Web Design & Search Engine Optimization FAQs
Can you guarantee search engine rankings?
No one can guarantee search engine rankings. However, we do know what techniques are most likely to give you the best result in the shortest period of time.
How to know what keywords are popular?
The Google Keyword Tool tells you which keywords and keyword phrases are often searched by internet users. This keyword research tool also suggests other keywords or keyword phrases that have been used by users.
Do you recommend using hidden texts in web pages?
Absolutely not. Such techniques have been used to fool search engines to get high rankings. However, as search engines are getting smarter, these tricks have become easier to spot and search engine impose serious penalties on web sites that employ use such unethical practices. Penalties can range from dropping to banning of such web sites.
How long does it take to see search engine optimization results?
Some of our clients have seen dramatic increases of their web traffic within 1-2 months of search engine optimization and internet marketing. How quickly you can expect any significant results depends on the number of competing web sites. If your service has many competitions, such as real estate, it may take longer to see good results.
How to know how many visitors have seen my web site?
Valuable information, including the number of visitors per day, the pages that are viewed, the search engines that refer visitors to your site, and the keywords that the visitors use, can be obtained from the visitor logs of your web site. Most web hosts provide these logs and we can analyze them to give you a clear picture of your web site's performance. Monitoring your web site traffic is extremely helpful in improving search engine rankings and attracting more visitors.
What are the costs of starting a new web site?
- Domain Name: $10~20 per year. You need to register a domain name for your web site first.
- Web Hosting: $10~20 per month. A web host provides the web server that visitors access when going to your site.
- Web Design: Our starting rate is $1000. We make web design affordable to small business. There are companies that offer low-cost web design services. You get what you pay for. If you intend to market your business through your web site, it is smart to invest in a high-quality web site that will pay for itself.
I am not sure what to put on my web site. How do I get started?
It is a good idea to go to Google or Yahoo and search for your competitors' sites or web sites similar to the one you are going to build. These web sites will give you good ideas on design, contents and useful features.
How can I find out if Google or Yahoo knows about my web site?
At the Google or Yahoo search box, type: site:www.yourdomain.com
Both Google and Yahoo will return your web pages in their index, with a description about the nature of your site