It’s not every year that you experience a global pandemic, so we are all looking forward to putting 2020 behind us. Fortunately our business processes and infrastructure allowed our team to stay focused and to continue to do meaningful work for our community. Throughout 2020 our team increased investment in development, educational resources, and showcasing success stories to inspire and learn from.
In this post we want to share some of the things you can look forward to in 2021 that our team has been busy working on throughout the last year. You will be hearing about them in greater detail as we go forward with dedicated videos and product pages.
Many of our clients rave about their performance in search engines and our SEO. It’s not unusual for Metro Publisher sites to appear among the top results beating out well funded startups and larger publishing houses. This is partly due to of our focus on helping our community members create structured content through specialized content types such as Roundups, Events, and Locations. Sites that use structured content are rewarded through good visibility in major search engines. Expect more developments in this area throughout 2021.
Many of our best features are not easily appreciated when looking at a web page but really matter when it comes to meeting business results. It’s much easier to sell a directory listing if your directory results come out ahead of a businesses’ own website. It’s much easier to prove relevance in your market if your articles or event listings are consistently among the top search results. Through the year we make small, almost invisible updates, that foresee or match search engine developments and evolving industry standards. That means you can spend less time on technology and more on meeting challenges and growing your business.
Since the inception of Metro Publisher, more than a decade ago, we have kept prices stable while increasing features and the included data transfer. We have continuously rolled out SEO improvements and new features. In 2021 you can look forward to the same. Consistency, reliability, and price predictability will continue to be what you can look forward to from Metro Publisher.
As always we would like to hear from you and make sure we are meeting your needs. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any concerns or plans you have for improving your site. Our team is always available to work with you to help meet your business needs.
Thanks for being a part of our vibrant community!
