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Discussion in 'Reviews' started by sunnee, Sep 8, 2010.

  1. sunnee

    sunnee New Member

    Your input helps a very great deal, thank you with all my heart!
    :)

    Warm hugs~
     
  2. navyfalcon

    navyfalcon Well-Known Member Verified Member

    First know what Google (and other search engines) use for positioning
    and page rank. Then get their "free" suggestions for help. They will
    tell you what to do to get good position and page rank. Then follow
    their rules (it helps). Also "Wordtracker has free advice, and it works.
    There are several good SEO (search engine optimization) tutorials and
    articles, but beware, as always there are more scams than good content.
    -
    hope this helps
    falcon


    examples:
    <title>Hey, It's Free!™ | Daily freebies, free stuff, and free
    samples!</title>

    <meta name="description" content="100% legit freebies. We post samples
    every day. If you love free stuff, then all you'll ever need is a sense
    of humor and mailing address!" />

    <meta name="keywords" content="freebies, free stuff, free samples, free,
    freebie, free coupons, free food, free magazines" />

    Look on the right side of the page
    Categories in alphabetical order
    -

    <title>Free Samples / Freebies / Free</title>

    <meta name="description" content="100% Real Freebies! Today's Free List
    is updated with a complete new list of Free Stuff every 24 hours. All
    the coupons & free samples by mail you'll need!">

    <meta name="keywords" content="freebies, free samples, free sample,
    freebie, samples, Free, free samples by mail">

    More examples of keywords to choose from
    Left side categories in alpha order
    -

    <title>Freebies | #1 Free Samples | Freebees | Best Online Free Samples
    | A Hive is Home | Freebees Freebies</title>

    meta name="description" content="Freebies, Free Samples, Freebees, Free
    Stuff, Free Contests, Free Sweepstakes, Free Shipping, Free Coupons,
    Free Rebates, Discounts, Free Horoscopes and Free Surveys,Free
    Printable Coupons, Free Downloads, Free Movies, Free Info,Free Safety
    Tips/Recent Recalls, Free Magazines and Free Sales Listed." />

    Note: Google only displays 66 characters (including spaces)
    the title is slightly excessive

    <meta name="description" content="Freebies, Free Samples, Freebees,
    Free Stuff, Free Contests, Free Sweepstakes, Free Shipping, Free
    Coupons, Free Rebates, Discounts, Free Horoscopes and Free Surveys,
    Free Printable Coupons, Free Downloads, Free Movies, Free Info,
    Free Safety Tips/Recent Recalls, Free Magazines and Free Sales Listed." />

    <meta name="keywords" content="Freebies, Free Samples, Freebees, Free
    Sweepstakes, Free Shipping, Free Coupons, Free Rebates, Discounts, Free
    Horoscopes, Free Surveys, Free Beauty Samples, Free Food and Drink
    Samples, Free Pet Samples, Free For Baby Samples, Free For Schools
    Samples, Best Online Free Samples, Free Book Samples, Free Health
    Samples, Free Samples For Teens, Free Samples Home and Garden, Free
    Samples Arts and Crafts, Free Downloads, Free Contests, Free Healthy
    Samples and other Free Stuff." />

    Google displays 150 characters (NOT words) in the description

    The reason I show these is to give you a sample of keywords
    Choose wisely, and check in a keyword tool. Quality NOT Quantity
    is the watchword. Google sometimes penalizes excessive words as
    spam. Also notice most of the sites that use excessive words are
    NOT on the first page (notice I said MOST)
     
  3. navyfalcon

    navyfalcon Well-Known Member Verified Member

    Want to increase your ratings, traffic ?
    Write articles about freebies. Tell of your experiences of writing for and obtaining items listed. Show pictures of the items. Tell if your pleased with
    the experience. Don't forget to include some discrete ads in the article (make sure that they are relevant to the article, not excessive, and well placed.
    Website marketing articles will help with the advertisements, how to place for effect, not annoying, and get results. Write as you would want to read for
    information, not excessive, well described and a personal touch. These you want to track to find out how effective they are. It will take a while to learn, but the results are worth it.
    -
    hope this helps
    falcon
     
  4. sunnee

    sunnee New Member

    Wow, once again "Thank You" So much for the great help! I have already used alot of the links/resources you sent me. I am hoping to increase my site. Again, you are absolutely helpful navyfalcon!
    :D
    I smile "BIG"
     
  5. navyfalcon

    navyfalcon Well-Known Member Verified Member

    Now is the time to get serious.
    First: You must evaluate where you are
    Use several different analytics to do this
    Second: You must determine where you want to go (with your site)
    Your judgment
    Third: You must set goals in small steps
    Must be measurable. When you reach each goal, go to the next
    Such as: depending on the amount (increase traffic by ....)
    and: increase conversions ($$$) by ...
    plus: increase position in Google (or another search engine) by ...
    Fourth: determine how to do this (and measure the results)
    for your own site, don't let your opinion stop your success
    Remember: success is more perspiration then inspiration !!
    also it is more determination than ability (or knowledge)
    - - -
    Evaluate what you know and what you need to learn
    then get help to get you past the roadblocks.
    - - -
    Example:
    You are #1 for "real free stuff for all"
    -
    How many people will search for "real free stuff for all"
    -
    You are #8 for "real free stuff"
    -
    How many people will search for "real free stuff"
    -
    Where are you for "free stuff" ??
    How many people will search for "free stuff" ??
    more than the others - not easy, but you can get first page for
    "free stuff", then watch the traffic increase
    -
    This is the type of evaluation you need to do.
    With a little help, a lot of determination and work, YOU CAN DO IT !!
    - - - - -
    Now: you are ready to evaluate your site.
    Make an evaluation sheet for different areas.
    Header (or top)
    Footer (or bottom)
    Main subject (or content)
    Left side (could be advertisements - menus - Links - etc)
    Right side (same comment as Left side as I don't know what you
    want to put there)
    Note: check BM Coll 3278 instruction or sticky at the top of the page
    for ideas on reviews
    - - - -
    What is the detailed evaluation (don' tell as it is for you)
    Now how are you going to improve
    - - -
    When you are here, you are ready for some help
    -
    hope this helps
    falcon
     
  6. navyfalcon

    navyfalcon Well-Known Member Verified Member

    <title>Real Free Stuff For All ~ World Wide Web</title> (40 characters)

    <meta name="description" content="Real free stuff for all generously
    shares free samples, online shopping offers, hot coupons, free shipping.
    Plus, save big with printable and promotion coupons. Updated 24/7!
    YES, FOR REAL!" />

    Google display:

    Real Free Stuff For All ~ World Wide Web
    Sep 7, 2010 ... Real free stuff for all generously shares free samples,
    online shopping offers, hot coupons, free shipping. Plus, save big with
    printable ...
    Real Free Stuff For All ~ World Wide Web - Cached - Similar

    - - - -

    Why in the title "world wide web" ??? what does that have to do with
    "free stuff" ???

    - - - -

    another similar site:
    <meta name="description" content="TotallyFreeStuff.com is the largest
    directory of freebies online. Our freebie list includes free posters,
    software, t-shirts, mouse pads, clothing, hats, food samples, make-up,
    cosmetics, shampoo, soap, cleaning supplies, poker chips, trips,
    vacations, screen savers, cd-roms, cds, dvds, movies, music, jewelry,
    contents, electronics, stereos, tvs, dvd players, tools, and much
    more.">

    Their listing:

    Totally Free Stuff
    TotallyFreeStuff.com is the largest directory of freebies online. Our
    freebie list includes free posters, software, t-shirts, mouse pads,
    clothing, hats, ...
    Freebies - Computers & Electronics - Clothing & Accessories
    Totally Free Stuff - Cached - Similar

    Notice how much is cut off

    - - - -

    <meta name="description" content="The best free stuff, free samples,
    freebies, deals, and coupons. Updated daily, so there's always
    something fresh." />

    Their listing:

    Free Stuff, Free Samples and Freebies | FreeStuff.com
    The best free stuff, free samples, freebies, deals, and coupons.
    Updated daily, so there's always something fresh.
    Free Stuff | FreeStuff.com - Free $250 Gas Card - Free Samples
    Free Stuff, Free Samples and Freebies | FreeStuff.com - Cached - Similar

    Notice nothing of their description was cut off
    also notice their title (all relevant keywords)
    -
    hope this helps
    falcon
     
  7. sunnee

    sunnee New Member

    THANKYOU!
    :)

    Real Free Stuff For All ~ World Wide Web

    I have done alot of work, hoping to improve, please I need your thoughts on how my site looks if at all possible.

    Thanks again,
    ~ Susan <3

    Ps., I tried fixing my keywords and google search description. LOL! (Hoping I got it this time where my meta tags not looking cut off anymore)
     
  8. DrillSergeantsWife

    DrillSergeantsWife New Member

    Susan, I likw it. It is very easy to navigate..
     
  9. navyfalcon

    navyfalcon Well-Known Member Verified Member

    Don't know what you did, but you got a double listing
    ! that is a good sign ! means you are doing better
    keep up the good work
    falcon


    1. Real Free Stuff For All ~ World Wide Web

      Sep 11, 2010 ... Real free stuff for all generously shares free samples, online shopping offers, hot coupons, free shipping. Plus, save big with printable ...
      www.[B]realfreestuffforall[/B].com/ - Cached - Similar
    2. Real Free Stuff For All - Family Friendly

      Real family friendly free samples, giveaways, coupons, rebates, online shopping mall, codes, promotions and more. Updated 24/7! YES, FOR REAL!
      www.[B]realfreestuffforall[/B].com/forum.htm - Cached

     
  10. navyfalcon

    navyfalcon Well-Known Member Verified Member

    Now that you've made all these changes,
    have you seen any improvements
    Don't use numbers, use percents
    How do you feel about the changes and the effects to the site
    Which changes helped the most
    What would you recommend to someone else
    -
    Thank You
    falcon
     
  11. Lyns

    Lyns New Member

    Review

    Hey Sunnee, I checked out your site and I would like to say that I like the idea of a "freebie" site. Generous sites like that always make you feel good. However, the shear amount of ads on the homepage kind of steal from the warmth of a "free" site.. the ads make you feel as though you are no longer being given something and are now being sold something.

    Also, I think the page could use some color.. the buttons at the top are nice, perhaps find ways to use similar colors to link throughout?

    Again good concept and p.s. adverts is short for advertisements. Good luck!
     
  12. sunnee

    sunnee New Member

    Thank you, thank you .... Thank you!!!!!! I am so excited, I did make changes and was wondering if its easier or not. :D Thankful me cuz of helpful you!
    :)
     
  13. sunnee

    sunnee New Member

    Thanks so much for your input, I did some arranging and less adverts. Also, will work on the button idea, good information.

    Awesome! :)
     
  14. sunnee

    sunnee New Member

    Navyfalcon, you rock! I love your advice and ideas. Though its quite not a review, but much better with your thoughts, you are quite knowledgeable, this quite an inspiration to me.

    I really worked hard on some of your first ideas! "I thank you for the double hits", I'd be lost without your thoughts.


    Thank you, thank you .... Thank you!!!!!! Thankful me cuz of helpful you!
    :)
     
  15. seanmayfield

    seanmayfield New Member

    sorry to repeat what has already been said, but I really dislike all of those pop-up ads. It makes the site seem cheap. It is a pet-peeve of mine, when you go to a site and first thing that pops up is an ad to rate their site, take a survey, or chat with a representative. Give the browser a chance to peruse through your site before you scare them off with nonsense (my opinion). Sorry to be so negative, I think it is a nice site, besides the ads.
     
  16. sunnee

    sunnee New Member

    Thanks, but not sure what you mean? I don't have pop up ads on my site, must be the google ads I need to pay for in order to delete them.

    Thank you!
    :rolleyes:
     
  17. navyfalcon

    navyfalcon Well-Known Member Verified Member

    -
    sounds like a free host
    there are free hosts that do not have ads
    also check the reviews of hosts that you pay for and the price and support
    they differ quite a bit within the same price range
    free web hosts reviews:
    Free Webspace and Free Web Hosting Services
    Free Hosting-free website space hosting review
    BEST free web hosting: Reviews of free web hosts by visitors
    -
    this should help
    also you can add a list of the best to your free stuff site
    - hope this helps
    falcon
     
  18. sunnee

    sunnee New Member

    Gottcha, I just paid to deactivate some google ads that are not mine, I believe that was the unattractive pop up issue.

    :)
     
  19. navyfalcon

    navyfalcon Well-Known Member Verified Member

    above the doc type is this
    <center><a target="_blank" href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=24353&u=304978&m=1837&urllink=&afftrack=">
    <img src="http://www.shareasale.com/image/468X6030.gif" border="0"></a><p></center>
    -
    I think this is what they are talking about.
    I don't know if it is your ad, but it is not a good place for it
    Too distracting.
    Placing ads properly is an art and takes practice.
    You may need a tutorial about ad placement.
    Best to try several methods and track the results
    -
    hope this helps
    falcon
     
  20. sunnee

    sunnee New Member

    Got it!

    Thanks falcon and everyone else. It does look alot better now.

    I appreciate you all! :D