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An SEOGOOG SandBox
A few weeks ago, I presented myself with a challenge to do some Internet sleuthing and get to the bottom of this perplexing condition that newly search engine optimized websites (that’s SEO) face known as the Google Sandbox. At times this endeavor made me empathize with Captain Ahab chasing his white whale, but unlike Ahab, I’m not going to meet a watery grave today. ICMediaDirect.com provides SEOs with life jackets ?so I got that going for me, which is good.The obsession to confirm, pin down, and counteract the effects of this Sandbox is proving as difficult and elusive as any whale hunt I’ve ever been on. Before explaining to the uninitiated just what the Sandbox is exactly, or what it’s purported to be, it warrants mentioning that Google officially neither confirms nor denies its existence. So from the word we wade into mystery. We’re forced to consider the Sandbox as either a modern quasi-myth of the Computer Age or an actual no man’s land created by Google where SEOs are pitted against the machine.Kinda cool, right?
This would be a limbo, an undesired waiting room for web properties seeking quality recognition from Google Search Engine Results Pages are, as I like to say, unSERPable. Incidentally, the stakes are very high, too, since higher rankings mean increased revenue. The effects of the Sandbox are not in question. Websites listing with Google are simply beat down in their rankings for no apparent rhyme or reason, thus leaving the afflicted with no avenue of redress but time itself no magic linking is known to spring sites out.(Though it’s whispered that influential friends at Google can pull favors.) New websites and overhauled existing websites (often reworked, ostensibly, for better rankings) are its primary lictims It was first noticed or acknowledged in October, 2004. No one outside of Google knows exactly how or why sites are Sandboxed.Here are some Sandbox basics: it only happens to English speaking websites; it is a only phenomenon, need worry; it could last from weeks to a year before release into deserving results rankings; its effects are seen with Google only, so you can rank high on Yahoo and be in the Sandbox (or even rank poorly I have little info handy on poorly optimized websites mired in suspected Sandboxes).
The author’s huaband is a web designer Auckland,and runs a company which provides hollowing costume hire and computer services.
SEO tools will help you master the art
Even though SEO is oftern overlooked, new webmasters should not discount it. While beginners may not want to consider SEO when they are building their first website, they should at least (at the minimum) consult someone who can give them some SEO advice. Whether that advice comes from someone they know personally or is from sources on the internet doesn't really matter, just that they at least take into account the SEO basics.
SEO can be an – initially – daunting subject. Just how do those websites get to the top of Google’s rankings, and why isn’t my site up there with them?
Luckily, one of the great things about SEO is that there is a wealth of free information and SEO tools available on the internet. Learning more about SEO is not complex, it just takes time. For new webmasters I’d recommend their first point of call be an SEO discussion board such as SEOChat.
Here you will find thousands of experienced – and not so experienced – search engine optimisation specialists who will be more than happy to assist you. Before you jump in and start posting questions, why not spend some time lurking and reading as much as you can. Nobody likes to answer a question that has been asked a thousand times before!
At a basic level, you don’t need to fork out hundreds or thousands of dollars on software to get started with SEO. While it is true that there are some programs which can be very useful in speeding up your SEO activities, the really basic (and essential) tools are already available on the web for free.
Page analysers, link checkers and a whole wealth of other tools are something which you will want to use, and there are many sites which allow you to use these tools at no cost.
The most powerful SEO tool a beginner has is actually their mind – quite a cliché but it’s the truth.
Mastering SEO is not hard, but you will find it time consuming. Experience is one of the key attributes with a good SEO’er, so if you’re still a newbie in the field of SEO, don’t worry, just approach it with an open mind and a willingness to learn. High search engine rankings will soon be yours!
The Best Domain Name Choice- Custom Branded or Generic?
This series of posts is for the person asking “How do I start my own website?”. To begin with: One of the best things you can help yourself with in your domain name choice is to develop a strategy and plan of attack. Careful consideration of your website’s domain name can pay off in dividends once your website is published online. Hopefully at this stage of the game you already know that Search Engine placement is critical to getting visitors to your website. Among other factors, the domain name you choose will help you in getting to the “top of the charts”.
OK, so now you’ve found the domain name you want, but someone else owns it. Can you still get it? The answer is a qualified YES. It’s possible, but there are conditions. However, with a little luck and enginuity you can possibly obtain the name from the current domain name owner. Instead, let’s check out some alternative strategies to get the domain name you want:
Hyphenated Names Sometimes it is a good strategy to just take the same domain name and hyphenate it as in turning bobsautoparts.com into bobs-auto-parts.com. Is hyphenating the best way to go? Possibly, but maybe not. If you are dealing with an already well known name, generally the answer would be no, as most web surfers would usually just enter the non-hyphenated version in, and end up at your competitors’ website instead. Not the desired result! Word to the wise: keep the domain name as short as possible. The longer the name, especially with dashes in between words, the more likely that potential visitors to your site will enter it incorrectly into their browsers, thus foiling the chances of them visiting your website and costing you customers! Definitely shorter is better. Hyphenating a domain name might be a good strategy for you in the following scenario: Let’s say the domain name you want is taken, and the current owner is not willing to give it up. After researching it you find that there is no website published under the domain name, or perhaps there is but it is poorly designed and gets very little traffic. In a case like that hyphenating the domain name might make sense and in fact could be a wise strategy. But be careful: the last thing you want is to cause internet domain name confusion because you have decided on a domain name registration that is so close to a major competitor’s name that you end up losing business to them.
Longer or Shorter? If you want to, you can purchase up to a 67 character long domain name. You could purchase a domain name like thelongestdomainnameintheworldandthensome
andthensomemoreandmore.com which is 63 characters long, but why would you want to do that? Who would want to type it into a browser? My website is www.StartYourWebsiteToday.com and features a name that in a few words encapsulates the purpose of the site. Good name selection can be helpful also with search engine ranking. You will want to definitely keep the name as short and sweet as possible, but at the same time let the visitor know what to expect when he surfs to your website. Remember, keep it short!
Brand Name or Generic The answer here is it depends. Definitely if your business is known by a fairly well known brand name, then you would want to try and secure that as your domain name. For instance, Nike.com is a well known brand name site, although there is nothing in the domain name to suggest that it is a site about shoes. Still, Nike is such a well known brand name to the public that people automatically know what they will be shopping for when they get there. If your brand name is well known, definitely try to obtain your brand name as a domain name. But if your company is Nike or Coca Cola or Budweiser don’t discount the idea of buying the domain name shoes.com or soda.com or beer.com if they are available as well. People often search the web using generic terms, more so even than brand names. A person is more likely to search the internet with generic terms like shoes or footwear or sneakers than to search by a single brand name, even one as big as Nike. Research your domain name as thoroughly as you can, including looking for generic keywords which could be a good fit as a potential domain name. You can have as many domain names as you want pointing to a single website, so the more generic terms you can acquire that directly describe your business, the better. A generic name if your business is new or not yet well known can get great results, if you can find a good one. To start your search for your own unique domain name, here is a link to a domain name search engine. So in conclusion, the first step in “how to start a website” is in the wise choice of your domain name.
Some Factors to Consider When Deciding on a Domain Name
For beginners on the web, the question is “How do I start my own website?”. First: Strategic planning and long term vision will serve you best in your choice of domain names. One of the best things you can do for your fledgling website is to bestow it with an appropriate, catchy, easy to remember domain name. Hopefully at this stage of the game you already know that Search Engine placement is critical to getting visitors to your website. Among other factors, the domain name you choose will help you in getting to the “top of the charts”.
OK, so now you’ve found the domain name you want, but someone else owns it. But you really wanted it badly. Can the domain name still be acquired? It’s Possible. It’s possible, but with conditions to consider. However, with a little luck and enginuity you can still possibly register that coveted domain name even if someone has beaten you to the punch. But for now, lets look at some alternatives to getting that domain name you want:
Hyphenated Names Sometimes it is a good strategy to just take the same domain name and hyphenate it as in turning bobsautoparts.com into bobs-auto-parts.com. Is hyphenating the best way to go? Yes and no. For example, if the domain name you want is already taken AND well known, most likely this is not a good idea, because most web surfers would likely just type the non-hyphenated version into their browsers and thus could end up at your competitor’s website. Not what you were after! Word to the wise: keep the domain name as short as possible. The longer the name, especially with dashes in between words, the more likely that potential visitors to your site will enter it incorrectly into their browsers, thus foiling the chances of them visiting your website and costing you customers! Definitely shorter is better. But if the name you have chosen is already taken and there is no chance of getting it from it’s owner, and the owner either has no website or a poorly designed one with little traffic, this can be a good strategy in purchasing a name. But be careful: the last thing you want is to cause internet domain name confusion because you have decided on a domain name registration that is so close to a major competitor’s name that you end up losing business to them.
Longer or Shorter? If you want to, you can purchase up to a 67 character long domain name. At 63 characters, thelongestdomainnameintheworldandthensome
andthensomemoreandmore.com claims to be the longest domain name in the world, and it may very well be. Who would want to type it into a browser? My website is www.StartYourWebsiteToday.com and features a name that in a few words encapsulates the purpose of the site. Good name selection can be helpful also with search engine ranking. When choosing your domain name try to keep it short and concise, and if at all possible let the name tell the story of the site. Remember, keep it short!
Brand Name or Generic The answer here is it depends. Definitely if your business is known by a fairly well known brand name, then you would want to try and secure that as your domain name. Budweiser.com is a site that is well known and gets a lot of traffic, even though there is nothing specifically in the domain name that says anything about beer. But because Budweiser is known all over the world as a beer brand, people know what they are getting when they surf to the website. If your brand name is well known, definitely try to obtain your brand name as a domain name. But if your company is Nike or Coca Cola or Budweiser don’t discount the idea of buying the domain name shoes.com or soda.com or beer.com if they are available as well. People often search the web using generic terms, more so even than brand names. A person is more likely to search the internet with generic terms like shoes or footwear or sneakers than to search by a single brand name, even one as big as Nike. Research your domain name as thoroughly as you can, including looking for generic keywords which could be a good fit as a potential domain name. You can have as many domain names as you want pointing to a single website, so the more generic terms you can acquire that directly describe your business, the better. A generic name if your business is new or not yet well known can get great results, if you can find a good one. To start your search for your own unique domain name, here is a link to a domain name search engine. So in conclusion, the first step in “how to start a website” is in the wise choice of your domain name.
Some Factors to Consider When Deciding on a Domain Name
For beginners on the web, the question is “How do I start my own website?”. First: Strategic planning and long term vision will serve you best in your choice of domain names. Careful consideration of your website’s domain name can pay off in dividends once your website is published online. Good search engine optimization, or SEO, begins with domain name selection. Not to mention your positioning and branding with your customer.
OK, so now you’ve found the domain name you want, but someone else owns it. But you really wanted it badly. Can the domain name still be acquired? It’s Possible. It’s possible, but there are some things to consider. However, with a little luck and enginuity you can possibly obtain the name from the current domain name owner. But for now, lets look at some alternatives to getting that domain name you want:
Hyphenated Names If the domain name you want is already taken, consider hyphenating it, as in taking billsplumbingsupplies.com and making it bills-plumbing-supplies.com. Is hyphenating the best way to go? Maybe, maybe not. For example, if the domain name you want is already taken AND well known, most likely this is not a good idea, because most web surfers would likely just type the non-hyphenated version into their browsers and thus could end up at your competitor’s website. Not the desired result! Also, if you do decide to take a hyphenated domain name, remember to keep it short! The longer the domain name and the more dashes you put between words the harder it will be for the end user to remember, and therefore makes it more error prone, which could cost you customers who never make it to your website. So keep it short. Hyphenating a domain name might be a good strategy for you in the following scenario: Let’s say the domain name you want is taken, and the current owner is not willing to give it up. After researching it you find that there is no website published under the domain name, or perhaps there is but it is poorly designed and gets very little traffic. In a case like that hyphenating the domain name might make sense and in fact could be a wise strategy. But be careful: the last thing you want is to cause internet domain name confusion because you have decided on a domain name registration that is so close to a major competitor’s name that you end up losing business to them.
Longer or Shorter? You can purchase domain names up to 67 characters in length. You could purchase a domain name like thelongestdomainnameintheworldandthensome
andthensomemoreandmore.com which is 63 characters long, but why would you want to do that? Can you envision anyone wanting to type it into their browser? My website is www.StartYourWebsiteToday.com and features a name that in a few words encapsulates the purpose of the site. Good name selection can be helpful also with search engine ranking. You will want to definitely keep the name as short and sweet as possible, but at the same time let the visitor know what to expect when he surfs to your website. Keep it as short as possible.
Brand Name or Generic The answer here is it depends. If your business is known by a brand name, and it is a well known name, of course it is the best possible strategy to try to register that domain name. Budweiser.com is a site that is well known and gets a lot of traffic, even though there is nothing specifically in the domain name that says anything about beer. But because Budweiser is known all over the world as a beer brand, people know what they are getting when they surf to the website. If your brand name is well known, definitely try to obtain your brand name as a domain name. But if your company is Nike or Coca Cola or Budweiser don’t discount the idea of buying the domain name shoes.com or soda.com or beer.com if they are available as well. People often search the web using generic terms, more so even than brand names. A person is more likely to search the internet with generic terms like shoes or footwear or sneakers than to search by a single brand name, even one as big as Nike. Research your domain name as thoroughly as you can, including looking for generic keywords which could be a good fit as a potential domain name. You can have as many domain names as you want pointing to a single website, so the more generic terms you can acquire that directly describe your business, the better. A generic name if your business is new or not yet well known can get great results, if you can find a good one. To start your search for your own unique domain name, here is a link to a domain name search engine. Bottom line, the beginning phase of how to start your own website is choosing the right domain name.
Making the Final Decision On Your Website’s Domain Name
So you want to start up a website? Strategic planning and long term vision will serve you best in your choice of domain names. Just as important as choosing the name for your business, a domain name, the name of your soon-to-be website, is one of the most important factors in your online success. Good search engine optimization, or SEO, begins with domain name selection. Not to mention your positioning and branding with your customer.
OK, so now you’ve found the domain name you want, but someone else owns it. Can you still get it? Maybe. It’s possible, but there are some things to consider. With some research and hard work you can still possibly register that coveted domain name even if someone has beaten you to the punch. Instead, let’s check out some alternative strategies to get the domain name you want:
Hyphenated Names If the domain name you want is already taken, consider hyphenating it, as in taking billsplumbingsupplies.com and making it bills-plumbing-supplies.com. Is hyphenating the best way to go? Maybe, maybe not. For example, if the domain name you want is already taken AND well known, most likely this is not a good idea, because most web surfers would likely just type the non-hyphenated version into their browsers and thus could end up at your competitor’s website. Not a good strategy. Word to the wise: keep the domain name as short as possible. The longer the name, especially with dashes in between words, the more likely that potential visitors to your site will enter it incorrectly into their browsers, thus foiling the chances of them visiting your website and costing you customers! So, the shorter the better. But if the name you have chosen is already taken and there is no chance of getting it from it’s owner, and the owner either has no website or a poorly designed one with little traffic, this can be a good strategy in purchasing a name.
Longer or Shorter? Domain names can be up to 67 characters long. You could purchase a domain name like thelongestdomainnameintheworldandthensome
andthensomemoreandmore.com which is 63 characters long, but why would you want to do that? Can you envision anyone wanting to type it into their browser? My website is www.StartMyWebsiteToday.com and has a domain name that tells what kind of website you will be surfing to. Good name selection can be helpful also with search engine ranking. You will want to definitely keep the name as short and sweet as possible, but at the same time let the visitor know what to expect when he surfs to your website. Shorter is better here.
Brand Name or Generic Should you give your website a descriptive generic name or do you want to use a brand name? If your business is known by a brand name, and it is a well known name, of course it is the best possible strategy to try to register that domain name. Budweiser.com is a site that is well known and gets a lot of traffic, even though there is nothing specifically in the domain name that says anything about beer. But because Budweiser is known all over the world as a beer brand, people know what they are getting when they surf to the website. If your brand name is well known, definitely try to obtain your brand name as a domain name. But if your company is Nike or Coca Cola or Budweiser don’t discount the idea of buying the domain name shoes.com or soda.com or beer.com if they are available as well. People often search the web using generic terms, more so even than brand names. A person is more likely to search the internet with generic terms like shoes or footwear or sneakers than to search by a single brand name, even one as big as Nike. Think it through and hedge your bets. You can have as many domain names as you want pointing to a single website, so the more generic terms you can acquire that directly describe your business, the better. A generic name if your business is new or not yet well known can get great results, if you can find a good one. To start your search for your own unique domain name, here is a link to a domain name search engine.