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The 4 Qs Search Engine Optimization By Rikke Blix Hagemann Jan 2014 O S
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The 4 Qs of Search Engine Optimization

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Exploring the 4th quadrants of SEO: technical platform,SEO expertise, content writing and online references. How high is the importance of each quadrant?
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Page 1: The 4 Qs of Search Engine Optimization

The 4 QsSearch Engine Optimization

By Rikke Blix HagemannJan 2014

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How to get Organic Visibility in Google

Technical Platform

Content Strategy

Online Ref-er-

ences

SEO Exper-

tise

The 4 Quadrants

Expert SEO

Knowledge

Business Knowledg

e

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Q1 – Technical Platform

Importance: Showstopper

• CMS - Implement SEO friendly Content Management System

• Load speed - Optimize the load speed of the web pages

• Domain settings - Needs to be in place

• URL structure - Short path from domain to product ID

• Redirects - All traffic must be redirected correctly

Q1

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Q2 – Content Writing

Importance: High

Content Strategy - What content in what media

Content Mix - Decide on the right content mix: text, video, images, maps

Content Quality - Speak to the user and target your writing to engage with the audience

Content Writing - Incorporate the right keywords in your content and be productive because the size of your website matters

Q2

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Q3 – Online References

Importance: High

Links are considered as references and recommendations from other people

When your website is linking to other high quality websites you become more trustworthy

When other websites are linking to yours, this is considered as recommendations and your web site has higher value in the eyes of Google.

Q3

Social Media Links to/from social media

Websites Links to/from

other websites

PROUD LINKING!

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Q4 – SEO Expertise

Importance: HighOn-page optimization performed by the SEO team

Meta data: Write descriptions for video & images and add as meta data, so Google can index all content

Organize themes (silo structure or tree structure) Manage redirects Set up internal linking SEO copywriting

Other elements to consider:• Age - How long has the domain been active with high quality content• Size of the website – volume is important, esp. number of pages &

how much text on each page

Q4

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How to Connect with Your ClientsIdentifying the Right Keywords

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Connecting the Clients to You = Leads/Sales

Category: Running ShoesKeywords:

running shoes barefoot running shoes best running shoes for men best running shoes for women cross training shoes track shoes trail running shoes otherPotential clients

are looking forYou want to sell

COMPANY

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Track the Important KPIs for Your Business

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The KPIs of Online Marketing in Google

VisibilityPotential visitors

VisitsPeople who visit

your website

Sales or Leads

Visitors buying your products or becoming

a lead

Cost Per Acquisition

Traffic x *CPC x CR = CPA

Click Through Rate

Conversion Rate

*Cost Per Click

InsideIndustry

We measure your visibility as well as the top 100 competitors in

your market space

KPIShare of Search

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Discover Your Visibility

InsideIndustry – Competitive intelligence for your industry

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InsideIndustry Provides You With…

A visibility trend over time for the Top 5 domains in a given category, industry and market

A holistic market analysis for search market performance

Competitive analysis of your competitors’ search marketing strategy

Insights about who of your competitors is growing in visibility and who is losing it

Overview of the newcomers in your territory

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