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		<title>SEO making pigs fly</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 21:58:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scott</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[SEO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Search Engine Optimization]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Search engine optimization also referred to as SEO, is the science of search as it relates to marketing on the web. Search engine optimization marketing is the process of positively influencing the quantity and quality of visitor traffic to a web site from search engines via natural or organic search results utilizing the basic comprehension [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Search engine optimization also referred to as SEO, is the science of search as it relates to marketing on the web. Search engine optimization marketing is the process of positively influencing the quantity and quality of visitor traffic to a web site from search engines via natural or organic search results utilizing the basic comprehension of search engine algorithms. Generally, the higher a site appears in the search results, the higher it &#8220;ranks&#8221; for that particular search engine. The higher a website ranks increases the likelihood that more searchers will visit that site.</p>
<p>Search engine optimization marketing is amazingly fluid and is constantly evolving, and while it is mostly technical in nature, SEO has become a philosophy for excellence in online marketing. It is no longer just technical tweaking, great copywriting, numerous links, or just search engine submission. The very best search engine optimization marketing practises benefit from a blended approach and knowledge of how the various facets of a website relate to each other.</p>
<p>SEO is more than just simple techniques, it also combines programming with business knowledge, to obtain the desired results and objectives that define success for a website. An excellent search engine optimization marketing strategy considers how search algorithms work and what people search for, and builds a bridge of relevance to a company&#8217;s website. A well executed optimization effort includes reviewing a site&#8217;s relevance, appealing presentation to users, a site structure the is easy to use, as well as problem identification that could prevent search engine indexing programs from fully indexing a site. Search engine optimization marketing can also target different kinds of search, including image search, local search, and industry-specific vertical search engines.</p>
<p>Before you start optimizing your website, you should understand that the top rankings with every single major search engine and directory can be obtained but results change frequently from competition and a dynamic marketplace. It is the very nature of these influences that requires constant monitoring and ongoing development to keep you ahead of your competition.</p>
<p>&#8220;It is not the job of Search Engine Optimization to make a pig fly. It is the job of the SEO to genetically re-engineer the web site so that it becomes an eagle.&#8221;</p>
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		<title>How to make your website meaningful</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:10:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scott</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Internet Marketing Strategy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[affordable search engine optimization]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Keeping your website fresh and relevant to your visitors means more business for you. Check out the guidelines below to help you make your website copy better.
1. Entice visitors. With an enticing headline on every page, make sure that the information is useful for your visitors. Will your content add value or offer a unique [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Keeping your website fresh and relevant to your visitors means more business for you. Check out the guidelines below to help you make your website copy better.</p>
<p><strong>1. Entice visitors.</strong> With an enticing headline on every page, make sure that the information is useful for your visitors. Will your content add value or offer a unique selling proposition? If not, consider using a website copywriter to strengthen your business message.</p>
<p><strong>2. Hold your visitors&#8217; attention.</strong> A good goal is to keep the visitor on your website for at least a few minutes so that they can read three or four of your main website pages. Informative and enticing website copy needs to be written to appeal to your target audience. Copy needs to be interesting, compelling and persuasive and you need strong calls to action on your website pages so that your visitors can easily contact you.</p>
<p><strong>3. Keep them coming back.</strong> The majority of website visitors will compare your service and products to your competitors or take some time to consider their purchase before making a decision. Not all of your visitors will take action the first time they visit your website. Make sure that your website has enough compelling, informative and interesting content to make visitors return.</p>
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		<title>Three ways to get more traffic to your website when times are tough.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:19:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scott</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Keyword Research]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Long and short is that competitive space for search engine optimization is becoming further and further from a free venue. As more and more people compete for key terms, affordable SEO becomes a pay-to-play space. Sure there are things you can do to help improve search engine ranking, but the reality is that those who [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Long and short is that competitive space for search engine optimization is becoming further and further from a free venue. As more and more people compete for key terms, affordable SEO becomes a pay-to-play space. Sure there are things you can do to help improve search engine ranking, but the reality is that those who pay for online advertising, or those who hire full-time writers for their website will usually come out on top.<br />
Traffic is one of the key components of your web site marketing strategy and is available in these three forms.</p>
<p><strong>1. Borrow It.</strong> One method of borrowing traffic is called link exchange. This is where you put links to another website on your site and they put links back to you on theirs. The key thing to remember about borrowing traffic is that you have to give something in return.</p>
<p><strong>2. Develop It.</strong> Articles are a great way of generating traffic. Once you have created your articles you can put them on your website or blog as content, a white paper, or eBook.</p>
<p><strong>3. Pay For It.</strong> You can buy traffic typically using what is known as Pay-Per-Click advertising. You can define your target markets, your daily budget, and where you want your online ads to appear. Paid search marketing offers one of the best ways to control traffic to your website .</p>
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		<title>The Benefits of Local Search Engine Optimization</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:10:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scott</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Local Search]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[improve search engine ranking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online marketing strategy]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Google introduced a &#8220;geographic box&#8221; at the top of its search results and found that its users value this component. The engine now displays ten local search results at the top of the listings for relevant queries, provided they have a geographic modifier attached. For example, if you type &#8220;Chicago accounting&#8221; in Google, you will [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Google introduced a &#8220;geographic box&#8221; at the top of its search results and found that its users value this component. The engine now displays ten local search results at the top of the listings for relevant queries, provided they have a geographic modifier attached. For example, if you type &#8220;Chicago accounting&#8221; in Google, you will see ten results bordering a map that shows the location of ten accounting firms in Chicago.</p>
<p>Take note; you will not see local search results for all queries that contain a local modifier. Google somehow &#8220;knows&#8221; when a geographic modifier truly means that you only offer services in a specific area. Yeah, those guys are pretty good.</p>
<p>Some benefits of using local keyword phrases to improve search engine ranking are as follows:<br />
<strong><br />
1. Higher search-engine rankings:</strong> Competition will be weaker for the local keyword phrase you have identified.<br />
<strong>2. Higher conversion rates</strong>: Since you are using the actual local keyword phrase your visitors are looking for, the website traffic you get is highly targeted.<br />
<strong>3. Make more money:</strong> Your earnings potential is higher when you pull in local search engine traffic because people who come to you are more serious about your product, service or information. Many customers prefer to deal with people that are local, even if the business is national, or even global.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s a red-hot consideration for your online marketing strategy right now to include your regional presence, so contemplate the impact of local search engine optimization for your business.</p>
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