Search Engine Optimization Getting Started

Posted on 15. Feb, 2010 by Pete Hollier in Keyword Research, Link Building, Search Optimization

Determining where to start an SEO program can be a daunting task. With so many different elements involved, deciding on just what should be done first can be far from easy. I get asked this question so many times I decide it was time to address this topic.
1, Firefox and SEO Plug-ins
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Increase Keyword Relevance Scores

Posted on 08. Feb, 2010 by Pete Hollier in Keyword Research, Search Optimization

Yet again the Search Engines are modifying their Search criteria with the results being evident in the Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs). I see increasing evidence of the importance of Keyword Relevance to a Searcher’s request in the SERPs.
While compiling a report for a client recently, the results indicated the keywords were very prominent [...]

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Findable Web Site Development

Posted on 11. Jan, 2010 by Pete Hollier in Keyword Research, Link Building, Local Search Optimization, Pay Per Click, Search Optimization, Social Media

The Findable Web Site
How easy it is to find your web site is obviously a factor in determining how much value your business’s web site adds to your company’s bottom line. Being easier to find online than your competitors is an obvious competitive advantage and one which should be highly prioritized within your business [...]

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Improving Keyword Research

Posted on 17. Dec, 2009 by Pete Hollier in Keyword Research, Pay Per Click, Search Optimization

Keyword Research Tools
Well finally new keyword research tools which actually offers something new and expands on the current offerings. I was fortunate enough to have a pre-release trial of Wordstream’s two new Free Keyword Tools The Keyword Niche Finder and The Keyword Grouper and was impressed that they in fact offered me functionality which [...]

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Managing Keyword Research

Posted on 12. Nov, 2009 by Pete Hollier in Keyword Research, Pay Per Click, Search Optimization

Keyword Research Management
I have no idea how often I’ve said keywords are the foundation of all Web Promotion initiatives from Search Engine Optimization, Pay per Click and even your Social Media Marketing, keywords play a role in generating interest and visibility for your business’s web site.
Keyword Research and Management is fundamental to developing [...]

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Pay Per Click Keyword Integration

Posted on 20. Oct, 2009 by Pete Hollier in Keyword Research, Pay Per Click

Keyword Integration and PPC
Pay per Click keyword integration throughout the  advertising campaign in the, ad title, ad copy and all pages used in the conversion funnel have the power to attract the attention of the targeted market, and to encourage the completion of the desired business conversion.
Keyword research will have provided numerous keyword groups and [...]

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Keyword Research and PPC

Posted on 15. Oct, 2009 by Pete Hollier in Keyword Research, Pay Per Click

Pay Per Click Keyword Research
Keywords are embedded into your business’s online activities, and Pay Per Click is no different. Good solid keyword research is a prerequisite to an effective Pay Per Click campaign, after all you will be paying for these words on a Per Click basis
Keywords are part of every aspect of your [...]

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Web Video Promotion Basics

Posted on 13. Oct, 2009 by Pete Hollier in Keyword Research, Search Optimization, Social Media

Web Site Video Promotion Basics
Video is a powerful tool in your business promotion tool kit.
To produce video for the web requires an investment of human and financial resources. To ensure a positive ROI for the company’s video production investment, the video must be optimized for optimum promotional opportunities.
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Keyword Competitiveness Evaluation

Posted on 24. Sep, 2009 by Pete Hollier in Keyword Research, Search Optimization

Is Your Web Site Keyword Competitive?
The importance of keywords to your web site’s promotional initiative cannot be underrated. Proper keyword selection is required to ensure the web site reaches the identified audience to improve targeted web site traffic volumes.
Developing extensive keyword lists is time consuming, and demands a return on investment [...]

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Keyword Research Expanding The List

Posted on 15. Sep, 2009 by Pete Hollier in Keyword Research, Search Optimization

Keyword List Expansion
The opportunities which await your company through developing an extensive database of keywords and phrases is immense. Sure, the top level keywords in most industries are increasingly difficult to achieve Search Engine Results visibility. However, by expanding keyword lists of topics, subtopics and so on, you discover niche keywords with reasonable [...]

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