The SEO secret we were waiting for.

Posted By: Hampstead ()
Posted On: 2006-Jan-24 10:57

Just found this on the FAQ section of the Uk's biggest host (purportedly).

The secret of the professional SEO has just been uncovered. We'll have to find new jobs now.

How do I get my site to show up in search engines?

Although search engines use a number of different methods to index web sites, a common method is meta tags (see searchenginewatch.com for more information).

If you have webspace with *removed* simply modify your pages to include the appropriate meta tags (consult a handbook or online guide to HTML for guidance).

You should then submit your domain to the major search engines, using either one of the commercial mass-submission sites or manually, following each search engine's "Add URL?" link in turn.

Note that search engines tend to privilege directly-hosted sites over diverted sites. Your chances of getting listed (and ranked) will be much higher if you buy webspace.




Posted By: dudibob ()
Posted On: 2006-Jan-24 11:13

Oh no! the secrets out WE'RE ALL SCREWED wink lol


Posted By: Hampstead ()
Posted On: 2006-Jan-24 11:14

I'm just leaving the SEO world with a stick over my shoulder and my wordly goods in a red hanky tied to the end.

I'm gonna be a drfiter.


Posted By: dudibob ()
Posted On: 2006-Jan-24 11:19

don't forget your straw hat wink


Posted By: SportsGuy (Staff)
Posted On: 2006-Jan-24 12:42

I'm gonna be a drfiter.


Well, since many folks think we're grifters already, this should be an easy transition...LOL


Posted By: sem4u ()
Posted On: 2006-Jan-24 14:12

Hampstead you fool!

Now even more people will find out the BIG SECRET!

<Goes to look for a new job>


Posted By: newtvail ()
Posted On: 2006-Jan-24 23:09

Whew!!! Am I ever glad I don't do this stuff for a living.

Now that I have THE SECRET I also won't need to pay anyone to help me out.

Interesting coincidence that an outfit that sells web space has figured out that you are better off buying web space. Strange old world, ain't it??


Posted By: dudibob ()
Posted On: 2006-Jan-25 09:22

lol, some could call it ironic wink


Posted By: SportsGuy (Staff)
Posted On: 2006-Jan-25 13:20

Whew!!! Am I ever glad I don't do this stuff for a living.

Now that I have THE SECRET I also won't need to pay anyone to help me out.

Interesting coincidence that an outfit that sells web space has figured out that you are better off buying web space. Strange old world, ain't it??


OK - so you now have the answer!

BUT - do you know the right question?

See, that's what you'll still need us for! wink

The "secret" may, indeed, be 42, but what is the question...?


Posted By: Hampstead ()
Posted On: 2006-Jan-25 13:49

(10 x 4) + 2

Is that it?


Posted By: SportsGuy (Staff)
Posted On: 2006-Jan-25 14:01

OH, close, but....no.

Don't panic. We're here to help others learn. smile


Posted By: dudibob ()
Posted On: 2006-Jan-25 15:16

I don't think I know the question either sad

*looks to SportsGuy for help*


Posted By: SportsGuy (Staff)
Posted On: 2006-Jan-25 19:22

Perhaps it just time to say, "So long. And thanks for all the fish..." wink


Posted By: philh ()
Posted On: 2006-Jan-25 19:39

[link]

Unfinished project - no sandbox - make me an offer smile


Posted By: SportsGuy (Staff)
Posted On: 2006-Jan-25 19:46

See, it was great, I thought. Right up until I saw the link labeled "movements" - then I knew it was a kinky little site... wink


Posted By: philh ()
Posted On: 2006-Jan-25 19:50

Your mind SportsGuy - tsk

I bet you laugh every time someone mentions Uranus

[ Message was edited by: philh 01/26/2006 01:02 am ]




Posted By: SportsGuy (Staff)
Posted On: 2006-Jan-25 19:59

No, but my co-worker does...and I'm usually "up in smoke", so... wink


Posted By: dirty_shame ()
Posted On: 2006-Jan-30 11:18

So solve this for me: I've never been able to figure out if it's "Down in smoke and up in flames" or "Down in flames and up in smoke".

Set me right on this critical issue. All opinions accepted.

While you're at it, you might as well indicate if you are currently living uptown, downtown or out of town. No matter where you're at, you've never felt the felt that I felt 'till you've felt the felt in my old felt hat.


Posted By: excell (Staff)
Posted On: 2006-Jan-30 13:26

I thinks it's up in smoke and up in flames... but if you see, hear or smell either - you should drop & roll.


Posted By: SportsGuy (Staff)
Posted On: 2006-Jan-30 13:52

*reaches for gun*