SEO Help please!

[davidansell]

I am relaunching my PC Repairs business.

I have no prior experience with SEO however when I previously had my site up it was on 1st page of google. (just by posting on gumtree and some other community websites)

I have just got my site up and would like some advice on how I can get my website in 1st page of google.

Thanks

 

[DPOM]

This should be a good place to start: http://www.seomoz.org/learn-seo

 

[Matt121]

This should be a good place to start: http://www.seomoz.org/learn-seo

I second this suggestion. There are a lot of great White Hat suggestions here.

 

[Cynic]

Google "Seofaststart" it's also another great resource and really covers all the basics. You were linkbuilding thats why you got the rankings on the first page. If you still need help you can PM me and yes it's hassle free.

 

[Metalfrogboss]

Happy to offer some free pointers if required.

 

[davidansell]

Thanks a lot,

I shall certainly look into it.

 

[Ali-v-8]

If you are relaunching your website - is the url the same - it should have history.

 

[davidansell]

If you are relaunching your website - is the url the same - it should have history.

no I have swapped from .com to .co.uk

 

[Ali-v-8]

if you still have the original url - redirect to new one - purchase it if necessary.

 

[Metalfrogboss]

Thanks a lot,

I shall certainly look into it.

You're welcome David.

 

[kim_kitchener]

With all the new changes that have been made recently getting to the top of Google is harder than it was. SEO is really a long term strategy of linkbuilding so if you are looking for quick business then social networking is the best way to go.

 

[Metalfrogboss]

Agree with Kim on this.

 

[Matt121]

With all the new changes that have been made recently getting to the top of Google is harder than it was. SEO is really a long term strategy of linkbuilding so if you are looking for quick business then social networking is the best way to go.

Agree as well. SEO is more of a commitment nowadays due to the numerous updates brought upon by Google.

 

[heddwyn]

If you still have your old site there is a chance you might regain your old rankings by implementing a 301 redirect.

I would also strongly recommend you to work on local SEO. It is not that hard and you will be able to optimize your site for local results just by yourself

 

[jassonwater]

just try to learn from the website SEO is very easy you just need to follow simple steps do the on page SEO and than go for the Promotion, create good quality backlinks. It will help you to rise your site up.

 

[jassonwater]

Social networking is very popular now a days it is easy and give you the instant result just you need the right content to attract right amount of followers and friends.

 

[ShortyMedia]

I agree, do a 301 redirect from your old domain to the new one. You can tell Google you've moved URL's in their webmaster tools. Is your site structure the same?

Also in regards to SEO, the resources posted so far (SEOMoz etc) are excellent, but unless you have a 40 hour week to learn SEO, I'd suggest getting a professional in. It's not an easy subject. It also constantly changes and theres only a handful of people that are actually good at it, despite the huge number of SEO companies.

Some pointers for hiring a company....
Cheap is likely not going to be good.
Check online recommendations.

 

[levismithe]

You start link building

 

[wilson230]

Before learning about seo you have to read google seo policy.

 

[Shredded Neat]

One of the most important things to get right is your title tags, make sure they are 70 characters long max (including spaces) are relevant to the page and include your keyword for that specific page. We use a good SEO company called Retriever Web Solutions to do ours and we are already noticing positive changes in our rankings.

 

[Naomia]

What exactly are the doing? I can't see any decent links pointing to your site at all? In fact there are only 3 referring domains.
we have been with our SEO for over 7 years now for our furniture business. Never had a penalty and rank 1-3 for some very competitive keywords. We receive over 1500 visitors daily in season. They use link baiting to get some amazing links for us. We had one from UNEP, FSC, NHS and all natural. One post they did for us once caused such a storm we had calls from local media outlets and subsequently links from the Independent and Guardian newspapers.

Sorry, cant remember their name as my partner deals with them directly and he is away until the weekend.

 

[Ali-v-8]

Not true -This has been proven by myself on another thread - see Onsite seo vs offsite seo.

One of the most important things to get right is your title tags, make sure they are 70 characters long max (including spaces) are relevant to the page and include your keyword for that specific page. We use a good SEO company called Retriever Web Solutions to do ours and we are already noticing positive changes in our rankings.

 

[SEO Manchester]

Hi

Ali-V-8 is spot on to point out trying to retain a domain with history.
We would be happy to asses what you are looking to acheive if you want.
The thing is, Google has changed a lot (not sure how long a go you had success) but what you mentioned would not cut the mustard anymore.

Hope it goes well anyway and drop us a line if you have any questions.

Regards

no I have swapped from .com to .co.uk

 

[cheaper accountant]

What exactly are the doing? I can’t see any decent links pointing to your site at all? In fact there are only 3 referring domains.
we have been with our SEO for over 7 years now for our furniture business. Never had a penalty and rank 1-3 for some very competitive keywords. We receive over 1500 visitors daily in season. They use link baiting to get some amazing links for us. We had one from UNEP, FSC, NHS and all natural. One post they did for us once caused such a storm we had calls from local media outlets and subsequently links from the Independent and Guardian newspapers.

Sorry, cant remember their name as my partner deals with them directly and he is away until the weekend.

I'd be interested to know the name of the company, please do update at the weekend. Thanks

 

[VladimirYakimenko]

I've used http://www.distilled.net to update my understanding of SEO, it is a paid for resource though

 

[eventdomain]

Don't make the mistake of thinking hoards will link to you for nothing - they will want something in return but a basic link for link favour won't cut it anymore - well, not for something great it won't. The days of the one-way freebie are over, its not even a case of putting in effort, mainly as web properties are too highly valued and decisions of who to link to has always been in the control of the website owner.

To get links of value, requires much more than many have to offer. For example a 2000 page website Vs a 25 page one, which one has the greater SEO/Content value..... SO, why should the superior site give away its advantage for free - pretty obvious it doesn't need to, so why make such a rediculous request for a link in the first place.

The playing field is not level, which presents a major problem.

 

[OldWelshGuy]

Don't make the mistake of thinking hoards will link to you for nothing - they will want something in return but a basic link for link favour won't cut it anymore - well, not for something great it won't. The days of the one-way freebie are over, its not even a case of putting in effort, mainly as web properties are too highly valued and decisions of who to link to has always been in the control of the website owner.

To get links of value, requires much more than many have to offer. For example a 2000 page website Vs a 25 page one, which one has the greater SEO/Content value..... SO, why should the superior site give away its advantage for free - pretty obvious it doesn't need to, so why make such a rediculous request for a link in the first place.

The playing field is not level, which presents a major problem.

Only if you are out of touch and don't know how to get them

 

[eventdomain]

Only if you are out of touch and don't know how to get them

As if SEO's hold the power - they never had it to begin with.

Who likes begging emails, spam comments etc - its old hat and doesnt work anymore. The power lies with who gets to choose who they link to - not the beggers or article writers.

 

[tariqseo]

As if SEO's hold the power - they never had it to begin with.

Who likes begging emails, spam comments etc - its old hat and doesnt work anymore. The power lies with who gets to choose who they link to - not the beggers or article writers.

SEOs just need to be more original these days

 

[OldWelshGuy]

As if SEO's hold the power - they never had it to begin with.

Who likes begging emails, spam comments etc - its old hat and doesnt work anymore. The power lies with who gets to choose who they link to - not the beggers or article writers.

As I siad, - out of touch

 

[SEO Lady]

If you are relaunching your website - is the url the same - it should have history.

I agree with Ali - I recently moved hosts and the site was down for 3 days, dropped into oblivion but returned to Gpage 1 pos 1 for my local search term after 48 hours of being up again

 

[SEO Lady]

Hi,
Follow some best Off-page optimization techniques...which gives more and more traffic and good targeted keyword positions in Google....i.e:
- Guest posting
- Blog Commenting
- Link Wheel
- Forum Commenting
- Video Marketing
- Slides submissions
- Press Release
- Web 2.0 blogs

These are certainly NOT the best techniques and should be avoided at all costs
- Guest posting
- Blog Commenting
- Link Wheel
- Forum Commenting
- Slides submissions

The best thing I recommend is Video marketing via YouTube and embedding a good optimised video on your home page.

There's more video SEO tips on this page

 

[eventdomain]

As I siad, - out of touch

Like I said, site owners decide who to link to - so out of touch doesnt come into it when they can cost you that vital exposure.

SEOs just need to be more original these days

Yeah, well the majority aint, and I don't believe in this 'only the few can sort it cobblers' - SEO is totally dependant on what the search engines do, as when they 'fix things', you are screwed. Content and links are what matters, the search engines simply and only 'lists' information - the amount of info is what makes you stand out, as noone can rely on specific keyword searches anymore.

The way information is presented is the next step in giving easier, more detailed access and presumably encourages sales. Most people want only basic search experience, but there's few mass search tools at the moment, so access is limited to the 3 major engines, which isnt enough for companies to increase those sales using the web. Everything from email to blogging and telesales is cracked down on by companies using strategies to keep sales people out.

Thus easier ways to get into people's minds is required - and am sure the internet is the way to do this. Not looking like you're doing sales is better, even though everyone knows its what you're doing.

 

[Disgruntled2012]

Try googling srjweb they do all my stuff.

 

[terryuk]

These are certainly NOT the best techniques and should be avoided at all costs
- Guest posting
- Blog Commenting
- Link Wheel
- Forum Commenting
- Slides submissions

The best thing I recommend is Video marketing via YouTube and embedding a good optimised video on your home page.

There's more video SEO tips on this page

Forum commenting is practically the same as a forum signature, and you should never stick to one technique whatever it may be imho

 

[webgeek]

These are certainly NOT the best techniques and should be avoided at all costs
- Guest posting
- Blog Commenting
- Link Wheel
- Forum Commenting
- Slides submissions

The best thing I recommend is Video marketing via YouTube and embedding a good optimised video on your home page.

There's more video SEO tips on this page

Avoiding Guest Posting at all costs?



I think not...

 

[eastvantage]

There's a bunch of online resources that will help you with your SEO venture. However, it is still best to follow the ones that you think may apply on the type of website/business you have as not all SEO techniques apply to general business/website.

 

[sdarrensam]

In the current scenario of panda and penguin do not stick to one technique SEO maintain a proper strategy plan and follow it give importance to every technique

 

[SW1 Limited]

SEOMoz is indeed a great site for up to dte SEO information, although it canappear a little confusing for those withlimited knowledge of SEO.
There is loads of information available online. My advive would be, its all about content. Make sure you have really good, quality, original content onyour site. Also, try to increase your online presence elsewhere. Facebook, Twitter and Google+ are great places to start.
Learn as much as you can about Google Panda and Penguin. SEO is all about putting work into your site. Regular updates, perhaps a blog or a news page.
Good luck!