Free template based website

[dwprint]

Hi everyone

I hope I'm on the right place for this question...I know nothing about this stuff.

My son has set me up with a free website - it doesn't seem to be coming up on google after 6 weeks.

Is it possible to make this kind of website be recognised by google ?

Thanks - David

 

[InPrintImaging]

Are there any links from other sites, back to your website? That is how google finds websites, by following the hyperlinks to them. A more complex question is optomising the site to appear on google for certain search terms. This is more difficult. It requires a lot of work and can take months in some cases.

 

[Matt Gent]

Hi David, really you should spend some time looking into Seo read up as much as you can then put your new found knowledge to use!
For quick results whilst you are working on your organic listings try adwords, pm me if you want some help

Matt

 

[Annoying Donkey]

You're found for 'david ward printing'...
The site will need better optimising to be found for other terms.

 

[newtonian]

There is a lot of good information out there on SEO but you need a fair knowledge of web design to understand it. I made errors with free websites at the start and would take a look at sites like netdragon.co.uk if you are a novice or not too technical.

 

[OnlineMenusCornwall]

The SEO on the dwp website is pretty poor. Is this your main site or is the UBC site your main site?

 

[RedEvo]

All you've done is buy some trainers. Now it's time to start pounding the tarmac.

d

 

[dwprint]

Wow, thanks for all the replies...

Just to clarify - this free website is just my personal "hobby website" - it doesn't need to be any more than it is, but I'd like to see it coming up for certain words.

I was told it wasn't coming up because it's a free website, but from what you all say this isn't the case.

As someone on the cusp of retirement I don't really want to try to master SEO - just want a simple way to get this site coming up a bit...

Thanks - David

 

[newtonian]

I feel your frustration David but unfortunately you and everybody else on the web wants the same thing and it's not easy. Please do read the beginners Web Hosting, Design and Search Engine pages at netdragon.co.uk for some really basic explanations which may help.

 

[dwprint]

I'd be content to just have "embossed foil business cards London" showing in 1st few pages of google - is this possible ?

Thanks - David

 

[dwprint]

The SEO on the dwp website is pretty poor. Is this your main site or is the UBC site your main site?

Hi

Ultimate Business Cards (UBC) is our main site - it comes up pretty well.

David Ward Printing (DWP) is my personal 'hobby site' these days - as you say SEO is poor...

 

[OnlineMenusCornwall]

I'd be content to just have "embossed foil business cards London" showing in 1st few pages of google - is this possible ?

Thanks - David

Have you checked how many people search for that each month?

 

[astutiumRob]

I'd be content to just have "embossed foil business cards London" showing in 1st few pages of google - is this possible ?

So, which is it a business site or a hobby ?

Just to clarify - this free website is just my personal "hobby website"

When was the last time you searched for _anything_ and saw a "free" site listed ?
Thats how likely it'll be to get yours up there, even with SEO.

 

[UK_Web_Design]

If you need any help with SEO, send me a PM


Craig

 

[dwprint]

When was the last time you searched for _anything_ and saw a "free" site listed ?
Thats how likely it'll be to get yours up there, even with SEO.

That answers my original question - thank you.

 

[fisicx]

hello dear,

Hallo Darren, what's your real name? And where are you from because it isn't London that's for sure.

 

[ProductCreators]

Wow, thanks for all the replies...

Just to clarify - this free website is just my personal "hobby website" - it doesn't need to be any more than it is, but I'd like to see it coming up for certain words.

I was told it wasn't coming up because it's a free website, but from what you all say this isn't the case.

As someone on the cusp of retirement I don't really want to try to master SEO - just want a simple way to get this site coming up a bit...

Thanks - David

Hi David,

There are a huge number of factors involved with how well your website will rank in google. It's nothing to do with it being free, although perhaps a keyword rich domain would cost money.

Even if it's just a hobby (that's how our business started) it's fun to read up about SEO and find things you can do to help push your websites ranking.

It's enjoyable to watch your website climb the rankings

 

[dwprint]

Hi David, It's nothing to do with it being free

Thanks for the reply Richard.

Regards - David