How to Improve Your Search Engine Positioning and Increase Traffic Today

Every website has times when traffic is higher than others. However, in the downtimes you need to figure out why your traffic is lower and what you can you about it. The following suggestions have been proven to increase website traffic and will be effective in getting you more customers. However, before implementing these tips into your website promotion plan make sure you have a clear understanding of how to perform them effectively because if you are not aware of how to do something right, it could possibly backfire and work against you.

Tip #1 Keyword Phrases

Keyword phrases and rich content are a major concern when it comes to bringing in more traffic and getting a higher ranking with the search engines. The reason for this is that when people search they search for particular terms, or keywords. If you have these on your web page then you will be returned as a result. To make this work for you, make sure that you know the important keywords for your website and optimize each page around those certain keyword phrases. Don't overdo it however, or fill up pages with keywords because this will work against you. If you plan on using keyword phrases as part of your site promotion plan do some research and educate yourself on the right way to carry this strategy out.

Tip # 2 Focus on Content, Not Images

Content, again, is a major concern because that is exactly what the search engines and Internet surfers are looking for. Don't fill up all of your web pages with photos and graphics, no matter how great, because it will not help you in the rankings. Make sure you have some really great copy and accent that with photos and graphics where necessary. You will immediately see the difference.

Tip #3 Submit to Search Engines

Make sure you have submitted your website URL to all of the large and popular search engines. Then, double-check to make sure you are listed with them. Also, know the rules when it comes to submitting to search engines and follow them. Above all, do not try to trick search engines because this will more than likely work against you and could even get your website blacklisted.

Tip #4 Links

The more links that are on the web pointing to your website, the higher you are going to rank. Because of this fact, link building should be something you work on every day. The more websites you can get to trade links with yours means the higher search engine rankings you will receive. Consider websites that sell related products, but not products that are in direct competition.

When you put these suggestions to work for you it will not take long for you to revive and increase your website traffic. However, you must remember that once you have completed your website, your work is not over. You must constantly work to keep your website up in the rankings and if you do this on a daily or weekly basis you should never have problems with your traffic.

Michael Turner shows you exactly how to increase web site traffic in his free 7 part mini-series. Grab it today at http://www.powertraffictactics.com/

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