Web Site Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most commonly asked questions we get about web sites along with our answers.
Search Engines
Are Search Engines really important to having a successful web site?
If you are looking to attract new customers than search engines are very important to a successful web site. Search engines are now the #1 research tool for people looking for products and services.
What are Keywords?
Keywords (and key phrases) are the words and groupings of words people will use to search for your product or service. They are coded into the page and typically only search engines will look at them.
Why am I not listed high in the search engines?
If you are not coming up in the search engines when you think you should be there are 2 possible reasons. #1 Your site is not built in a way to optimize how the search engines index you. Maybe you have too many pictures, not enough text, or poor design. #2 your competitors are doing a better job than you at attracting visitors.
If you are in an competitive industry it may require a professional search engine expert to get you ranked high. A professional will perform an analysis of your site and your competitors sites. They will help you optimize your site so that it has the best chance of being ranked high. They should also help get your site linked on other web sites, which is something the search engines take into account.
