AnastasiaAff
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1. Write long-form content.
There is a correlation between longer content (2000+ words) and high rankings.
2. Upload a sitemap for Google.
An XML sitemap shows Google exactly what's on your site. You can easily create and upload one to your site using XML Sitemap Generator.
3. Make sure you're using 301 redirects, not 302s.
301s indicate that your content has permanently moved, and that all SEO "juice" and rankings should be redistributed to the new page.
4. Don't inadvertently block Google from accessing your site.
If you're not receiving any search traffic, check the section
5. Optimize for mobile.
If your site isn't mobile-friendly, you'll need to switch to a responsive design, mobile app or dedicated mobile site.
6. Your site needs to load quickly on all devices.
Use Google's PageSpeed Insights to see how quickly your site's main pages load. If you find they're taking too long, here is a list of 10 ways to speed up your site.
7. Use descriptive URLs.
Your URLs should always be static and should use descriptive keywords, not just random letters or numbers (such as you'd find with dynamic URLs).
8. Use a .com domain if possible.
Don't worry too much about using your keywords in your domain name; using your URL for branding purposes is much more important.
9. Use internal linking to refer users and search engines to related products or content.
Don't worry about artificially incorporating keyword-rich anchor text to rank for specific keywords. Instead, focus on using natural anchor text that would make the most sense to your readers.
10. Keep your most important content on your root domain.
Most top-ranking pages sit on a site's root domain, rather than on a subdomain.
11. Title tags still matter.
Ensure each page of your site uses a unique, descriptive title tag to tell users and the search engines what the page is about.
12. Use schema.org to show rich snippets in search.
By adding this markup to your site, you give Google a better sense of what your site is about, and ensure rich snippets are displayed alongside your site in the search results.
14. Find and use relevant keywords.
Keywords don't hold the same level of importance they did even a few years ago.
There is a correlation between longer content (2000+ words) and high rankings.
2. Upload a sitemap for Google.
An XML sitemap shows Google exactly what's on your site. You can easily create and upload one to your site using XML Sitemap Generator.
3. Make sure you're using 301 redirects, not 302s.
301s indicate that your content has permanently moved, and that all SEO "juice" and rankings should be redistributed to the new page.
4. Don't inadvertently block Google from accessing your site.
If you're not receiving any search traffic, check the section
5. Optimize for mobile.
If your site isn't mobile-friendly, you'll need to switch to a responsive design, mobile app or dedicated mobile site.
6. Your site needs to load quickly on all devices.
Use Google's PageSpeed Insights to see how quickly your site's main pages load. If you find they're taking too long, here is a list of 10 ways to speed up your site.
7. Use descriptive URLs.
Your URLs should always be static and should use descriptive keywords, not just random letters or numbers (such as you'd find with dynamic URLs).
8. Use a .com domain if possible.
Don't worry too much about using your keywords in your domain name; using your URL for branding purposes is much more important.
9. Use internal linking to refer users and search engines to related products or content.
Don't worry about artificially incorporating keyword-rich anchor text to rank for specific keywords. Instead, focus on using natural anchor text that would make the most sense to your readers.
10. Keep your most important content on your root domain.
Most top-ranking pages sit on a site's root domain, rather than on a subdomain.
11. Title tags still matter.
Ensure each page of your site uses a unique, descriptive title tag to tell users and the search engines what the page is about.
12. Use schema.org to show rich snippets in search.
By adding this markup to your site, you give Google a better sense of what your site is about, and ensure rich snippets are displayed alongside your site in the search results.
14. Find and use relevant keywords.
Keywords don't hold the same level of importance they did even a few years ago.
, it gets even more interesting when you get into the mobile scene with geo location targeting for specific cities based on wifi nodes regardless or not if you have a physical address there [-insert evil scientist laughter-]