Understanding simple SEO techniques
April 1st, 2008These simple SEO Tips will help you understand the basics of search engine optimization, and help with your website’s rankings.
1.Title Tag
The Title Tag is located at the top of your html page and it tells the search engines what your page is about.
2. Meta Description Tag
The Meta Tag contains the description for your web page. Your description will be displayed in all the search engines so you have to be careful when you write it.
3. Anchor Tag or URL
The anchor tag is used to form links within websites or from site to site. This tag should have your title or the main keywords from your page title in it.
4. Backlinks
One of the keys to higher rankings is building quality links from relevant, related quality sites. The search engines, especially Google, count each link as a “vote” for your site or content.
5. Indexed Pages
You should know what content the search engines have indexed from your site. Check to see how your links are displayed to see if any titles or descriptions are missing from your pages.
6. Google Cache
You can also check to see the Google Cache of your site by using the cache command. You will also discover when it was last retrieved. Just type into Google Search: cache:yourURL
7. Your Keywords
You must dominate the search engines for your chosen keywords. Make sure you have your main keywords in the Meta Keyword Tag on your page. We can help you with the best placement of your keywords in your page.
The Web Design Team at mackeywebdesign.com