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SEO Articles
offers some basic Frequently Asked Questions about search engine
optimization. For more information about SEO, please refer to the
articles on this website.
FAQ's
What exactly is SEO?
SEO stands for search engine optimization. Search engine optimization
is the art and science of optimizing both on-page elements and off-page
elements so that the search engines know the theme of a web page
and rank it accordingly.
If I don't know SEO, how do I get my site up in the search engines?
The quickest way is to do a PPC campaign through Google AdWords
or Overture. If you wish to learn SEO you can start learning by
reading some of the articles on this website. SEO is a long-term
solution so don't expect immediate results. If you find yourself
overwhelmed learning SEO and find that you would rather spend your
time working on your own business, then hiring an SEO firm may be
the way to go.
How long will it take to get my website up in the search engine
rankings?
The simple answer is: that depends. If you have a brand new website,
after SEO you website should be up in Yahoo! and MSN in a few months.
Due to the Google "Sandbox" don't expect your website
to appear at the top until presently the 8-month mark.
What if I can't wait 8 months for my website to get up in the rankings?
That's a good question, with no present solution. It is what it
is. If you can afford alternative marketing methods such as PPC
campaigns, newsletter advertising, banner ads, etc. then this will
help you bridge the gap.
How do I know if my website has been banned by Google?
Typically, you can download the free Google Toolbar and if the
PR box is grayed out instead of white, your web page has been banned.
Google's new 3.0 Toolbar however is giving some false readings at
this time.
SEO Articles
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