In order to rank well on Google's organic search results, the foremost consideration must be to create unique content, and lots of it. A well-written page will do more for your search-engine ranking position (SERP) than focusing on black-hat search engine optimization tricks. With that said, however, there are several on-page factors that must be included in every web page you write. To begin, use the title tag sparingly, and summarize what your page is really about. Google is smarter than you might think, and uses complex search algorithms to deduce page content. Both the title and description tags will be displayed right on Google's search results. Visitors will be reading your headline copy, deciding which link to click on, so don't just write for Google, and keep your readers in mind.
On the page itself, use just a single H1 tag, either copying the title statement exactly, or sticking pretty close to it. Choose one or two keyword phrases for each page, and don't try to work several different topics into one page. If you have a lot to write about, that's great. Make several pages, each specifically targeting one or two keyword combinations. Your keyword phrase should open your first (and last) paragraph, as long as this doesn't throw off your writing or grammar. Don't stuff keywords into every sentence, or worry overly about keyword density, as that's outdated in most search algorithms by now. In fact, most any 'simple' strategy has been fully milked. Use variations of your keywords, and interesting sentences, not just substitute synonyms.
Off the page, the two most important factors are the domain name you're using, and incoming links to your pages. Choose a domain that has your target keywords right in the name. Dot-com is best, and dot-org does indeed work well for organizations. First-page Google rankings are not out of reach for long-tail phrases, but avoid highly competitive terms when getting started. A few solid links from high page-rank websites are worth more than hundreds of 'zero' page-rank sites. Try to get .gov or .edu links if possible. Check out student pages that allow comments, or join the alumni association if you are a university graduate. If you are a current student, take full advantage of your publishing rights at your school. Your student pages will have a .edu extension, and you can link freely to your own outside website pages.
Google Analytics provides free tracking of your visitor traffic, enabling you to monitor growth, and find out what works. After you copy the code to the header on each of your pages, this free stats package displays great graphs, going far beyond the number of visitors to your page, into user flow, what links they clicked on, how long they stayed, bounce rate, the percent of repeat visitors, search traffic, and referral traffic. This free stats package displays great graphs, going far beyond the number of visitors to your page, into user flow, what links they clicked on, how long they stayed, bounce rate, % repeat visitors, search traffic, referral traffic, and more.
When a search is performed, search engines match pages based on the keywords entered into the search box. The order of the words, spelling, and punctuation of the keyword phrase provide additional information that the engines use to help retrieve the right pages and rank them. Therefore, ensure that you use keywords in title tags, body text, and meta data on your website. The best practice is to use your keywords naturally and strategically. If your page targets the keyword phrase Eiffel Tower, for example, then you might naturally include content about the Eiffel Tower itself, the history of the tower, or even recommended Paris hotels.
Keyword phrases are fundamental to the search process. They are the building blocks of semantic language construction and of search engine algorithms. In fact, the entire science of information retrieval, including web-based search engines like Google, is based on keywords. As the bots crawl and index the contents of the web, they keep track of those pages in keyword-based indices. This makes it much faster for Google, for example, to retrieve the search data they need in nanoseconds.
Understanding which websites already rank for your keyword gives you valuable insight into the competition, and also how hard it will be to rank for a given term. Keyword research is one of the most important, and high-return activities in the search marketing field. Generally, the more specific your keywords, the better your chances of ranking higher, based on less competition. In reality, popular search terms actually make up less than 30% of all searches performed on the web. The remaining 70% lies in the long-tail of search. The long-tail contains hundreds of millions of unique searches that might be conducted a few times in any given day, but when taken together, they comprise the majority of the world's searches.
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While there are many reasons to go into the marketing field, one of the strongest motivations is if you truly enjoy talking to people, and have a desire to help others. A sales professional can help match product offerings to the needs of buyers, and is always learning more about the technical aspects of selling. One of the best books on sales training is 'How to Master the Art of Selling' by Tom Hopkins. Go to your local library or bookstore, and buy a copy. Who is Tom Hopkins? Tom Hopkins got his start when a man came into his real estate office promoting a three-day sales training seminar with J. Douglas Edwards. It was then that Tom realized selling is a learned skill. He was so inspired by the sales training he received that he became an avid student. He began attending seminars, reading books on selling and applied what he learned. His last year as a real estate agent, he sold 365 homes. In total, he closed 1,553 real estate transactions in a period of six years, a sales record that stands unmatched till today. In his book, he explains how to handle rejection, prospect for clients, how to give a sales presentation, get referrals, handle telephone sales questions, and offers his tested closing techniques.
If you learn how people make buying decisions, and how to tailor your sales presentation to the buyers mindset, using 'Stimulus, Pause, Response' methodology, your closing rate will soar. There is no limit to the number of test-closes you may need to make before you are able to flush out all objections to ownership. The key is not so much in the closing strategy, but more in the qualification stage, where you learn if the person or organization that you are presenting to needs what you are selling. The image of sales as a pushy profession is incorrect, at least for top earners. Spend your time prospecting for needs, and match those soon-to-be 'owners' with the benefits of your products. The sales will follow naturally.
Successful high-end software industry salespeople combine consultative software sales with just the right amount of arm-twisting. It is possible to earn a base salary of up to $87,000, and commissions running up to $250,000 a year for top salespeople. Sales people are often paid on a commission-only basis, with a small base salary offered during the training or evaluation period. Over a period of time, a successful sales professional will build a portfolio of satisfied customers, growing a high salary out of the many derivative contacts they have made. This year, with an average compensation of $164,783, biotech sales salaries edged out medical and surgical-device salespeople, who earned an average annual income of $150,890. Whether you are working for a company selling their products or services to other businesses, or are in direct sales to individuals, the process is the same. Take the time to study the art of closing, and you'll be in high demand.
The Ben Franklin Close - on a sheet of paper, draw a line down the middle, and look at the prospect in the eyes for a moment, and say, "Let me see. As I understand what you're saying, these are the reservations you have to purchasing today." While you are talking, write a minus sign at the top left of the page, and list under it, the objections that your prospect has raised. The prospect will watch you write, and be impressed that you have been listening to every word that they have said. Then, pause for a moment, write a large plus sign at the top right of the page, and smile, saying, "... and here are the benefits you will obtain from your investment in our products." Make a longer list on the right side of the page, outlining your sales promotion in brief. Finally, and here's the hard part, stop speaking and wait. Allow the prospect plenty of time to make a decision. You are there only to answer questions and provide support, so that your buyer can make the best decision for their business. The image of a pushy salesperson is outdated and more to the point, ineffective. If you have done your job well, asking a simple multi-part, closing question, will earn you the sale. "Don't you agree that these benefits outweigh your total investment?" If your buyer is still hesitating, ask them directly how you can help solve any problems they are having in their business, and then test-close once again.
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