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Content Management Systems & SEO Revisited

January 6th, 2009 by lucianmih | No Comments | Filed in Content Management System, HD Publishing, Marketing, Ranking, SEO, Training, Webmaster Tools

Two years ago, I wrote an article entitled “Content Management Systems Equal Business Suicide.” The basic premise was that at that time, CMS applications were inherently devoid of basic SEO functionality. Building a new site, or converting an existing site to the existing CMS versions of 2 years ago was rapid way of consigning those sites to the oblivion of Google’s supplementary index. Lacking inbuilt search engine friendly URL’s, outputting duplicate titles, descriptions and keywords, no ability to have customised Titles that differed from Headings – all those things were extraordinarily bad elements.

Since then, things have changed markedly. These days, there are still deficiencies in evidence, but for the CMS applications that have survived the intervening 2 years, and those that have evolved since, most have addressed the basic SEO issues.

My personal favourite CMS is WordPress. Especially since version 2.5 there’s been a wealth of feature expansion in the core application, the availability of plugins that expand on the core functionality, and the advent of professionally designed Themes that have taken WordPress to new heights. All of this has allowed WordPress to blossom into a fully-matured CMS with exceptional Search Engine Optimisation features.

Lets take a closer look at the SEO functionality. As Google et al are attempting to analyse and categorise a web site, there are an estimated 200 individual elements that are calculated in the SE relevancy ranking algorithms. Every one of these you can get right improves your chances of attaining your full ranking potential. Individually, each element offers incremental albeit small gains, but collectively, they can add up to the winning difference in the ranking stakes for competitive search terms.  Duplicate content is Google’s pet hate, and its vital to every  site’s standing that every single page be accurately described and categorised. Here are 10 of the most prominent among the many opportunities to achieve this individualisation of pages are;

SEF URLS:

Search engine friendly URL’s are important, because inclusion of keywords in page URL’s are taken into account, and have a bearing on rankings – particularly on Yahoo. Being able to exercise total control over page URL’s is important, and WordPress allows this with Permalink mod_rewrite functionality, coupled with manual URL control on every page or post!

Meta-Tags:

There are several WordPress plugin tools to provide total control of title, descriptions and keywords, and these are easily installed and configured.

Titles:

Being able to control the off-page Title separately from the on-page heading is very important. The title’s 70 character limitation needs to be exploited to maximum effect, its the single most important on-site page SEO element! Page Headings are usually space-constrained, and in systems where the Heading automatically become the Title, you are deprived of a significant advantage.

Description:

The off-page Description (meta-tag) is a vital element in accurately describing the page contents. If each page has accurate, custom-written Description content, its used verbatim in the search engine results pages (SERP’s). In contrast, if you are forced to use a generic Description, then Google will helpfully do its level best to generate an ‘ad lib’ Description of the page based on content. The result of that ca neither be not so bad, or truly awful. Regardless, its essential that YOU have control of the Description, and that you use it to maximum effect!

Keywords:

Erroneously dismissed by some people as of no account these days, the Keyword (meta-tag) still has a part to play. Stuff it full of vaguely relevant garbage unrelated to page content and it will be ignored. Use it wisely, with specific / relevant long-tailed keyword search phrases and it can give you a little bit of SE traction – even on Google!

Image File Names:

Accurately name your image files, and include keywords relevant to the page. WordPress allows you to upload media and retain the original files names even when auto-generating thumbnail images etc.

Image ALT Tags:

Accurately describe your images using the Image ALT tag, and include keywords/phrases relevant to the page. WordPress Add Media tools allow you to add ALT text and captions, enabling inclusion of additional relevant text content. Used wisely, without spamming, its another useful element.

Anchor Text:

The words you use to link to other pages / sections of the site. WordPress Link Editor allows full control of anchor Text links, including the ability to specify “Hyperlink Title” which essentially work like Image ALT text – the title of the link pops up when the mouse pointer hovers over the link… Again, used wisely, its another useful SEO element.

CSS Dropdown Menus:

Many of the new, highly professional WordPress CMS Themes utilise CSS dropdown menus, which is extremely important in aiding search engines to locate and index internal pages. This also facilitates Google’s ability to pass Page Rank throughout the internal page structure!

Google SiteMaps:

Another delightful WordPress plugin is the automatic Google Sitemap Generator! Once installed and configured, every new page, post or edit of a page or post automatically updates the sitemap.xml page!

RSS Feeds: WordPress RSS feeds are easily extended by installation of an onsite Feedburner email subscription service, where your posts and pages are automatically distributed to subscribers by email. Moreover, your Feedburner account and site feed gives your site a pipeline directly into the Google index! I regularly see WordPress posts that make it into Google Alerts distribution in less than 4 hours!

So, on that basis I’m happy to accord WordPress 10 out of 10 for SEO functionality. Couple that with more than 3000 available plugins to extend the core functionality, the thousands of available design templates or themes, the ease-of-use factor, robust software, ease of installation etc, and I think we’ve got a winning CMS formula.

About The Author: Ben Kemp has more than 20 years of experience in the IT industry, including 15 years as a free-lance IT consultant. He is one of Australasia’s longest serving website seo practitioners, with clients throughout NZ, Australia, Thailand, UK & USA. He specialises in implementing CMS websites

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AdventistBlogs.com launch – a collection of Adventist blogs from all around the world

December 11th, 2008 by lucianmih | No Comments | Filed in Adventist, Advertisting, Affiliates, Blog, Christian, HD Publishing, Link Directory, People, SEO, Search, Web hosting

Lucian Web Service & Intercer Canada launched a new Adventist website:
www.AdventistBlogs.com

This website goal is to bring together adventist blogs from all around the world. The Website is made in English language for a larger access. The proposed blogs are organized by languages and by blog content. Submitter may propose new categories.

We accept Institution, Organization, Church, or Seventh-day Adventist member blogs that have content in accordance with the Seventh-day Adventist Church doctrine.

If you have an adventist blog you can submit it at www.AdventistBlogs.com :
- free submission – with a reciprocal link to AdventistBlogs.com
- $10 USD/year – regular link (no need to add a reciprocal link to us)
- $50 USD/year – featured link in its own category (these links shows at the top of each detail category page)

To submit links and articles you need to first register:
http://adventistblogs.com/profile.php?mode=register

Then, after you login, click on Submit Link. For Category choose one at the section Adventist Blogs – English language.

You can also click Submit Article button to propose an article to our website.

Lucian Web Service is an Internet company for web hosting, quality small business and corporate website design, e-commerce, content management system, media, domains, online stores, advertising, web school, online marketing, located in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada.

INTERnational Christian Education & Relief Society, operating as Intercer Canada, is an Adventist non-profit Organization based out in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada. Intercer Canada’s goal is to promote Gospel through Internet and volunteer for social services.

We wait to see your blogs submitted @ AdventistBlogs.com!

God’s blessings,

Lucian Mihailescu
www.LucianWebService.com
www.InterCer.ca

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Wealthy Affiliate launches NicheQ on January 13, 2009!

December 10th, 2008 by lucianmih | No Comments | Filed in Advertisting, Affiliates, HD Publishing, Marketing, Training

These guys from Wealthy Affiliate are amazing! They prepare more and more programs to help people with their online marketing techniques. Here is the latest message from Wealthy Affiliate.

Wealthy Affiliate - your online marketing school - NicheQ launch

Wealthy Affiliate - your online marketing school - NicheQ launch

“We have something HUGE to tell you. It’s been a highly guarded secret of ours for over a year now, but we are nearly ready to let everything out! We are about to unveil our newest amazing system at WA that ALL members will greatly benefit from.

On January 13, 2009 we are launching NicheQ, a Niche Marketing Revolution!

NicheQ will increase your understanding and earning potential within the most lucrative niches on the Internet!

Here is What We Can Tell You About the NicheQ System

  • It’s entirely free and exclusive to Wealthy Affiliate members
  • It will be like a gold mine for uncovering niches and sub-niches
  • You can leverage the system to skyrocket your sales
  • It will increase productivity and efficiency (saves you ton of time)
  • It will help you become an EXPERT at niche marketing
  • You can use it to build a recurring income monthly income stream
  • Did we mention that it’ll cost you absolutely nothing?
  • More info as get closer to the launch date!

NicheQ should be a system that we charge people for, but we are going to be offering it 100% FREE Wealthy Affiliate! Why? Because we understand the value of our members and we want to continue “over delivering”!

You can check out the pre-launch website now and grab your free NicheQ Report: “Niche Hunting Strategies That Work”.

Click here to find out more and to get your free NicheQ report!

IMPORTANT: The best news…EVERY member at Wealthy Affiliate is going to get instant access to “THE” system you’ve been waiting for.

Click here to become a Wealthy Affiliate member.

Sign-up Today for these powerful Wealthy Affiliate marketing courses!

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Who do You Trust? Should You?

October 16th, 2008 by lucianmih | No Comments | Filed in Advertisting, HD Publishing, People, Search

We all have someone in our lives with whom we feel we can share all of our thoughts and secrets.  Usually it is a member of our family, or a schoolmate whose friendship has endured through the decades.  These people have usually seen us at our best and at our worst, and they have been right there by our sides to see us through it all. Such friends and family share in the triumphs and suffer through the sorrows. There are no ulterior motives.

Many of us also have friends we have known for quite some time, who are always open and friendly, but never really help carry the burden when the going gets tough. Or we have family members who suddenly pop into our lives from seemingly nowhere.

How many of these people do you trust? Would you trust them with your life? Can you trust them with a secret? Or do you trust no one?

Be careful who you trust — your welfare may depend upon it

When it comes to matters of great importance, we must be very cautious with our secrets. How many times have you heard stories of the trusted caregiver stealing his or her elderly charge blind?  Suddenly a helpless senior citizen with no family to speak of is left destitute, their life’s savings stolen from them by the very person who was supposed to care for them.

Or, how many times have you seen one person suddenly befriend another, only because they wanted something they couldn’t otherwise attain?  Remember Selena, the singer?  Her trusted manager and friend not only stole from her, but she eventually killed her.

How do you know who you can trust, or if you even should?  In cases of close family, you most likely already know who has stood by you through it all and who has not.  However, when it comes to other people, use caution and trust your judgment.

Research their intentions and past, easily and legally

If you feel someone has befriended you because they want something from you, play detective and try to find out what that person’s wants and needs are.  Learning what they lack in their life may very well hold the key to what they are looking for from you – giving you the knowledge to protect yourself and your assets.

If you suspect your newfound friend is in financial trouble, try looking into court records to see if any bankruptcies have been filed, or any judgments have been made against that person. Look for property foreclosures, IRS or other tax liens, or court-ordered wage garnishments. Try to determine if your friend has a gambling problem.

On the other hand, you may suspect your new friend is a thief, or running from someone. A personal background check should reveal secrets about your friend’s life, including any criminal misconduct.

Most of this investigation can be done via the Internet by searching public records.  However, you may have to dig into many different databases to get the answers you want.   If you are looking for an easy, quick way to search an individual’s true history, an online background check service, such as Net Detective, is an affordable way to search all available databases from one location.

Looking into someone’s past may not seem necessary, but it will be well worth it if it saves you the headache of a stolen identity or an empty bank account.  It will also be worth it if you are able to forge one of those rare, lifelong friendships.

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New Friends Online? Check Them Out Before Getting Too Close.

October 11th, 2008 by lucianmih | No Comments | Filed in Advertisting, Domain names, HD Publishing, People, Search, Trade, Training

The Internet has become one of the latest places to meet people. Whether you are looking for a casual friend or a romantic interlude, it can all be found on the worldwide web. Places like Facebook and Myspace give you a forum to express yourself to others, and the number of matchmaker sites these days is overwhelming.

If you have ever spent any time meeting and greeting on the web, you know that most people are not exactly what they make themselves out to be. Some of them have gone so far as to create an entire alternate identity.

Despite the dangers, the rewards of meeting online can be great. You have the opportunity to get to know others from all over the world. You make new and interesting friends from places you may never have visited.  It provides an excellent opportunity for us to share our cultures and open our minds to new possibilities.

Who is really behind that screen name?

When you make new friends online, how do you know if they are trustworthy?  Can you really afford to get close to them, or are Internet friendships best kept very casual?

As with any new relationship, go slowly and proceed with caution.  Keep the topics of conversation neutral and safe – never discuss anything personal with someone you do not know. Be instantly suspicious if your new friend begins questioning you about your finances.

If you have been conversing with someone for a while and feel a connection, you may decide you want to take the friendship a step further. You may begin to share more personal details of your life, or you may begin making plans to meet each other in person.

Take smart measures to protect yourself

Before taking this step towards increased intimacy, be sure to reasonably protect yourself.  First of all, try to validate your new friend’s identity and ensure they really are who they say they are. Search records from the Department of Motor Vehicles in your friend’s area and see if you can locate a license or identification card that matches the name, date of birth, physical description, and address of your new friend. If you cannot find a matching motor vehicle record, try voter registration records.

One of the best ways to protect yourself is to conduct an online background check of your friend. Any court documents from judgments, divorces, or lawsuits should contain some sort of identifying information you can verify.  Criminal history checks will normally provide you with a date of birth and physical description, including any major scars or tattoos.

There are also specialized background check companies, such as Net Detective, who for a small fee, give you the ability to search all of the above records and more. You must do a little sleuth work of your own, though, and find out some important key identifiers from your new friend so you will know when you have found him or her.

Meeting on the Internet can be exciting. You must just ensure you go about it prudently, and protect yourself until you have solid facts reinforcing your ability to put your trust into your new friend.

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