Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Secrets

Tips, tricks, and little-known methods used by professional SEO
consultants to rank in some of the most competitive search
phrases

Search engine optimization (SEO) is the process of creating,
formatting and promoting web pages in a manner that ensures that
they are ranked highly for chosen keyword phrases after a user
performs a Web search. This unique book taps the relatively unknown
market of advanced SEO knowledge, and reveals secrets used by only
the best SEO consultants.

You'll take your Internet marketing skills to the next level as
you gain a thorough understanding of standard SEO techniques such
as on-page optimization, off-page optimization, and link building.
Packed with real-world examples, this essential guide demonstrates
how real SEO consultants work with Fortune 500 companies to get the
results they desire.

Coverage includes:

• Understanding Search Engine Optimization

• Relearning How You See the Web

• Picking the Right SEO Tools

• Finding SEO Problems

• Solving SEO Problems

• SEO Best Practices

• The SEO Consulting Process

• Comprehensive Site Audit (Informational Website)

• Comprehensive Site Audit (E-Commerce Website)

• Understanding the SEO Industry

• Search Engine Verticals

• Optimizing for Alternative Search Engines

• Setting Up a Testing Platform

• SEO Resources

• Attending SEO Conferences

Autorentext

Danny Dover is a passionate SEO consultant and influential writer. During his tenure at SEOmoz.org (as Lead SEO), he did SEO consulting for many of the world's most popular websites including Facebook, Microsoft, and Comcast. His oft-cited expertise has been translated into Japanese, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, German, and Hungarian. He has spoken at numerous SEO conferences and his writings have been accessed online in more than 175 different countries. Erik Dafforn is Executive Vice President and Director of Organic SEO for Intrapromote, LLC, a Cleveland-based Search and Social Marketing firm. He's written over 200 articles on SEO strategy and techniques.

Zusammenfassung
Tips, tricks, and little-known methods used by professional SEO consultants to rank in some of the most competitive search phrases

Search engine optimization (SEO) is the process of creating, formatting and promoting web pages in a manner that ensures that they are ranked highly for chosen keyword phrases after a user performs a Web search. This unique book taps the relatively unknown market of advanced SEO knowledge, and reveals secrets used by only the best SEO consultants.

You'll take your Internet marketing skills to the next level as you gain a thorough understanding of standard SEO techniques such as on-page optimization, off-page optimization, and link building. Packed with real-world examples, this essential guide demonstrates how real SEO consultants work with Fortune 500 companies to get the results they desire.

Coverage includes:

• Understanding Search Engine Optimization
• Relearning How You See the Web
• Picking the Right SEO Tools
• Finding SEO Problems
• Solving SEO Problems
• SEO Best Practices
• The SEO Consulting Process
• Comprehensive Site Audit (Informational Website)
• Comprehensive Site Audit (E-Commerce Website)
• Understanding the SEO Industry
• Search Engine Verticals
• Optimizing for Alternative Search Engines
• Setting Up a Testing Platform
• SEO Resources
• Attending SEO Conferences

Inhalt

Chapter 1 I Understanding Search Engine Optimization 5

The Secrets of Popularity 6

The Secrets of Relevancy 11

Summary 14

Chapter 2 I Relearning How You See the Web 15

The 1,000-Foot ViewUnderstanding the Neighborhood 16

The 100-Foot ViewThe Website 21

The 10-Foot ViewThe Webpage 27

The 1-Foot ViewIndividual Content Pieces 40

Summary 42

Chapter 3 I Picking the Right SEO Tools 43

View Source 44

Useful Search Engine Queries 51

Search EngineProvided Tools 56

Google Webmaster Tools 59

Relevancy Determining Tools 68

SEO Toolbars 73

HTTP Header Analyzer 76

Firefox User Agent Switcher 78

Firefox Rendering Modifier 81

Summary 83

Chapter 4 I Finding SEO Problems 85

The 15-Minute SEO Audit 86

The 5-Minute Brand Reputation Audit 97

Identifying Search Engine Penalties 103

Summary 106

Chapter 5 I Solving SEO Problems 107

First Things First 108

Fixing Popularity Problems 109

Fixing Relevancy Problems 114

Fixing Penalties 117

Link Building Techniques 122

Summary 127

Chapter 6 I SEO Best Practices 129

Page-Level Information Hierarchy 130

Domain-Level Information Hierarchy 130

URL 131

Title Tag 134

Meta Description 135

HTML Headings (H1 H6) 136

Images 138

Nofollow 139

Rel Canonical Link Element 140

Meta Keywords 142

JavaScript and Flash 143

301 Redirects 143

Blocking Pages from Search Engines 144

Traffic and Rankings 145

Parameter-Driven URLs 146

Footer Links 147

Summary 148

Chapter 7 I The SEO Consulting Process 149

Answering Hard Questions from Clients 150

Preparing for the First Meeting 159

Paperwork: Setting Expectations 165

Deliverables 169

Establishing Price Points 170

What to Give Away for Free 175

Subsequent Meetings 176

Summary 178

Chapter 8 I Comprehensive Site Audit (Informational Website) 179

How to Read This Chapter 180

Sample Website 181

Sample Report 182

After Completing the Report 199

Summary 200

MusicArtistDatabase.com Sample SEO Site Audit 201

Chapter 9 I Comprehensive Site Audit (E-Commerce Website) 259

How to Read This Chapter 260

Sample Website 260

Sample Report 261

Summary 277

SellTheWidget.com Sample SEO Site Review 279

Chapter 10 I Understanding the SEO Industry 333

A Brief History of SEO 334

Who Are Internet Marketers and Where Can I Find Them? 335

The SEO Pyramid and Wearing Multiple Hats 340

SEO Leaders 343

The People and Technology behind Google and Bing 346

Long-Term Perspective in SEO 351

Summary 353

Chapter 11 I Search Engine Verticals 355

Universal Search 356

Local Search 357

Image Search 362

Video Search 365

Instant Search 368

Summary 370

Chapter 12 I Optimizing for Alternative Search Engines 371

Amazon 372

YouTube 374

Facebook 375

Delicious 376

Flickr 378

Twitter 380

Summary 382

Chapter 13 I Test, Test, Test 383

Setting Up a Testing Platform 384

Running a Test 387

Recording Results 389 The Importance of Sharing Knowledge 3...