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Google is the world’s most popular search engine. Shortly after its creation, Google’s popularity skyrocketed and it soon became the dominant search engine for finding information on the internet. This is why, if you own a website, you want it to be high in the Google ratings.
Google is constantly changing and evolving so you need to keep up with the changes. Their recent changes, called the Panda Update, caused many sites’ rankings to drop significantly. Google’s mission is to provide the highest quality information for each search done and in doing this, many sites get lost in the endless pages of search results.
To get your website increased ranking there are many things you can do and many things you should not do. I have tried to list some of the more effective things you should do and a couple things you should not do for better placement in Google.
1. Limit Your Advertising – If you have a hodgepodge or cluttering of advertising on your site, this can decrease your ranking. Google considers excess advertising to be a sign of a low-quality spam site. And remember, Google’s goal is to provide the highest quality sites at the top of the search results.
2. Google Toolbar – The Google Toolbar is an important tool to have because of all the features that will help you improve your ranking. The Google toolbar can help you monitor your page rank and help you find sites to link to and to which sites are linked to you. You can also keep tabs on how your site is doing with targeted keywords. Find out more features and get it for free at Google.com
3. Relevant and Quality Content – One of the most important things to do for better SEO is to provide quality content with relevant keywords. Quality is always more effective than quantity so don’t plaster a ton of low-quality articles on your sit just to have content. Make sure the articles you choose are relevant to your site and provide helpful information. If you have some of the same articles as another site, the most relevant quality site will be higher in the rankings so the duplicate content itself, will not lower your rankings. Also, be sure to add fresh new content on a regular basis.
4. Google+1 Button – By joining Google Plus and adding a Google+1 button to your site, you can help uplift your site’s rankings. One of the things Google looks at the most is your site’s level of importance and relevancy. The more plus ones you can get, the more importance it will give your site, thus causing Google to increase your ranking in the search results page. This will also get your site more exposure resulting in more visits as well.
5. Become a Blogger – If you haven’t already done so, you need to add a blog to your business website. Blogging is a highly efficient way to raise your ranking in Google because a blog does two things. First, it can add many pages of keyword-rich relevant quality content to your site which will be noticed by Google. The more quality pages indexed, the more chances you have to be on page one. And secondly, a blog can increase the amount of quality inbound links to your site.
6. Relevant Inbound Links – Quality inbound links are a great way to add relevance and importance to your site. Guest posting on high quality blogs is one of the best ways to accomplish this task. Commenting on existing blog comments works well also. Always use keyword rich posts with appropriate sites and use relevant keywords for your links. Google does not value links from article banks as much as they used to so choosing a few quality blogs is better than submitting to countless article sites.
7. Social Media – As with many facets of internet marketing, social media plays a big part in SEO. Be active on your social sites. Do not let them go stale. Engage in conversations, post new info regularly and involve your visitors.
8. Keyword Research – Keywords play an important part in SEO but using the wrong keywords can do more harm than good. Be sure to research keywords to find what search phrases people are using to find your site’s info. Google offers a keyword tool called Google Keyword Tool. This free tool will give you a list of keywords and tell you how often they are used and their competition.
9. Hidden Text – Hidden text is text displayed on your site but invisible to your visitors. A common way of doing this is to set the font color the same as the background color. The reason for doing this is to add a large amount of keywords for the search engines but not make your content seem redundant to your visitors. Do not do this. Google considers this manipulation and it could get your site penalized.
10. Bad Linking – Reciprocal linking, inbound links and outgoing links can all be good if you follow the proper procedure. Do not link with any and all sites. Be very selective and only link with sites that are relevant to your site and contain quality content. Stay away from FFA (Free For All) or link farm sites. Check your links regularly to make sure they are not broken links. Broken links will catch the attention of Google and other search engines. Linking to poor quality sites or spam sites is also something you do not want to do. Years ago quantity might have gotten you a boost but now it is all about quality links to relevant sites, NOT quantity!
Obtaining a high Google ranking is the goal of every webmaster. It can be done but you need to be consistent, persistent and keep abreast of Google’s ever evolving search methods.
About the Author:
Don’t be one of the 95% of people who fail at their online business. Terri Seymour can help you make money online. Find out how to increase your traffic and sales with her popular “How to Build Your Online Business” ebook for FREE at: http://www.SeymourProducts.com
When the World Wide Web began about 20 years ago, it opened up an amazing world of opportunity for people to make their own success and realize their dreams. More people than ever were able to start their own home business. Unfortunately, about 95% of the people who start their own online business will fail. People are led to believe all they have to do is throw up a website and the money will start pouring in. This is definitely not true!
Building a website now is much easier than it was 20 years ago but you still need to know how to make your website efficient and profitable. The following quick tips will help you streamline your website and hopefully make it more productive.
1. Call-to-Action – To substantially increase your number of sales, your site will need a call to action. This is when you tell people what to do next. For example: Order Now, Supplies Limited or Click Here for Special Offer, Today Only.
2. Annoying Features – Leave out intrusive music, flashing lights, animated banners, slow-loading pages and other annoying features. These things do not say welcome!
3. Add a Blog – Blogs are extremely popular and search engine friendly so if you don’t already have a blog you definitely want to start one.
4. Site Search – Be sure to provide your visitors with a site search box. You can get one for free at Google Site Search.
5. Interactive – Make your site interactive by adding message boards, surveys, comments. This will bring your visitors back for more.
6. SEO (Search Engine Optimization) – Do some research and make your site search engine ready. Add relevant keywords, get as many backlinks as possible, add content, etc.
7. Site Map – Having a site map on your site can help you with the search engines and it will help your visitors find things on your site as well. You can make one for free with GSiteCrawler.
8. Analyze Your Traffic – Be sure to study your site stats so you can find out when you get the most visitors, where you get the most visitors, how long they are staying, what pages they are visiting the most and so on. This can help you tweak your site for maximum performance. If your host does not provide your stats you can use Google Analytics.
9. Content – Always be adding new and relevant content to your site to keep your visitors interested and the search engines as well.
10. Trust – You must build trust and credibility with your visitors. You can do this by using testimonials, posting any rewards you may have received and letting people know of important clients you have had.
11. Affiliate Programs – Adding good solid affiliate programs to your site can help raise your profits. Be sure to check out the programs before you join and if possible, personally recommend the products and/or services.
12. User-Friendly – You want your site to be easy to navigate; not like a maze for your visitors to try to find their way. Make all pages the same basic layout.
13. Collect eMail Addresses – Building an email mailing list is very crucial for keeping in contact with your visitors and building the foundation of trust. Be sure to put a sign-up form on all your webpages and put it on top for easy visibility and access.
14. Sell Advertising – Don’t overdo but selling a few choice spots on your website for advertising can raise your profitability.
15. Stress Benefits – Be sure to let people know how they can benefit from your site. Let them know how you can solve their problems with your products/services.
16. Contact Info – ALWAYS have your contact info on every page of your site. If people don’t even know your name, there surely are not going to trust you.
17. Fresh and New – Always be adding new and updated content to your site. Keep up on SEO and always be tweaking your site for more ranking. Do not let your site get old and stale!
18. Professional Design – Your site should be clean, sharp and easy to read. Do not clutter it with junk. Make it look professional!
19. Color – The color of your website can be very important. Certain colors can trigger psychological responses and you want to be sure your site triggers the right one.
20. Social Networking – Be sure to add all your social links so people can connect with you on multiple levels. Social networking can do wonders for your website if used properly.
Developing a profitable website takes time, research and work but it certainly can be done. Don’t give up too easily. Put in the work and be committed. You CAN be a success!
About the Author:
Don’t be one of the 95% of people who fail at their online business. Terri Seymour can help you make money online. Find out how to increase your traffic and sales with her popular “How to Build Your Online Business” ebook for FREE at: http://www.SeymourProducts.com
10 Ways to Maximize the Power of Your “About Us” Page
© Terri Seymour
If you own an online business, you need to provide an About Us page. Unfortunately, many sites neglect to give this page the attention it needs and deserves. Many people do not realize the importance of an effective About Us page.
Your About Us page has the distinct purpose of letting people get to know your company, which will help build the foundation of trust and respect that is needed for a successful online business. For certain businesses, the About Us page can also be used for recruiting new employees, sales reps, etc.
So, take some time, look over your About Us page and see if it utilizes any or all of the ten features listed below.
1. Company History – Give a brief history of your company and how you got started. Explain how long you’ve been in business, the purpose of your business and your experience. This is also a good place to add your mission statement.
2. Focus on Benefits – Be sure to focus on the benefits your company will provide the customer. Your potential customers want to know what you can do for them, not how you do it.
3. Introduce Yourself and Crew – Be sure to give your name and the names of those who work with and/or for you. You would be surprised at how many About Us pages I have read that contain no names whatsoever! Give a very brief background on yourself and your workers so your visitors can get to know them.
4. Special Skills and Accomplishments – Highlighting any special skills you have or accomplishments can help to build your credibility and separate you from your competitors. If your company is a green company be sure to highlight that as well. Let people know what your company stands for and against.
5. Toot Your Horn – Provide testimonials, awards and names of notable clients. Don’t be afraid to let people know exactly how accomplished you and your company are. This will also help build credibility and trust.
6. Use Photos – Be sure to add some photos of yourself and your workers (if any) so people can feel get more human contact. Actually seeing the person or people behind the website will make it more believable.
7. Personality and Passion – Give your company some personality. Accentuate the passion and commitment your company possesses. Let your readers see the human side of your company.
8. Social Media – Be sure to add your social media site links. This will give your readers another avenue to keep in touch with your company.
9. Coffee Clutch – Write all of this information as if you were sitting over coffee and chatting with your visitors. Don’t make it sound like a dull cookie cutter page. Add life, vigor and sparkle to your writing.
10. Contact Info – ALWAYS thank your visitor for coming to your site and offer your contact information. Let them know you are available to answer any questions or concerns. Adding your physical address is shown to raise the level of confidence in your company as well.
Although the About Us page is often overlooked by the site owner, it can be a very powerful way to attract customers and increase your conversion rate. Do the research and take the time to write a compelling and powerful About Us page that will boost your credibility and gain the trust and respect your business needs to survive!
About the Author:
Don’t be one of the 95% of people who fail at their online business. Terri Seymour can help you make money online. Find out how to increase your traffic and sales with her popular “How to Build Your Online Business” ebook for FREE at: http://www.SeymourProducts.com
In the Business World, you can be bombarded with various marketing strategies. You might hear about performance advertising. What exactly is it? After knowing about this tool, it is pertinent to consider learning about the terms in using it.
Performance marketing is also called “affiliate marketing”. It is actually quite simple. Advertisers pay their marketers or publishers once a pre-determined action is completed. And that action can be a lead or a sale of the advertised item or services.
This can also be best explained as revenue sharing or paying a commission on a referred business. This performance or action can be tracked electronically and the marketers or publishers are paid out directly by the advertisers itself, or through an affiliate network (a go-between company).
According to some studies and reports, performance advertising or marketing is a multi-billion dollar industry that is continuously growing year–over-year. There are more than 200,000 affiliate publishers and over 5,000 advertisers in the performance marketing space.
Below is a short glossary of terms that can best introduce anyone that is new to this kind of industry, whether you are an advertiser or a publisher:
- Advertisers – are the company that advertises their goods or services and pays out a fee after a particular action is completed.
- Publishers – these are individuals or corporations who promote products for advertisers on their websites.
- Affiliate Network – which was briefly explained above, is an intermediary between or go-between advertisers and publishers.
- Affiliate Manager – manages and runs the affiliate program on behalf of the advertiser, generates sales by establishing relationships with affiliates, tracks sales and pays the commissions.
- Text Link – it is a link within the body copy of a website that if clicked on, and the desired action is completed by the person who clicked on the ad, the publisher gets the pre-determined commission.
- Lead Generation – the creation of leads for advertisers by marketers or publishers.
- Cookie – this is how these companies know how and who to give commissions to. Cookies are small text files that contain a unique ID tag placed on a computer or on a website when you search the web.
- Sub ID Tracking – a lot or affiliates have more than one site or newsletter and they would like to track their affiliate links from these multiple sources. Affiliates that provide rewards or incentives to members also need to distinguish which person referred a given action.
- Data feed – is a mechanism for users to receive updated data from data sources.
What are the terms and conditions of a performance based on advertising?
The best part of an affiliate program for an advertiser is if it fails, or if it does not turn out the way you expect, you can easily recover by changing your plan. Commissions can be increased or decreased. You can hire a number of publishers for how many you want. If needed, you can rectify by pulling out a failing program. And that maybe is the best part about this “digital marketing”, anything can be easily and quickly changed.
Performance advertising or performance marketing is right for an advertiser because it is considerably less expensive compared to traditional advertising with upfront costs. Networks charge advertisers to run their affiliate programs and these fees are usually negotiable. The good part is that the advertisers only pay if the publishers perform, hence the term performance advertising.
Or Mortiner is a leading performance ad network by trade. He has contributed a large range of articles on Performance Advertising and Real time advertising.
Testing the effectiveness of a website can increase the percent of visitors who become buyers. By learning the habits of visitors, the owner can make adjustments to match a visitor’s preferences. To do this, the owner must use techniques that monitor the actions of their visitors or gather their visitor’s feedback. If you are wondering how effective your website is, you can find out firsthand by using many relatively simple testing products. Here are 3 basics to get you started. Once you understand both the strengths and the weaknesses of your site, then you are one step closer to improving your overall conversion.
1. Heat Map
A heat map tracks a visitor’s movements on a page and will tell you the effectiveness of your page design. It can detect which items customers click and view, how low they scroll on a long landing page before they lose interest, the number of clicks items receive on a page, or, the number of comparisons customers make before they make a purchase. This can tell you which items are hot and are effectively grabbing the customer’s interest. Heat maps can also tell you which referral sources are bringing the most traffic to the site.
2. A/B Split Testing
A/B split testing is a way for you to compare the effectiveness of two different web pages or websites. Software programs are used to split traffic to two variation of the same page or site. It will measure the visitor’s reactions to a particular element, or, to a desired action, also known as a conversion. A conversion is made when a visitor completes a form, clicks on a picture, or makes purchase. When enough conversions have been made, a conclusion is reached to determine whether the placement of a picture, the number of elements on a page, or the position of the shopping cart had more of an effect on visitor behavior on one page compared to the other.
3. Surveys
Surveys are another way for to determine the effectiveness of a web page. As the site owner, you can receive direct feedback from visitors on the ease of use and appearance of a website. The visitor’s feedback can reveal their thoughts on the effectiveness of a web page instead of monitored movements. A survey can be a simple 5 question questionnaire where they are asked to rate their experience on a scale of 1 to 5. Or, a more detailed survey where visitors are asked to input a short response. The visitor can tell why they performed certain actions, or, what they were thinking as they viewed the site. Advantages of using a survey over other methods are its ease of customization to suit current needs and it makes customers feel appreciate for their opinion.
Determining the effectiveness of a website can improve business for the owner and make using the site more enjoyable for the visitor. You can learn valuable information that can turn a higher percentage of visits into profit.
Emily is an internet marketer and a contributing writer for Invesp, a company that specializes in many of the conversion optimization techniques mentioned above. Tests such as these are used to determine the effectiveness of landing page optimization and overall customer experience in the sales funnel.
A web hosting service allows you to make your website accessible to the world wide web. You generally upload your site files via FTP (File Transfer Protocol) to your host and they go “live” and become a part of the internet. There are free web hosting services for personal sites but if you have a business site, you will want to pay for a better hosting service. There are countless hosting services on the web but there are things you need to look for when shopping for a good host. Below are ten things you might want to check before choosing your host.
1. Support System – One of the most important things to look for in a host is a good customer support system. When you are having problems you don’t want to wait days for answers. Test the support system of the host before you purchase. See how friendly, helpful and fast they are. Do they have an email, support forums, phone number? They might even have a live chat option available.
2. Disk Space – You want to make sure the host offers a good amount of disk space but you want to also make sure they do not offer too much just to charge a higher price. An average business site might use about 50 MBs of space but if you offer images, ebooks or other downloadable files, you will probably need much more than that. You will need to consider what you will be offering on your site to determine how much disk space you will need.
3. Bandwidth – Bandwidth is the amount of data transfers that occur on your site. This would include visitors downloading your web pages to their computer, you uploading files to your site and any other data transfers. Again, if you offer downloadable items on your site you will need more bandwidth than the average site. As your site gains in popularity, you will be using more bandwidth. The average business site will probably not have to worry about bandwidth but it is best to check it out thoroughly including what the penalty will be for going over the allotted bandwidth.
4. Programming Services – Websites can be built just using HTML and CSS but most sites would require additional programming languages and database capabilities such as PHP, CGI, MySQL and SSI. Be sure to check to see if your potential host is compatible with these programming languages and services.
5. FTP Access – FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is an easy way to upload files faster and more efficiently then through your control panel. The easiest way to access your ftp is by using your domain as your FTP. Not all hosts have this easier FTP access.
6. User-Friendly Control Panel – Control panels can be very intimidating and frightening. Your potential host should be able to provide a demo of the control panel they provide. Check to see that it is easy to use, navigate and understand.
7. Site Builder – Web creation tools can be a big help for people building new websites or additional sites. Most hosts will provide these website building tools but always check to be sure.
8. Web Statistics Tools – You will surely want your host to have web analytics because you need to know how many visitors you are getting, when you are getting them, to where they are going, how long they are staying and more to produce a successful, efficient website. These tools are invaluable in helping you to find out how to improve your website so it can grow!
9. Email Accounts and Mailing List Feature – A good web host should offer you numerous email accounts. You might also want to check for a mailing list feature to help you build an email marketing mailing list.
10. Uptime – Another very important service a good host should provide is reliable uptime. One thing you do not need is for your site to be down more than it is up. Most sites will claim 99.9% uptime but do some research and find out if it is actually true.
Web hosting services are a dime a dozen online and sifting through them all to find a good one that provides you with everything you need can be a daunting task. See if you can get someone you know and/or trust to recommend a good host. Do a search for web host reviews and read some real experiences of people who have used the host. Find out everything you can before choosing a host because that can be one of the most important choices you make in building your website!
About the Author:
Don’t be one of the 95% of people who fail at their online business. Terri Seymour can help you make money online. Find out how to increase your traffic and sales with her popular “How to Build Your Online Business” ebook for FREE at: ==> http://www.SeymourProducts.com
SEO, which stands for search engine optimization, can be difficult to understand if you are not familiar with it. Unfortunately many things you read about SEO on the internet are not always true. There are a lot of myths and misconceptions floating around the net and they can sometimes be hard to confirm or debunk because of the ever changing techniques and the complexities of the search engines.
Some of the most common SEO myths are listed below and with it, the information to expose the truth so you can concentrate on real SEO methods to improve your site rankings and increase your traffic.
1. The more reciprocal links you have on your site, the better your ranking.
Have you ever been to site that is nothing but a long list of links? These sites are called link farms or FFA (Free for All links) and they do nothing for your site’s ranking. They are usually just filled with spam and can hurt your rankings because they are probably in violation of Google’s Webmaster Guidelines which you can find on the Google site.
You also do not want to link to sites that are not relevant to your site. For example: if you own a site that sells jewelry, don’t link to sites about home repair or other topics that don’t relate to your site. You want to find quality sites that can complement yours such as fashion sites, make-up sites, etc. So, keep exchanging links but be selective and choose only quality, content-filled sites that complement your site.
2. You need to manually submit your site to the search engines.
Submitting your website pages to the search engines will not boost your rankings, or help your site get indexed any faster. The search engines find sites by a process called web crawling done by spiders or bots. It has little to do with you filling out those long forms and submitting to the search engines. What will get you indexed faster is a quality site with relevant links, good content and the wise use of keywords.
3. Cramming your site full of keywords means a higher ranking.
Have you ever seen a site that repeated the same words over so many times, it barely makes sense anymore? This is called keyword stuffing. Unfortunately, many people believe the more keywords you can stuff into your site, the better. This is sometimes done to such extremes that the content sounds ridiculous and unprofessional, thus defeating the purpose of the keywords.
For example: Jewelry ‘n More has beautiful diamond rings that don’t cost as much as most diamond rings because our diamond rings are more affordable than other diamond rings. If you are looking for diamond rings, visit our site for diamond rings because we have more diamond rings at cheaper prices than any other diamond rings.
This is really an extreme example but this type of thing does happen. The best way to use keywords is to use different combinations of relevant keywords throughout your site’s content. There is no set number of keywords that will magically make your site appear in the number one position so do not over stuff to the point of redundancy. Your web copy should be natural, professional and informative.
4. Duplicate content can get you banned.
Fortunately this is not true. Using duplicate content on your site can cause problems if it is done in a “spammy” or exaggerated way. If you mix the duplicate content with other quality and relevant content, your site will stand a better chance of a higher ranking. What happens when duplicate content is found by the search engines? Well, once the duplicate content is discovered, the search engine will base their decision (which page to add to the search results) on how long the site has been active, the page rank, the amount of incoming links and other qualifying aspects of the site. Duplicate content is a part of the internet (as we have all seen) and there is no penalty for it.
Many people also believe that using reprint articles on their site will bring them a penalty. This is not so. While you don’t want ALL your site’s content to be duplicates, using quality informative articles on your site (that happen to be published elsewhere) is not a problem for the search engines.
5. Higher page rank means higher search engine ranking.
Many people mistakenly believe that if you have a high page rank, you will also have a high ranking in the search engines. This is not so. Page rank is not as important as most people believe. The search engines use other factors to determine your ranking. You need to have a high quality site with functionality, relevance, a good linking system, good information, user-friendliness and purpose. Do not rely on your page rank to raise your ranking in the search engines.
I hope this information will help you in producing a more search engine friendly site. You can do it yourself but be sure to learn the facts and find out which SEO myths are true and which ones are not.
About the Author:
Don’t be one of the 95% of people who fail at their online business. Terri Seymour can help you make money online. Find out how to increase your traffic and sales with her popular “How to Build Your Online Business” ebook for FREE at: ==> http://www.SeymourProducts.com
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It is a moment of happiness when there is a new comer in the world. Everyone greets the little one with tons of presents and endless love. Choosing a gift for a new family member or a friend’s child is not the toughest thing in the world, but it is not that easy due to a wide variety of choices available. You could either go for something that would help their parents or something that the child could play with.
With thousands of choices at hand, it is easy to get confused. Hopefully our list of the top five best gifts for a new born will help you make your decision easier.
1. Teddy Bear
The most prominent and the loveliest gift you can give to a new born baby is a teddy bear. Cute, soft and cuddly, these stuffed toys are as loveable as the baby. Even though the baby is not able to play with it for the first couple of months, later a teddy bear can go on for several years as the best friend of the baby. It gives a very warm and comfortable feeling and it is harmless.
2. Nursery Mobile
This is the thing which you will find hanging above a baby’s cot. These are very useful and also one of the things which help a baby relax in his/her cot. They are available in different shapes such as stars, animals, and cartoon characters. They are also available in different colors as well. You should give deep thought before choosing one as these are the last thing a baby sees before sleeping and the first thing he/she sees after waking up. You don’t want them to wake up crying.
3. Clothes
Every baby can use these. Clothes are available in different designs and colors. Different ranges for boys and different ranges for girls are available to choose from. When you are buying clothes, you can take special care of the material of the cloth, as a rough material could cause itching or rashes. Baby clothes come in complete sets and are available at specific outlets, so it is better that you get your gift from a recommended shop.
4. Rattle Toy
A rattle is also loved by an infant. It is pretty difficult to understand the catch here but you don’t have to worry as long as it works. When you shake the rattle in front of the baby, you can see that it reaches out for it and his/her eye move with the rattle. It is very noisy but it is a very effective distraction tool. As soon as the baby gets it in his/her hand, you will notice a firm grip on it and if you take it he/she will most probably start crying.
5. Baby Bath Set
A baby bath set usually includes special baby soap, a baby shampoo and baby powder. Some special sets come with towels and diapers as well. They help to make the baby feel comfortable and smell lovely. This type of gift would be voted the best gift if you ask parents.
Mike has been selling baby toys for several years. For a great gift idea, Mike would recommend the new pillow pets plush toys.
What Is Blogging All About?
Nicknamed for the longer word weblog, a blog is basically an online journal. Blogs are often used for sharing personal information, including pictures and videos for family and friends. However, many people and or groups use it for businesses and charities. Since more and more people are seeking opportunities to make money on the internet, this article will discuss the basics of blogging for making income online.
Keep in mind for creating a blog.
Simply having a blog up and running, producing content and connecting with others doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll rank well within search engines. This article will explore some of the easy (and most rewarding) actions you can take to optimize your blog for search engine optimization.
- “Set the Correct URL Structure” – By default, many blog platforms use a query string as the URL. Query strings are hard to read for search engine spiders and will result in lower rankings for your content. Configure your URL structure within your blog backend and set your URL’s to show the main keywords of your post. Create hard links for your posts.
- “Install Necessary Plugins or Options” – Most blog platforms allow you to install additional plugins or turn on options with will increase your search engine optimization. For whichever blog platform you use, consult other bloggers using the platform to see what they are currently using for SEO. Configure options within your blog to automatically include keywords and give you the option to configure on-page SEO factors such as the title, description and URL.
- “Keep your Keywords in Mind” – Try your best to create content that’s specific to a single topic and keyword. Highly focused content will be search engine friendly content; it’s easier for search engines to understand what you’re talking about because they are programs after all. Place your keyword in the title, body, links and description of your content prior to publishing. You can further improve your traffic and keyword ranking by discovering the exact keywords people search for by using such tools as the Google Keyword Tool.
- “Develop and Produce Powerful Content” – The easiest way to optimize your blog for search engine optimization is to forget about all the hard, technical details of SEO and produce the best possible content you can. Powerful content will be found by others and will be more likely to be naturally linked to. Each new natural link you build to your posts will have greater value than doing so on your own. Produce great content and people will come to your site (along with the search engine rankings).
- “Interlink to other Blog Posts” – Interlink on your blog to older posts that are relevant to the topic you’re currently covering. Interlinking allows search engines to crawl deeper within your website and become aware of the type of content you have to offer. Additionally, interlinking within your blog adds value to your reader which is in parallel to most search engines mission; if you provide great value to your readers than you’re rewarded with higher indexing.
- “Give People Options to Share” – Many search engines have now begun to make the switch to real time indexing which calls upon social media services like Twitter and Facebook to show relevant content to their users. Give your readers options to share your content across the web by placing social media buttons at the beginning and end of your blog posts. The wider you’re able to spread your post the more likely you’ll build back links from people finding your content and that it’s relevant to search engine users.
- “Build Links back to your Posts” – Treat your blog post much like as if you’ve released a new product by building back links to increase your search engine ranking. Back links can be built through blog commenting, social network participation, social bookmarking and guest posting. Each new back link increases the overall likelihood that your content will be found and rank well within search engines.
- “Publish Content regularly” – The more frequent you publish new blog content the greater reason search engines will have to index your blog posts. Although you do not have to publish every day it is important to keep a consistent schedule. Not only will you send new visitors to your blog when publishing frequently but because search engines are spidering your blog they are more likely to honour you with higher search engine rankings (and quicker search engine placement).
