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What Is Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?

8/11/2009 by Jack Burnett

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is improving a website to rank well for keywords and keyword phrases in the natural, or organic, area on search engine pages. Search engines use proprietary algorithms to determine the value and relevance of a website for a specific search phrase. Algorithms vary between Google, Yahoo and Bing, are not public knowledge, and frequently change. A trustworthy partner providing your SEO  services relies on SEO basic methods, knowledge of your industry and experience.  It takes dedicated, ongoing study and research to remain qualified to execute successful SEO services, because search algorithms and your market are always changing.

Why SEO? First, the reason for search engine optimization is to get people to visit your website.  Once on your site, then we work on converting those visitors to customers.  Studies abound with statistics showing that almost all people use a search engine to find information, products and services.  If your company does not list near the top of the list for your products and services, then you are losing shoppers and potential customers.

How Do You SEO? It depends upon the level of competition in your industry and the quality of your website. Your budget will also set the stage for what should or can be done. A competent SEO partner will develop a customized strategy for your business, starting with a checklist of the basic SEO methods and techniques.

Can You Afford SEO? SEO is affordable and essential to get people to your website. At TwinEngines, a minimum investment to optimize a website will start in the range of $750-1000, and monthly maintenenace amounts vary according to needs. Even if you have a small budget you should allocate monthly funds to perform SEO improvements or risk losing business. SEO is an investment, not an expense.  The question really is, "Can you Afford Not to do SEO?"

Is SEO and Pay-Per-Click (PPC) the Same? No. Pay-per-Click is the paid listing areas on search engine pages. PPC programs are beneficial to initially confirm sucessful keywords and to augment organic SEO.  We believe organic SEO will always provide a better ROI.  At TwinEngines, we can help you with a PPC program, but we focus first on the organic SEO.

TwinEngines, an Atlanta, GA manufacturing technology company offers free evaluations to give companies an idea of where their corporate website stands in organic search rankings - contact us today to discuss how you can increase leads and sales with an effective SEO program.

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