How to Rank my website really fast? Have a decent budget

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Great forum, learnt a lot so far. I realize there are some highly experienced people in here - need your help people, my website is suffocating without any traffic.

I've recently bought a website selling designer shoes in Europe - what would be the best thing to do to rank my website REALLY FAST in Google, yahoo and msn atleast. I've hundreds of shoes for sale on my website, would like to have all my pages ranked in the search engines

Should I use a software or hire a company? Please advise..

Any recommended software or SEo company - my budget is $2000.

#budget #decent #fast #rank #website
  • Profile picture of the author Jacob Martus
    Originally Posted by michael98 View Post

    Great forum, learnt a lot so far. I realize there are some highly experienced people in here - need your help people, my website is suffocating without any traffic.

    I've recently bought a website selling designer shoes in Europe - what would be the best thing to do to rank my website REALLY FAST in Google, yahoo and msn atleast. I've hundreds of shoes for sale on my website, would like to have all my pages ranked in the search engines

    Should I use a software or hire a company? Please advise..

    Any recommended software or SEo company - my budget is $2000.

    I don't know what you're idea of fast is, but SEO isn't something that happens right away. I would say if you choose to use an SEO company that you do your research on them.

    Also, make sure that you ask us here about any services you are intending to buy from an SEO company.
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  • Profile picture of the author michael98
    Thanks Jacob - that is a critical info.

    Is it possible to pull off high end Search engine optimization with softwares? if yes, then please name a few..
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    • Profile picture of the author Jacob Martus
      Originally Posted by michael98 View Post

      Thanks Jacob - that is a critical info.

      Is it possible to pull off high end Search engine optimization with softwares? if yes, then please name a few..
      I don't use any software. Everything I do is manual. It might be possible but I'm the wrong person to ask.
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  • Profile picture of the author jstover77
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    There is some software that is good including SeNuke, and Xrumer, but they are just tools. If used incorrectly, or most of the time the same ways as others do, you are bound to hurt your SEO efforts.

    From my years of experience, I have found that your site will benefit the most from both automation, and manual labor. SEO is something that takes time, but that doesn't mean you can not rank for keywords quickly. You just have to find keywords that get traffic, and are not competitive.

    One of my favorite tools is Market Samurai. That tool took my SEO to the next level. Look it up on Youtube. There are a lot of good videos that explain how to use it properly.
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  • Profile picture of the author sainteve21
    Hi Michael

    Don't bother submitting your site to Search Engine webmaster tools just yet

    Instead 'ping' your site to at least Ping-O-Matic & Pingoat (PM me if you need a substantial ping list)

    Then start social bookmarking your web pages, if you have a lot (ie different shoes, mens, womens etc,then start with the category listing pages)

    Social bookmark to all the usual suspects (Twitter, Digg, Propeller, Reddit, Stumbleupon etc etc)

    You site should be ranked pretty fast, I use this method (using my larger ping list) & my sites get indexed usually within 24 -48 hours & as time goes on the search engines will index more and more of your pages

    Once social bookmarking done for all pages you should then consider directory submissions, article marketing etc

    Hope that helps

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  • Profile picture of the author RedEvo
    If your site gets an unnatural link profile by trying to force it into the SERPs you could live to regret it. Natural search results are (supposed to be) merit based.

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  • Profile picture of the author Mikedb
    Originally Posted by michael98 View Post

    Great forum, learnt a lot so far. I realize there are some highly experienced people in here - need your help people, my website is suffocating without any traffic.

    I've recently bought a website selling designer shoes in Europe - what would be the best thing to do to rank my website REALLY FAST in Google, yahoo and msn atleast. I've hundreds of shoes for sale on my website, would like to have all my pages ranked in the search engines

    Should I use a software or hire a company? Please advise..

    Any recommended software or SEo company - my budget is $2000.

    Hi,

    If you want serious advice, just send me an email since you can send PM's.
    I can be reached at admin at diamondbacklinks dot com

    SEO isn't high rankings within a week!
    It takes time and work, let me make that clear upfront

    Regards,

    Mike
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  • Profile picture of the author Shinxware
    The only fast way is setting an Adwords campaign.
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  • Profile picture of the author Bertil Jenner
    As the above poster has said , the only way to get fast traffic is by buying it. SEO has no guarantees in time or results.

    From my experience, a $2,000 will not go very far with a good SEO firm. Unless you want to spend something like $2,000 per month indefinitely, then perhaps you can start thinking that way.

    Yes there are cheaper SEO firms, but in that case, you would be better off if you outsourced and project managed the SEO yourself.

    SEO is a long term process. Do not expect instant results and do not try any SEO tricks if you really care about that particular domain.
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    • Profile picture of the author Mikedb
      Originally Posted by Bertil Jenner View Post

      As the above poster has said , the only way to get fast traffic is by buying it. SEO has no guarantees in time or results.

      From my experience, a $2,000 will not go very far with a good SEO firm. Unless you want to spend something like $2,000 per month indefinitely, then perhaps you can start thinking that way.

      Yes there are cheaper SEO firms, but in that case, you would be better off if you outsourced and project managed the SEO yourself.

      SEO is a long term process. Do not expect instant results and do not try any SEO tricks if you really care about that particular domain.
      Sorry to say Bertil but I disagree
      With PPC you have to pay for every click and for years to come.
      There is no end to it!

      Before you can make a remark like that you should at least know how hard it will be to beat the competition, what keywords to target, how the onpage optimization is.

      PPC can NEVER beat good SEO period.
      SEO when done right is CHEAP compared to PPC.
      Also when you get your site ranked in the top 3 (no SEO can guarantee that, agreed, otherwise run from that company!) you will beat PPC anytime in terms of visitors!

      PPC and SEO can't be compared.
      Done both many years now so you can be sure I'm right.

      Regards,

      Mike
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      • Profile picture of the author Bertil Jenner
        Originally Posted by Mikedb View Post

        Sorry to say Bertil but I disagree
        With PPC you have to pay for every click and for years to come.
        There is no end to it!

        Before you can make a remark like that you should at least know how hard it will be to beat the competition, what keywords to target, how the onpage optimization is.

        PPC can NEVER beat good SEO period.
        SEO when done right is CHEAP compared to PPC.
        Also when you get your site ranked in the top 3 (no SEO can guarantee that, agreed, otherwise run from that company!) you will beat PPC anytime in terms of visitors!

        PPC and SEO can't be compared.
        Done both many years now so you can be sure I'm right.

        Regards,

        Mike
        Hi Mike,

        Perhaps we see things differently.

        I have no qualms whatsoever in paying $2,000 everyday for a PPC campaign if that budget makes me $3,000 in revenue everyday.

        Good SEO can also be a very big investment in the rarest commodity of all...TIME.

        You can SEO a site to death and still be number 45 in the SERPS. These days, SEOing Google is a bit harder than it was way back. SEO without truly good content will take you only so far. Then add the vicissitudes of Google on top that.

        Originally Posted by Mike

        PPC can NEVER beat good SEO period.
        Yes, but at what?
        What are you measuring as "good"?

        Originally Posted by Mike

        SEO when done right is CHEAP compared to PPC.
        Superficially yes. But it all depends what you are doing, timeframes etc.

        I too have done both for over a decade. To me, it is all about the Return on Investment (ROI).

        In my opinion, if PPC makes you money do it. If SEO makes you money, do it. If doing both makes you money, do both.

        I personally do not have any royalties as to which is better. The only thing that is better is that which makes you more money and which can be scaled the most conveniently.

        Scaling a PPC campaign is as simple as getting more keywords or increasing your budget. Scaling in SEO takes a bit more work than that.

        Your opinion may differ of course.
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        • Profile picture of the author michael98
          Hi guys, thanks for all your help.. The more I read through articles and forums, I've realized that SEO is not a simple thing - there are too many aspects to take care of , monitoring improvising link building.. it's not my cup of tea. Moreover even if I buy a software - I think there will be a deep learning curve, I can only spare about 3hr/ day online and that won't be possible if I have to make this website profitable.

          I've decided to hire someone to SEO, please recommend should I go for one of you expert on this forum or a well reputed company.

          I've found this website offering SEO service exactly matching my needs, too overwhelming an offer- I chatted with them on their website and highly satisfied with their profound knowledge and their ability to rank hundreds of pages within a short period of time. They researched and checked my sites competition across many keywords and gave me an insight on how SEO is done.

          here, buyertrafficseo.com - Has any of you used their services?

          Should I consider going for a Local SEO company who I can meet face to face and discuss on a long term business partnership or should I use a site like Elance?
          What are the major drawbacks of outsourcing SEO - do I have control over my property.
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          • Profile picture of the author susinggih
            Originally Posted by michael98 View Post

            Hi guys, thanks for all your help.. The more I read through articles and forums, I've realized that SEO is not a simple thing - there are too many aspects to take care of , monitoring improvising link building.. it's not my cup of tea. Moreover even if I buy a software - I think there will be a deep learning curve, I can only spare about 3hr/ day online and that won't be possible if I have to make this website profitable.

            I've decided to hire someone to SEO, please recommend should I go for one of you expert on this forum or a well reputed company.

            I've found this website offering SEO service exactly matching my needs, too overwhelming an offer- I chatted with them on their website and highly satisfied with their profound knowledge and their ability to rank hundreds of pages within a short period of time. They researched and checked my sites competition across many keywords and gave me an insight on how SEO is done.

            here, buyertrafficseo.com - Has any of you used their services?

            Should I consider going for a Local SEO company who I can meet face to face and discuss on a long term business partnership or should I use a site like Elance?
            What are the major drawbacks of outsourcing SEO - do I have control over my property.
            Michael,
            before you spend your $2000, I think it's better for you to re-analyze your keyword that you want to aim. If the competition is low $2000 is overly priced for SEO. Check the backlinks competition in the top 20 of search result for your keyword. If they are < 100 then keep your $2000. You can do it by yourself for free.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mikedb
    Hehehehe,

    great reply Bertil.
    Not want to get into a discussion about it.

    My fastest way to make money is PPC, my long term money making way is SEO.
    #45 is really bad SEO

    I totally agree about ROI, that is what it is ALL about in the end.

    Regards,

    Mike
    PS again...great reply!
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  • Profile picture of the author tferraro11
    SEO is long term. Anyone that tells you that SEO happens quickly is in it for quick cash. I would suggest taking the time to learn SEO if you have the time. If not, maybe you should outsource.

    I am pretty full at the moment with clients, however if you are serious about SEO I can open a spot.
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  • Profile picture of the author areaK
    If you don't know what you're doing you should hire an SEO company to help you. There is a learning curve on the whole gig (whether you involve software or not). We're happy to help, just let us know ...you can review our testimonials and email us through the site to chat!
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    • Profile picture of the author HCLee
      It may be a good idea to redo your keyword research all over again. Focus on keyword phrases that have good searches yet low competition and find out the strength of competition of these keywords.
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  • Profile picture of the author Krisism
    Mike and Bertil have pretty much hit the nail on the head.

    You would want a combination of paid search advertising (with positive ROI) and seo to gear yourself for longterm success. As some have pointed out here already - gaining quick ranks by purchasing links, or stuffing keywords will get you a Google penalty, and that'll be the end of it there.

    You can leverage PPC in an SEO campaign - in fact, on new startups this is the transition I use 90% of the time to maintain a positive ROI while growing the business. Generating traffic from PPC will help build authority for a domains seo campaign, and the paid visitors also have the potential to create linkbacks/shares/likes and distribute your site for you.

    In order to make the smooth transition, I build a PPC campaign geared around acquiring return customers - because once they start coming back, they'll either do direct type ins, or search your domain in Google and again help the SEO.

    Design your ppc landing pages around sharing and social bookmarking as well - allowing your paid visitors to get your site out there and start getting those links and references.

    Ultimately, you cannot rely on an seo strategy to confidently and quickly dominate the SERPs - and the methods that could potentially accomplish this will put you in the penalty box. The best route is to design a positive ROI PPC campaign (like Bertil says) and work that until you start naturally climbing in the serps and focus on SEO (Mike). At this point, you can choose to take out the ppc (but if you're returning a positive ROI, why would you?)

    Good luck,
    Kris
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    • Profile picture of the author nettech
      Originally Posted by Krisism View Post

      Mike and Bertil have pretty much hit the nail on the head.

      You would want a combination of paid search advertising (with positive ROI) and seo to gear yourself for longterm success. As some have pointed out here already - gaining quick ranks by purchasing links, or stuffing keywords will get you a Google penalty, and that'll be the end of it there.

      You can leverage PPC in an SEO campaign - in fact, on new startups this is the transition I use 90% of the time to maintain a positive ROI while growing the business. Generating traffic from PPC will help build authority for a domains seo campaign, and the paid visitors also have the potential to create linkbacks/shares/likes and distribute your site for you.

      In order to make the smooth transition, I build a PPC campaign geared around acquiring return customers - because once they start coming back, they'll either do direct type ins, or search your domain in Google and again help the SEO.

      Design your ppc landing pages around sharing and social bookmarking as well - allowing your paid visitors to get your site out there and start getting those links and references.

      Ultimately, you cannot rely on an seo strategy to confidently and quickly dominate the SERPs - and the methods that could potentially accomplish this will put you in the penalty box. The best route is to design a positive ROI PPC campaign (like Bertil says) and work that until you start naturally climbing in the serps and focus on SEO (Mike). At this point, you can choose to take out the ppc (but if you're returning a positive ROI, why would you?)

      Good luck,
      Kris
      Spot on Kris, couldn't have said it better myself.

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  • Profile picture of the author nettech
    I would first make myself a little more au faix with the concept of SEO.

    The first and most fundamental thing is keyword research. Theres plenty of KW research tools out there including market Samuari, Micro Niche Finder etc but before all that go to Google AdWords Keyword Tool and do an exact search on the keyword 'shoes' then narrow it down to longtail keywords (e.g 3-4 phrased terms). This will give you an idea of what people are looking for and the kind of demand there is for that. I would look to target these terms (if they are within reach).


    If you want quick traffic then you could easily invest in an AdWords campaign but it totally depends on your financial situation. If you can hold out and wait a few months until the SEO kicks in then great otherwise you may have to spend some on AdWords and some on SEO. To be honest, I don't think you'll get much for £2,000 if you hire a company. I used to work for an SEO agency in Central London and we used to charge on average about £12,000 per year for a pretty much bog standard SEO campaign.

    Once you have an idea of keywords you want, try and work on articles and content for your site and then work on obtaining backlinks to them such as article directories, social bookmarking, profile backlinks etc.

    It is time consuming but again it depends on how much time you have and how much you are willing to do yourself. It might be worth doing a little to understand the process before you start to interview firms. SEO firms can easily pull the wool over your eyes, do not go for those that guarantee SEO rankings as this is not possible, if they do then these keywords are probably very low competition terms with no real value oR are they are implementing an AdWords campaign.

    The first thing I would if you don't know much about SEO is to get Google Analytics integrated so you know how much traffic is coming to the site, I would then do some keyword research (I personally use Micro Niche Finder). You can change the page titles and tweak pages yourself manually to help your site further.

    Oh and is your site SEO friendly because if the URLs are dynamic then it could also be a bit of an uphill struggle.

    I could go on forever but that's the basic gist of things, just shout if you need any more help.

    Zaheer :-)
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