Difference between revisions of "Important Part of SEO: Social Signals"
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| − | It's widely acknowledged that "natural" backlinking is the key to Google Love, | + | It's widely acknowledged that "natural" backlinking is the key to Google Love, but why would a website that is truly popular get lost of backlinks but no social mentions? We do know that social signals are increasing in importance with regard to the ranking algorithm, and can continue to do so.That's why you need dripped social signals to justify your backlinks and obtain maximum beneficial from Google. |
| − | Both Google or Bing have | + | Both Google or Bing have added several social search features in the last couple of years. It's a matter of fact that social signals perform a very important role in SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION and it is compulsory now. They don't only help in SEO but get you direct visitors as well! Google is currently depending more on social signals since backlinks have been over used and over spammed. |
| − | In the upcoming, social signals is estimated to account for | + | In the upcoming, social signals is estimated to account for around 30% off off-site SEO. It is undoubtedly the TOP-NOTCH service webmasters can not ignore! |
| − | So How and Why do [http://www.tadakaluri.org/social-signals Social Signals] | + | So How and Why do [http://www.tadakaluri.org/social-signals Social Signals] enhance rankings? |
| − | - They give your | + | - They give your sites a nice push in SERP's |
| − | - Make | + | - Make the websites viral |
- Google uses Twitter and Facebook links as a ranking signal. | - Google uses Twitter and Facebook links as a ranking signal. | ||
| − | - Twitter and Facebook is better than a blog for reaching our | + | - Twitter and Facebook is better than a blog for reaching our customers! |
| − | - They | + | - They help sites stuck in the search rankings and hit by Panda and Penguin with no success recover and work well. |
| − | Social signals have direct impact on search ranks by : | + | Social signals have direct impact on organic search ranks by : |
The number of people that like your brand on Facebook | The number of people that like your brand on Facebook | ||
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Number of Facebook shares | Number of Facebook shares | ||
Number of Twitter Followers | Number of Twitter Followers | ||
| − | Number of tweets | + | Number of tweets mentioning your brand name or including a link to your site |
Number of individuals that "have you in their circles" (Google+) | Number of individuals that "have you in their circles" (Google+) | ||
and indirect effect comes from: | and indirect effect comes from: | ||
| − | + | Increased inbound links and citations due to proved online visibility/brand awareness | |
| − | Increased reviews that are positive (in Google local, Yelp, etc.) | + | Increased reviews that are positive (in Google local, Yelp, etc.) because of happier customers |
| − | Decreased bounce rate, | + | Decreased bounce rate, higher time on site, and more repeat visitors to your site |
How to use social signals? | How to use social signals? | ||
| − | Active accounts that stretch throughout every major social network such as: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+1, Digg, Reddit, and many others. Hire an freelancing company who will assist you to add daily likes and shares your contents/links/videos...on all those netwoks. This | + | Active accounts that stretch throughout every major social network such as: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+1, Digg, Reddit, and many others. Hire an freelancing company who will assist you to add daily likes and shares your contents/links/videos...on all of those netwoks. This process, together with your regular backlinking strategy will set your website above your competitors. |
| − | + | Keep in mind that the total number of times a link has been distributed over the different social networking sites influences its ranking. For instance: if one link was shared ONE HUNDRED times and another was only shared 10 times, itâs a strong indication that the first link has more importance and importance than the other. This means you need to focus on creating your content unique, relevant to the needs of your visitors, interesting enough for them to share. As a result, the more your content gets shared, the better it will be for your SEO efforts. | |
| − | In conclusion, social search has marked the | + | In conclusion, social search has marked the beginning of a new area in SEO. Brands that have embraced social media not only enjoy the ranking benefits because of the impact of [http://www.tadakaluri.org/social-signals social signals], but also increased conversion rates, brand loyalty, and word-of-mouth referrals. |
Revision as of 10:51, 16 December 2012
It's widely acknowledged that "natural" backlinking is the key to Google Love, but why would a website that is truly popular get lost of backlinks but no social mentions? We do know that social signals are increasing in importance with regard to the ranking algorithm, and can continue to do so.That's why you need dripped social signals to justify your backlinks and obtain maximum beneficial from Google.
Both Google or Bing have added several social search features in the last couple of years. It's a matter of fact that social signals perform a very important role in SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION and it is compulsory now. They don't only help in SEO but get you direct visitors as well! Google is currently depending more on social signals since backlinks have been over used and over spammed.
In the upcoming, social signals is estimated to account for around 30% off off-site SEO. It is undoubtedly the TOP-NOTCH service webmasters can not ignore!
So How and Why do Social Signals enhance rankings?
- They give your sites a nice push in SERP's - Make the websites viral - Google uses Twitter and Facebook links as a ranking signal. - Twitter and Facebook is better than a blog for reaching our customers! - They help sites stuck in the search rankings and hit by Panda and Penguin with no success recover and work well.
Social signals have direct impact on organic search ranks by :
The number of people that like your brand on Facebook
Number of Facebook shares Number of Twitter Followers Number of tweets mentioning your brand name or including a link to your site Number of individuals that "have you in their circles" (Google+)
and indirect effect comes from:
Increased inbound links and citations due to proved online visibility/brand awareness Increased reviews that are positive (in Google local, Yelp, etc.) because of happier customers Decreased bounce rate, higher time on site, and more repeat visitors to your site
How to use social signals?
Active accounts that stretch throughout every major social network such as: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+1, Digg, Reddit, and many others. Hire an freelancing company who will assist you to add daily likes and shares your contents/links/videos...on all of those netwoks. This process, together with your regular backlinking strategy will set your website above your competitors.
Keep in mind that the total number of times a link has been distributed over the different social networking sites influences its ranking. For instance: if one link was shared ONE HUNDRED times and another was only shared 10 times, itâs a strong indication that the first link has more importance and importance than the other. This means you need to focus on creating your content unique, relevant to the needs of your visitors, interesting enough for them to share. As a result, the more your content gets shared, the better it will be for your SEO efforts.
In conclusion, social search has marked the beginning of a new area in SEO. Brands that have embraced social media not only enjoy the ranking benefits because of the impact of social signals, but also increased conversion rates, brand loyalty, and word-of-mouth referrals.
