Google SEO Resources for Beginners

[djbaxter]

Google SEO Resources for Beginners
Wemaster Central Blog
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Webmaster Level: Beginner

Step 1: Absorb the basics
If you like to learn by reading, download our SEO Starter Guide for reading while you're on an exercise bike, training for Ironman.

Or, if you're more a video watcher, try listening to my Search Friendly Development session while you're cleaning your house. Keep in mind that some parts of the presentation are a little more technical.

YouTube - Google I/O 2009 - Search Friendly Development

For good measure, and because at some point you'll hear references to them, check out our webmaster guidelines for yourself.

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[cizzle]

Why not mention a software program like WEBCeo its free and it's awesome!

 

[djbaxter]

Why not mention a software program like WEBCeo its free and it's awesome!

Automated SEO programs are always a little suspect. If I recall correctly, Google specifically mentioned WebCEO as an example of a program that violated their ToS for automated Google search queries a few years back. I saw a post later on that claimed WebCEO had fixed that particular problem but I think it's left a concern about Google's reaction to the use of this sort of thing.

Additionally, it's important that any automated SEO program you use have the built-in capacity to use different variations on anchor text for link-building. Not to do so flags your site as one that is probably engaging in what Google calls "artificial link building". Of course, that's a bit hypocritical because everyone does that to some extent but you need to make it look a little less glaringly obvious.

 

[pengerik]

Why not mention a software program like WEBCeo its free and it's awesome!

WebCEO isn't totally free all of it - the free version is very limited - but it's ok to use in the beginning. Never heard of them having problems with Google actually - new info for me - but then again I'm fairly new to this, but have been told by people who's worked with SEO for several years, that WebCEO was one of a few programs which worked seemlessly and correctly with t.ex Google !? Now I'm actually a bit confused

 

[bigcat1967]

WebCEO isn't totally free all of it - the free version is very limited - but it's ok to use in the beginning.

I admit that I used it - but I think it was the trial version or something. I let the thing expire because I did hear some bad news about it...not sure if it was all true though.

 

[witty4u]

if you want to use seo tool to generate more result then buy the paid software it will help you more in your site...

 

[SimonCambel]

It is nice to read that SEO post, but, In my experience, I don't think using automated tools or software will not help much with Google traffic. So, I always use manual ways. However, if the software can act as a knowledge base tool & consider the anchor text which is being used, link creation date and etc, that will be awesome. I hve to try such a software, but not sure whether such software exist in the market

 

[royalt]

I don't think automated tool should be neglected just for this reason, i know many automated softwares, especially in the article submission niche, that are doing amazing work. Sure that manual is better...but as you all know time is money.

 

[AllenB]

It is nice to read that SEO post, but, In my experience, I don't think using automated tools or software will not help much with Google traffic. So, I always use manual ways. However, if the software can act as a knowledge base tool & consider the anchor text which is being used, link creation date and etc, that will be awesome. I hve to try such a software, but not sure whether such software exist in the market

I don't agree with you, I think there are software which allow us to change the anchor text as well as we can limit number of links per day even, That is a semi-automated software, Those kind of products really save a lot of time than manual work, I am too using semi-automated tools, those are great.

 

[flammableeye]

I always make a point to stay away from automated software as I think it's a dangerous game and is against google's policy but i still like to learn about them and see what they do exactly.

 

[ellehc90]

Both automated and manual I think are useful both have their own advantages and disadvantages.