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SEO - Adding Local Communites for Searches

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Real Estate Agent with Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, TREC #0492321

SEO - Adding Local Communities for Searches
One of the basic principles that I learned about SEO(Search Engine Optimization) is that content was King.  Many of us have heard other SEO experts say this repeatedly all the time. One way to do this is with your website. You can simply continue to add pages to your website on a regular basis, and over a period of time, you will begin to noticed that the larger the content that you have on your website, the more it shows on up on all the search engine's first few pages.  It is a proven fact that over time, when you add pages to your website with some great quality content, your website will get found, and make it’s way to Google First Page.  Now, that is some Google Juice or Google Power in action.

Neighborhood Home For SaleA few months back, I decided that another way to go was to add local neighborhood communities to my website for those Home Searches in various neighborhoods throughout my market area. I was very thankful when Barbara Todaro suggested to add at least  50 residential communities, and 10 condo communities to my website. Well, I have done that and much more. Whenever I do a market report on a community, and I noticed that it was not already on my website, I immediately add it to the hyper-local neighborhoods in Active Rain, and also added it to my personal website.

Then, to take it a step further, I started adding different pages from my website in the form of a link to my Active Rain sidebar. All of these links came from my website pages, and the purpose was to drive traffic back to my website from those who were reading my blog posts. This was another way to get SEO going from my website.  The more links I added to Active Rain sidebar increased my chances of having more traffic driven to my website. It has been paying off judging by the number of leads that I have been getting from my website lately.  This all started with adding more pages and communities to my website. It takes time to build your website with content and pages, but the you will benefit from these actions sooner or later.

Comments(32)

Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Jerry.  I haven't been very good at updating my website with communities and blogs.  Thanks for the reminder to get on board and make it happen.

Jan 30, 2012 04:03 AM
Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant
Retired BC Realtor - Victoria, BC
Accredited Real Estate Consultant

Hi Jerry....An Early AR Member taught us to add pages to our web site, she even suggested one a day. I also created neighborhood groups here that are linked to the same neighborhood page on my web site.

I like your idea to add them to our side bar. I never thought of doing 50 communities, my thought was to focus on my farms.

Cheers...off to have a peak at your web site communities

Jan 30, 2012 11:43 AM
Chiara Petro, Broker
eXp Realty, LLC - Knoxville, TN
Commercial Investment Specialist

Jerry, you are a fountain of information! And what's great is you lay out all the information in an easy to use manner. Kudos to you!

Jan 30, 2012 11:45 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Ron, SEO can certainly overload us, but we need to understand how to use it to our advantage.

Jan 30, 2012 02:22 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Thanks, Cheryl. I didn't consider it at first myself, but thanks to Barbara Todaro and a few others for suggesting this to me early on .

Jan 30, 2012 02:24 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Ronald, Hopefully, your website will get lots of leads from following these simple tips.

Jan 30, 2012 02:26 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

You are Welcome, Greg. I am glad to pass on information that I have learned from others.

Jan 30, 2012 02:27 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Marco. It actually took my several days to accomplish all of these tips. One day at time will get you there.

Jan 30, 2012 02:28 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Debbie, You have definitely learned how to get more Google Juice to your website. It does take time, but the rewards a GREAT.

Jan 30, 2012 02:29 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Anita. I tell all those telemarketers that I have already taken steps to get myself on Page One of Google without any help from them.

Jan 30, 2012 02:30 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Carol, You can do this. It takes time, and focus. The end results are awesome.

Jan 30, 2012 02:31 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

No, Cathy. I haven't seen your new Wordpress site yet, but I will go and take a look at it soon .

Jan 30, 2012 02:32 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi John. I would like to take that SEO class myself. I will see if I can get sign up today.

Jan 30, 2012 02:33 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Sue. Just get back in the race. 2012 is going to be a Great Year for all of us.

Jan 30, 2012 02:34 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

You are Welcome, Michele. These are some things that I learned last year. Glad to share them today.

Jan 30, 2012 02:35 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Belinda. I believe you can expect more leads to your website if you these simple tips. More leads means more business.

Jan 30, 2012 02:36 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Fred. Focusing on your Farm is still a good idea. I was only suggesting more tips to consider. Adding more communities should give you more exposure.

Jan 30, 2012 02:38 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Thanks, Chiara. I am glad you are able to use this information to increase your business. Best Wishes for a Great 2012!

Jan 30, 2012 02:40 PM
Tracey R. Wrisper
American Dream Real Estate, LLC of LA - Leesville, LA
"RealtorTraceyW" - Homes for Sale in Leesville LA

Great Advice Jerry,

I have been "beefing up" my sidebar links. I have made a few updates to my website. You are right it does take time. I know it will pay off eventually.

Feb 12, 2012 11:44 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Tracey. I just realize that I needed to do the same thing to my outside blog too. So, I have another project on my list too. Have a Great Week!

Feb 12, 2012 01:31 PM