The world of internet marketing is a highly competitive place. As a beginning
internet marketer there are some basic things you should know about how
search engines spider and index your web site. Unless the search engines
find your web site and index it, there is no way the general public will
know that it is there.
After you have created your web site and chosen the products or services
you want to provide, you will be ready to get your site listed with the
search engines. When developing your marketing strategy, it is important
to include a plan to get your web site spidered quickly. In order to get
your site indexed you must let the search engine spiders know you are
there in the first place.
You may have wondered if there are ways to lure the spiders to your web
site other than manual submission. The good news is that many SEOs recommend
the following methods rather than submitting your pages directly.
The best way to get your site spidered quickly is to link your web site
to another site that is already indexed, that is related to your site,
and that is spidered frequently. Having your site mentioned in news releases,
blogs, and so on can get your site your web site spidered very quickly,
sometimes within days.
You can also use the more traditional methods including posting in forums
and providing articles for the various article directories. If you choose
this route, be careful not to spam. Follow the posted rules, give helpful
answers, and do not go overboard on your "sig file". Private
forums are not always indexed, so make certain that the forums where you
post display recent posts and are listed in search results.
No matter which method you choose to get your web site spidered, you
will need a good site map. A site map lists and links to all pages on
your site. If your site consists of over approximately one hundred pages,
consider using a multi-page site map. Make certain that every site map
page links to all other site map pages. You should have a link to your
site map on your home page and preferably on each of your pages. You should
make sure your web site pages are simple and free of useless clutter.
Getting your web site spidered quickly is the most important thing you
can do to achieve success as an internet marketer. Using the methods suggested
above can be very helpful in getting your web site indexed. |
