In my opinion, it is necessary to use techniques prior to Search Engine Optimization to build a strong foundation to eventually rank a Website high on search engines.

Search engine optimization is never my first priority when working with a Website I want to rank a Website high on search engines. Above all of the huge growing number of useful SEO techniques, it is important to have a Website that is built for users first and search engines second. To build this kind of Website with a strong foundation for Search Engines, I recommend first building a Website for users:

• With a purpose.
• With a niche.
• With an audience.
• That is coded well.
• That is updated frequently.
• That evolves depending on what happens with user comments, metrics and competition.

With these items above mentioned, here are my Search Engine Optimization priorities. I feel the best online marketing categories to focus on for SEO are, in order of priority:

1. On Website Face Items
   When I say face, I mean items that are visible to users in their browser without viewing source code. This includes Website UI / architecture, branding, design, congent, updates, new rollouts and SEO items.
2. On Website Coding Items
   Code well for fast loading pages and strategy for search engines.
3. Off Website Items
   These include links, articles, pages and reviews linking in to your Website from other Websites.

About Jordan Hardy.

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