Search Engine Optimization & Submission

Notice: This page is currently being updated to reflect the rapid changes in the search engine and web directory industry.

Have a nice looking site that nobody can find?

My SEO services make it easy for your site to be found on the internet through a variety of honest and ethical processes. I can also submit / register your site with a wide range of search engines and directories that will increase traffic to your site and make your site easier to find.

Research has shown that 92% of web sites are found directly through search engines. I currently offer the following ways to get you in the top search engines and bring traffic to your site.

Please note: It usually takes approximately 8 to 12 weeks to notice new traffic generated from search engines. There is also no guarantee of acceptance or turnaround time for search engine submissions.

The Search Engine Optimization Process

Websites designed by MCGWD are coded from the beginning for optimal performance of your targeted keywords and phrases in search engines. However, if your existing website needs a boost in search rankings I can revise it, or potentially even redesigning your site, to optimize it for search engines.

The following tasks are used to optimize sites for search engines, but are not limited to:

  • Research relevant keywords and phrases
  • Incorporate keywords and keyword rich phrases into your copy
  • Use semantic markup for a more search engine friendly website
  • Use relevant <title> and <meta> tags for each page
  • Use keywords within link URLs and corresponding <title> attributes
  • Use relevant keywords within image <alt> attributes
  • Use CSS to separate content from presentation when possible
  • Add text link navigation to all internal pages
  • Use text alternatives for Flash content, audio and other media files
  • Remove all JavaScript and CSS code and place them in external files
  • Fix and validate HTML code errors and remove unnecessary tags
  • Provide a sitemap and use a robots.txt file

If I design your site there is no charge for this service as all the information will be coded into your site as part of my web design service.

Search Engine Submissions

Major Search Engines - Submitted Manually:

I will manually submit your site to all of the following top search engines for $15. If I design your site there is no charge for this service.

Alexa | Google / AOL / iWon / Netscape | MSN Search / A9 / Lycos | Yahoo! / All The Web / AltaVista

It may take anywhere from 2 weeks to several months for your site to be listed and there is no guarantee of inclusion. By submitting to the major search engines your results are based on many factors, mostly relevance and the number of other sites linking to you. They also do not have a paid inclusion so others cannot buy their way to the top of the rankings.

Open Directory Project (DMOZ):

The largest human edited directory on the internet. Users of this directory include AOL Search, AltaVista, HotBot, Google, Lycos, Netscape Search, All the Web, etc. I will submit your site to the ODP for $10.

Please note: If your site has been accepted into the Open Directory, it may take anywhere from 2 weeks to several months for your site to be listed on partner sites which use the Open Directory data as each engine has their own update schedule.

Second Tier Search Engines:

Although they are not as important as the major engines, the lower rated engines can provide useful traffic in the following ways: 1; They can boost traffic by their sheer number (being listed on ten of them may provide more traffic then a listing in a major SE like Ask.com). 2; They can improve link popularity resulting in an increase of relevance and awareness of your site in major engines. 3; They are typically easy to get listed in, and take less time to be listed (many offer instant listings). 4; Less people submit their site to them so your site has a better chance to be seen, as there is less competition.

I will submit your site to over 30 search engines and directories manually for $35.

Other Online Advertising

In addition to SEO, consider paid submission programs, PPC (pay-per-click) advertising, reciprocal links campaigns, and advertising your site on others. A few examples include:

To find out more about these types of advertising, please contact me.

Tips for Gaining Free Traffic:

Don't forget to add your website's URL to the next batch of business cards, brochures and local advertising you are already printing for your business. Make sure to tell all your contacts, word-of-mouth can be just as valuable as any ad campaign. Also ask others who have sites to link to you. They not only may provide some visitors but it will increase your link popularity with many search engines, resulting in higher rankings. Be sure to inform any associations you are affiliated with about your website.

* Note: Prices for certain search engines are subject to change without notice. Listings between search result partners may also change without notice.