Generally speaking, SEO is an art of combined skill sets working in synergy to produce the best possible results in the search engines and of course, with your prospects. Every successful SEO expert understands and utilizes to the maximum extent of their knowledge these seven specific skills for maximum campaign success.
1. SEO Web Design. With the available tools and technology today, just about anyone with limited HTML knowledge can successfully produce an eye catching website with flash animations and clever features to entice visitors. What some business owners don t understand is that over 50 of your design work is actually done before a single code is written for your site.
Correctly built websites are constructed around specific keyword research and consumer clicking habits. Without a fundamental understanding of SEO and search engine algorithms, your website will not be structured properly, search engines will not index it properly, and ultimately, your targeted prospects will never find you. Websites are business owners most powerful marketing tool, and yet, have been some of their worst investments when not properly structured by an SEO expert.
2. HTML Coding. Site building software is sufficient enough for constructing a useable website. However, honing specific HTML coding skills is what sets apart the search engine winners from the losers. Advanced knowledge of search engine spider tendencies, algorithms and HTML coding is essential for any SEO campaign success. Search engines constantly update and change their indexing algorithms, making HTML coding an ongoing learning experience.
3. SEO Copy Writing. It s a true art form. Incorporating your targeted keywords into seamless sentences while simultaneously creating a strong persuasive impact and call to action to prospects. It takes practice, practice and more practice! If you re not already a strong writer, this may be one of the most difficult parts of constructing a successful SEO campaign.
4. SEO Marketing. Marketing is what we re doing here, right? Marketing your company and products on the internet starts with researching consumer search and click habits directly related to your sector or niche. This is essential to success, as a site built around incorrect keywords or phrases will ultimately reach the wrong targeted audience.
5. Superior Eye For Detail. A quick and simple change to a web page can have devastating results if not addressed properly. A high search engine ranking can be lost overnight by a simple HTML error, among many other things. Having a keen eye for detail is key, as literally every dot and cross throughout your website plays a role in a successful SEO campaign.
6. Patience is a Virtue! Patience, patience, patience! It s a must have skill when working on a successful SEO campaign. Changes implemented today may take a week or longer to adjust themselves with the search engines or other linking assets. A common problem I see is with business owners who purchase a new domain, and expect it to surface on the search engine results pages (SERPS) overnight. New domains can have a trial period of 3 weeks, 3 months, or even 3 years before the search engines decide to index it. Patience and persistence is key!
7. Proper IT Knowledge. Fundamental IT and mathematical knowledge is the last secret weapon of SEO experts. Highly successful SEO experts have a strong understanding of programming at a detailed systems level. Combined with the aforementioned skills, IT knowledge wraps everything together in an easily recognizable plan of attack.
Author Resource:
Founder and CEO of SkyMax, a Massachusetts SEO Company, Adam demonstrates a true passion for advanced and innovative search engine optimization strategies for sustainable, long term business growth. Visit http://www.SkyMaxMarketing.com to learn more about the SkyMax SEO Advantage.
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