Tasks performed by the SEO firm or agency:
Identifying commonly used keywords
Possibly the most important aspect of search engine optimization is keyword research. When users search for a specific topic or product, they tend to use some common keywords, terms or phrases. These trends can be identified by the firm so that they can be included in the website content. This will ensure that your website will be identified by the search engine and returned on the search engine results page or SERP. Keyword research also involves recognizing possible variations of these popular keywords.
Optimizing the site navigation structure
Search engine crawlers will traverse your site while looking for keywords. A well-designed sitemap, or navigation structure, will make it easier for the crawlers to smoothly navigate the entire site and not miss out on key elements. The firm will design or redesign the page-flow on your website to ensure this.
Designing for smooth navigation is an essential user experience practice, which also helps visitors find their target information easily and quickly. This will guarantee a favorable user experience and return visits, thereby helping you maintain a high rate of traffic.
Cleaning up the underlying code
The firm will make all necessary adjustments or revamping of the site code. If a crawler encounters an error while navigating your site, it will reach a dead end and be unable to navigate the rest of the site. That could result in key elements being missed.
Unwieldy code can sometimes make the pages load slowly. In such cases, the underlying code and XML sitemap will need to be optimized so that search engine activity on your site is not adversely affected.
On-site optimization
This involves optimizing the site content in a few different ways, and the firm will perform these tasks.
– In order to maintain a constant flow of traffic, site content needs to be periodically updated.
– Metadata, headings and subheadings should contain the keywords that have been identified as the ones that will ensure maximum hits on your website.
– Duplicate content needs to be cleaned out.
– Images need to be included and also formatted in a way as to be easily identified by crawlers.
– Landing pages are the flagships of your website and need to be optimized to convert visitors to customers.
Off-site optimization
In addition to designing the website to make it easily navigable by crawlers, a few off-site tasks are also important for overall search engine optimization:
– Local search engine optimization is a separate task that involves additional research. It might require identifying an entirely new set of keywords to match the search habits of site visitors in your specific geographic area.
– Your online directory listings should be current so that your company’s online presence stays relevant.
– Making certain that all the products or services offered by you are reflected on your website.
Providing high-quality backlinks
Providing a link to your website from another quality website will increase traffic to your site via other sites. It is also a metric used by search engines to determine the quality of your site.
However, the number of backlinks you have on your site is no longer as important as the quality. So it is important to be discerning while choosing where to link from and a well-developed strategy followed by the firm will go a long way in ensuring this.
Continued monitoring of site traffic and making required tweaks
Digital marketing is a fluid and constantly changing entity. Continuous monitoring and adjustments are required to keep your site relevant and competitive in the search engine environment. The firm will keep a close look on the rate of site traffic and conversions to make sure that you are earning the maximum revenue. It will also make necessary changes to guarantee this in the long term.
A search engine optimization agency’s role is imperative to the strong exposure and competitiveness of your website and the continued success of your company.