0 How to Optimize your Blog or Website for Search Engines

SEO, also known as Search Engine Optimization is important for your blog or website, as it improves your performance and visibility on search engines.But treat it as a game, where you have to follow certain rules and always update it.Here are the most important factors, that play a major role in Search Engine Optimization.

• Domain Name :  Having a good domain is also important factor in SEO.There are domain names that just advertise itself.I mean if I wanted to look for some information about SEO, I would try looking up www.seo.com to see what I find.Make sure there are no similar domain names to what you chose.I have made that mistake by choosing a domain name which has a rival with very similar domain name.Because there is a similar and popular domain name already known, your domain will just be listed at the bottom of search results.But at the same time it may be a good idea, you may get mixed up in search results or mistyping domain could lead a visitor to your site =).Also putting a keyword in a domain name is also a good idea.

• <h1>, <h2>, <h3> Tags : These tags simply shows importance of a word or sentence.Make sure your titles or important keywords are in  <h1>, <h2> or <h3> tags.

• Keywords in  <title>< / title> : Title is an important factor in SEO.It is your title after all.That`s why it is important to title your pages, articles or posts according to it`s relevancy.An example would be, if you have a post explaining SEO, your title could be what is SEO or all about SEO.

• Title your links : Having a title for your links is also important.It gives a description of what the link is about.Such as <a href=” http://bloggermonkeys.blogspot.ca/ ” title=”Seo Money Blog”>Blogger Monkeys</a>.

• Kewords in Links : Always use keywords in your links.Example, www.example.com /target-keyword.html.Target-Keyword should contain your keywords related to the page, article or post.

• Meta Tags : Some people see meta tags less important, but I have to disagree.Meta tags still give information about what the webpage contains.After all you are using keywords relevant to your webpage content.

• Link Backs : Link backs is probably one of the most important aspects of optimizing your website or blog for search engines.Having link backs means popularity and reputation.It is even better if you can get couple link backs from popular websites.

• Content Quality : Well its not a surprise that content plays a major role in SEO.Having related and rich content is very important.You just have to keep couple key elements in mind.”What would people search for to find the content that I provide?”, “What are relevant popular keywords I can chose to use for my title and meta tags?”.Answer these questions as you write your content.Remember everyone can write articles and publish them.Some people can even write over 100 pages of content a day.But without relevancy and useful information, those 100 pages are just useless.Instead write couple pages but make sure it offers what your readers and users are looking for.

• Sitemap : Sitemap is a must have.It makes it easier for search engines to find all your links and speeds up indexing.

• Image  <alt> keywords : Having alt description or keywords will help your images be found on search engines.

0 What is SEO?

First of all what is SEO and why is it important for my website or blog?Most people often hear the term SEO and they have no clue what SEO is or what it does.Search Engine Optimization “SEO” is the process of improving a website’s or web page visibility on search engines.In other words, it’s the process of getting better ranking and results in a search engine.SEO is important because, being ranked in top 10 and having your web pages indexed in major search engines will result in unbelievable traffic.Which naturally leads to more readers, visitors, sales and ad revenue.Most website owners, bloggers and affiliate marketers often complain about their traffic and earnings.But how much SEO have they done?You can’t expect an amazing result in whatever you do if you do not put the time and effort into it.This is why most website owners just develop their websites but leave out SEO rules.

Keep in mind that driving traffic to your site or blog from search engines should be your #1 priority.Sure other types of promoting and advertising methods are also available, but just how much traffic can you drive and how long can you do this for is a big issue.This is why organic traffic from search engines is very important.

First lets have an understanding on how search engines work.

I hope that you have a bit more understanding of how search engines work.

There are many companies and individuals that promise better SEO for a ridiculous amount of fee.My recommendation would be to stay away from such services and focus on optimizing your blog/website on your own, using many tools available on the net today.

It isn't impossible to optimize your blog/website on your own.In fact it is the best path to follow, as you get to understand how your blog/website works along with search engines.You can adjust your optimization to your taste.

I hope this answers your question about SEO.

0 All about DNS

Today we will talk about DNS (Domain name system).If you enter the world of web masters, hosting, creating websites, blogs and such, you will hear the term “DNS”, often.This is why, it is good to know and understand what you are dealing with.Remember, knowing about DNS can be important, as you may face issues regarding to DNS.

What is DNS?

DNS(Domain name system) simply translates the domain name and host name into IP addresses.It converts the domain name, which we input on our browser address bar into IP addresses, of the hosting server(s) of the website.The way how DNS works is, it stores the domain name and address information on a special database, distributed for all public hosts on internet.When the domain name entered on a browsers address bar, a software called DNS resolver comes into action and contacts the DNS server, in order to determine the servers IP address.Keep in mind, DNS(domain name system) will assume your IP address is static, which usually is and if your IP address is dynamic, DNS will not work. However there is such thing as DDNS(dynamic domain name system), which will work with dynamic IP addresses.

What is DNS propagation?

DNS propagation is the time, it takes for any changes or modifications you make to your DNS to take effect on all networks around the world.Keep in mind that, when you sign up with a web host or register a new domain name, it may not work right away as DNS propagation can take up to 24 hours.In some cases it may take less time or more.Keep in mind, if you can visit your website right away doesn’t mean other people can.It just means that, your DNS haven’t propagated to all networks around the world yet.

DNS progagation usually takes place, because of the following events;

• Registering a new domain
• Moving your domain to a new server
• Making changes to your domain

Here are couple online tools to track the process of your DNS propagation.

http://www.whatsmydns.net/

http://viewdns.info/propagation/

I hope this article clears up your questions regarding to DNS.If you have any questions regarding to DNS or any issues about DNS, please mention it in the comments section and I will try to help you as soon as possible.