Finally got indexed - ranked number 5 for my keyword!

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by killer2022, Oct 18, 2008.

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    I created a blog about a week ago or so and now I am ranked number 5 for the keyword I was focusing on! The keyword gets about 100-150k/searches per month according to google keyword tool so it should be interesting to see what type of traffic I get.

    Anyways here is my tips for other seo people:

    1) buy a domain with the keyword in it. IMO, this is very important as it seems domains with the main keyword in it ranks substantially higher than other websites. Even if they are higher PR. I am beating several pr 3-4 pages. Use a .info domain as they are VERY CHEAP.

    2) To get indexed simply submit your main url to digg.com. Digg's upcoming story pages are pr 4-5 so you'll have a pr 4-5 link for a couple hours. Make sure to name the article for the keywords you are seoing for. Google LOVES this. The digg article will show up in google in about a half hour. Your site will probably show up in a couple days. It should be listed in the keyword you are trying to seo for.

    3) Create links - I personally used signature links and so far I've had excellent results. Most forums are dofollow (like this forum) so that is an added plus for you especially if the post gets pr later on. That link will stay there forever (unless you get banned).

    4) Patience - Don't rush it. It takes time for google to discover your pages and links to your site. Just build your links slow. 4-5 per day is enough (depending on how much competition for your keyword).

    5) Research - Finding a low competition high search volume keyword is in my opinion the most important thing. Use google adwords keyword tool to research. Lets face it, trying to seo for a popular keyword like finance is just plain insane. You'll have a hell of a time trying to compete against the 500 million other pages listed for that keyword as well as the pr 6+ websites that rank in the top 10. Finding the right keyword could mean the difference between getting no traffic and getting thousands of visitors.

    6) Aim for the top 10 in the SERP. Lets face it, most people don't visit the pages in the second page so if you aren't listed in the top 10 you have to work harder at it. Once you hit the top 3 then you can kind of relax on your seo (unless you want to for the number 1 spot). Keep seoing for your site until you get the position you want. Higher competition keyword means the more seo you have to do which is why it is so important to find that high search volume low competition keywords!

    Also make sure to NOT do anything stupid like copy paste content, steal images or anything like that. You want solid articles that provide value to the users. If you don't know what to write about just paraphrase (rewrite in your own words) content from other sources on the net. As long you don't have exact same words you'll be okay.

    good luck.
     
    killer2022, Oct 18, 2008 IP
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  2. lycos

    lycos Well-Known Member

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    #2
    I agree especially on point number 4. Success doesn't come in a day and most of the time, people seems to rush into things and expect fast results.
     
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    sciencegto Well-Known Member

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    #3
    Regarding tips number 3, why you don't put your signature links on your post? Getting rank for given keyword nowadays is quite easy especially when you targeting less competitive keyword.
     
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  4. kuromaru

    kuromaru Peon

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    nice tips...great advice thank mate :)
     
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  5. dynashox

    dynashox Premium Member Staff

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    #5
    Maybe he doesn't want to reveal his niche here.
     
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    His choise to show his site or not , anyways those are nice suggestions/tips ,
    Well good luck , you are doing pretty good.
     
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    jitendraag Notable Member

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    Thanks for sharing your success details. I agree to all points you are making here. Specially about patience. :) One has to wait before SEs index all those backlinks and start 'honouring' your website.
     
    jitendraag, Oct 18, 2008 IP
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    i will try it for sure Thnks
     
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    GreenOasis Greenhorn

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    Cool - thank mate!:)
     
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    These are useful tips for beginners here. I hope they search and find this post instead of posting "how can I get indexed?", lol
     
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    thelinkman Banned

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    Thanks for your useful tips and sharing your seo experience with us.
     
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    #12
    Great tips you share with us. Thanks :p
     
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    These are great tips thanks for sharing them. I agree it does take a lot of patience but its worth it in the end
     
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    Those are great tips!
    I'm facing the same issue of indexing and seo'ing for some keyword and I'll use some of your tips.
    thanks!
     
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    Mega B Well-Known Member

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    Well done,that really is a great tip about keywords in the url.Thanks
     
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    Well done..Some definate success..Some great tips killer2022..I am a beginner so thanks for sharing..Good to see when others do well..Patience?? what's that?? HaHa
     
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    nice tips and well done on your blog!
     
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    Thanks for sharing your strategies
     
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    uzzi Active Member

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    nice info...keep up the good work
     
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    #20
    great post! I've known most of this but thanks for the refresher :) I need to post on Digg sometime soon again.
     
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