development. With the Avallo Panel, I can now empower my clients with websites that they can change frequently and update themselves. My clients love it and I love it! Thank you Avallo!"
- B.W., Madison, WI

"I cannot say enough positive things about Julie Hamilton and her staff at Avallo. Julie and her team built a beautiful site for Arlyce Cleveland, Ltd. and throughout the entire process she was available to answer questions, make any requested changes, and ensure her or her team were available to assist my staff in anything we needed. I would recommend Avallo and Julie to anyone!"
- Arlyce Cleveland

"Thanks so much for your constant attention to us. Your customer service is always impressive."
- B.K., Minneapolis

"I have been traveling lately; visiting customers and training users for our products. A couple have noticed the change in our site – they said ‘Looks great. You guys are truly professional.’ Thank you!"
- Todd Schaeffer

"The team at Avallo really excels in customer service. It was a pleasure developing our website with the team and the best part is their Dashboard that allows you to change your website rapidly with ease.
We would recommend Avallo to anyone that desires a first class website!"
- D.H., Maple Grove

"I trust Avallo. Their programming works. They're fast. They're responsive. They're a good value. And they're easy to work with. I think of them as a partner, not a vendor."
- J.E., Brainerd

"I. AM. THRILLED.!!!!! To be able to do an EASY seminar sign-up, like you've created, and to be able to change it -- WOW, a dream come true! It was very cumbersome before. ...wow, I am so happy! I've run out of superlatives for Avallo Panel and YOUR help!"
- J.M., Minnetonka

"Julie's team at Avallo created a beautiful new website for my company, including features that I plan to use in the future, after I grow my business a bit more. The site is professional and the maintenance application I use to make updates is easy and intuitive. The site does everything I need it to do and looks great. Thank you for delivering a professional polished product."
- Kyle, Owner of Defensive Women

"We had a person call asking for a quote, and the reason he called was because he thought our website was the best. Good job!"
- M.M., Plymouth

"We’ve got nothing but positive feedback on the website. You guys are the best! I’ll look forward to the app quote.... Much appreciated!"
- Matt, SouthWest Transit

"My website traffic was low, and so Avallo recommended search engine optimization. Not only did my website traffic increase, but Avallo was also able to modify the company website and corporate logo in a very short time frame. Thanks Avallo!"
- W.T., Plymouth

The website still runs great. I love the cms system and I love that it synchronizes beautifully with my single sign on system. We have extended the website that you developed to allow a board members only section.
- Jon P.

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FAQ #8 - Why won't my website show up in Google?

Jun 10th, 2011 8:06 pm

Google is a company. Their goal is to serve the best, most relevant content to their "customers": those who are using their search engine. With that in mind, here are 5 common reasons why your website may not show up in Google:

You Have a New Domain: New domains are put in a "sandbox" as soon as they are launched. New domains have no credibility, and only after they receive traffic and age will they come up in organic search results. A great way to get around this is to use Google AdWords.
Your Website Lacks Content: This one is somewhat obvious, but take a second look at your website. If someone is looking for more information about your industry, would they find it on your website? Do you have enough information on your site to look like credible and professional?
Your Website Is Outdated: Google is constantly searching for up-to-the-minute information to serve to their customers. If your website hasn't been updated in a year, maybe it's time to go back and freshen it up.
You Used Duplicate Content: If you used a service that allows you to purchase blogs postings, newsletters, or content for your website, you may have duplicate content as someone else. If numerous people have the exact same content, you will be penalized. Avoid these and stick with original content. If you can't write it yourself, find a copywriter to tell your story for you!
Black-Hat SEO Techniques: If you hired a search engine optimization company and you saw immediate results, but you're now nowhere to be found on Google, the company you worked with was employing black-hat SEO techniques. Often times, these techniques will get you quick results, but in utilizing them, you will be severely - often permanently - punished. It can even lead to being completely blacklisted from Google search results.

If you have tried everything you can think of to improve your search rankings, just be patient. Results will not happen over night. It often takes a few months for your organic search result rankings to improve. Also, focus your optimization. Work on only a few keywords to begin with, and then broaden your terms. And keep your expectations realistic. You will not be the first rank on the first page for every keyword, but getting on the first page is a great start!