seo suggestions

Discussion in 'SEO' started by ptholt, Jul 16, 2010.

  1. #1
    We have been paying for monthly seo work via some seo experts on scriptlance for the last 4-5 months or so, its not a huge amount but a fairly hefty lump but we are not seeing any major advances in search engine position or enquiries which has lead to me questioning the work being done.

    The work paid for despite being on and off site seems to primarily involve spamming 200-250 links/articles per month and not much else, i am guessing i could probably do this myself or use tools to do it, but is there something else i can do to try and improve things...

    url is www.juliesproperties.com
     
    ptholt, Jul 16, 2010 IP
  2. ptholt

    ptholt Peon

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    that sounds like the offer we took up earlier in the year that we are now questioning hehehe
     
    ptholt, Jul 16, 2010 IP
  3. khemraj

    khemraj Well-Known Member

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    Well dude, SEO is not a trick, rather involves lot of research, analysis, time. So, do not play with your site, unless are you aware of the SEO process.

    You better hire someone else, who could provide you with some previous work samples and ask for references.

    Should you still feel that you do not need any seo expert, so here are few Few (out of many) things you can do to make your website better:

    1. Write down your goal
    2. Brainstorm and write down the important search queries
    3. Research your chosen key phrases
    4. Analyze your current search engine rankings for your keyphrases
    5. Create a list of your competition (very important)
    6. Sign up and verify with Google Analytics, Google Webmaster Tools, and Bing Webmaster Center
    7. Let Google Analytics run for two weeks before doing any SEO
    8. Evaluate the design and functioning of your site
    9. Improve the site design (if required - without playing much with the content)
    10. Credibility matters (add credibility indicators)
    11. People can’t read computer (make your urls human and search engine friendly)
    12. Improve average time on site (unless you’re a directory)
    13. Try to reduce the bounce rate (Add call to action)
    14. Don’t hide content from your users (don’t move stuff!) & don’t hide links from search engines!
    15. Make it easy to contact you
    16. Make it easy to find out about your company
    17. Anchor text is important (internal and external – you are what your links say you are)
    18. Improve link popularity (with text links, articles, PR, directory, blog, RSS, etc)
    19. Add a flavor of social media to your marketing campaign.
    20. Selectively deliver content (block duplicate content from search engines, as search engines loves fresh and unique content)
    21. Encourage (or even incentivize) positive off site sentiment
    (degree and kind of engagement)

    OR PM me for more help :)
     
    khemraj, Jul 16, 2010 IP
  4. jitendraag

    jitendraag Notable Member

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    Your site's using Julie's Properties everywhere for h1 though some pages obviously have a different heading.

    I am assuming you are trying to optimize your site for Algarve Estate Agent, Algarve Property Specialist (taken from homepage title), if not probably you need to revise the title. The title has 82 letters, the norm is use max 65/66 characters because search engines anyway don't show and use remaining letters.

    The site's description is a shame algarve property and licensed algarve real estate specialist julies properties. It should be rewritten to have a call to action with 150 letters.

    There is nothing wrong with article submissions and directory links. But you seriously need help with on page SEO.
     
    jitendraag, Jul 16, 2010 IP
  5. chetanseo

    chetanseo Active Member

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    I visit your site and found that the SEO on your site is not apply in best way, such as the description is not good and you can also need to update your site title. your site in english language then you can use "best or perfect" instead of "Algarve".
    other part of question; SEO is the time consuming process/practice so please don't try himself. if you need then you can contact any SEO professional and done seo work.
     
    chetanseo, Jul 19, 2010 IP
  6. Emily Johnson

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    SEO also is time consuming! There is no FAST way to do it. You have to make sure you hire a legit SEO company, like someone mentioned above, ask for references. And if you site is fairly new, it will take time to build credibility with Google. Organic placements take time.
     
    Emily Johnson, Jul 19, 2010 IP
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    stiveseo Member

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    I think Seo is very competitive and to get online business its very must.
     
    stiveseo, Jul 19, 2010 IP
  8. Syed Bilal

    Syed Bilal Peon

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    Design matters!!!

    When the display is in its place the chance of selecting too goes high.

    I am sure that how much you spend for the designing of yr website.

    There are people i know personally for designing websites. quality designing, commitment and customer satisfaction. Comparatively less in price.

    If interested PM me
     
    Syed Bilal, Jul 19, 2010 IP
  9. seo.alex

    seo.alex Active Member

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    Well if you want to improve serp then emphasize more on content using correct keyword density. On the other hand, if you want to want to improve Page rank then you need to bring more backlinks from high pr are relevant theme sites.
     
    seo.alex, Jul 20, 2010 IP
  10. sasanchez

    sasanchez Guest

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    Hello ptholt,

    How much traffic are you getting weekly? Of that traffic how many are converting into sales? This is a very important metric to know for your business and website. To read more about how to increase your website conversion rate I would recommend improving your website. You can find a lot of free advice here http://www.diamondwebsiteconversion.com/blog/. If you have any questions about optimizing your website for conversion, please feel free to message me.

    Kindly,

    Shelby : )
     
    sasanchez, Jul 21, 2010 IP
  11. seogeek1

    seogeek1 Member

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    Hi Ptholt !

    The guys who hand over your website SEO work not apply good seo strategy !
    I go through your website and list out some errors,

    * Google sitemap (sitemap.xml), yahoo sitemap, HTML sitemap missing
    * Alt tags are missing
    * Repetition of title tag, meta discription tag
    * website having only one back link in google, which is not relevant to your website
    * 5 outbound links are present
    etc.

    For more go through following points,

    ON Page Optimization
    1. Keyword research and Analysis
    2. Doc type Analysis
    3. Optimization of title tags of all important pages
    4. Optimization of other meta tags (Description etc...)
    5. Optimization of header tags H1, H2, and H3
    6. Analysis of bold tag
    7. Optimizing JavaScript and CSS codes
    8. Optimization of non index able attributes like Frames
    9. Optimizing HTML Source Code
    10. Image optimization
    11. Hyperlink Optimization
    12. Optimizing internal linking structure (Navigation)
    13. Optimization of external Links
    14. Broken links analysis & correction
    15. W3c Validation ( for home page)
    16. Creation & Optimization of HTML Site Map
    17. Creation, Optimization & Submission of Yahoo (TEXT) Site Map
    18. Creation, Optimization & Submission of Google (XML) Site Map
    19. Website architectural correction (if require)
    20. Content Optimization (if require)
    21. Canonicalization error correction
    22. Blog Setup
    23. Google Analytics Setup

    OFF Page Optimization
    24. Link Building
    25. Directory Submissions (including DMOZ.org)
    Social Media Optimization
    26. Article Submission to Directories
    27. Submission to Social Book Marking websites
    28. Setting up Optimized BLOG
    29. Link Baiting
    30. Squidoo page creation
    31. Squidoo Lense Submissions
    Comparative Analysis - Competitors & Client Website
    32. Google Page Rank
    33. Pages recognized by Search Engines (Google, Yahoo & MSN)
    34. No. of Back links (Google & Yahoo)
    35. Header Status
    36. Code to Text Ratio
    37. W3C Validation
    38. Social Bookmarking Presence
     
    seogeek1, Jul 22, 2010 IP
  12. escuver

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    SEO is good , i really need more information about SEO , who can teach or give some advise ??
     
    escuver, Jul 22, 2010 IP
  13. seogeek1

    seogeek1 Member

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    Ya Escuver SEO is really good ! SEO can be Some Extra Oxygen for your web page !
    Its all about practice !
    Go through posts of DP and do some R&D on Google you will learn yourself !
    Whatever question you have post in DP, you will get quick reply from experts !
     
    seogeek1, Jul 22, 2010 IP
  14. Mongooz

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    If you plan to do it yourself instead of outsourcing it then make sure you do the submissions manually
     
    Mongooz, Jul 22, 2010 IP
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    what were the keywords tageted?
     
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    Seo is good for any site who wants more traffic and generate more revenue.I visit your site but i think your layout design not attractive and text are not manage in your page.I suggest you review your site with your competitors sites and see what are u wrong in your site?
     
    Mike_slough, Jul 27, 2010 IP
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    Hi, I am now working for a Chinese company and responsible for the SEO work of their site ( English version). Their site is focus on wholesales, the products include different kinds of jerseys. I have made an evaluation for the site and saw that I need to do a lot of work, from the basic SEO work to inbound links building. But I am not sure that I have got all points, can any one of you take a quick review of the site and then give me some ideas, thanks very much. The site is: nfljerseysworlds.com

    Edanlan
     
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  18. drunker1988

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    Cost-effective....

    One of the great benefits of search engine optimisation is that is cost effective and requires the minimum amount of Capital for the maximum exposure of your website.
     
    drunker1988, Jul 28, 2010 IP
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    SEO is the short from we can use for search engine optimization. Most of the webmasters are working on SEO for there sites. If you want your site to appear for any search query that has been entered in google, yahoo, msn then you have to make your site search engine friendly. Google shows best results and also assigns page range or PR to sites. Read more...
     
    thanhlam, Jul 28, 2010 IP
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    Well Pthlot..

    I do agree with khemraj, SEO is not a trick. It needs lot of research, analysis and time.....
     
    suryanandikolla, Aug 14, 2010 IP