Which search engine to optimize for

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by Moneyfolk, Dec 30, 2005.

  1. #1
    I am ranking decently on both yahoo and msn for different keywords. It would be nice to rank well for all the keyword together on both search engines.

    Is this being greedy? Will trying to "cross optimize" for all the keywords hurt me with the other search engine due to differences in algorithms?

    I'm still in the sandbox with google so these are my 2 main sources of traffic.

    Any advise is appreciated.

    Thanks
     
    Moneyfolk, Dec 30, 2005 IP
  2. vetteman18

    vetteman18 Peon

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    Build the site for visitors and get many links....there really aren't any tricks anymore for ranking better in SE's. Eventually Google will come around and your traffic from them will be 10 times that of other search engines.

    The wait is frustrating, but now my site ranks in the top 3 for my keywords in all the major search engines.
     
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  3. just-4-teens

    just-4-teens Peon

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    i optimised for msn, and after about 1 - 2 months yahoo started ranking my pages too.

    I would optimise for msn (since its seems the quickest to index & rank pages IMO) and then yahoo, google would be there but if its a new sites its pointless trying to get traffic untill your out the sandbox (unless ur lucky)

    and FYI my 2nd page listing on msn brings just as much traffic as my top 10 spot on yahoo for a variety of keywords.
     
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  4. maldives

    maldives Prominent Member

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    MSN loves robot.txt
     
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  5. sixty6

    sixty6 Well-Known Member

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    Yep, can't argue with that. However, here is the rank on which search engines will index most of your pages first:

    MSN
    Yahoo!
    Google

    That's basically the order that MOST websites get indexed by. Can't gaurantee anything though!
     
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    There's nothing stopping you optimising for all 3 major engines. Just recognise their differences and build them into your strategy.
     
    dburdon, Jan 1, 2006 IP
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    I just rank for Google to get top positions at Yahoo! and Msn. Just get links.
     
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  8. Moneyfolk

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    Thanks guys. As always good advice.
     
    Moneyfolk, Jan 1, 2006 IP
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    You are not being greedy its good to rank in all the search engines. All what you need to know is to learn the tricks of there ranking and apply them.
     
    MIRENGE, Jun 28, 2011 IP
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    .A search engine optimization campaign pairs on-site optimization with off-site tactics, which means you make changes to your site itself while building a portfolio of natural looking back links to increase your organic rankings. When Internet users search for your products or services, your website needs to be the first one they find
     
    vijayalskhmi, Jun 28, 2011 IP