subject: Basic Seo Tips For A Phenomenal Site [print this page] Did you ever wonder what the term SEO stands for? It stands for "search engine optimization" and that is what it is all about. The point of SEO is to make your website or blog optimized for search sites like Google and Yahoo. This can help to get you a higher ranking and therefore more hits, after all how often do you go past the first page on Google search results? Here are some hand SEO tips to help improve your site.
Keyword density is something you hear about a lot when it comes to search engine optimization. This term is all about how many key words or phrases are packed into a blog or site. In the past, webmasters often tried to cram as many search words into their content as possible. Many engines have now picked up on this and it is considered a type of spam. It's also a great way to get your kicked off of a search site. It is good to use good search terms on your site, but use them sparingly and naturally. It is good to try to stick to maybe one usage for every 200 words.
Next, you want to make sure that you are using keywords that are of value. Find out what keywords or phrases are being searched most often in relation to your business. When you use your keywords or phrases, which should be sparingly, use the most searched for words. While we are on this subject, phrases tend to be more SEO friendly than single words.
Another good tip is to occasionally bold the phrases that are being used. The most natural and professional way to do this is by adding these phrases to titles and subtitles. Randomly using the bold cold all throughout your content just looks silly but using it in moderation can help with ranking.
Social networks are a great way to grow your customer base and these sites love to get blood. The first thing you should do these days is download the free social networking widgets that are out there and put them in a place that makes it easy for visitors to bookmark.
Another tip is that when you first start up a new blog or site you will want to submit it to various search engines through application. Do not fall for one of those sites that offers to send you to a hundred search engines for free. You will end up with rejections and an mailbox full of spam. Go to each site, one by one, so you seem professional. This is a good way to avoid being rejected as a spam artist yourself.
Another fabulous method or promotion is the email newsletter. Have a spot for visitors to subscribe to your newsletter and send one out every month or so. This helps to keep you fresh in the visitors mind and makes a site seem more reputable. Two benefits in one.
SEO is about a lot more than just words. These are just a few of the many ways you can improve your ranking. Do these tips, keep up with the trends, and the rest will take care of itself.
