Sunday, October 13, 2013

Simple SEO Tips That Still Work

By Meagan Smith


Search engine optimization does not need to be confusing, yes the SEO game has changed a lot in the past 3 years. Things that used to work 5 years ago no longer work today. But you should never give up on SEO, the goal is to improve your SEO efforts as much as possible in a way that you are not affected by Google changes in the future.

One thing that has not change is the power of sitemaps, if you can create a sitemap search engines will easily find your content. A sitemap has two functions, to show users all the areas that are available to them on your site, and provides them with an easy way to find whatever they are searching for. Sitemaps are also useful indexing tools for search engines, it allows your content to get crawl easier by the search engine spiders.

It's important your website stays clean and you always have the latest upgraded version, especially if you are using platforms like Wordpress. These days content is everything, is crucial that your content is valuable and not duplicate or spun articles. Search engines might penalized your site for having duplicate or spammy content.

If you are planning to outsource your SEO then consider researching what type of linkbuilding and SEO methods they'll be using on your site. If possible ask for link reports so you can see where the backlinks are coming from and whether or not the service is valuable. You can also look for reviews of past clients using this service to learn about results and testimonials from people who used the service.

The number one thing to keep in mind is that unique quality content will attract more visitors and it will help your SEO efforts. If your content is spammy or recycled information then don't expect to rank on the first page for anything because it needs to be the perfect combination of quality content and proper link building strategies. The best one is a combination of article marketing, commenting and social signals. Hopefully the information in this article helps you with your next SEO adventure.




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