Showing posts with label Search Engine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Search Engine. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

[Image] Google Auto Complete – Questions that need to be addressed

Here is something 'interesting' about the 'Auto complete/word completion' attribute of Google. The general text-editor feature helps the Internet users with search queries, as and when someone types/writes something to search.

The auto complete feature helps to improve the computer-human interaction and provides better and faster results. Let us look through a few questions found in Google Auto complete (Courtesy: Matt Cutts).

Why not join Web Listings and find answers to some of these?

Questions found in Google Autocomplete

Friday, August 2, 2013

Link schemes that Google detests and can land your online business in trouble

Know, what all can negatively impact your online business? Here are a few SEO tips from Web Listings Inc to alert businesses that practice unethical way to improve search engine ranking:
  • Do not sell or buy links to increase Page Rank. This includes exchange of money to post or include content that contain links.
  • Say no to excessive link exchange (cross-linking) programs with intent to create a win-win situation, for both parties.
  • Keep away from automated programs and services and the use of keyword-rich anchor text links during article marketing or guest blog post promotions.
Google forbids sites that manipulate links (incoming/outgoing) by any means. Beware!

Friday, July 19, 2013

Old sites rank, even without dedicated SEO?

What to do if older sites rank, irrespective of any dedicated SEO efforts on it? The problem is not new to various online marketing companies that handle different client portfolios.

After Google Penguin 2.0 updates, web-page rankings of many websites took a toll. Some that ranked on Page 1 moved to oblivion. Some online businesses could not even save their businesses, even with organic SEO tactics (including fresh and quality content, long tail keywords etc).

On the other, there are many who did not focus much on SEO, but their websites rank high on Google search engine. One may wonder what to do in such cases – when old sites rank, out of the blue?

In such cases, one needs to: play safe. It is not advisable to tinker with the URL, by any means, except for change in look and feel of the website. Ascertain the site load time. A thought to change the URL structure at this point can be harmful.

In case one wants to change the URL, create 301 redirects to newer URLs/pages.

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Is your website down? What about Google page ranking?

Is your website down due to any of the following reasons: browser related issues or DNS (Domain Name System) problems?

Have queries about your website, which was down for a day and doubt if it would affect your search engine rankings? The video (courtesy: Matt Cutts) should be of help. Take a look.



Monday, July 8, 2013

Yahoo with a strong market grip after many acquisitions

After MileWise.com, GoPollGo.com and PlayerScale.com in May 2013, Yahoo declared its intention to acquire Tumblr, the very month.

David Karp established Tumblr (micro-blogging site) in February 2007. On 20th June 2013, Yahoo completed the acquisition of Tumblr.

Innovation takes center-stage of Yahoo, this year. Under the leadership of Marissa, the California based technology company continues to do wonders by coming up with novel ideas for business growth and development.

After getting hold of Tumblr, Yahoo even expanded business in La Vista and filled in new positions at work.

Yahoo acquired the New York based Qwiki and San Francisco based Xobni, this July. Stay tuned for technology news and updates.

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Google, occupied with Android Game Console

A top search engineer from Google feels strict EU regulations would harm innovation and affect the Internet search industry.

The grapevine is that the always innovative and resourceful Google is working on an Android game console, which would hit the market soon.

Google even plans to come up with the next generation Nexus Q (media streaming entertainment device).

The first-generation Nexus Q released on 27th June 2012. Hang around for Nexus Q sequel - time to see, if Google will recover from the past failure.

Watch this Web Listings Inc space for further updates.

Monday, April 1, 2013

What does the Title say?

A well-written TITLE tag is essential for SEO. A title or headline is the first thing that anyone finds about a page, on search engine page results.

One should include keywords relevant to the company’s products and services at the beginning of the title tag. Character limits for the title differ for different search engines.

Try to keep the title tag short (64 characters or less), which should be EASY TO UNDERSTAND. A title tag helps the search engine to determine the webpage content, and a well-written title will help one’s website position better on search engine page results.

Besides, with zillions of websites around with similar products/services, the Internet users look for information, relevant to their searches. Hence, the title should not confuse readers.

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Monday, March 25, 2013

Relevance is the objective of Google

Unlike before, today the search-engine algorithms are not easy to interpret.

Earlier people used to include keywords here and there on the web page, and that helped with search engines, then. Today, the situation has changed. The search engine giant Google no longer tolerates keyword spamming by any means, to improve web-page ranking.

Today, the mantra for online success is: relevance and quality. The search algorithms of Google evaluate websites on relevance of information. Whether title, or inward links, the algorithm assesses everything to determine the value of the website/page.

Daily millions of people use Google for different searches and queries. More people use Google than any other search engine (Bing, Yahoo, Ask and AOL). Thus, for targeted web-traffic, one should never ignore Google guidelines.

For high conversion rate, the landing page should have relevant and high quality information. Please assess the landing page of your website. Is it relevant for the Internet users?

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Monday, January 21, 2013

SEO takes time to get results

In this IT era, search engine optimization is essential for everyone with an online business. Most often people say – SEO is not working for them, no matter how hard they try to improve search results, on Google or other search engines.

It takes time, and one should have enough patience for real SEO results. For targeted search engine traffic, one should consider submitting website to different business directories of high page ranking.

Rather buying links to improve search results, one should follow ethical SEO link building techniques. Some may think directory submission is a time consuming thought, but high quality web directories help in effective search optimization, and better page ranking.

Every business directory is different, and one should not stick to any standard approach, everywhere. Try to understand unique characteristics of every web directory, prior submitting any business website.

Be with Web Listings Inc for SEO tips and techniques.

Friday, November 30, 2012

Web design job

Want top search engine ranking, on Google, and other search engines? It requires some patience, and please do not expect immediate high-ranking...

A website is always a joint effort, and one should make sure web designers really understand one's business and customers.

For small-sized businesses, to rely on web-designers for minor changes and updates EVERY TIME is not a workable option, if we consider cost for web design and development.

Therefore, try to seek someone who is always ready with inputs, recommendations and opinions, to help one with subtle changes and updates.

Try to contact your designers for MAJOR changes and updates.

Besides, content is King. So, try to keep website content fresh. Update website content regularly, as this helps in search engine ranking.