Sunday, January 11, 2009
Best Back Links
Best Back Link?: A link from another website's home page
Better Back Link: Content Linking - a page on another site dedicated to your product or service with link(s) pointing back to your site
Medium Back Link: Link on a ‘non-links’ page (i.e. a link at the bottom of a page NOT dedicated to links)
Medium Back Link: Links Pages - your link amongst others on a page of RELEVANT links
Worst Back Link?: Automated Linking Strategies - sometimes you don't have control over how/where your link is displayed
Saturday, December 27, 2008
seo checklist
* Short and memorable
* Uses Keywords
* Used in email addresses
* Uses Favicon
* Site.com redirect to www. version:
* Alternate Domain redirects
* Home page redirect to root
* No underscores in filenames
* Keywords in directory names
* Multiple pages per directory
* Registered for 5+ years
* Multiple versions:
* .com
* .org
* .net
* .biz
* Hyphenations
* Misspellings
* Product names
* Brand names
* Type-in keywords URLs
Browser issues (click heading for additional details)
* Visible address bar
* Fully functional navigation tools
* Visible status bar
* Site works in multiple browsers
* No browser hi-jacking
Site logo (click heading for additional details)
* Displays company name clearly
* Isn't hidden among clutter
* Links to home page
* Unique and original
* Use tagline consistently across site
Design considerations (click heading for additional details)
* Instant site identification
* Crisp, clean image quality
* Clean, clutter-less design
* Consistent colors and type
* Whitespace usage
* Minimal distractions
* Targets intended audience
* Meets industry best practices
* Easy to navigate
* Descriptive links
* Good on-page organization
* Easy to find phone number
* Don't link screen captures
* Skip option for flash
* Consistent page formatting
* No/minimal on-page styling
* Avoid text in images
* Font size is adequate
* Font type is friendly
* Paragraphs not too wide
* Visual cues to important elements
* Good overall contrast
* Low usage of animated graphics
* Uses obvious action objects
* Avoid requiring plugins
* Minimize the use of graphics
* Understandable graphic file names
* No horizontal scrolling
* Non-busy background
* Recognizable look and feel
* Proper image / text padding
* Uses trust symbols
* Works on variety of resolutions
* Works on variety of screen widths
Architectural issues (click heading for additional details)
* Correct robots.txt file
* Declare doctype in HTML
* Validate HTML
* Don't use frames
* Alt tag usage on images
* Custom 404 error page
* Printer friendly
* Underlined links
* Differing link text color
* Breadcrumb usage
* Nofollow cart links
* Robots.txt non-user pages
* Nofollow non-important links
* Review noindex usage
* Validate CSS
* Check broken links
* No graphics for ON/YES, etc.
* Page size less than 50K
* Flat directory structure
* Proper site hierarchy
* Unique titles on all pages
* Title reflects page info and heading
* Unique descriptions on pages
* No long-tail page descriptions
* Proper bulleted list formats
* Branded titles
* No code bloat
* Minimal use of tables
* Nav uses absolute links
* Good anchor text
* Text can be resized
* Key concepts are emphasized
* CSS less browsing
* Image-less browsing
* Summarize all tables
Navigation (click heading for additional details)
* Located top or top-left
* Consistent throughout site
* Links to Home page
* Links to Contact Us page
* Links to About Us page
* Simple to use
* Indicates current page
* Links to all main sections
* Proper categorical divisions
* Non-clickable is obvious
* Accurate description text
* Links to Login
* Provides Logout link
* Uses Alt attribute in images
* No pop-up windows
* No new window links
* Do not rely on rollovers
* Avoid cascading menus
* Keep scent from page to page
* Targets expert and novice users
* Absolute links
Content (click heading for additional details)
* Grabs visitor attention
* Exposes need
* Demonstrates importance
* Ties need to benefits
* Justifies and calls to action
* Gets to best stuff quickly
* Reading level is appropriate
* Customer focused
* Benefits and features
* Targets personas
* Provides reassurances
* Answers WIIFM
* Consistent voice
* Eliminate superfluous text
* Reduce /explain industry jargon
* No typo, spelling or grammar errors
* Contains internal contextual links
* Links out to authoritative sources
* Enhancing keyword usage (SEO)
* Date published on articles/news
* Web version of PDF docs available
* Consistent use of phrasing
* No unsubstantiated statements
Content Appearance (click heading for additional details)
* Short paragraphs
* Uses sub-headings
* Uses bulleted lists
* Calls to action on all pages
* Good contrast
* No overly small text for body
* No overly small text for headings
* Skimmable and scannable
* Keep link options in close proximity
Links and buttons (click heading for additional details)
* Limit the number of links on a page
* Avoid small buttons and tiny text for links
* Leave space between links and buttons
* Avoid using images as the only link
* Link important commands
* Underline all links
* Accurately reflects the page it refers
Home page (click heading for additional details)
* No splash page
* Instant page identification
* Provides overview of site
* Site purpose is clear
* Robot meta: NOODP,NOYDIR
About Us page (click heading for additional details)
* Adequately describes company
* Shows team biographies
* Shows mission statement
* Up to date information
* Note associations, certifications & awards
* Links to support pages:
* Contact page
* Investor relations
* Company news
* Registration info
* Job opportunities
* Newsletters
* Link to social media profiles
Contact Us page (click heading for additional details)
* Easy to find
* Multiple contact options:
* Phone
* Fax
* Form
* Chat
* Customer feedback
* Street map
* Hours of operation
* Final call to action
* Multiple points of contact:
* Customer service
* Tech support
* Inquiries
* General info
* Job applications
* Billing
* Management team
* Ad-free
* Form requires only essential info
E-Commerce considerations (click heading for additional details)
* Mini-product basket always available
* Displays payment options:
* CC
* Paypal
* Google Checkout
* No multiple paths to dupe product pages
* No tracking IDs in URLs
* Exclude shopping cart pages
* No (or nofollowed) links to secure pages
* Keep secure cert current
Product pages (click heading for additional details)
* Visible calls to action
* Clear contact info (phone #)
* Consistent layout
* Clear pricing
* Show additional fees
* Clear product presentation
* Show shipping cost
* Show availability
* Provide delivery options, details
* Estimate delivery date
* Link to site security info
* Return / guarantee info
* Allow "save for later"
* Related products & up sells
* Clear product image
* Describe images
* Enhanced multiple image views
* Product description
* Product details & specs
* Product selection options
* Customer product reviews
* Product comparisons
* Printer-friendly option
* "Add to cart" close to item
* Secondary "add" button at bottom
* Standardized product categorization
* Clutter-free page
* Provide International pricing
* Provide product search
* Emphasis brand quality and trust
* Compare to offline competitors
* Short URLs with keywords
Basket page (click heading for additional details)
* Obvious checkout link
* Product descriptions
* Product image
* Show availability
* Updatable quantities
* Ability to remove items
* Link to products
* Product price
* Payment options
* Promos/vouchers explained
* Link to security
* Link to guarantees
* Show delivery costs
* Show delivery date
* Allow gift options
* "Continue shopping" link or options
* Show contact information
* No advertising/upselling
* Don't keep personal info w/o authorization
* Shipping questions answered
* International shipping
* International address forms
Mini baskets (click heading for additional details)
* Make new products added obvious
* Link to full basket page
* Allow removal of products
* Show order total
Checkout process (click heading for additional details)
* No hidden fees
* No pre-registration
* Keep checkout process short
* Show benefits of registration:
* Faster checkout in future
* Access to order history
* Check order status
* Saved for later information
* Access to special promotions
* Personalization
* Joining a community
* Show checkout progress meter
* Effective after-order follow-up
* Receipt / Confirmation:
* Printable
* Emailed
* Thank you message
* Order number
* Order date
* Items purchased
* Expected delivery date
* Payment method
* Cancellation policy
* How to cancel
* Return policy
* Address return costs
* After-sale guarantees
Login & My Account pages (click heading for additional details)
* Easy to find login access
* Use security protocols
* Provide security assurances
* Link for new registrations
* Outline account benefits
* Reclaim lost password option
* "Remember me" option
* Link to privacy policy
* Logged-in status is clear
* Account info change access
* Confirmation of change info
* Links to financial info
* Transaction history
* Invoices
* Balances
* Payment methods
* Choose method of delivery:
* Text email
* HTML email
* Snail mail
* Overnight
* Etc.
Help and FAQ pages (click heading for additional details)
* Avoid marketing hype
* Allow Help search
* Provide printable text
* Link to additional resources:
User guides
* Product support
* Customer support
* Downloads
Forms and errors (click heading for additional details)
* Flexible entry requirements
* Allow for tabbing between fields
* Proper tab order
* Clear field labels
* Text label above field box
* Only require necessary information
* Minimal instructions
* Instructions above field
* Friendly error output
* Errors obviously indicated
* Errors describe remedy
* Errors provide contact / help option
* Preserve data with errors
* Provide pre-selected choices
* Don't overdo choices
* Note required fields
* Progress indicator
* Progress navigation
* Remove navigation
* Link to privacy information
* Final info verification check
* Confirmation/thank you page
* Stack fields vertically
* Proper use of radio buttons
* Keep "submit" close to fields
* Field boxes adequately wide
* No "reset" or "cancel" buttons
* Autocomplete=off as necessary
* Buttons denote action
Site search (click heading for additional details)
* Located in top-right corner
* Search not case sensitive
* Properly labeled as "search"
* Link to "advanced search"
* Forgiving of misspellings
* Shows similar products
* Shows related items in results
* No "no products found"
* Provide refinement options
* Provide alternate spellings
* Provide links to relevant pages
* Show search string in results
* Don't place results in tables
* Display exact matches first
* Display close matches second
* Bold query words in results
* Display titles with descriptions
* No more than 20 results p/ page
* Option to increase result p/ page
* Link to additional results pages
Privacy and Security pages (click heading for additional details)
* Present info in easy to read format
* Make information easily scannable
* Provide section summaries
* Identify information types collected
* Explain how cookies are used
* Explain how user information will be used
* Explain how info will be protected
* Provide additional protection tutorials
* Link to these pages in footer
* Provide links to contact info
Site map (click heading for additional details)
* Keep information current
* Link to site map in footer
* Linked from help and 404 pages
* Provide overview paragraph
* Provide intro to main sections
* Visible site hierarchy
* Descriptive text and links
* Link to xml sitemap in robots.txt file
Friday, December 19, 2008
seo Basic
2. Use the same keywords as anchor text to link to the page from different pages on your site. This is especially useful if your site contains many pages. The more keywords that link to a specific page the better.
3. Make sure that the text within the title tag is also within the body of the page. It is unwise to have keywords in the title tag which are not contained within the body of the page.
Adding the exact same text for your h1 tag will tell the reader who clicks on your page from a search engine result that they have clicked on the correct link and have arrived at the page where they intended to visit. Robots like this too because now there is a relation between the title of your page and the headline.
Also, sprinkle your keywords throughout your article. The most important keywords can be bolded or colored in red. A good place to do this is once or twice in the body at the top of your article and in the sub-headings.4. Do not use the exact same title tag on every page on your website. Search engine robots might determine that all your pages are the same if all your title tags are the same. If this happens, your pages might not get indexed.
I always use the headline of my pages as the title tag to help the robots know exactly what my page is about. A good place to insert the headline is within the h1 tag. So the headline is the same as the title tag text.
5. Do not spam the description or keyword meta tag by stuffing meaningless keywords or even spend too much time on this tag. SEO pros all agree that these tags are not as important today as they once were. I just place my headline once within the keywords and description tags.6. Do not link to link-farms or other search engine unfriendly neighborhoods.7. Do not use doorway pages. Doorway pages are designed for robots only, not humans. Search engines like to index human friendly pages which contain content which is relevant to the search.
8. Title tags for text linksMy site contains navigation menus on the left and right of the page. The menu consists of links not images. When you hover over the link with your mouse, the title of the link appears. View the source of this page to see how to add this tag to your links.
9. Describe your images with the use of the alt tag. This will help search engines that index images to find your pages and will also help readers who use text only web browsers.10. Submit to the search engines yourself. Do not use a submission service or submission software. Doing so could get your site penalized or even banned.Submit only once. There is no need to submit every two weeks. There is no need to submit more than one page. Robots follow links. If your site has a nice link trail, your entire site will get indexed.My site has a nice human friendly link trail which robots follow easily. All my pages get indexed without ever submitting more than the main index page once.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
How to make your website load fast
2. Maximize the use of HTML and CSS: HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is one of the most popular languages used in website design. Use HTML where ever possible to design your web pages. HTML coupled with CSS( Cascading Style Sheet) based coding of your web pages enables your website not only to load and navigate fast but also to be modified easily at a later stage if need be.
3. Use Light Images: A light webpage will load faster. Use only limited images be it text or picture in the image. This allows loading the webpage faster and even helps in SEO (Search Engine Optimization) of the website. It is easy for search engines to comprehend text on a webpage then an image. Use various image compression tools available online to reduce the image size in kilobytes to make it light. Generally a GIF image will be lighter than a JPEG one, but there is a bargain in terms of image quality in such a case.
4. Flash: Use of Flash in web pages may not be a very good idea. It does not stand very good in case you are trying to optimize your website for search engines like Yahoo, Google, MSN, etc. In addition it increases the loading time of webpage. So better option is to try and avoid a Flash website design. If still it is necessary use it within HTML site.
5. Use Tables: Loading time of tables is less because it is just HTML. Tables can be used everywhere it may be your home page, menu or somewhere else. It allows you to code and have a properly aligned design when you use tables in your coding. It definitely scores over frames. All kind of frames should be avoided on a website.
6. Increase Content Section: Content provides information about your services and your products to visitors. If used wisely content can make your webpage load faster. Imaging replacing a heavy image on your webpage which is there just to beautify the web page, with some meaningful content. This allows your website to perform better in search engine searches.
7. Text Link: In some sites you will find that buttons don’t fit properly on webpage. This can be due to size, shape or color of buttons. It is always desirable to use text links in place of graphics buttons. Another benefit of using text links is that you can use them within your text content area on a webpage.
8. Java Script: Main disadvantage of using JavaScript is that it is not supported by some browsers. It is also not search engine friendly and increase the loading time of page. So use it as less as possible. But on the other hand JavaScript is a very powerful tool in web programming and AJAX which is an advanced form of JavaScript is being used widely in web2.0 projects around the world.
9. Check Load time: Periodically check the load time of your website. On internet there are many free sites available where you can check the loading time for your website. This allows you to understand if any change to website has increased or decreased the loading time for your website. These webpage speed tests also provide you with valuable suggestion to improve you website performance.
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Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Video Search Engine Optimization
Keyword Research is the king of your website
Monday, December 8, 2008
Link Popularity history:
Web site owners figured out many ways to get links pointing to their web sites one example of which was through the use of link farms, pages the contained nothing more than a collection of links, Quantity of links was being abused so the search engines made use of the old saying "quality not quantity" and began to assign a quality factor to each of the links pointing to a web site. Now web sites that had a higher number of high quality links were looked upon favourably by the search engines. Building link popularity became a science in itself and today is still the most time-consuming and frustrating activity for a search engine optimizer.
