Intro to Search Engine Optimization
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Introduction to Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Summary
Search engines are a primary avenue for internet users to discover websites. A website with strong search engine listings can experience a significant boost in traffic.
Crawler-Based Search Engines
Crawler-based search engines like Google automatically create their listings by crawling or "spidering" the web. These engines detect changes on your web pages over time, which can impact your listing. Key elements like page titles and body content are influential in this process.
Human-Powered Directories
In contrast, human-powered directories such as the Open Directory rely on human input for their listings. You submit descriptions, or editors create them after reviewing your site. Changes to your website won’t affect your listing, except that high-quality content may increase the chances of getting a review.
Components of a Crawler-Based Search Engine
A crawler-based search engine comprises three main parts:
1. Spider (Crawler): Visits web pages, reads content, and follows links to update information regularly, often monthly.
2. Index: A massive database where all the spider's findings are stored. This is updated when web pages change.
3. Search Engine Software: Searches through the index to find and rank pages based on relevance.
Variations Among Major Search Engines
While all crawler-based search engines share these components, they differ in their methodologies, leading to varied search results across different platforms.
How Search Engines Rank Web Pages
Search engines use algorithms?"a set of rules to determine page relevance. Two primary aspects are:
- Location and Frequency: Keywords in prominent locations like the title and top parts of a page, and their frequency relative to other words, often determine relevance.
Search engines might also use supplementary "seasonings" in their algorithms, much like secret ingredients in a recipe, making each engine unique.
Off-Page Factors
Off-page factors, such as link analysis and click-through measurements, are crucial. These factors evaluate the importance and popularity of a page based on external links and user interactions, helping to guard against manipulations by webmasters.
Ranking Tips
- Target Keywords: Use longer phrases as keywords to reduce competition and be more specific to your content.
- Relevance: Focus your efforts on being in the top ten results, as this is where most users find what they're looking for.
By understanding and strategically implementing these aspects of SEO, you can optimize your website's visibility and performance on search engines.
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