My advice for an SFI Affiliate who wants to create and maintain their own website is
1. Choose a keyword rich domain- You can find keywords by going to Google's keyword tool, just google it. Next, you type in a keyword and choose one that has a decent amount of searches and low competition. Google's keyword tool which is now known as keyword planner is limited to stating low, medium or high so what you need to do is grab the keyword and type it in Google's search box in quotes. Next, you click on the search and you go to the last page of google to see the exact competition. This same process applies to finding good keywords to base articles off when you began to create content for your website.
Set up your domain at Namecheap or GoDaddy which are some of the best places to buy your domain. Try to set up you name servers while purchasing it.
2. Search Engine Optimization- These are Some Core Ranking Methods:
Use your keyword in the Meta Title and meta description on every page. This is the first SERP (Search Engine Results Pages) Impression.
Use related keywords in the Heading Tags- H1 Tags for titles and H3 and H4 tags for Subheadings and use them in order.
Internal link your content from one page to another can help you rank better in the search engines because it lets Google know that your content is valuable enough to refer people to other pages other than a straight affiliate link. Inter link related keywords.
External links- Link to authority sites within your niche.
3. Create high quality content- They say 'Content is King'. This will lead to making you an authority in your niche. High quality content can naturally lead other sites link naturally to you, give you a boost in the search engines and visitor loyalty.
Now, you should still keep search engine optimize your site but still try to sound natural. Remember that you're writing for people and not the search engines. The most important thing is to create attention grabbing titles with your keyword.Include your keyword somewhere in the first sentence of your first paragraph, sprinkled throughout your content, and mention it in your last paragraph.
Your content should be readable meaning that you should use black text on white background and it should be socially engaging. Also use related images throughout your content and embed YouTube videos.
4. Search Engine Optimization- These are Some Core Ranking Methods:
Use your keyword in the Meta Title and meta description on every page. This is the first SERP (Search Engine Results Pages) Impression.
Use related keywords in your Heading Tags: H1 Tags for titles and H2 and H3 tags for Subheadings-use them in order.
External links-Link to Authority sites within your niche
SEO is important and it takes time for your site to rank, but remember there are other ways to market your site such as article directories, social media, social bookmarking your site, YouTube video marketing, forums, classified ad sites, your own business card, commenting on other people's blogs, and many more.
5. Install Google Analytics- This way you can track the behavior of your visitors and optimize the pages that have a high bounce rate
6. Don't overuse affiliate links, Google doesn't like this. Try to always centralize your content to one to three pages. Always add a key code to your affiliate links and even on your banners.
7. Include an About Me page to increase trust and credibility.
8. Other pages I would add are TripleClicks,Penny Auctions, ECA, SFI, Contact and a Privacy Policy Page.
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