SEO and the Organic Linker Forum

Glenn · 07-03-2009, 05:51 PM

We love workign with Mike and cross referring visitors, many of you share the same interests, organics and great food and beverages of which Coffee falls into the category.

Make sure that where possible you apply the relevant tags as well, so that Mike's forum gets picked up and more people join the debate.

Win/Win

sarahbyrnes · 08-03-2009, 06:41 AM

Thanks for that Alexandra,

So close...hehehe

Stupid computers!

Sarahx

:)Fair Trade Gifts and Accessories - Childrens Drawstring Bags - Underwear Bags - Silk Purse:)

Nicholas · 09-03-2009, 03:58 PM

On the subject of SEO and web marketing, do any of you have any experience of article marketing?

Alexandra · 09-03-2009, 04:05 PM

I write articles from time to time, upload them to our website then wait for them to be indexed.

Once they are indexed I then submit them to http://ezinearticles.com/ and http://www.goarticles.com/ (there are loads more but I just don't have time), put optimised links in the sig and wait for them to be published.

We don't actually get that many people publishing them. I suspect it is to do with my tone of writing - I can do SEO copywriting but I tend to be a bit formal to be entertaining enough for blogs etc - more than anything.

I know at my old company people who had a friendlier, more relaxed type of article writing style tended to get much greater exposure.

I hope that helps.

Nicholas · 16-03-2009, 03:29 PM

Thanks Alexandra.

I started publishing on EzineArticles in January. It has been interesting, and I quite like the idea that your articles continue to generate traffic long after you've written them.

On a slightly separate note, does anyone know if writing keywords in bold is actually picked up by search engine spiders?

Alexandra · 16-03-2009, 03:53 PM

In my opinion there may be a small effect from being bold but if it is of any detriment to reader experience then it isn't worth it.

Whilst it isn't something I have actually played around with that much, I think if it had much weighting to it then everyone and their e-neighbour would be doing it.

I do, however, use keyphrases in my H tags because this is said to help, especially the H1, and I suppose this is in effect showing Google that this part of the page is of particular importance as it is a heading.

Perhaps bold works in a similar fashion? Not sure.

sarahbyrnes · 16-03-2009, 04:13 PM

This post has been really helpful as i was thinking about articles, the bold keywords and my H1 Tags, now just have got to figure out how to change my H tags then thats one job of my list!

Thanks guys

Green Beginnings · 16-03-2009, 08:53 PM

H tags?
What are these please?
headings?

Alexandra · 17-03-2009, 08:07 AM

Yes, your H1 wants to be the main heading on your page. You can then use H2 through to H6 to denote ever smaller headings, though in reality I don't usually use anything but H1 and H2.

However, I am really not that technical so I am sure there is more to this that a techie can add :)

You might find HTML h1 to h6 tag helpful for further info.

Mike · 17-03-2009, 09:29 AM

Think of them like the contents page of a book with the most important chapters in big bold (h1) down to the sub sub sub headings (h6)

07-03-2009, 05:51 PM	#21 (permalink)
Glenn Coffee Nut Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 63 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	We love workign with Mike and cross referring visitors, many of you share the same interests, organics and great food and beverages of which Coffee falls into the category. Make sure that where possible you apply the relevant tags as well, so that Mike's forum gets picked up and more people join the debate. Win/Win __________________ Do you drink Coffee? - please click to answer YES - take me to a place I can discuss this or Tell me more about 5M Coffee No - I'd rather talk about Tea

09-03-2009, 03:58 PM	#23 (permalink)
Nicholas Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 16 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Releasing the Geek inside of me On the subject of SEO and web marketing, do any of you have any experience of article marketing? __________________ http://www.jungleberry.co.uk/ for design-led fair trade jewellery, homewares and accessories.

09-03-2009, 04:05 PM	#24 (permalink)
Alexandra Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: West Sussex Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	I write articles from time to time, upload them to our website then wait for them to be indexed. Once they are indexed I then submit them to http://ezinearticles.com/ and http://www.goarticles.com/ (there are loads more but I just don't have time), put optimised links in the sig and wait for them to be published. We don't actually get that many people publishing them. I suspect it is to do with my tone of writing - I can do SEO copywriting but I tend to be a bit formal to be entertaining enough for blogs etc - more than anything. I know at my old company people who had a friendlier, more relaxed type of article writing style tended to get much greater exposure. I hope that helps. __________________ Green People: Organic skin care, sls-free shampoos and paraben-free products for all the family.

16-03-2009, 03:29 PM	#25 (permalink)
Nicholas Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 16 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Article Marketing Thanks Alexandra. I started publishing on EzineArticles in January. It has been interesting, and I quite like the idea that your articles continue to generate traffic long after you've written them. On a slightly separate note, does anyone know if writing keywords in bold is actually picked up by search engine spiders? __________________ http://www.jungleberry.co.uk/ for design-led fair trade jewellery, homewares and accessories.

16-03-2009, 03:53 PM	#26 (permalink)
Alexandra Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: West Sussex Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	In my opinion there may be a small effect from being bold but if it is of any detriment to reader experience then it isn't worth it. Whilst it isn't something I have actually played around with that much, I think if it had much weighting to it then everyone and their e-neighbour would be doing it. I do, however, use keyphrases in my H tags because this is said to help, especially the H1, and I suppose this is in effect showing Google that this part of the page is of particular importance as it is a heading. Perhaps bold works in a similar fashion? Not sure. __________________ Green People: Organic skin care, sls-free shampoos and paraben-free products for all the family.

08-03-2009, 06:41 AM	#22 (permalink)
sarahbyrnes Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hoi an, Vietnam Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks for that Alexandra, So close...hehehe Stupid computers! Sarahx :)Fair Trade Gifts and Accessories - Childrens Drawstring Bags - Underwear Bags - Silk Purse:)

16-03-2009, 04:13 PM	#27 (permalink)
sarahbyrnes Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hoi an, Vietnam Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	This post has been really helpful as i was thinking about articles, the bold keywords and my H1 Tags, now just have got to figure out how to change my H tags then thats one job of my list! Thanks guys __________________ :)Fair Trade Gifts and Accessories - Childrens Drawstring Bags - Underwear Bags - Silk Purse:)

16-03-2009, 08:53 PM	#28 (permalink)
Green Beginnings Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oh I do love to be beside the seaside, oh I do love to be beside the sea........ Posts: 284 Thanks: 6 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	H tags? What are these please? headings? __________________ Organic, natural and eco-friendly products for baby, family and home. For all your organic needs including aluminium free deodorants, organic shampoo & conditioner :thumbup: Primary School Garden Blog

17-03-2009, 08:07 AM	#29 (permalink)
Alexandra Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: West Sussex Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Yes, your H1 wants to be the main heading on your page. You can then use H2 through to H6 to denote ever smaller headings, though in reality I don't usually use anything but H1 and H2. However, I am really not that technical so I am sure there is more to this that a techie can add :) You might find HTML h1 to h6 tag helpful for further info. __________________ Green People: Organic skin care, sls-free shampoos and paraben-free products for all the family.

17-03-2009, 09:29 AM	#30 (permalink)
Mike Big Boss Man! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Swindon Posts: 810 Thanks: 76 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	Think of them like the contents page of a book with the most important chapters in big bold (h1) down to the sub sub sub headings (h6) __________________ Cheers Mike Do your bit, invite your friends here! Follow us on Twitter - Organiclinker Have you tried our: Veggie Trumps \| Food Miles Calculator \| Egg Tracker \| Book Store ...no? why not?

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