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"What is a Search Engine?"
A Search Engine is a tool that enables users to locate information on the World Wide Web. Search engines use keywords entered by users to find Web sites which contain the information sought. Search engines are very large databases that contain information about web pages. Search engines are automatically updated by special programs called "robots" or "spiders" that search the World Wide Web for new content and then report their findings to their database. There are many different web search engines that you can use to do a search. Some of the most popular ones are MSN, Yahoo, Google, AltaVista, AskJeeves/Teoma, and AOL. For more information on search engines on it affects your site please Click Here.
"How can I find my website on Search Engines?"
There are many different levels of criteria required to enjoy a successful Search Engine presence. The following 5 factors are extremely important implementations for your website in order to achieve great positioning as mentioned above:
Link Popularity, Meta Tags, Page Content, Listings & Photos and Biographical Information.
"What Search Engines does Advanced Access submit my website to?"
We make an initial submission to over 400 search engines. We then submit your website once a month to the most popular search engines. These search engines can potentially change from week to week. Here is a list of the most common search engines we submit to:
Monthly Submissions:
AltaVista, Google, Excite, Lycos, DogPile, HotBot, MetaCrawler, Direct Hit, All the Web (Fast), CNET Search, Search Hound, Mamma, and WebCrawler.
Hand Submissions:
JoeAnt and Open Directory (DMOZ) which goes into Google, AOL, Netscape, Lycos, and many other search engines.
Aside from the search engines that Advanced Access submits you to, there are also search engines that either require payment to be listed in their website, OR payment to expedite your listing within their site. Some examples of these can be found below:
Inktomi - $39.00 per year
https://secure.positiontech.com/enroll/enroll.cfm
Paid homepage submission to the Inktomi Search Engine Network that links with many top search engines such as MSN, LookSmart, Hotbot, Overture, IWon, and more.
Fast - $34.00 per year
https://secure.positiontech.com/enroll/enroll.cfm
Paid homepage submission to make your site easy to find through Lycos & AllTheWeb
Yahoo - $299.00 per year
http://docs.yahoo.com/info/suggest/
Submission of your site to the number one Search Directory.
Overture - Monthly Fees apply
http://www.Overture.com
Pay per click on Overture that links with many top search engines such as Yahoo, Altavista, Lycos, InfoSpace, and MSN.
LookSmart - $49.00 set up plus Monthly Fees
http://listings.looksmart.com/
Submission of your site to the LookSmart Search Directory that includes MSN, About.com, Altavista, Netscape, InfoSpace, CNN.com, and CNet.
Altavista - $39.00 for 6 months
https://www.infospider.com/av/app/signup
Submission of your site to the Altavista Search Engine.
"How soon can I find myself in the Search Engines?"
Once you website is officially hosted on our servers, it can sometimes require up to 6-12 weeks before search engines begin to index your website. This time period can vary depending on the individual search engine itself. Though there is not an official way to hasten this process, the best course of action will be to put a lot of effort into building the content of your website, as well as Link Popularity. This will ensure that once your site is indexed by the individual search engines, you will have a good amount of material available to index, therefore providing the potential for better results.
"How can I find out what kind of Search Engine placement I have?"
In order to find out what kind of placement you have within the major search engines, you can place an order for one of our "Expert Assessment" reports. What this entails is an in-depth look at your website including the keywords you are ranking for and your Quality Linking presence.
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"Am I guaranteed Search Engine placement?"
Search Engine placement is never guaranteed. Search Engine criteria is subjective based on the individual engine, and does change from time to time. Advanced Access strives to stay on the cutting edge of technology and Search Engine optimization in order to provide you the information you need in order to enjoy a good Search Engine presence. Our Weekly Marketing Tips, which we send out to all of our clients every Friday, will keep you informed of any new Search Engine ideas that come about. If you have any detailed questions, please contact our Customer Support Team at (866) 518-1571.
"What does "Pay-Per-Click" mean?"
Pay-Per-Click is a Search Engine Marketing option where you pay a set amount for each time your specified Ad or Keyword is clicked by a prospective website visitor. You will also hear this referred to as a "click thru". Some search engines, such as Overture, specialize in this type of advertising medium. For a more detailed explanation regarding Pay-Per-Click options and what they can do for you, Click Here |
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