The Digital world is VERY ELABORATE

Search Engine Optimization is truly more technical than I thought.  It merely took me 2 laptops so that I could have several screens open to review the processes of optimizing my websites.  Not only do you have to register each page but add certain elements that may include how your site is being monitored in the future.  For example, the frequency that your website changes, certain parameters, and how many posts your blog may have etc.

I reviewed how to submit a sitemap via BloggerSentral website.  It was exactly what I needed to assist me introducing my website to the digital world even further.  As of now, my website was just words typed on a site.  You could find me, If I provided you with a link first.  But my goal was to be found accidentally!

I researched further and discovered another website, Seomoz.  Entitled “The Beginner’s Guide to SEO”, it was sure to assist me in what I needed to get accomplished.  Divided in Chapters, starting from how Search Engines Operate, to How Usability, Experience, and Content Affect Ratings, and ending with Measuring and Tracking Success.  The Chapter that intrigued me the most was Chapter 7: Growing Popularity and Links.  I post what I feel my readers will benefit from.  So, here is what I can do to assist you.  One important concept from the guide “suggests that the links from sites within a topic-specific community matter more than links from general or off-topic sites (seomoz).  Also there is what is called, TrustRank.  Due to the amounts of spam on the Internet, certain sites rank higher due to their reputability.  Those organizations include Universities, federal websites and/or some non-profit organizations. 

Ultimately, I have a lot to learn and this assignment completely intrigued me.  I want to maximize my online presence.  I’ve added analytics capabilities to my blog, as well as using Google Webmaster tools to upload my sitemap.  All in all, this was an experience that I will have to continue to revisit so that I can become more proficient at SEO!



Photo: lib.berkeley.edu
Sources: http://www.google.com/analytics/, http://www.bloggersentral.com/, and http://www.seomoz.org/.