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SEO Fundamental

How to Get Your Website Found on Google

1. Start With Keyword Research

Before writing a single word of content, figure out what your audience is actually searching for. Tools like Google Keyword Planner, Ahrefs, or Ubersuggest can show you search volume and competition for specific terms. Look for a mix of:
  • High-volume head terms (e.g., “digital marketing”) — competitive but valuable
  • Long-tail keywords (e.g., “digital marketing tips for small bakeries”) — lower volume, higher conversion intent

2. On-Page Optimisation

Once you know your target keywords, make sure your pages are structured to rank:
  • Use the keyword naturally in your title tag, H1, and first 100 words.
  • Write descriptive meta descriptions that encourage clicks (they don’t directly affect rankings but influence click-through rate)
  • Use descriptive, keyword-rich URLs (e.g., /seo-fundamentals instead of /post?id=1234)
  • Add internal links to related content on your site.

3. Technical SEO Matters More Than You Think

Google needs to be able to crawl and understand your site. Key technical basics:
  • Ensure your site is mobile-friendly (Google uses mobile-first indexing)
  • Improve page speed — compress images, use caching, minimise unnecessary scripts.
  • Submit an XML sitemap to Google Search Console.
  • Fix broken links and redirect chains.

4. Content Is Still King — But Quality Bar Has Risen

Thin, generic content no longer ranks well. Google’s helpful content systems reward material that demonstrates real expertise and answers the searcher’s question thoroughly. Aim to:
  • Cover a topic more comprehensively than competing pages.
  • Include original insights, data, or examples.
  • Update older content periodically to keep it accurate.

5. Build Authority Through Backlinks

Links from other reputable websites act as a vote of confidence in Google’s eyes. Effective (white-hat) strategies include:
  • Guest posting on industry-relevant blogs
  • Creating original research or data that others want to cite
  • Reaching out to sites that mention your brand without linking, asking them to add a link

6. Track and Iterate

SEO is not “set and forget.” Use Google Search Console and Google Analytics to monitor:
  • Which queries bring traffic to your site
  • Click-through rates on your search listings
  • Pages with high impressions but low clicks (a sign your title/meta needs work)

The Bottom Line

SEO rewards patience and consistency. Most sites don’t see meaningful results for 3–6 months, but the traffic you build is durable and doesn’t disappear when your ad budget runs out. Focus on genuinely useful content, a technically sound website, and steady authority-building, and the rankings will follow.