Where do I go to get a full, easy to understand information and backgrd about Search Engine Optimization?
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Leo B questioned:
Want to know all that is caught up with SEO. I read about Pay Per Click, lots of fraud, meta data files, need additional web content pages, content writing, page ranking, etc. Anyone have any thought of time and costs associated with all these innumerable requirments? Sure seems confusing!
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February 5, 2009 am28 7:12 am
If you are going to read only one piece on search engine optimization, I suggest you read Brett Tabke of WebmasterWorld.com’s “Successful Site in 12 Months with Google Alone: 26 steps to 15k a day.”
WebmasterWorld.com has uncommon sections that cover innumerable aspects of search engine optimization, and each section is participated in by respected webmasters and even search engine employees (e.g. there’s a GoogleGuy that responds to Google topics)
Other resources that can help you get top ranking in the search engines are:
Google Press Releases
Adam Lasnik’s tips
Matt Cutts Blog (Adam’s boss) (Matt is a Google software engineer)
Digitalpoint Yahoo Forums
SearchEngineWatch’s MSN Forums
As for tools to help you get top rankings in the search engine, here are some of the best in the field today
Total Optimizer Pro
Keyword density tool
Google Sitemaps (to help Google index your pages quicker)
SEO Book – lots of free fantastic SEO tools
February 7, 2009 am28 12:52 pm
The sources that imisidro gives above are all excellent (except the keyword density tool which is useless). The problem is, as you say, that most sources are confusing and a small overwhelming. Not only that but the forums in particular will often contain conflicting advice, misinformation and always have a high proportion of ‘noise’.
There are but two reliable and up to date resources, both from experts and calculated for those just starting out on the SEO discovery. They are and
And one last piece of advice, please dredge up there are no shortcuts in SEO and it is really quite hard work!
Excellent luck!