SEO Facts & FAQ

 

• The Internet is the worlds second most used medium after television
• Over 12 million people across Australia utilize search engines to search for information, products and services
• 80% of Asia Pacific Internet users go online to shop
• 42% of search users click the top ranking organic link
 

What is Search Engine Optimisation?

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is the process of implementing initiatives to improve the natural ranking of your website on search engines such as Google, so you rank high in the right key terms and phrases.

 

The higher a website ranks the greater the chance the website will be visited by a user.

 

What are the benefits of SEO?

By being visible on search engines like Google, you’re reaching additional potential customers through the increased level of traffic to your website, which in turn improves your online enquiries increases and leads to more sales.

 

What are Keywords and are they important?

Keywords or target words are what people use when making a search for a product or service online. Keywords can be a single term or keyword phrases can be used. Keyword Phrases contain multiple words.

 

In search engine marketing, keywords are crucial to a profitable online business. To achieve top position in search engine results your webpage has to be the most relevant match to the keywords entered by the person doing the search.

 

With over 100 criteria used for ranking a page, and each carries a different “weight” of importance, it is crucial that the keywords you choose are the most relevant to your web pages. Get it wrong and all a potential customer will find is the website of your competitor.
 

Can you guarantee the number 1 position on Google?

Put simply NO! And if any SEO provider says yes, then Google recommends avoiding them. No one can guarantee a number ranking on Google.

 

How long before the results show?

Results may start appearing within the first month but more usually it’s around 3 months before results are noticed.

 

Once I have done the Initial SEO on my website do I have to keep maintaining it?

Yes. Once the initial hard work is done, you need regular maintenance to keep your high rankings. Getting high rankings is hard work, maintaining them is easier.

 

When should I do SEO?

SEO will help to improve your existing site right now. Another great time to do SEO is when you’re considering a site redesign or planning to launch a new site. That way your site will be designed to be search friendly from the bottom up.

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