On-Page SEO Terms & Definitions List

Feb 08, 2010

Relevant Search Engine Optimization Terms and Definitions

There are a few things we know for certain– the sky appears blue, the ocean is wet, and there is much to learn in the way of search engine optimization advice, strategies, and tips available online.  

Search engine optimization a.k.a. SEO is one of many buzz terms circling about cyber land.   Many people claim to know SEO, but admit they don’t “know” SEO –  meaning they don't understand the terminology and actual “how to” when it comes to applying it to websites.

Search engine optimization is a technical term invented to describe the act of making it easier for search engines (Google, Yahoo, Bing, Ask… and on) to formulate a list of results in ascending order according to relevance in terms of matching the particular search query a person enters in the search field.

The attached list of on-page SEO highlights several elements of website design that make it faster, and easier for humans and search bots to decipher whether the site is a good match for a given search term/phrase. 

SEO is not by any means the “end-all be-all” of online marketing success.  Additionally,  going through and optimizing a website for better search results does not complete the process of search engine optimization, as SEO is not a one time, do it, its done project that ends, but rather an ongoing, way of maintaining the search performance of a website similar to routine car maintenance for optimal engine performance.

View the On-Page SEO List of terms and definitions are in a list that begins at the top of the website page and works it’s way down through structure,  then actual content.  Additionally, find more SEO tips and website marketing advice here on this blog, and learn about ongoing professional SEO services that help small business owners optimize websites for improved search results. Thanks for reading!  Feel free to share with others or comment below.

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