The Secret To Getting Indexed In Yahoo
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The Secret to Getting Indexed in Yahoo
Overview
In recent months, getting indexed in Yahoo has become increasingly challenging. Yahoo's indexing robot, Yahoo! Slurp, is behaving unpredictably?"sometimes viewing all pages but only adding a few to the Yahoo database. In some cases, sub-domain listings even vanish. So, what's the key to getting indexed?
Understanding Yahoo! Slurp
To successfully get indexed by Yahoo, it's crucial to consistently update your website. These updates should be made both on the site and via Real Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds. Here's how you can enhance your chances of indexing:
Step 1: Start a Blog
Begin by creating a blog for your site. This can be hosted on your own site or through a free service. For simplicity, many prefer platforms like Blogger. Your blog should feature entries that correspond to and link back to your site's content. For example, I would post this article on my blog, "Moshing Search Engines," linking it to the relevant page on MarketingTitan.com.
Step 2: Create a Site Map
Boost your blog's effectiveness by linking to a site map on your website. If you haven't created a site map yet, make sure to design one in HTML. Yahoo's robot will follow and index the pages on your site map. It's more reliable than the XML site map strategy promoted by Google.
Step 3: Set Up an RSS Feed
Once your blog is running with updated content, convert it into an RSS feed. There are many free services available, and one popular choice is Feedburner.com. Setting up an account is straightforward, and Feedburner will provide you with a link for your RSS feed. This is where things start to get exciting.
Step 4: Utilize My Yahoo
If you have a Yahoo email account, sign in to your My Yahoo page. If you don’t have an account, create one. Then follow these steps:
1. Click "Add Content" in the upper left, beneath the search box.
2. On the new page, select "Add RSS by URL" next to the "Find Content" search box.
3. Enter the exact link from Feedburner and click "Add" (do not enter your blog's URL).
4. Click the "My Yahoo" tab at the top and refresh the page.
Your RSS feed should appear at the bottom of the page. If it doesn’t show up immediately, give it some time, as Yahoo can be slow. Once added, you’ll see your blog's name and post titles. Yahoo can take up to a day to display new posts, so don’t worry if they’re not immediately visible.
Monitoring Progress
By following these steps, Yahoo will trace the blog's links and index your site's pages. If you have a site map linked, you're all set. An added benefit is that Google will do the same.
For example, our project NomadJournalTrips.com, which launched a month ago, has seen rapid indexing. With pages added daily, Yahoo indexed 95 pages with just a four-day lag behind new additions. Meanwhile, Google has indexed 151 pages, expanding daily. The combination of a blog and RSS feed has been pivotal in speeding up this process.
Conclusion
Depending on your site's size, this indexing process may take a few days to a few weeks. By continually adding new content and linking it through your blog, you can effectively navigate the challenges of Yahoo! Slurp. Soon enough, you'll have tamed the indexing beast!
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