Comments on: How not to SEO

By: Ken Jansen

Ken Jansen — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:52:37 +0000

One other thing that I have started doing, and it seems simple once I explain it, is making a simple chart in Excel. I have one list of my different blogs listed at the top of the page. Then the dates running top to bottom. Then fill in what I blogged about on a particular day in a particular blog so I don’t end up putting similar content on the same blog. I space out my posts of, for example, the different cities or targeted subdivisions so the data has changed and there is something new to say about it.

By: Jolenta Averill

Jolenta Averill — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:38:55 +0000

SEO is like dieting…there are no quick fixes! Seriously though, SEO really *is* like dieting. So many people want and expect instant results when they start blogging, writing articles, or submitting to directories. But, in my opinion, unless you learn good SEO habits and meticulously incorporate them into your lifestyle, it’s hard to achieve really long-lasting results (top search engine rankings).

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:45:31 +0000

If your comments are relevant and doing things for the right reason, you are right, chances of getting penalized are pretty low, but doing things like using your keyword as your blog comment name is in my opinion spammy and having several friends who have had their sites penalized is something I do take seriously. I almost did not approve this comment because I personally do not like people using keywords for their user name.

By: New Homes Match

New Homes Match — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:41:08 +0000

unless you have SEO intentions, it’s pretty hard to get penalized. if you contribute to blogs in a relevant manner, write articles and create content, you’ll be good to go. when you start using those services who have their “robots” doing all the work for you is when you get in trouble.

By: Ken Jansen

Ken Jansen — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:29:54 +0000

I agree. My current site is my 4th. On the first three I learned a lot about what to do and what not to do. The three biggest things I learned are
1) Make a plan about what you want your site to do and what you want visitors to do when they get there
2) plan your pages and their content ahead of time. Don’t wing it.
3) Be patient on the climb for ranking

Things I wish I knew before I started my current site
1) I wish I had understood PPC and google analytics better. Understanding there are at least 88 ways that people type in what is essentially Olathe KS homes for sale, but the majority of people, like over 90% type it in just 3 ways. I would do something differently.
2) Remembering some statistics earlier. For instance, a 1,067 (or so) clicks give you a result with about +/- 3% accuracy. Good thing to know.
3) plan plan and plan some more. I am sure the next incarnation of my website will be even better.

Thanks for sharing. All the best.

Ken

By: Ashlee FW

Ashlee FW — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 01:13:03 +0000

It seems like every day there is something new to do. My husband had done all of his own SEO work from day one and it seems as though it is always changing. We just have to go with the flow!

By: Brad Bakersfield CA Homes for Sale

Brad Bakersfield CA Homes for Sale — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:43:25 +0000

I’ve had good success with my main real estate website, but my newer blogs are sure going slow on the ranking.

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 03:40:03 +0000

I think we’ve all made mistakes at first as its hard to know just what to do and some advise may not be sound. When in the end, what Eric Blackwell recommends is really the answer. No ‘secret’…just write good content and do your best to help your clients and it pays off.

Blocking time on a consistent basis is challenging….there needs to be a few more hours in the day!

By: Arizona Short Sales - Jeffrey Buettner

Arizona Short Sales - Jeffrey Buettner — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:54:28 +0000

Patience is everything.

I try to comment on other real estate blogs every morning and write at least one article a week.

By: Gloria Singer

Gloria Singer — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:58:38 +0000

Hi Carolyn, I’m curious if you have a set schedule for doing your SEO or you just “wing it”. I also love the REW forums but I tend to just read them rather than commenting or doing anything active about my SEO.
I am trying to come up with a plan which would be to block out a certain amount of time for:
adding pages to my website
blogging on my integrated blog
blogging on other blog forums, e.g. REW or AR
directory submissions
article writing
commenting on other blogs
How do you suggest I start? It seems so overwhelming!