SEO (Search Engine Optimization) may sound intimidating, I must admit. The more I read about it, it seems to get more complicated. But there are plenty of things out there that can help with your SEO needs. Whether you’re a new or seasoned blogger (or web editor), SEO tips and tools are always great to stay on top of.
SEO is the process of maximizing a website’s ‘organic’ (non-paid) visits and sales from search engines. When created your headlines and contents, it’s always great to keep in mind the end users and what they’re looking for, how they’ll search for your content and how you can help them find it.
While you may want to name your post something clever, hearitfb.comsuggests “it helps to try and make your title clever, specific and concise. Most Search Engines only pick up the first 60 characters (letters, symbols, and numbers) of a post, so keep your title within that length.”
Also, remember to tag your blog posts. This is another way that people can find your page. Search engines will recognize tags and note that they have new content. Updating frequently will increase your chances of being seen.
A Flash or image intro can block an engine’s crawler right at your homepage, lifehacker.com says. If you do use images, be sure to add keyword laden descriptions to your alt attributes.
It may take awhile to get to where you would like to be, it takes patience. If you are producing helpful content, there is always someone who needs it.
Resources to help with your SEO needs:
http://myseomadesimple.com/local-optimization-package/
https://moz.com/beginners-guide-to-seo
https://adwords.google.com/ko/KeywordPlanner
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Victorri J. Taylor 