SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

3 Primary SEO Principles

March 13, 2010 – 1:35 pm

If queried on what the three primary and fundamental SEO ranking factors are for enhancing a website in the SERPs, the response, based on order of importance my reply is (1) a body of themed and relevant content (b) keyword-rich internal links and deep links from other sites (3) and in-depth keyword research mirrored within [...]

By Jeffrey Smith | Posted in Search Engine Optimization | Also tagged internal-links, Market Analysis, Search Engine Optimization, SEO, SEO Metrics and Variables, SEO Principles, Site Architecture | Comments (9) | seo

Keyword Research: Find Profitable Keywords using Related Search

February 10, 2010 – 2:26 pm

Keyword research is the most critical stage in the SEO process, so here are 3 “low-tech” / free keyword research solutions that you can use to find lucrative alternative keywords and modifiers that exist under the radar of of most typical keyword research tools.

By Jeffrey Smith | Posted in SEO Videos | Also tagged Keyword Research for Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research Tips, Keyword Research Using Wonder Wheel and Related Search, Keyword-Research-Tools, Related Search and The Wonder Wheel, SEO Tips for Keywords | Comments (6) | seo

Online Supply and Demand: SEO or the PPC Troll?

January 29, 2010 – 5:00 am

In a world of supply and demand, brokering intent or aligning consumers in need with the right product, service, information or solution is the crowning achievement of SEO and online commerce.
If you are a victim caught in the whirlwind of paying the toll of the PPC troll (no tens inpunded), then keep in mind that [...]

By Jeffrey Smith | Posted in SEO | Also tagged Market Funnels Keywords and Conversions, Marketing and Consumer Intent, Pay the Toll of the PPC Troll, SEO, supply and demand | Comments (7) | seo

Keyword Research is the Key to E-Commerce

January 15, 2010 – 9:22 pm

Keyword research is the first step in any SEO (search engine optimization) campaign. This is the phase where you compile various critical keywords based on your vertical market, competitors, trend analysis and emerging market trends.
The key is to find the sweet spot in between where context, action words and intent overlap and then create clear [...]

By Jeffrey Smith | Posted in SEO | Also tagged Finding Keywords that Convert, Finding the BEst Keywords, Keyword Research Tips, keywords, SEO, SEO Keyword Research | Comments (10) | seo

Keyword Research and Search Engine Positioning

January 2, 2010 – 12:21 pm

Never underestimate the power of SEO and acquiring a top 3 position for multiple keywords in search engines. Since no two consumers think or search alike, the common keyword threads they do use should be anticipated and optimized in order to maximize your websites search engine positioning and corresponding market share.
Enquiro composed an eye tracking [...]

By Jeffrey Smith | Posted in Search Engine Optimization | Also tagged Eye Tracking and The Golden Triangle, Improving Click Through Conversions, Long Tail and Mid Tail Search Engine Positioning, Ranking-Above-the-Fold, SEO, SEO Keyword Research, SEO Positioning | Comments (12) | seo

Keyword Research Where SEO Begins

April 17, 2009 – 6:27 pm

At the root of any successful SEO campaign is keyword research. Keyword research is based on the analysis of underlying patterns aggregated from search behavior to assess relative keywords and phrases that consumers might use when looking for products and services such as your own.
By mapping out which keywords have the highest yield to your [...]

By Jeffrey Smith | Posted in SEO | Also tagged Competitive Keyword Research, SEO and Keyword Research | Comments (11) | seo

What to Do When Keywords Plateau in the SERPs

October 14, 2008 – 9:02 am

Have you ever wondered why certain keywords rise faster than others? or what to do when Keywords plateau in the search engine result pages?

After performing SEO on thousands of websites over the years, you are able to discern distinct patterns that all affect why a keyword ranks and where.
For example if a website is [...]

By Jeffrey Smith | Posted in Internet Marketing | Also tagged Link Building, SEO, SERP Positioning Tactics, When Keywords keyphrases When Keywords Plateau | Comments (6) | seo

How to Extend your Keyword Empire in 3 Simple Steps!

January 2, 2008 – 2:49 pm

In the quest for optimizing a series of holistic keywords for your niche, two essential ingredients are (1) creating appealing content (for search engines and humans) while (2) overcoming countless bouts with competitors that are constantly vying for your position.

Aside from vision and resolve, you will need a plan that is search engine savvy to [...]

By Jeffrey Smith | Posted in Internet Marketing | Also tagged Increasing-Keyword-Traction-for-SEO, relevant-link-building, Starting-an-SEO-Campaign | Comments (12) | seo

Phrase Rank, Trust Rank and Linking Outside the Box

December 18, 2007 – 9:06 pm

This post is about relevance and Linking Outside the Box as Trust Rank, Phrase Rank and Page Rank are looking for more than just links to assess your content.

As the holiday season is upon us and we wind down this illustrious year of 2007, what better way to conclude and enliven the festivities [...]

By Jeffrey Smith | Posted in Link Building | Also tagged Custom-Content-Creation, Keyword-Discovery-Strategies, Linking-Out-Side-the-Box, Phrase-Rank, trust-rank | Comments (12) | seo

SEO Design – Making the Most of Web Page Layout & Keyword Research for Rankings

September 10, 2007 – 4:05 pm

Are you aware of how a few changes to your website can improve you SEO and search engine rankings?

For example, simply by understanding how spiders crawl your pages and what emphasis they place on particular types of content is imperative for ensuring:
(a) that all of the information on your pages is easily accessible and [...]

By Jeffrey Smith | Posted in Articles, Search Engine Optimization | Also tagged layout, SEO Web Design, seo-design, web-page-design | Comments (4) | seo

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