Search Engine Summary

First, here are my stats for http://Kitten-Pictures.com
msn.com -> 5 for keyword "Kitten Pictures"
msn.com -> 10 for keyword "Kitten Jokes"
msn.com -> 14 for keyword "Kitten Drawings"
alltheweb.com -> 18 for keyword "Kitten Ascii Picture"
google.co.uk -> 19 for keyword "Cat Allergy"
google.de -> 26 for keyword "Cat Allergy"
google.com -> 46 for keyword "Cat Allergy"
alltheweb.com -> 103 for keyword "Cat Allergy"
msn.com -> 197 for keyword "Pet Recipe"
alltheweb.com -> 229 for keyword "Kitten Drawings"
yahoo.com -> 229 for keyword "Cat Allergy"
alltheweb.com -> 470 for keyword "Kitten Pictures"
yahoo.com -> 487 for keyword "Kitten Drawings"

Kitten ASCii Pictures - I had know I idea there was even such a category - Ha! This is a good example of just throw it up there and see what happens.

The search bots seem to love WordPress 'categories' - which are the items that you see on right-hand side (http://kitten-pictures.com).

Google.com is really tough to get ranked for.

Some reading around that I did yesterday - here are some misc facts:

• Google is responsible for 60% of all internet searches - this means you've got to take Google seriously.
• Google uses a different ranking formula that Yahoo and MSN - no kidding. Look at my MSN ranking for "kitten pictures" keyword verses Google.
• MSN seems to give more weight to keywords than for link popularity - This rings true to me. My keyword usage on http://kitten-pictures.com is very good.
• Google places an emphasis on quality and quantity incoming links along with other factors - again, that seems true. One my sites weaknesses is link popularity. And the links that I do have are from a mixed bag of sites, not just animal related sites. Hopefully this will change with my use of "TheBlogSolution" software, which I'm testing. And, I'm adding good articles all the time.
  

Although Google is a tough nut to crack, it is worth the pursuit.

Link popularity and good keyword strategies are both very important.

Have you started your blog today? Do you want to, but lack the confidence to start? Why not give blogger.com a try - it's free and its easy to setup. Just pick a topic or range of topics you are interested in a write about those. You can do it. Then put some AdSense ads out there and start making some money. If I can do it, you can too, believe me!

If you have any questions about how to get started, please let me know.

As always, make it a great day!

Stan