A List of our Top 10 SEO Tips

1. Be sure to put text links somewhere on the page for the search engines to follow. Fancy JavaScript drop-downs and image roll-over menus are great, but search engines cannot see these links. Try using CSS based fly out menus.


2. Content is king, so be sure to have good, well-written and unique content that will focus on your primary keyword or keyword phrase that relate to your demographic.


3. If content is king, then links are queen. Build a network of quality backlinks using your keyword phrase as the link. Remember, if there is no good, logical reason for that site to link to you, you don't want the link.


4. Don't be obsessed with PageRank. It is just one small part of the ranking algorithm. A site with lower PR can actually outrank one with a higher PR.


5. Be sure you have a unique, keyword focused Title tag on every page of your site.


6. Fresh content can help improve your rankings. Add new, useful content to your pages on a regular basis. Content freshness adds relevancy to your site in the eyes of the search engines.


7. Be sure links to your site and within your site use your keyword phrase. In other words, if your target is "Clothing" then link to "Clothing" instead of a "Click here" link.


8. Focus on search phrases, not single keywords, and put your location in your text ("our Tranquil Retreat store" not "our store") to help you get found in local searches.


9. Use keywords and keyword phrases appropriately in text links, image ALT attributes and even your domain name.


10. Don't design your web site without considering SEO.