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List of Useful SEO Tools

Search Engine Roundtable posted a nice list of useful SEO tools. These are some great ways to augment your web marketing. www.seroundtable.com
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Free SEO Course – Suggestions?

I’ve recently started my first website and am keen on learning about SEO, but don’t know where to start. I’ve looked on various forum and websites, but they are all rather complex (and make many assumptions).

Can anyone recommend a good free SEO course that can outline the basics and get me started?

Hi,

Seomoz is a good resource, as is search engine land.

Basically SEO is about attaining a ranking in the search engines. One of the ways (emphasis on the ONE), is to generate one way inbound links, which I detail below:

Try to steer clear of back link exchange sites and reciprocal links. These will just take up your time and don’t offer a great deal of value unless you can get a reciprocal link from a high page rank authority site that is.

What you are looking for is one way links, that’s links from one site pointing to your own site. Think of a link as a vote, the more votes you generate the better your chances of rising up the search engines results. It’s not all about the number of links though, generating quality, relevant links is key.

Moving on from this, try to generate this type of link from a site with at least a page rank of two. You can easily tell the page rank of a site by downloading the page rank tool bar, available on most search engines.

Methods:

Try researching your competitors. Use Link diagnosis or Yahoo site explorer. Tyr to generate links from sites pointing to your competitors sites.

Blog posts. Find relevant blogs, read the posts and comments and join in the conversation by adding something interesting, leave your thoughts, offer help, and leave a link pointing to your site with your key words as the anchor text.

Article submission: Write articles on your subject, post to article directories – leaving your link in the resource box.

Free directory submission. Generate a list of free web directories; submit your site for a free link.

Dmoz: Although not as powerful as it once was, submit your site to the open directory project.

Forums. Can be time consuming as you really need to become ‘part of the community’ before being able to generate a link, but well worth the effort.

These are just a few of the ‘free’ methods. Keep doing your research and remember it takes time and consistent effort.

Happy link hunting!

Role of Content in SEO Writing

There has been much talk over the business sector of the web concerning SEO articles. For those new to the jargon of the internet, SEO means search engine optimization. It is an important factor in getting yourself known to the major search engines of the internet. Without the search engines it would be like looking for “a needle in a haystack” for a person to find your website.

Often one of the major mistakes writers make with SEO writing is they concentrate so heavily on the keywords they forget about the content. The whole purpose of SEO content writing is to draw visitors to your site, and most likely take some kind of action once they are there.

Good SEO writing is dependent on many things. Naturally, it must consist of keyword rich SEO articles. From there though the keywords must blend in and flow naturally with the content. Meaning the content must be pertinent to the keywords

A good SEO content writer should have the ability to write intriguing and captivating keyword titles. Then the content should consist of many attributes. It should be interesting and informative. It must be relevant to the keywords used. If it is not, it becomes very confusing and irritating to the reader. Once this happens the reader is not interested in what the article is trying to promote. Too many articles like this on a website can be very detrimental to the objectives of the site.

Website rankings are very dependent on the keywords of the article. It is one of the major factors in getting your SEO rankings up the list. Sometimes SEO content writers will be carried away with the keywords and use them to such an extent that the search engines will spam them.

When an SEO content writer takes on the job of writing an article, they must familiarize themselves with the topic of the article. It is not feasible that an article writer tries to write about something that they do not know anything about. This is where the importance of SEO content comes into play.

The longer an SEO content writer can captivate and hold the attention of the reader, the more professional the writer is. There are some major companies available on the net that offer these types of professional services. A company such as SEO Content Lab is very successful in what they do. They have captured the ability to keep numerous writers on staff that all have specific knowledge and areas of expertise. With these types of resources to draw upon, it is easy to see why they are able to produce articles that are keyword and content rich according to their topic. These SEO articles draw attention from search engines. Just as importantly, they promote the sales of the objectives of the pertinent web sites. They have the ability to write a sales type article that comes across as being informative and interesting. These articles are not just sales messages.

Don T
http://www.articlesbase.com/seo-articles/role-of-content-in-seo-writing-717920.html

How can I get better organic traffic into my arcade site?

I’ve done traffic exchanges, directory submitting, SEO, article writing, E-mail refering, premium link exchanging. So far link referal has helped the most. It grabs about 20 uniques a day if I spend 10 minutes on their site, but I’m out of idea’s. Since google is updating their Pagerank soon I need to really get noticed quickly. This is a serious question, but is there anything else that I can do that will easily bring in organic traffic?

There’s really no magic formula. Just keep trying to do all the things you’ve been doing – again and again (starting first with the most effective).

Getting traffic is a combination of a lot of things. The key to success is to create great content that visitors want to use, search engines will love and other websites will naturally link to. Of course, it’s easier said than done.

Here are some shoestring marketing ideas that can help you get the visitors you need at the least cost possible:

1. Create the best content you can with the best products you can possibly offer. Your content is your best advertisement – if visitors love your content, then they will go back and spread the word to others.

2. Make it easy for users to recommend your site. Viral marketing is very important — and easy to tap on the Web. But give your users the tools. Get a Recommend this Site script from websites such as cgiscripts.com and similar directories of scripts. Some even go as far as giving incentives to those who recommend the site to their friends. If only 10 people go to your site, but these 10 people invite 10 more – that’s additional traffic that you get for FREE!

Recommend Site Scripts (various) http://php.resourceindex.com/Complete_Scripts/Website_Promotion/Recommend_Site/
Big Nose Bird Recommend this Site http://bignosebird.com/carchive/birdcast.shtml
CGI Resource Index http://cgi.resourceindex.com/Programs_and_Scripts/Perl/Website_Promotion/Recommend_Site/
Hostscripts http://www.hotscripts.com/PHP/Scripts_and_Programs/Site_Recommendation/index.html

3. Rank well in the search engines (organic search results, not the pay per click). SEs can be a big source of traffic. The key is to create the best content in your niche. If you have good content, other websites will gladly link to you and offer your site as a resource to their audience. Check the on-page factors and be sure to get linked from authority sites in your topic area.

If you are going to read only one piece on search engine optimization, I suggest you read Brett Tabke of WebmasterWorld.com’s "Successful Site in 12 Months with Google Alone: 26 steps to 15k a day." http://www.webmasterworld.com/forum3/2010.htm

4. Send out press releases. While outfits charge as much as $650 per release, there are free press release submission places on the Web. Press releases allow you to (a) attract media attention; (b) get more back links to your website without sending each website an email request; and (c) get more visibility especially if your press release gets in Google News or Yahoo News.

http://www.prleap.com/sign_up.html

http://i-newswire.com/

http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/

http://www.pressbox.co.uk/cgi-bin/links/add.cgi

http://www.pr.com/press-releases

http://www.prfree.com/

http://www.clickpress.com/releases/index.shtml

http://www.theopenpress.com/

http://www.przoom.com/

http://www.prweb.com

http://www.newswiretoday.com/

http://www.free-press-release.com/

5. Submit articles. Write articles and submit them to websites accepting author submissions. You get exposure for your business; establishes you as an authority in your field, and allows you to get backlinks for your website. If 50 websites publish your article and it contains a link back to your website, then you easily get 50 links from a single article. The more links you have, the greater your chances for increasing your search engine rankings.

Here is a comprehensive list of where to submit your articles http://answers.yahoo.com/question/;_ylt=AhzreGmnCUicOoyedqypscUjzKIX?qid=1006022407481

6. Improve your conversion. Getting visitors is one thing; getting them to buy your products is a whole different story. Read the article " How To Sell More on the Web: 30 Tips To Increase Conversion Rates For An Ecommerce Site " http://www.powerhomebiz.com/092006/ecommerce.htm for tips on how to improve your conversion rates.

7. Post a link to your site for free where it is allowed (always read the Terms of Use). Examples are:

Craigslist http://www.craigslist.com
Google Base http://base.google.com
Classifieds for Free http://www.classifiedsforfree.com/…
Text Link Exchange http://www.txtswap.com/
Recycler.com http://www.recycler.com/
Yahoo Classifieds http://classifieds.yahoo.com/
US Free Ads http://www.usfreeads.com/

How do I get my site listed in Yahoo search?

I have a site vinylbannerscheap.net. Its seem to be invisible anywhere on Yahoo but it used to show up. I think my former webdesign firm might have done something with their "SEO" work that got it taken off. What can I do to get it back on search?

You can submit your site here: https://siteexplorer.search.yahoo.com/submit

Finding Best SEO Writing Company

When you are in need of writing services from an SEO writing company, there are several things you need to expect this company to accomplish. The following is a checklist that may come in useful in your quest for the best SEO writing company.

SEO Article Writers

These individuals are the backbone of the writing company. If their work is not up to standard then the company itself will not be. A good SEO writing company will seek out and use the services of superior professional SEO article writers. They will hand pick their writing staff by putting them through a series of tests. They will get to know them on a personal business level. Good management realizes that a writer will write the best material when he or she is passionate about it. Therefore, the team leaders will learn what a particular writer’s interest is and what their favorite topics of conversational writing are. In addition to this, management will determine if the individual writer has any specific skills, such as translation. Another area of interest is that a good SEO writing company will employ the services of individuals from many different countries and backgrounds. This allows them to build up a very versatile SEO writing team.

Website Rankings and SEO Rankings

A good writing company is one that is well versed in website rankings. It must have staff on hand that is astute in what the SEO Rankings demand. The type of material that will demand a high rating is the key to success. Not only do the senior management levels have to have the right people looking after this area, they must have an SEO article writing team that can remain current. There has to be a group that specializes in Website rankings and SEO Rankings at all facets that they involve.

SEO Content

You will require a company that has a full understanding of the importance of SEO content. If they do possess this knowledge then they are in a position to ensure they have the right SEO writers on staff. Management and team leaders should be available to peruse the writers copy. This ensures that the SEO writing company remains current.

Professional Presentation

You can have the best SEO article on the web, but if the grammar and spelling is incorrect, then the article will be useless. A good SEO writing company will have proofreaders on staff for double-checking the quality of the articles.

Now you know what to look for in a high caliber SEO writing company, how do you go about finding one? One of the major sources you can rely on for this is reviews. Hear what others have to say about a company. If it appears that the review speaks favorably about a particular company in all of the above areas, then you should feel comfortable in obtaining the company’s services.

SEO Content Lab has used all of the above criteria as the foundation for their very successful SEO article writing business. Not only are the points we outlined mandatory, this company has expanded upon them. In addition to this, they have ensured that they have a professional research team in place. They keep enough staff to be able to meet deadlines at all times. With a company such as SEO Content Lab, it is evident that superior quality article writing is available to meet your personal needs. 

Don T
http://www.articlesbase.com/seo-articles/finding-best-seo-writing-company-721009.html

SEO: Looking For Human Edited Directories?

Let me start off by saying that I have searched Google, MSN, Yahoo, Alexa and many other sources. I have found that many directories are either spam or outdated. This leads me to post this message

I am looking for between 30-60 directories that meet these requirements:

#1, Updated as of today.
#2, Search Engine friendly type URL’s.
#3, Rank With Google, MSN and Yahoo.
#4, Not full of spam.
#5, No hidden text or links.
#6, Both paid and free listings.
#7, No recipricol link is needed/asked about.
#8, Category for real estate.
#9, Human Edited would be great.
#10, A timely manner inwhich sites are to be accepted.

Example of a site I like:

http://joeant.com

I’ll tell you one thing. The best human edited site out there that is free to post to and that has an amazing PR (Google Page Rank) is www.dmoz.com.

Getting a link from one high ranking PR site is better than hundreds of low ranking PR sites.

It may take some time to get listed with Dmoz, but it’s well worth it.

Hope this helps!

SEO Tips: How to Organize your Site for Fast Ranking

In my last keyword building article I wrote about how to select keywords that would generate the highest return with the least amount of work.

I demonstrated how employing advanced search strings and recording Overture data can be used to find keywords with very little competition and high search volumes. My conclusion was that by conducting keyword research in this manner, ranking for keywords becomes easier.

The next step in Keyword Building is learning how to organize a site around a keyword list for fast ranking and best results. The following is my strategy for doing so.

What You’ll Need

• A finalized list of keywords as well as their corresponding search volumes and number of competitors.
• Excel, or some other spreadsheet program.
• An understanding of the site’s industry, and which terms are semantically related.
• Enough SEO knowledge to decide which words from your list are “low competition.”

Low Competition Keywords

“Low competition” is a relative term. To illustrate why, search the term “Marietta, Georgia real estate” in Google. Here are the key numbers:

• 99 inachor and intitle competitors for the term
• 1,300 searches for the term each month
• 330.8 average backlinks for a top 10 result
• 4.2 average page rank of a top 10 result

Now here are some seemingly perplexing numbers regarding the 9th result:

• It has only 8 backlinks
• It also has a PR of 0

Meanwhile the 10th result has…

• 240 backlinks
• PR of 3

This raises the question of why the 10th result doesn’t rank higher than the 9th result, as well as why the 9th result is even on the first page. The answer is two-fold:

• The 9th result is a sub-page optimized singularly for that search term.
• The 9th result’s domain has roughly 1.1 million more backlinks than any other site on the SERP and is a subdomain of Yahoo.com.

For Yahoo, a term with 99 competitors and 1,300 searches every month is very “low competition.” However, because it has optimized a page for the search term, and is well trusted by Google, it easily ranks.

When organizing your keywords, picking out the “low competition” words is an integral part to driving traffic. Devote a page to every word that will easily rank from your list, optimizing the title tag, h1 tag and keyword density.

Remember, just as you look to Yahoo, thinking, “I wish I could rank for a word like that without having to link-build” so too will a site smaller than yours say of your “low competition” keyword pages.

High Competition Keywords

Keywords that will require a link-building strategy before ranking are considered “high competition.” High competition keywords should be broken down into semantically similar groups. Intuition is largely used to separate the keywords, but here are a few universal guidelines:

• Keep the groups under 6 words each.
• Group phrases together with more than one word in common.
• Check to see if two keywords return similar results in Google.
• No group should have only 1 keyword. Maximize the efforts of your link building.

Once the keywords have been semantically split, prepare an optimized title tag containing all of the keywords from that group. Also choose one word from each group which is the most important to get ranking. That term should be what is in the anchor text of your links when you begin a link building campaign.

Overall, this strategy will save you hours of fiddling and tweaking. Remember, SEO is no different than any other business process – it requires a plan. Practice these tips and you will see success.

Bradbury
http://www.articlesbase.com/seo-articles/seo-tips-how-to-organize-your-site-for-fast-ranking-88447.html

How and Why You Should Quickly Build Your Business With An Opt-in Mailing List

“How and Why You Should Quickly Build Your Business With An Opt-in Mailing List” by Rasheed Ali

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This Is An Important Tool For SEO

http://StevenDownward.com/cool-seo-tool-i-just-found/

SEO is something that is very big in the internet marketing industry. Having the ability to get to the first page of Google or Yahoo or any other search engine can be very helpful. YOu basically will get a whole bunch of free traffic.

But you need to do SEO to get to the top of the list and for this you will need a SEO tool. Here is one that I just found out about.

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