SEO for those that want to try it themselves
Posted by Patrick Murphy on Thu, Jan 20, 2011
For those that wish to take SEO on by themselves here is some simple stuff to get you going. Naturally it is not a blue print but it should get you somewhere.
SEO is simple but takes understanding
The majority of people looking for search engine optimization need to understand better how simple this is. A search engine optimization consultant should, with their stated experience be able to set up your site with everything optimized.
If you are a novice and this is your first site quality not quantity will count to begin with. Developing your site for optimization with quality content is more important than filling the pages with all you have to offer at once when it’s better to leave a little for the curious and bring that forward in a couple of days. Until your site begins to get recognized and established, less is better, then it will grow enticing traffic by adding more interesting products on a regular basis.
SEO does requires maps
Generate a site map, this is one of the easiest ways for people and Google to get around on a website if your links are correctly placed. Also, when you have set up your site map and are sure the links are all correct you then submit it to the search engines. This way, each page of your site is recorded on the browsing list. The Meta Description might be more important than Meta Keyword, the description appears in the search results and people read it, so start your description – smack right now – this is what you are or what you do. A history of your life is not the right type of information to put here.
SEO requires you to tell people that you exist
Submitting your site to the major search engines isn’t difficult, but if you have a consultant building your site for you this would be taken care of. If not, easy to follow instructions at places like Google, Yahoo and Bing will walk you through the process.
Copying content is definitely a no no. It is done, illegally, but if you want to maintain a good record with the indexing system and not get de-indexed, then get smart. Besides, people don’t want to read the same old thing that they just read on another website.
If you are looking for more knowledge download our guide on SEO for Beginners
