Professional SEO Techniques - My One Week Trip To Google's First Page

About a month ago I participated in a teleconference session with Guy Siverson. Up until then I thought SEO was some sort of new millennial Greek I simply couldn't handle. Boy was I wrong! It really is amazing what can happen when you can pick the brains of a master at professional SEO techniques.

Now I'm not saying this one training session with "The SEO Guy" made me a master. But you must admit it can't be a mere coincidence that within one week of implementing the simple tips Guy gave me that 2 of my blog posts made it to page #1 of Google.

So what did Guy teach me that propelled me to Google's front page in just 1 week? Long-tail key word phrases. These tools can be powerful - if you know how to use them. Here's what I learned.

1. Google the relevant phrase that has no more than 5,000 responses for that phrase.

2. Place the chosen phrase in the first & last paragraphs of your article or blog post, and then embolden them.

3. Be sparing with the number of long-tail key word phrases you use. One is usually best, two is OK (if relivent), & never exceed three.

There's one other thing I changed. I greatly reduced my total single key words. I asked myself, "What key words do I have here that speak most to what my post is about?" The whole focus is on relevance.

Search engines definitely reward content, but it must be relevant & to the point. When it comes to optimization Google is looking for evidence that the writer is focused & really knows what he or she is doing. According to Google, the critical thinking skills I've learned from Mentoring For Free, coupled with the professional SEO techniques Guy Siverson taught me helped me hit the mark.

I appreciate you,

Bill Tessore