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The document summarizes the key points from a webcast on search engine optimization (SEO) basics. It covers the fundamentals of SEO, including site structure, content optimization, keyword research, on-site optimization, link building, and measuring success. The presentation emphasizes the importance of white hat SEO tactics to build trust with search engines over time in order to increase organic traffic and leads.

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SEO 101 – Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! In this webcast Nick Stamoulis, Founder and SEO Expert of Brick Marketing, provides practical advice on… > The basics of a strong SEO program > Best practices for keyword research > Website optimization > Examples of successful SEO campaigns > How to build relevant links over time > ROI measurement tips    
The audio portion of today’s presentation is available via broadcast audio. AMA Marketing Effectiveness Online Seminar Series Alli Libb American Marketing Association You can also dial in to hear audio: Participants (US & Canada, Toll Free): 800.901.4804 Participants (international): +1 212.231.2905
Check out the AMA website
Commonly Asked Questions 1. Will I be able to get copies of the slides after the event? 2. Is this being recorded so I can view it after the fact? Yes Yes Continue today’s discussion on Twitter: #AMAAquentSEO
Aquent is the global marketing and design staffing company. Specialized Agents focused on a single marketing or design discipline Connect with a specialized Agent in: Online marketing Marketing Interactive design Graphic design Find an agent at aquent.com Thank you for attending this Aquent sponsored webcast
SEO 101 – Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Introduction SEO works when implemented correctly. SEO is direct marketing vehicle – not paid advertising. White Hat Means By the Book! SEO is: 80% marketing 20% technical website factors SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Topics to Cover Site Structure The Importance Website Content Keyword Research On Site Optimization Relevant “Trust Factor” Link Building Measurability of SEO SEO Service Providers SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Step 1: Site Structure Website structure and website navigation, are both very important. You should lead your visitor down a predetermined path to conversion. Website goals should reflect site design and structure. Ex: If your goal is to sell product, it should be evident from home page. SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Step 1: Site Structure Creating each page as it’s own point of entry is crucial to long term success. Call to action must be in place. Visitor cannot be confused or will not buy. Communication between site and visitor should be easy and clear. SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
The Search Engines SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
The Search Engines HISTORY Google began in January 1996 as a research project by Larry Page and Sergey Brin . The two theorized about a system that analyzed the relationships between websites. They called this new technology PageRank , where a website's relevance was determined by the number of pages, and the importance of those pages, that linked back to the original site. The domain google.com was registered on September 15, 1997, and the company was incorporated on September 4, 1998, at a friend's garage in Menlo Park, California . DEMOGRAPHIC - Search Engine that caters to the advanced searcher. Source - Wikipedia SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
The Search Engines HISTORY Yahoo! was founded by Jerry Yang and David Filo in January 1994 Incorporated on March 1, 1995 As of August 2010, Yahoo! Organic search results are now powered by Microsoft’s Bing. DEMOGRAPHICS Consumer Driven Community Site Source - Wikipedia SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
The Search Engines HISTORY Bing (formerly Live Search, Windows Live Search, and MSN Search) is the current web search engine (advertised as a "decision engine") [2] from Microsoft . Bing was unveiled by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer on May 28, 2009 at the All Things Digital conference in San Diego. It went fully online on June 3, 2009. As of August 2010, Bing now powers all Yahoo! organic search results. Source - Wikipedia SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
SEO – WHERE IS IT? SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Step 2: Importance of Content Content is most important factor of a websites long term SEO success. Search engines do not look at design or graphics, but rather words and text. Content is what search engines use to locate sites. SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
What to avoid when writing content Do not write sloppy content with grammar and spelling errors. Do not embed content into images, search engines cannot read those. Write your content for humans (your visitors)! Step 2: Importance of Content SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Step 3: Keyword Research Keyword research will determine who can see your website. Your audience will use keywords to search for what you are offering. Missing important keywords will result in missing out on potential clients or customers. SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Keyword Competition The broader the keyword, the more competition there is for it. Always shoot for mid range keywords, ones that aren’t too broad or too niche. Step 3: Keyword Research Competition Broad (more competition) Niche (less competition) Sweet Spot SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Keywords Longtail keywords are more targeted, used by searchers who are transitioning from research mode to purchase mode in the Buying Cycle. Step 3: Keyword Research SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Broader keyword searches produce more search volume. More niche keywords produce less search volume. Step 3: Keyword Research SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Step 3: Keyword Research Searches Broad (more competition) Niche (less competition) Keywords 2 Word 3 Word 4 Word 5 Word 6 Word Buying Cycle Research Mode Conversion as you go down the buying cycle conversion goes up! Buy SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com Competition
Step 3: Keyword Research Screen shoot of Keyword Research Tool – Keyword Discovery by Trellian SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Step 3: Keyword Research Screen shoot of Keyword Research Tool – Keyword Discovery by Trellian SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Step 3: Keyword Research Use several variations of the same phrase. EX. “Women's Red Shoes”, “Buy Women's Red Shoes”, “Compare Women's Red Shoes” Target up to 5 unique keywords per page of content being optimized. SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Step 3: Keyword Research Pick and target wisely. Some keywords are more competitive than others. Use keyword phrases as people use them to search with. These could be one word, two or even entire sentences. SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Step 4: On Site Optimization Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the practice of making changes in different areas of your website in order for the search engines to find and deliver targeted visitors to your website. SEO is a long term process and is a building process – Think of it as an ongoing Race! SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Step 4: On Site Optimization Components of a Website to be Optimized: Content Meta Title Tag, Description, Keywords H1 Tag URL Structure Image Tags XML Sitemap Internal Linking Structure Page Load Time Code Analysis SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Step 4: On Site Optimization Case Study Example: Goal – Increase Leads Through Website. On Site Optimization Example: http://www.smrset.com Case Study Results: 1000% Increase in Leads Through the Website From SEO: Avg. 500+ Leads Per Month SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Step 4: On Site Optimization Case Study Example: Goal – Increase Phone Calls Through Website. On Site Optimization Example: http://www.mychickenexpress.com Case Study Results: Positioning at top of local search. 50% Increase in overall business from SEO efforts. SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Step 4: On Site Optimization Case Study Example: Goal – Increase Visitors and Leads On Site Optimization Example: http://www.800plumbing.com Case Study Results: Positioning at top of local search and national keywords. 40% Increase in visitors from SEO efforts. SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Step 4: On Site Optimization Components of a Website to be Optimized: Content Meta Title Tag, Description, Keywords H1 Tag URL Structure Image Tags XML Sitemap Internal Linking Structure Page Load Time Code Analysis SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Article Marketing Online Publicity Blog Comments Local Profiles Directory Submission Social Networking Blogging Video Marketing Industry Associations Natural Links SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Article Marketing Online Publicity Blog Comments Local Profiles Directory Submission Social Networking Blogging Video Marketing Industry Associations Natural Links SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Step 5: Ongoing Relevant Link Building Link building is the practice and ongoing campaign to increase your website and company’s brand and visibility in the search engines and online in general. Link building should not be just to get one way links point to your website (to boost your search engine keyword position and rankings). SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Link Building is placement of your website into areas online that provide good quality links and can help generate visitors to your website Seek to build your website as an “authority” website in your industry! Step 5: Ongoing Relevant Link Building SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Online Publicity – Write newsworthy press releases and distribution them online using services such as: Press Release should be 350-400 words Maximum inclusion of two links in the body so as not to be considered link spam. Use full link http://www.mysite.com Step 5: Ongoing Relevant Link Building SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Step 5: Ongoing Relevant Link Building Directory Submission - Submit your website into some good quality online directories such as: & industry specific online directories as well! Make sure to pick directories that will actively produce visitors to your site. SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Social Networking – Create profiles for your business and active users of some of the top Social networking websites such as: & industry specific social networking sites and create profiles at those places as well . Become active in the social community it builds your brand and reputation while connecting with your customers. Step 5: Ongoing Relevant Link Building SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Local Search Engine Profiles – Create profiles for your business at the following places: Step 5: Ongoing Relevant Link Building TIPS: Include keywords in your local profiles When starting a link building campaign create 4-5 different descriptions of your company If your goal is phone calls, include your number EVERYWHERE!! SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Blog Commenting – Research highly relevant blogs that relate to your industry, customers and business and leave comments as appropriate. Step 5: Ongoing Relevant Link Building TIPS: Make sure to add value to the conversation when posting. Research - Take the time to learn each blog before commenting or you could jeopardize your future comments and links. SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Step 5: Ongoing Relevant Link Building Industry Association Memberships - Become a member of your local Chamber of Commerce and other industry associations Adds credibility Generates Visitors Link back Helps legitimize your business online. SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Article Marketing – Write helpful article and submit them to online article directories such as & guest write for other industry websites & blogs. Takes timeto happen but helps build brand & visitors. Hint : Never hire anyone overseas to write for you!!! Step 5: Ongoing Relevant Link Building SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Online Video Marketing – Publish a video online to build your brand and reputation at: Your online video marketing doesn’t have to be viral – tour your company, interview staff etc… Step 5: Ongoing Relevant Link Building SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Natural Links – As you promote your website and build your authority as a leader in your industry and through excellent content you will receive incoming relevant links to your website NATURALLY over time! Step 5: Ongoing Relevant Link Building SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Link building efforts should be SCHEDULED with up to 5 different tasks each month for 12 months. Establishing ‘trust factor’ with search engines will result in nice positioning and therefore more visitors and sales. Step 5: Ongoing Relevant Link Building SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
In a Nutshell……. Link Building = Marketing SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Step 6: Measurability How do you measure success SEO Efforts? Leads? Sales? Number of visitors to site? SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Measurability: Google Analytics GOOGLE ANALYTICS is a must ! ( http://www.google.com/analytics/ ). Free product that can help you track how your web traffic interacts with your website. This is very important to know in order to make necessary changes or tweaks to your website. Tracks what keyword phrases led to visitors to your website. SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Picking a SEO Service Provider BUYER BEWARE!! See Guarantee, Run The Other Way! If you see the word “guarantee” anywhere on the website head in the other direction. Nobody can guarantee anything in this industry. English is a must in order to properly optimize a website you have to be 100% fluent in the English language. SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
What a Deal! If the deal sounds too good to be true it probably is, Offering a lot for $49.95? Probably bare bones work which will not yield results. Work for Free? Look out for performance base services. Companies do not work for free unless there is something in it for them. Hire an SEO Expert Hire companies that are experts in the field or use the same exact approach as the one above and practice what they preach! Picking a SEO Service Provider SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
SEO Blog by Nick Stamoulis with daily SEO updates, visit: http://www.searchengineoptimizationjournal.com Brick Marketing SEO Newsletter: www.BrickMarketingNewsletter.com Google Webmaster Tools & Webmaster Blog Register your website and read the Google Webmaster Guidelines: http://www.google.com/support/webmasters/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=35291 Additional Helpful SEO Resources SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
Questions? SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
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  • 1. SEO 101 – Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! In this webcast Nick Stamoulis, Founder and SEO Expert of Brick Marketing, provides practical advice on… > The basics of a strong SEO program > Best practices for keyword research > Website optimization > Examples of successful SEO campaigns > How to build relevant links over time > ROI measurement tips    
  • 2. The audio portion of today’s presentation is available via broadcast audio. AMA Marketing Effectiveness Online Seminar Series Alli Libb American Marketing Association You can also dial in to hear audio: Participants (US & Canada, Toll Free): 800.901.4804 Participants (international): +1 212.231.2905
  • 3. Check out the AMA website
  • 4. Commonly Asked Questions 1. Will I be able to get copies of the slides after the event? 2. Is this being recorded so I can view it after the fact? Yes Yes Continue today’s discussion on Twitter: #AMAAquentSEO
  • 5. Aquent is the global marketing and design staffing company. Specialized Agents focused on a single marketing or design discipline Connect with a specialized Agent in: Online marketing Marketing Interactive design Graphic design Find an agent at aquent.com Thank you for attending this Aquent sponsored webcast
  • 6. SEO 101 – Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 7. Introduction SEO works when implemented correctly. SEO is direct marketing vehicle – not paid advertising. White Hat Means By the Book! SEO is: 80% marketing 20% technical website factors SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 8. Topics to Cover Site Structure The Importance Website Content Keyword Research On Site Optimization Relevant “Trust Factor” Link Building Measurability of SEO SEO Service Providers SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 9. Step 1: Site Structure Website structure and website navigation, are both very important. You should lead your visitor down a predetermined path to conversion. Website goals should reflect site design and structure. Ex: If your goal is to sell product, it should be evident from home page. SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 10. Step 1: Site Structure Creating each page as it’s own point of entry is crucial to long term success. Call to action must be in place. Visitor cannot be confused or will not buy. Communication between site and visitor should be easy and clear. SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 11. The Search Engines SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 12. The Search Engines HISTORY Google began in January 1996 as a research project by Larry Page and Sergey Brin . The two theorized about a system that analyzed the relationships between websites. They called this new technology PageRank , where a website's relevance was determined by the number of pages, and the importance of those pages, that linked back to the original site. The domain google.com was registered on September 15, 1997, and the company was incorporated on September 4, 1998, at a friend's garage in Menlo Park, California . DEMOGRAPHIC - Search Engine that caters to the advanced searcher. Source - Wikipedia SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 13. The Search Engines HISTORY Yahoo! was founded by Jerry Yang and David Filo in January 1994 Incorporated on March 1, 1995 As of August 2010, Yahoo! Organic search results are now powered by Microsoft’s Bing. DEMOGRAPHICS Consumer Driven Community Site Source - Wikipedia SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 14. The Search Engines HISTORY Bing (formerly Live Search, Windows Live Search, and MSN Search) is the current web search engine (advertised as a "decision engine") [2] from Microsoft . Bing was unveiled by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer on May 28, 2009 at the All Things Digital conference in San Diego. It went fully online on June 3, 2009. As of August 2010, Bing now powers all Yahoo! organic search results. Source - Wikipedia SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 15. SEO – WHERE IS IT? SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 16. Step 2: Importance of Content Content is most important factor of a websites long term SEO success. Search engines do not look at design or graphics, but rather words and text. Content is what search engines use to locate sites. SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 17. What to avoid when writing content Do not write sloppy content with grammar and spelling errors. Do not embed content into images, search engines cannot read those. Write your content for humans (your visitors)! Step 2: Importance of Content SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 18. Step 3: Keyword Research Keyword research will determine who can see your website. Your audience will use keywords to search for what you are offering. Missing important keywords will result in missing out on potential clients or customers. SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 19. Keyword Competition The broader the keyword, the more competition there is for it. Always shoot for mid range keywords, ones that aren’t too broad or too niche. Step 3: Keyword Research Competition Broad (more competition) Niche (less competition) Sweet Spot SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 20. Keywords Longtail keywords are more targeted, used by searchers who are transitioning from research mode to purchase mode in the Buying Cycle. Step 3: Keyword Research SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 21. Broader keyword searches produce more search volume. More niche keywords produce less search volume. Step 3: Keyword Research SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 22. Step 3: Keyword Research Searches Broad (more competition) Niche (less competition) Keywords 2 Word 3 Word 4 Word 5 Word 6 Word Buying Cycle Research Mode Conversion as you go down the buying cycle conversion goes up! Buy SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com Competition
  • 23. Step 3: Keyword Research Screen shoot of Keyword Research Tool – Keyword Discovery by Trellian SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 24. Step 3: Keyword Research Screen shoot of Keyword Research Tool – Keyword Discovery by Trellian SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 25. Step 3: Keyword Research Use several variations of the same phrase. EX. “Women's Red Shoes”, “Buy Women's Red Shoes”, “Compare Women's Red Shoes” Target up to 5 unique keywords per page of content being optimized. SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 26. Step 3: Keyword Research Pick and target wisely. Some keywords are more competitive than others. Use keyword phrases as people use them to search with. These could be one word, two or even entire sentences. SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 27. Step 4: On Site Optimization Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the practice of making changes in different areas of your website in order for the search engines to find and deliver targeted visitors to your website. SEO is a long term process and is a building process – Think of it as an ongoing Race! SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 28. Step 4: On Site Optimization Components of a Website to be Optimized: Content Meta Title Tag, Description, Keywords H1 Tag URL Structure Image Tags XML Sitemap Internal Linking Structure Page Load Time Code Analysis SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 29. Step 4: On Site Optimization Case Study Example: Goal – Increase Leads Through Website. On Site Optimization Example: http://www.smrset.com Case Study Results: 1000% Increase in Leads Through the Website From SEO: Avg. 500+ Leads Per Month SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 30. Step 4: On Site Optimization Case Study Example: Goal – Increase Phone Calls Through Website. On Site Optimization Example: http://www.mychickenexpress.com Case Study Results: Positioning at top of local search. 50% Increase in overall business from SEO efforts. SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 31. Step 4: On Site Optimization Case Study Example: Goal – Increase Visitors and Leads On Site Optimization Example: http://www.800plumbing.com Case Study Results: Positioning at top of local search and national keywords. 40% Increase in visitors from SEO efforts. SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 32. Step 4: On Site Optimization Components of a Website to be Optimized: Content Meta Title Tag, Description, Keywords H1 Tag URL Structure Image Tags XML Sitemap Internal Linking Structure Page Load Time Code Analysis SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 33. Article Marketing Online Publicity Blog Comments Local Profiles Directory Submission Social Networking Blogging Video Marketing Industry Associations Natural Links SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 34. Article Marketing Online Publicity Blog Comments Local Profiles Directory Submission Social Networking Blogging Video Marketing Industry Associations Natural Links SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 35. Step 5: Ongoing Relevant Link Building Link building is the practice and ongoing campaign to increase your website and company’s brand and visibility in the search engines and online in general. Link building should not be just to get one way links point to your website (to boost your search engine keyword position and rankings). SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 36. Link Building is placement of your website into areas online that provide good quality links and can help generate visitors to your website Seek to build your website as an “authority” website in your industry! Step 5: Ongoing Relevant Link Building SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 37. Online Publicity – Write newsworthy press releases and distribution them online using services such as: Press Release should be 350-400 words Maximum inclusion of two links in the body so as not to be considered link spam. Use full link http://www.mysite.com Step 5: Ongoing Relevant Link Building SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 38. Step 5: Ongoing Relevant Link Building Directory Submission - Submit your website into some good quality online directories such as: & industry specific online directories as well! Make sure to pick directories that will actively produce visitors to your site. SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 39. Social Networking – Create profiles for your business and active users of some of the top Social networking websites such as: & industry specific social networking sites and create profiles at those places as well . Become active in the social community it builds your brand and reputation while connecting with your customers. Step 5: Ongoing Relevant Link Building SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 40. Local Search Engine Profiles – Create profiles for your business at the following places: Step 5: Ongoing Relevant Link Building TIPS: Include keywords in your local profiles When starting a link building campaign create 4-5 different descriptions of your company If your goal is phone calls, include your number EVERYWHERE!! SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 41. Blog Commenting – Research highly relevant blogs that relate to your industry, customers and business and leave comments as appropriate. Step 5: Ongoing Relevant Link Building TIPS: Make sure to add value to the conversation when posting. Research - Take the time to learn each blog before commenting or you could jeopardize your future comments and links. SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 42. Step 5: Ongoing Relevant Link Building Industry Association Memberships - Become a member of your local Chamber of Commerce and other industry associations Adds credibility Generates Visitors Link back Helps legitimize your business online. SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 43. Article Marketing – Write helpful article and submit them to online article directories such as & guest write for other industry websites & blogs. Takes timeto happen but helps build brand & visitors. Hint : Never hire anyone overseas to write for you!!! Step 5: Ongoing Relevant Link Building SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 44. Online Video Marketing – Publish a video online to build your brand and reputation at: Your online video marketing doesn’t have to be viral – tour your company, interview staff etc… Step 5: Ongoing Relevant Link Building SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 45. Natural Links – As you promote your website and build your authority as a leader in your industry and through excellent content you will receive incoming relevant links to your website NATURALLY over time! Step 5: Ongoing Relevant Link Building SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 46. Link building efforts should be SCHEDULED with up to 5 different tasks each month for 12 months. Establishing ‘trust factor’ with search engines will result in nice positioning and therefore more visitors and sales. Step 5: Ongoing Relevant Link Building SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 47. In a Nutshell……. Link Building = Marketing SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 48. Step 6: Measurability How do you measure success SEO Efforts? Leads? Sales? Number of visitors to site? SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 49. Measurability: Google Analytics GOOGLE ANALYTICS is a must ! ( http://www.google.com/analytics/ ). Free product that can help you track how your web traffic interacts with your website. This is very important to know in order to make necessary changes or tweaks to your website. Tracks what keyword phrases led to visitors to your website. SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 50. Picking a SEO Service Provider BUYER BEWARE!! See Guarantee, Run The Other Way! If you see the word “guarantee” anywhere on the website head in the other direction. Nobody can guarantee anything in this industry. English is a must in order to properly optimize a website you have to be 100% fluent in the English language. SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 51. What a Deal! If the deal sounds too good to be true it probably is, Offering a lot for $49.95? Probably bare bones work which will not yield results. Work for Free? Look out for performance base services. Companies do not work for free unless there is something in it for them. Hire an SEO Expert Hire companies that are experts in the field or use the same exact approach as the one above and practice what they preach! Picking a SEO Service Provider SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 52. SEO Blog by Nick Stamoulis with daily SEO updates, visit: http://www.searchengineoptimizationjournal.com Brick Marketing SEO Newsletter: www.BrickMarketingNewsletter.com Google Webmaster Tools & Webmaster Blog Register your website and read the Google Webmaster Guidelines: http://www.google.com/support/webmasters/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=35291 Additional Helpful SEO Resources SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
  • 53. Questions? SEO 101 - Learn the Basics of White Hat SEO! Tel.781-350-4365 nick@brickmarketing.com www.BrickMarketing.com
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