Getting listed -take this gradually, don't be impatient
for results, and especially don't annoy people with repeat requests. Search engines take
time to register your site -if you are lucky it might appear
in two weeks, but it could also take anything up to six months.
Other sites linking to your
site -start simply. by
looking for related sites and then ask for a link to your site.
The aim is to get as many sites as possible pointing to you.
Try:
Local business directories
Sites about your town/county
Trade directories on your subject and similar areas
Post notices on bulletin boards that allow you to include your
URL (only related boards or your notice will almost certainly
be deleted). Don't just post adverts -join in and add meaningful
content -your message is more likely to be read this way, and
the link followed.
Links page -as I said before, you should have a
page of related links. This adds value to your site, and allows
you to add reciprocal links with similar sites. You will gain
direct traffic and increase your rating on some search engines,
especially Google. However trying to avoid calling it a 'links
page' -make it look and feel an integral part of your site. Also
do make sure your links are on-topic -search engines tend to
lower the ranking of sites that link to unrelated sites.
You will build up your profile
over a period of time, and the process isnever ending -remain
inactive and you will find your site traffic eventually drops.
Follow the link now to the next
page on directories.
