I work for my family company and I was tasked to increase the website ranking but I dont know anything about this subject. I talked to a website developer and he told me just to post the website url every where. I was wondering if there is other or more specific advice to help. The website is already being overhauled (by a professional) to promote keywords and everything. My job is just to promote it basically. The website is sharpesoft.com. And I dont know any of the website jargon so if possible be simplify the responses. Thanks a bunch.
The basics you should focus on are adding the link to the site (using the keywords that best describe it) in free Directories (search google for "directory submission services"). This is obviously the most basic form of SEO, however, its definitely a step in the right direction for a self-proclaimed rookie.
Frankly you will have to read the forum, there have been thousands of pages of information written on this already, no purpose in explaining it all again. The search function will work you wonders, if not, then try to decipher some tactics from my blog or ebook but those typically focus on more advanced topics.
you have lot to learn. start reading this forum (specially link development and Search Engine Optimization forums) and read every single thread including comments. also google for any term and topic that is not clear and read on. if you have any specific question after reading for a while, you can post it here and we are all here to help
You are in great luck mate. Google just published a "Search engine optimization starter guide". It a 22 page long guide but it is worth the read. It has plenty of useful information and enough to make a good start. What better than to hear stuff from the horse's mouth. Good luck mate. Keep coming back for more.
You will need to point links from high PR sites around the web. I recommend that you do some Social Bookmarking, for example: Digg, Propeller, etc Also, if possible, try writing some articles on your niche and submit them to directories like Ezinearticles, GoArticles, etc....always remember to use one of your best keywords as the anchor text of your links.... Hope this helps some..
I am new myself (I think i have less than 10 posts) but what I have learned so far is be careful. There are a few great guys on this forum and a bunch of sharks. My company is in the video game space and I have found using seo quake very useful.
Well, you need to learn the basic of SEO first before you start putting your links in other website. Coz linking to BAD neighbor website might ruin your website. I cant discuss all the things you need about SEO here. You can PM me if you have question to ask. I can help you optimize your website.