{"id":18528,"date":"2020-05-08T10:00:37","date_gmt":"2020-05-08T02:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/?p=18528"},"modified":"2022-05-23T17:01:29","modified_gmt":"2022-05-23T09:01:29","slug":"diy-seo-tips-and-tricks-for-optimising-your-website-by-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/diy-seo-tips-and-tricks-for-optimising-your-website-by-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY SEO: Tips and Tricks For Optimising Your Website (By Yourself)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With many retail establishments shut down until further notice, what could be the solution for businesses to maintain stability? The answer is digital marketing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COVID-19 may be preventing stores from resuming operations on the streets, but luckily, digital marketing encourages businesses to continue their efforts online. Moreover, businesses can engage with their customers\u2014despite the Coronavirus situation\u2014by utilising digital marketing strategies, such as content marketing, social media management, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/seo\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">search engine optimisation (SEO)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEO is one of the foundations of digital marketing. It\u2019s the cornerstone of many well-established businesses on the Internet, especially online stores and marketing agencies. There\u2019s no doubt that SEO has been making tremendous waves in the marketing industry for quite some time. But only now has SEO become more relevant than ever, due to many businesses relying on digital marketing strategies to engage with customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of us are staying at home, trying to make a living during these stressful times. But fortunately, with SEO, you can help your business grow online. The best part about it is that you can manage your SEO campaign <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/how-to-become-an-seo-expert\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all by yourself<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18524\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/diy-seo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"701\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/diy-seo.png 701w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/diy-seo-300x143.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeking help from an SEO expert is a wise choice, but taking the DIY approach is just as helpful. You have all the time in the world to study the ins and outs of SEO so you can connect with new customers and engage with existing ones!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But first, let\u2019s understand the basics of SEO, starting with on-page and off-page SEO.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"1\">Digital Marketing Basics: On-page And Off-page SEO<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18526\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/structure-620304_1920.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"835\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/structure-620304_1920.jpg 835w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/structure-620304_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/structure-620304_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/structure-620304_1920-472x315.jpg 472w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, 835px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to SEO, you\u2019ll encounter two terms: on-page and off-page SEO.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-page SEO is the process of optimising your website that includes meta descriptions, meta titles, keywords, and alt tags. These are the building blocks of on-page SEO, and you\u2019ll need to make the most out of them to increase your website\u2019s search engine rankings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, you have off-page SEO. As the name suggests, off-page SEO refers to increasing your website\u2019s rankings by utilising marketing methods outside your website. Some off-page SEO strategies include social media marketing and acquiring backlinks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"2\">Diy SEO: 10 Tips And Tricks For Increasing Your Ranking<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18523\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/analysis-1841158_1920.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"835\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/analysis-1841158_1920.jpg 835w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/analysis-1841158_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/analysis-1841158_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/analysis-1841158_1920-472x315.jpg 472w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, 835px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3\">On-page SEO<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"keyword-research\">1. Keyword Research<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every SEO campaign begins with basic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/diy-seo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">keyword research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In essence, keywords are popular or commonly used words or phrases used by your target audience. As such, you must find out which keywords will help you boost your site\u2019s SEO rankings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing your keywords helps in generating content that will reach your target audience. Utilise keywords with high search volumes so you can optimise your site\u2019s SEO capabilities even further.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"competitors\">2. Study Your Competitors<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re not the only one trying to gain the top spot on Google\u2019s search results page. Familiarise yourself with your competition by studying your competitors\u2019 methods regarding their marketing strategies. Know your competitors and discover their weaknesses so you can use them to your advantage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, you could follow these competitive marketing strategies:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create high-quality content daily.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check your site for broken links, images, and tags and fix them right away.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimise your website speed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilise low competition keywords that have better chances of ranking higher on search engines.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"seo-tools\">3. Use The Best SEO Tools<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the most efficient SEO tools when optimising your website. Fortunately, the best SEO tools will allow you to analyse your performance so you can exploit your weaknesses. Not to mention, most of them are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/10-best-tools-for-seo-and-digital-marketing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free to use<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so check them out and discover which one is ideal for your SEO campaign.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"mobile-phones\">4. Optimise Your Site For Mobile Phones<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that most search queries come from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/optinmonster.com\/mobile-seo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mobile devices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? For that reason, optimising your site for mobile phones is crucial for your SEO campaign. Doing so should help reach your customers who are using their phones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"meta-tags\">5. Use Efficient Formulas For Your Meta Tags<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meta tags are snippets shown by Google on its search results page that includes your page\u2019s title, description, and keywords. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use efficient formulas for your meta tags. For example, your title tag should consist of 50 to 60 characters. As for your meta description, Google\u2019s ideal length ranges from155 to 160 characters. However, it\u2019s up to you to create long meta descriptions as long as they provide enough information for your web pages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"blog\">6. Create A Blog<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your website should include a blog page that consists of quality content. Blogging is an efficient way to optimise your on-page SEO. To do so, practise the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create consistent blog posts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid duplicate content by writing unique articles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use internal links in your content to redirect users to your website.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"analyse\">7. Analyse Your Performance<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At first, you might experience a few ups and downs when managing your SEO campaign. However, it\u2019s all part of the learning process, which is why you should analyse your SEO performance to convert your weaknesses into strengths. To do so, utilise efficient tools such as Google Analytics and Google Search Console to track your SEO strategies and discover ways to enhance your campaign.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18525\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/seo-3007488_1920.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"835\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/seo-3007488_1920.jpg 835w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/seo-3007488_1920-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/seo-3007488_1920-768x481.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, 835px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4\">Off-page SEO<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"inbound-links\">1. Build Inbound Links<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acquiring inbound links is one of the most valuable methods of gaining traffic from external sources. The more inbound links you can get, the more Google will recognise your website as reputable and trustworthy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To grow more inbound links, you could follow these guidelines:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build a reputable <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\/social-media-management\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social media marketing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> campaign.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Publish online articles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share links to your website on social media platforms.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"blog-posts\">2. Share Blog Posts On Social Media<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharing your blog posts on social media platforms like Facebook is an easy way to gain traffic. Not to mention, it helps your brand establish credibility as long as you maintain a consistent quality of blog posts every week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"link-building\">3. Plan Link Building Activities<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/link-building#chapter1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Link building<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a fundamental SEO strategy that aims to improve search engine visibility. Since Google benefits web pages with high numbers of backlinks, you should do the same for your website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some effective link building activities include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create and promote quality content. Doing so should help you grab the attention of your audience, which could result in more people referencing your website.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilise keywords with high search volumes when creating content.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post unique graphics that will appeal to your target audience.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"5\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There you have it\u2014these are some of the most effective DIY tricks for optimising your site for SEO. Take note of these tips so you can make the most out of your SEO campaign!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need help, we\u2019re always one call away! Contact our <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.oom.com.sg\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEO company in Singapore<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at 6391-0930 to know more about digital marketing.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With many retail establishments shut down until further notice, what could be the solution for businesses to maintain stability? The answer is digital marketing. &nbsp; COVID-19 may be preventing stores from resuming operations on the streets, but luckily, digital marketing encourages businesses to continue their efforts online. 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