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Top 10 SEO Mistakes




                                                       Slideshow Series




              Internet Marketing Top 10 Mistakes

Syndicated Riches is one of the DataPlex Technologies Family of Websites


                         http://syndicatedriches.com
Mistake #1: No Keyword Research

                                                        Why you want to do proper
                                                        keyword research:

                                                        1.Find what people are
                                                        searching for.
                                                        2.Estimate potential traffic.
                                                        3.Size up the competition.
                                                        4.Avoid bad markets.

Keyword research follows the basic principles of supply and demand. Find keywords with a high demand
and low supply of websites. Then size up the competition to see if you can compete in the market.



                                      http://syndicatedriches.com
Mistake #2: No Unique Title Tags

Always choose a unique title tag for each and every
post/page you create. Avoid putting your website title
at the beginning of each tag.

The title tag should contain your exact keyword. This
is valuable SEO space, so use it!

The format of the title tag is as follows:

                  <title>Put page title here!</title>




                           http://syndicatedriches.com
Mistake #3: Not Using a Description Tag

The description meta tag will help Google understand
your page. Your keyword should appear at least once
in the description tag.

The description tag may be used as the search engine
“snippet”. A useful and catchy snippet can attract web
surfers to your site, but be sure not to sound “salesy”.

The format of the description tag is as follows:

  <meta name="description" content=“Put description here.“ />



                          http://syndicatedriches.com
Mistake #4: Artificial Link Building

                                                       Google has made it clear,
                                                       “negative SEO” does exist.

                                                       Low quality backlinks can
                                                       destroy your Google search
                                                       engine ranking



             Build a future. Build backlinks naturally.
Warning: Even in spite of Google’s warnings and the March 18, 2012 update that virtually
destroyed BuildMyRank, there’s not a day that goes by that some so-called “guru” doesn’t launch
yet another auto link building product that claims to hold the keys to the kingdom. Don’t fault victim
to these peddlers of snake oil and bright shiny objects.

                                        http://syndicatedriches.com
Mistake #5: Ignoring Social Media

Search engines look to social sites for signals
as to what web content is popular.




                        http://syndicatedriches.com
Mistake #6: Using an SEO Formula

                                                              Trying to follow a specific
                                                              formula in the SEO of all
                                                              your pages is unnatural
                                                              and can be detected by
                                                              search engines. Avoid
                                                              creating “patterns” whether
                                                              it be on-page SEO or off-
                                                              page link building.

      Gaming Google is like trying to kiss a rattle snake!
On-page SEO practices that are fundamentally sound will continue to be effective with Google and other
search engines for many years. Build on fundamentals by creating quality content and social signals.



                                        http://syndicatedriches.com
Mistake #7: No Friends in High Places

                                When it comes to link
                                building and getting your
                                content out there, making
                                friends with influential
                                people can go a long way.




                                You can have everything in life you want, if you
                                will just help other people get what they want.
                                - Zig Ziglar


             http://syndicatedriches.com
Mistake #8: Building Thin Content

                                                           Though there is no magic
                                                           bullet here, “thin content”
                                                           is a surefire way to upset
                                                           the Google zoo (Panda,
                                                           Penguin, and the animal
                                                           behind door #3).




     Give customers a reason to come to your website!
There is no magic word count that will skyrocket search engine rankings. See mistake #6 (trying to
use an SEO formula) for more information. Create your content for your customers and readers.


                                       http://syndicatedriches.com
Mistake #9: Stale Content

                                Search engines favor sites
                                that provide fresh content.
                                Keep your website up to date
                                and add new content
                                regularly.

                                If your site never changes,
                                why would a visitor return?



Give customers a reason to return to your website!

                  http://syndicatedriches.com
Mistake #10: Writing for Google

                                                      Instead of writing for search
                                                      engines, write for your visitors.
                                                      Overly optimized content does
                                                      little to engage your readers or
                                                      compel them to your call to
                                                      action.




Learning to write LSI content is far more effective than keyword stuffing techniques that will most likely
get you in trouble with the Google zoo. Keep keyword density between 1% and 2% of content which
should occur naturally. Bring in other related long tail keywords and LSI topics. For example, if you’re
talking about “red shoes”, you could mention Dorothy’s ruby slippers in the Wizard of Oz.

                                          http://syndicatedriches.com
Slideshow Series




              Internet Marketing Top 10 Mistakes


           We hope you benefited from this presentation.
       Be sure to check out the other slideshows in this series.


            Distribution of this material is strictly forbidden.
          Portions copyright Š 2012 by DataPlex Technologies.

Syndicated Riches is one of the DataPlex Technologies Family of Websites


                         http://syndicatedriches.com

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  • 1. Top 10 SEO Mistakes Slideshow Series Internet Marketing Top 10 Mistakes Syndicated Riches is one of the DataPlex Technologies Family of Websites http://syndicatedriches.com
  • 2. Mistake #1: No Keyword Research Why you want to do proper keyword research: 1.Find what people are searching for. 2.Estimate potential traffic. 3.Size up the competition. 4.Avoid bad markets. Keyword research follows the basic principles of supply and demand. Find keywords with a high demand and low supply of websites. Then size up the competition to see if you can compete in the market. http://syndicatedriches.com
  • 3. Mistake #2: No Unique Title Tags Always choose a unique title tag for each and every post/page you create. Avoid putting your website title at the beginning of each tag. The title tag should contain your exact keyword. This is valuable SEO space, so use it! The format of the title tag is as follows: <title>Put page title here!</title> http://syndicatedriches.com
  • 4. Mistake #3: Not Using a Description Tag The description meta tag will help Google understand your page. Your keyword should appear at least once in the description tag. The description tag may be used as the search engine “snippet”. A useful and catchy snippet can attract web surfers to your site, but be sure not to sound “salesy”. The format of the description tag is as follows: <meta name="description" content=“Put description here.“ /> http://syndicatedriches.com
  • 5. Mistake #4: Artificial Link Building Google has made it clear, “negative SEO” does exist. Low quality backlinks can destroy your Google search engine ranking Build a future. Build backlinks naturally. Warning: Even in spite of Google’s warnings and the March 18, 2012 update that virtually destroyed BuildMyRank, there’s not a day that goes by that some so-called “guru” doesn’t launch yet another auto link building product that claims to hold the keys to the kingdom. Don’t fault victim to these peddlers of snake oil and bright shiny objects. http://syndicatedriches.com
  • 6. Mistake #5: Ignoring Social Media Search engines look to social sites for signals as to what web content is popular. http://syndicatedriches.com
  • 7. Mistake #6: Using an SEO Formula Trying to follow a specific formula in the SEO of all your pages is unnatural and can be detected by search engines. Avoid creating “patterns” whether it be on-page SEO or off- page link building. Gaming Google is like trying to kiss a rattle snake! On-page SEO practices that are fundamentally sound will continue to be effective with Google and other search engines for many years. Build on fundamentals by creating quality content and social signals. http://syndicatedriches.com
  • 8. Mistake #7: No Friends in High Places When it comes to link building and getting your content out there, making friends with influential people can go a long way. You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want. - Zig Ziglar http://syndicatedriches.com
  • 9. Mistake #8: Building Thin Content Though there is no magic bullet here, “thin content” is a surefire way to upset the Google zoo (Panda, Penguin, and the animal behind door #3). Give customers a reason to come to your website! There is no magic word count that will skyrocket search engine rankings. See mistake #6 (trying to use an SEO formula) for more information. Create your content for your customers and readers. http://syndicatedriches.com
  • 10. Mistake #9: Stale Content Search engines favor sites that provide fresh content. Keep your website up to date and add new content regularly. If your site never changes, why would a visitor return? Give customers a reason to return to your website! http://syndicatedriches.com
  • 11. Mistake #10: Writing for Google Instead of writing for search engines, write for your visitors. Overly optimized content does little to engage your readers or compel them to your call to action. Learning to write LSI content is far more effective than keyword stuffing techniques that will most likely get you in trouble with the Google zoo. Keep keyword density between 1% and 2% of content which should occur naturally. Bring in other related long tail keywords and LSI topics. For example, if you’re talking about “red shoes”, you could mention Dorothy’s ruby slippers in the Wizard of Oz. http://syndicatedriches.com
  • 12. Slideshow Series Internet Marketing Top 10 Mistakes We hope you benefited from this presentation. Be sure to check out the other slideshows in this series. Distribution of this material is strictly forbidden. Portions copyright Š 2012 by DataPlex Technologies. Syndicated Riches is one of the DataPlex Technologies Family of Websites http://syndicatedriches.com