The document provides 5 tips for optimizing a website for search engines in a "Take 5" series by @simonecas: 1) Focus on fast loading, easy navigation, and engaging content; 2) Subscribe to an SEO newsletter to stay updated; 3) Research competitors and use blogging and social media for increased traffic; 4) Monitor traffic with Google Analytics and trends to refine strategies; 5) Prioritize quality over quantity when acquiring links. The document encourages sharing the tips and provides further reading resources.

1. Take 5 series
by @simonecas
5 ways to blast your site into
cyberspace

2. 1. It ain’t rocket science: aim for fast
take-off, easy navigation and explosive
content.

3. 2. Rev the engine by subscribing to How to
SEO.

4. 3. Research competitors and increase warp
speed with a brilliant blog and innovative social
media strategies.

5. 4. Monitor traffic with Google Analytics.
Use Google Trends to fine-tune strategies.

6. 5. Get good links – always prioritise
quality over quantity.

7. Feel free to share
• Embed this presentation on your blog
• Bookmark it
•Tweet it.... the choice is yours!
Photos: Angelo, Stig Nygaard, Kennymatic, @simonecas Copyright @simonecas
Further reading
1. Digital trends
http://searchenginewatch.com/
2. SEO bible
http://www.great-seo.co.uk/
3. Traffic tips
http://www.trafficgenerationcafe.com/
4. How to SEO
http://howtoseouk.blogspot.co.uk/
5. 7 steps to digital domination
http://www.slideshare.net/SimoneCastello/lucky-7-
steps-to-digital-domination
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