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Static websites vs. blogs?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by HotSauce, Sep 26, 2007.

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    I was wondering what people's opinions are on static sites vs. blogs? I know that blogs are good because they are usually updated with fresh content--which search engines love.

    What about static sites :confused: Is it harder to rank well for keywords in static websites? Do they loose their rankings after some time passes?--since they are no longer "fresh" content.

    I was considering creating a few niche static websites, but I don't want to waste my time if they don't rank well in search engines. Any thoughts or feedback would be appreciated.

    Thanks :)
     
    HotSauce, Sep 26, 2007 IP
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    frankcow Well-Known Member

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    It has nothing to do with blog vs. static. It's all about how well the site is optimized, and how strong the link profile is.

    And if you're regularly updating a static site, it's almost just as good.
     
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    HotSauce Peon

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    I wasn't planing on updating the static sites once I have all of the content ready. So if the static site is not updated, you're saying that a blog would rank better?

    Here is something that I found comparing static content vs blogs: http://www.work-at-home-forum.com/7_1984_0.html
    Basically they are claiming that blogs are better for search engines. Since search engines favor dynamic content over static content.
     
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    WordPress and other CMS like that are extremely SEO friendly.
    However if you static site is well optimized it will perform equally well.
     
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    boyponga Banned

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    It depends on what type of site you are making, if you are doing a e-commerce site, have a blog within your domain name.
     
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    I was thinking of informational sites... with the possibility of adding affiliate links related to the niche.

    Thanks for your opinions guys.
     
    HotSauce, Sep 26, 2007 IP