Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the process that determines your visibility online for specific keywords. The era when the most visually appealing website would rank first is over. Nowadays, search engines consider a multitude of factors to decide a website’s ranking. These factors include the site’s underlying technology and platform, its loading speed, the quality of content, keyword utilization, visual contrast, checks for redundant content, meta tags, the age of the domain, the site’s reputation score, the volume and quality of backlinks, and its presence and activity on social media, among others.
We liken SEO to a drag race, where the effort you need to invest depends on your current ranking position. You wouldn’t bring a high-end $100,000 race car to a track only to compete against standard Honda Civics, would you? Instead, you might choose a 2020 Mustang 5.0 with significant horsepower, then assess your performance and make necessary adjustments. Through strategic and phased SEO efforts, you can effectively climb the rankings without overspending.
3 Main Types of SEO Strategies
Organic:
This is where search engines place you based on the total package of the website including your location. It takes time and work to get a website dialed into the search market and search terms. Patience and hard work win this race.
Paid Search:
Paid services like Google Products are like paying to go to the top of the rankings. It takes into count the competition and the location of your company to determine cost. Some competitive terms in larger cities can get pretty pricey… but it’s the fastest and most efficient way to get the phone ringing.
Additional Inbound Peripherals:
Sometimes you can use other services to drive traffic to your website. These are Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Angi.com, Home Advisor, amazon… you get the idea. Depending on your service using these more isolated services can laser focus your market making them more effective.