Background information on my Search Engine Optimization SEO South Africa:-
I am an individual Search Engine Optimization Analyst, otherwise known in the Internet Marketing industry as SEO. I handle quite a few clients SEO strategies for their websites, mainly in the accommodation industry. For me being in this Internet Marketing Industry is a passion of mine. Friends say that i am addicted to my work, i think i just really enjoy what i do. I believe any small business wanting to get their website onto page one of Google, or any other search engine, can do this, through Search Engine Optimization or Search Engine Marketing. Some of my clients can be found by using the following search terms on Google:-
cape town b&b = www.thevillagelodge.com
cape town gay accommodation = www.gapleisure.com
south africa villas = www.poshvillasinternational.com
greyton property = www.greyton-property.co.za
greyton accommodation = www.greytonweekends.co.za
try a search on www.bing.com for "cape town bed and breakfast" and you will see another search engine optimization south africa client of mine www.dewaterkant-accommodation.co.za
A bit of information about SEO that you might find useful:
There is one important factor to remember whenever you are involved in improving the organic rankings of a website, and that factor is time. One of the most common questions I receive as an SEO from prospective clients is, How long until I start to see results?
It doesn't matter what industry you are involved in, or what Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques you follow, in all cases you will be a prisoner of time. In the vast majority of cases search engine rankings don't come over night. Regardless of the scope of the SEO campaign you are undertaking, you will have to wait for results. It doesn't matter if you are undertaking a massive link building and social media campaign combined with extreme content development - you will still have to wait for those results.
Other factors to consider on how long good rankings take:-
How optimized is your website before SEO? If your established site has no optimization in place at all, and has navigation that is blocking search engine spiders, sometimes opening the site up can result in a rather quick turn-around for results.
How many inbound links does your website have? If you have an old site with no links, this will add to the time you need to wait. If you have a number of links already, Google will probably be in to check out things within a week or so of updating.
How new is your website? A brand new site with no links has to wait. Google may find you, but probably not. If you do nothing, your site may never be indexed - you must get a few links, and an XML sitemap if you want to stand a chance with a new site.
How flexible is your site? If your site utilizes a content management system, how flexible is this system for customization? If your current back end will not allow for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) based changes, this will drastically slow down your ranking progress.
How competitive is your target phrase? This is very very crucial. The more competitive a target phrase is, the longer you will likely have to wait, and the more links, pages, and fresh content you will probably need. Picking a target phrase that has searches, but modest competition is your best bet to get started. As long as your "dream phrase" is relevant, you can go after the bigger fish once your website has some links, content, and has started to find its place on the map.
Is your site positioned to be able to compete? Take a look at the top 10 sites for your target phrase. If on average the ranking sites have 10,000 inbound links and 1,000 plus pages, and your site has 7 links and 12 pages, you're likely doomed. You don't need to match the numbers of the top 10, but you do need to be in the ball park. If your site is not in a comparable position with the rest of the top 10, then you need to either step up your efforts in order to compete, or plan on waiting a very long time.
Thinking about disregarding or not listening to your SEO's recommendations:
If your Search Engine Optimization Analyst (SEO) gives you actionable recommendations, follow them. Recommendations are given for a reason, to help you achieve rankings. If you are not willing to implement what is suggested, then your campaign may go nowhere. I have seen websites fail to rank simply because clients ignored recommendations. Your SEO will not be able to help you if you refuse to implement their advice.
If you have an interest in getting optimization for your cape town or south africa website and reaching the first page of Google and other search engines, no matter what industry you are in, and you have patience, especially for those highly competitive search terms, then give me a call or send me an e-mail. Let me have a look at your website and i'll tell you what you need to do to get there. SEO is the best thing you can do for your south africa or international business. Don't let your website just be a glorified business card. Remember that SEO South Africa optimization strategies should not just focus on the Google South Africa Datacentre, but all the datacentres.
Jonathan Guest - Search Engine Optimization SEO South Africa in Cape Town
Tel: +27 (0)28 316 4357 - Hermanus, South Africa
Fax: +27 (0)76 647 7279
E-Mail: Jonathan Guest
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