So you want to Search Engine Optimize (SEO) your website.

Well, despite what you may hear it's easy & fun.

The caveat is time. In such a 'fast food' 'I want it now' mode, the web gives us just that. So why does SEO take time? The answer is the millions of others out there fighting for the top spots has created a niche industry by the search engines. They want to thwart the unethical scammers out there. So, we have to follow their requirements so that millions can see my website. Sure you can pay to be in the very first position. But, that costs money - capitalism at is finest.

The early days are long gone. Laws are in place now. Laws made by Google, Yahoo, MSN, etc.

So the simple advice is, know the laws. Ignorance will not get your site seen by anyone but you.

Follow the slow steady path and you'll be richer for it.

5 sure methods:

1. Articles
Write articles about your field of interest. Relate it to your website. Set these articles across the internet. Content is king.

2. Content
You must add some relevant content to your site. It keeps the search engines, and people, coming back for more.

3. Links
Links are not a dead art form. Links from other sites will always help you. They help bring people to your site and help search engines see that you are popular. However, find related industry linkage. It is highly-sought by Google. When linking find highly-ranked sites willing to add your link. Try not to buy if you can help it. If you must, okay, but this is the only quick-fix I recommend.

4. Another domain
Set up another domain with lots of content and links. Keep the information related to your main site. Add your main site links. There, you've created your own network!

5. Patience
You don't get to the top overnight (unless you pay). Submit (manually) to as many search engines and directories as possible. Do this every 30 days.

So, this works. Caveat: Do you have the time? Expect 30-40 days until your in the top 5-10 pages.

Have patience & good luck.

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