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* Anything that requires a login will not be 'seen' by a search engine (though some search engines will allow you to tell them how to bypass these)</translate> | * Anything that requires a login will not be 'seen' by a search engine (though some search engines will allow you to tell them how to bypass these).</translate> | ||
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* This article is a | * This article is a basic introduction to the topics discussed.</translate> | ||
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* Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is a moving target | * Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is a moving target. It is not something you do once and forget. It requires continual effort to maintain rankings in search engines.</translate> | ||
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* SEO is only the start | * SEO is only the start. It might help people find your site but you still need to have an engaging and accessible website with useful content to retain and convert those visitors.</translate> | ||
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Search Engine Optimisation is an | Search Engine Optimisation is an continuing task, the rules change frequently and simply undertaking SEO work once will not guarantee you a high ranking for the rest of time. Unique content is important, but the user experience - the ability of a user to actually interact with your site and find what they need regardless of how or where they are accessing your site from - is becoming more relevant. If a search engine finds it difficult to navigate your site (e.g. needs 7 'clicks' to reach an article) it will assume that real users will encounter similar difficulties. You might not rank as well against competitors who have a better user experience.</translate> | ||
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Sitemaps can be helpful to provide search | Sitemaps can be helpful to provide search spiders with a list of pages on your site, but this does not negate the need for a clear navigation structure.</translate> | ||
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Although Search Engine Optimisation is important, focusing on the basic elements of the user experience (easy navigation paths, unique and compelling content etc.) is | Although Search Engine Optimisation is important, focusing on the basic elements of the user experience (easy navigation paths, unique and compelling content etc.) is one of the best ways to ensure a higher ranking.</translate> | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:54, 24 October 2022
Important Points to Remember
- Anything that requires a login will not be 'seen' by a search engine (though some search engines will allow you to tell them how to bypass these).
- This article is a basic introduction to the topics discussed.
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is a moving target. It is not something you do once and forget. It requires continual effort to maintain rankings in search engines.
- SEO is only the start. It might help people find your site but you still need to have an engaging and accessible website with useful content to retain and convert those visitors.
Search Engine Optimisation is an continuing task, the rules change frequently and simply undertaking SEO work once will not guarantee you a high ranking for the rest of time. Unique content is important, but the user experience - the ability of a user to actually interact with your site and find what they need regardless of how or where they are accessing your site from - is becoming more relevant. If a search engine finds it difficult to navigate your site (e.g. needs 7 'clicks' to reach an article) it will assume that real users will encounter similar difficulties. You might not rank as well against competitors who have a better user experience.
Sitemaps can be helpful to provide search spiders with a list of pages on your site, but this does not negate the need for a clear navigation structure.
Although Search Engine Optimisation is important, focusing on the basic elements of the user experience (easy navigation paths, unique and compelling content etc.) is one of the best ways to ensure a higher ranking.