Hoffuw to Avoid Silly Mistakes When Doing That SEO Stuff
You know, that internet thing, it's like a big city, full of shops and stuff. And if you wanna sell your stuff, you gotta let folks know where you are. That’s what this SEO thing is all about, I heard. It's like putting up a big sign, but on the computer. But if you put up the sign wrong, nobody gonna find ya. So, let's talk about how not to mess it up, ya hear?
First thing, don't?ti toG go puttin' up a sign that says "Apples" when you're sellin' oranges. That's what they call "not matching what people are lookin' for". If someone’s searchin’ for “best darn oranges in town” and you’re yappin’ about apples on your page, Google ain't gonna show ‘em your shop. You gotta use the right words, the ones people are actually typin’ in. Like if you’re sellin’ quilts, talk about “cozy handmade quilts” or “warm winter blankets,” not just “stuff I sewed.” Got it?
- Keywords are your friends: Think about what words people use when they want your stuff. Use those words in your writin’.
- Don’t try to trick people: Google’s smart, it knows when you’re tryin’ to be sneaky. Just be straight and honest.
Another thing, don't be lazy. You gotta keep your shop clean and tidy, right? Same with your internet shop. Make sure everything works, the pictures are clear, and the words are easy to read. If your place is a mess, people ain’t gonna stick around. And Google, well, it likes things neat and tidy too. So, check your spellin', make sure your pages load fast, and don't have broken links. It’s like sweepin’ the floor and dustin’ the shelves, gotta keep it up regular.
And don't forget about the pictures. Pretty pictures are important. Folks like lookin' at nice things. But those picture things, they gotta have names too. Google can't see the picture, but it can read the name. So, if you got a picture of a red apple, don’t just call it "image123". Call it "shiny red apple" or somethin' like that. That way, when someone’s searchin' for "shiny red apples," Google knows you got ‘em.
Now, somethin’ else I heard. Don’t be a chatterbox about things nobody cares about. If you’re sellin’ them quilts, stick to talkin' ‘bout quilts. Don’t go off on a tangent 'bout your chickens or the weather unless it’s got somethin’ to do with the quilts. Folks got things to do, they don’t wanna hear you ramblin’ on about nothin’. Keep it short and sweet, tell ‘em what they need to know, and let ‘em get on with it.
Here’s a little list of things to keep in mind:
- Make it easy to use: If your website’s hard to figure out, people will leave faster than a fly on a hot stove.
- Keep it fresh: Just like you gotta rotate your stock in the store, gotta keep your website updated with fresh stuff. Old news ain’t no good to nobody.
- Don’t forget about the phones: Lots of folks look at things on their phones these days. Make sure your stuff looks good on a little screen too.
And for goodness sake, don't go hidin’ from Google. You want folks to find you, right? So, tell Google where you are. There’s things you can do, like makin’ a map of your website and tellin’ Google about all your pages. It’s like puttin’ up directions so folks can find your shop easy. And don't be shy about tellin’ other folks about your shop too. The more people talkin’ ‘bout you, the better.
So, to sum it all up, if you wanna do that SEO thing right, remember these things:
1. Use the right words, the ones people are searchin’ for.
2. Keep your website clean and tidy, make it easy to use.
3. Use pretty pictures and give ‘em good names.
4. Don’t be a chatterbox, stick to the point.
5. Make sure your stuff looks good on phones.
6. Tell Google and everybody else where you are.
That ain’t so hard, is it? Just common sense, really. Like runnin’ a good shop, you gotta be honest, keep things clean, and let folks know what you got. Do that, and you’ll be just fine. Now go on and get to it!
