SEO Guru's Help Needed.

DarkTangent · 11-06-2009, 02:28 AM

Hi,

I would like to ask that how can we target the regional google search engine like google.com.au etc.

What factors make the page rank top at that page?

Also how can we know that how much a specific keyword is being searched in that region?

Lastly how can one guess about a sites traffic, i.e where is it coming form ? Either he is getting it from Google or some where else.
( The last one is not specific for the SEO expert, anyone can answer.)

Regards

lockwood77 · 11-06-2009, 03:39 AM

Yeah, if you read through the link that Lyka posted, you'll see these are the things that affect geo-targeting:

1. Country-specific domain
2. IP address of web server
3. Geo-targeting setting in Webmaster Tools

So, ideally you need a domain name for the country you are targeting, for a website hosted in that country and Webmaster Tools set to target that country. I would also add links to the website from other websites hosted in that country. Oh, and being written in the language of the target country is pretty important too!

This is easier/cheaper in some countries than others (France, for example, is particularly tricky as they require a registered company number in France to register a domain there!)

CliveG · 11-06-2009, 10:44 AM

Add an entry in the Google Local Business Center. Gets you a link right at the top of Google for a search for a place name followed by "business" and some other terms for example. You have to be eligible for the entry though.

lockwood77 · 11-06-2009, 11:13 AM

With Google Local, you need to have a phone number and address for the locality, which makes it difficult if you're not based there! Also, remember that Google have just updated their ToS for Local Business Centre, which includes requiring your full legal name as the business name, to try and stop people putting keywords in their business name (this is not just in the States or UK): Google Local Business Centre Updates Guidelines | IanLockwood.net

CliveG · 11-06-2009, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lockwood77

With Google Local, you need to have a phone number and address for the locality, which makes it difficult if you're not based there! Also, remember that Google have just updated their ToS for Local Business Centre, which includes requiring your full legal name as the business name, to try and stop people putting keywords in their business name (this is not just in the States or UK): Google Local Business Centre Updates Guidelines | IanLockwood.net

This is true but if you can use it it's a great way to get to the top of the front page.

goclarkanderson · 11-06-2009, 12:38 PM

You can target the keywords from the Google's keyword research tool for Australia.
:-)

11-06-2009, 02:28 AM	#1
DarkTangent Active Warrior Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 33 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	SEO Guru's Help Needed. Hi, I would like to ask that how can we target the regional google search engine like google.com.au etc. What factors make the page rank top at that page? Also how can we know that how much a specific keyword is being searched in that region? Lastly how can one guess about a sites traffic, i.e where is it coming form ? Either he is getting it from Google or some where else. ( The last one is not specific for the SEO expert, anyone can answer.) Regards

11-06-2009, 03:39 AM	#2
lockwood77 Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK Posts: 47 Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Social Networking	Re: SEO Guru's Help Needed. Yeah, if you read through the link that Lyka posted, you'll see these are the things that affect geo-targeting: 1. Country-specific domain 2. IP address of web server 3. Geo-targeting setting in Webmaster Tools So, ideally you need a domain name for the country you are targeting, for a website hosted in that country and Webmaster Tools set to target that country. I would also add links to the website from other websites hosted in that country. Oh, and being written in the language of the target country is pretty important too! This is easier/cheaper in some countries than others (France, for example, is particularly tricky as they require a registered company number in France to register a domain there!)
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11-06-2009, 10:44 AM	#3
CliveG Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cornwall, United Kingdom Posts: 656 Thanks: 14 Thanked 47 Times in 46 Posts	Re: SEO Guru's Help Needed. Add an entry in the Google Local Business Center. Gets you a link right at the top of Google for a search for a place name followed by "business" and some other terms for example. You have to be eligible for the entry though.
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11-06-2009, 11:13 AM	#4
lockwood77 Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK Posts: 47 Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Social Networking	Re: SEO Guru's Help Needed. With Google Local, you need to have a phone number and address for the locality, which makes it difficult if you're not based there! Also, remember that Google have just updated their ToS for Local Business Centre, which includes requiring your full legal name as the business name, to try and stop people putting keywords in their business name (this is not just in the States or UK): Google Local Business Centre Updates Guidelines \| IanLockwood.net
	Find Keywords Fast, Half-Price WSO on Keyword Examiner! - "Of the many tools that I use weekly, this one has one of the highest value in creating niche income streams while saving me time and stress." - Ron The Debt Eliminator

11-06-2009, 12:38 PM	#6
goclarkanderson Warrior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: SEO Guru's Help Needed. You can target the keywords from the Google's keyword research tool for Australia. :-)