Forum: Search Engine Optimization 
27th February 2012, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 222
Views: 19,058  Re: Silo Arcitecture Linking Question
Agreed. Definitely include the category in the URLs. The max. character limit on URLs is like 1,000 so don't worry about going over. I'd say organize your site in as many sub-folders as you need, not...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
25th February 2012, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,089 Re: SEO for an Arcade Site
Basically you want to organize your site into major themes with sub-topics, sub-sub topics etc. Major themes for your site might be Arcade Games, Arcade Machines, Arcade Tips, and Arcade Apps. All of...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
24th February 2012, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,089 Re: SEO for an Arcade Site
I agree with Bofu2U's post.
Aside from that, everyone seems to be avoiding your question about on-page. Here's some of the things you want to do:
-silo site structure
-properly structured URLs...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
21st February 2012, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 27
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
21st February 2012, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 430 |
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
21st February 2012, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 742 Re: Good keyword or not? Opinions please...
If you're confident in your ability to market the site than by all means, go for it. 12.1K monthly searches is pretty small so it might be a good place to start if you're new to SEO.
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
21st February 2012, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 526 Re: Need Help Ranking for my keyword!!!
Start off with your on-page SEO before moving to link building. Things like site structure, internal linking, URL structure, header tags, title tags, image paths, and informative unique content....
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
21st February 2012, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 222
Views: 19,058 Re: Silo Arcitecture Linking Question
I see what you're getting at by not including a nav in the header but at the same time you're sacrificing user experience. You're making it hard for users to find their way around your site. By...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
21st February 2012, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 222
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
20th February 2012, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 222
Views: 19,058 Re: Silo Arcitecture Linking Question
1. Yes you want to use menus in the header - use your category links.
2. Use categories and posts to make your silo. Leave your non-content pages as "pages" (ie: contact us, privacy policy,...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
20th February 2012, 02:42 AM
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Replies: 222
Views: 19,058 Re: Silo Arcitecture Linking Question
I just wanted to step in and firstly support the silo structure and mention something about drop-down menus (since many use them). They can be visually appealing but if you're using them stop and...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
16th February 2012, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 461 Re: Linking out from the main page?
It's overkill to link to your category pages that many times but you don't need to limit it to just one place. Link to them from your main nav and within your content.
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
15th February 2012, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 523 Re: Duplicate content
It depends on the guys site - if he has an information blog and just re-posting the top sites posts he's not going to get anywhere. If he's got an e-commerce site with a bunch of generic product...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
15th February 2012, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 521 |
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
15th February 2012, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,092 Re: Exact Match Domain Question
If it's a gem of a keyword and the .info is the only EMD left then go for it. Worst case scenario if you bust your ass and can't get it to rank, then 301 to a new domain.
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
15th February 2012, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 523 Re: Duplicate content
As long as you've removed the duplicate articles you'll be fine. You mind PM'ing me your URL? I'd like to see what you mean by "good" on page seo. I can give you some feedback if you'd like.
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
6th February 2012, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 505 Re: Please take a few minutes to review my site
Nice site - here's a few things to fix. As it has been mentioned several times, your URLs are not properly structured. I'll use this page as an example: onecellular.com/product.php?id_product=41
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
6th February 2012, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 454 Re: Need help from experienced SEO warriors
Nice site but it needs a lot of work. You'll be #1 once your on-page SEO is done properly. Your URLs need work - for example it shouldn't be http://www.911savebeans.com/dogcollars it should be...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
6th February 2012, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 604 Re: New site backlink question?
Build your links naturally by posting on relevant blogs and submit to free directories. You won't need anything else since you're already top 5. If you can afford it - submit your site to botw.org...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
6th February 2012, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 576 Re: Keyword Formatting for URL
If you have the keyword in the URL you're already ahead of the game. The second example you gave is a bit spammy. You're better off going with what looks natural and makes the most sense. Don't try...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
27th January 2012, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 417 Re: Internal linking help
OP here's another useful link: BruceClay - Advanced Design Links in Body (http://www.bruceclay.com/design/advanced/bodylinks.htm)
As far as the person who suggested oodles of unique content - it's...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
17th January 2012, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 734 |
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
17th January 2012, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 510 |
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
17th January 2012, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 734 Re: Anchor Text in Navigation Menu
The first option 100%. You're trying to rank for [City Name] Locksmith, not [City Name]. It won't look dumb, it only makes sense that your anchor texts reflect what you're trying to rank for. Not...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
17th January 2012, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 702 |
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
13th January 2012, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 542 Re: backlinking newb with adsense site
Yeah what you're doing is certainly a method of backlinking and there are always other things you can be doing - backlinks aren't everything.
Try focusing on your onpage tactics like site...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
9th January 2012, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 610 Re: How To Use web2.0 sites?
If I were you I'd setup a network of 15-20 web 2.0s, using various platforms, point them to your money site and then start dripping blog comments, profile links, social bookmarks, etc. to them. The...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
9th January 2012, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 735 Re: keyword density?
That's a pretty broad question. What I would do is take the average keyword density of the top 10 results for the keyword you're trying to rank for and use that as a general guideline. There is no...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
8th January 2012, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 633 |
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
8th January 2012, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 692 Re: Squidoo for Backlinking?
Yeah, squidoo and other 2.0s work for backlinks. I wouldn't exceed more than 1,000 words for an article - you'll probably be fine with ~500 words. You might even be able to get away with spun content...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
8th January 2012, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 514 |
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
5th January 2012, 02:26 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,020 |
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
5th January 2012, 02:19 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 355 Re: Is this a problem?
No it's not a problem, especially with such low volume. Are these broad or exact math searches btw?
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
5th January 2012, 02:16 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 537 Re: 1and1 domain transfer
I've used them before and I don't like them at all. As far as domain transfers I'm not entirely sure but I'd get away as quickly as you can if they let you. I use NameCheap and love them, you might...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
5th January 2012, 02:14 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 762 |
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
5th January 2012, 02:11 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,014 Re: My EMD does not rank in top 1000
Didn't read thru the rest of the replies so I apologize if the questions been asked, but how big is the keyword? Are your links cached? What kind of content do you have on the site? EMDs are powerful...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
26th December 2011, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 495 |
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
26th December 2011, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 461 Re: Linking out from the main page?
If I understand correctly, what you're doing is absurd. You're sacrificing user experience, making it harder for your visitors to navigate through your website because you think that's going to stop...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
26th December 2011, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 434 |
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
26th December 2011, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 415 Re: Keyword density
Disagreed. Onpage is just as important if not more important than links. With proper onpage you make it that much easier for yourself to rank. You'll never maximize the potential of your website...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
23rd December 2011, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 599 |
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
23rd December 2011, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 449 |
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
23rd December 2011, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 421 |
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
23rd December 2011, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 617 |
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
23rd December 2011, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 494 Re: Domain / Page Authority
Domain authority isn't just age. You gain authority by having well written / informative content, solid links, and proper onpage optimization. PM me the authority website you're talking about that's...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
22nd December 2011, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 644 Re: Bouncing in and out of Google rankings
At first glance I already see several things that can be improved. Lots of little things like your logo doesn't link back to the homepage. The site name in your footer should link to your homepage....
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
22nd December 2011, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 487 Re: Fresh Content Help
Ahh ok, that's a good idea. You can't go wrong with filling up your cat pages with relevant content.
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
20th December 2011, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 487 Re: Fresh Content Help
If you're running a niche coupon site, the best fresh content you can have is new coupons. Are you sure you can't track down any new coupons? If you 'update' your category page content Google will...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
19th December 2011, 02:57 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 613 Re: Too many keywords?
There is no rule for how many keywords your site can rank for... the idea is to optimize for a few keywords per page and treat it as a hierarchy. You want to optimize for the biggest keywords and...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
19th December 2011, 02:45 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,008 Re: The Usual On Page SEO is now Dead?
On-Page is always going to matter, if you're not ranking you're not doing it right... I made a post about proper on-page tactics earlier:
"There are tons of onpage factors you'll need to take care...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
18th December 2011, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 2,406 Re: Squidoo For Seo
I couldn't disagree with you more... first of all, manual reviews aren't going to take a look at your entire link profile. What kind of high PR links are you talking about? There is absolutely...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
18th December 2011, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 403 Re: Onsite optimization
You're the kind of person I hope to compete against... if you aren't worrying about all of the onpage factors then I'd guess your in a non-competitive niche. These tactics might work for smaller...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
18th December 2011, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 2,406 Re: Squidoo For Seo
High PR links are certainly going to help you out, I see what you're saying about not looking natural per se, but it's not like you're going to get penalized or hurt your site cause your links are...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
18th December 2011, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 61
Views: 2,406 Re: Squidoo For Seo
Squidoo links are not nofollow...
The idea with web 2.0s is to use them in higher volumes. Build up a network of them and market them with profile links, blog comments, social bookmarks, etc. You...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
17th December 2011, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,370 Re: My Google PR is 0, give me some tips :(
To increase your PR you need more links, simple as that. Whether it be a few high PR links, loads of crappy PR links, or a combination of the two. Don't kill yourself worrying about PR though, worry...
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Forum: Search Engine Optimization
17th December 2011, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 324 Re: HELP: Any more method to drive traffic?
The most important thing that often times gets overlooked is onpage SEO... is your website properly structured? Are your title tags properly written? How's your internal linking structure? It's easy...
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