My trip through the world of Search Engine Optimization.
In less than a day I’ve already gotten a couple decent spots in Google for two different posts.
The first is the number 6 spot for the phrase: wordpress tag cloud
seodude :: Aug.20.2007 :: Google, Social Bookmarking, Tips :: No Comments »
10. Plugins & Custom Buttons Make “Digging” Easier
Sure you can embed a StumbleUpon button but it’s doesn’t provide as much information or ease of use as a Digg button.
9. Digg Doesn’t Need A Toolbar Installed To Be Easy To Use
Just head to the site and everything you need is there.
8. Digg Comments System Is Much Better
I have never left a StumbleUpon comment while I constantly leave Digg comments.
7. Digg Never Runs Out Of Stories
I really hate seeing the StumbleUpon screen that tells me there’s nothing left to view. On the other hand the Digg “Upcoming Stories” updates faster than I have time for.
6. Digg Users Are More Tech Savy
Many of those who view your story might have their own blogs and could possibly link to your story. That or they might e-mail or IM it to a friend.
5. Digg Sends More Traffic
There are quite a few case studies if you do a Google search that suggest the front page of Digg is better than being Stumbled.
4. Digg Users Stay At Your Page Longer
StumbleUpon users have ADD and like to click constantly and rarely seem to stop and smell the roses.
3. Digg Story Links Are Good For SEO
Digg story pages give a direct link to your page with anchor text you designed.
2. Digg Story Pages Rank High In Google
Since the content on these pages is almost entirely a link to your content the people who do find the page via Google or another search engine are quite likely to click through to your site. So it’s kind of like have a top ranking position only it’s not 100% clickthrough.
1. Digg Traffic Lasts Longer
Long after you get your last Stumble your Digg story will get traffic via search engines, other people’s blogs, and other sources. I have front page Digg stories from 2005 that still deliver traffic every day.
seodude :: Aug.19.2007 :: Social Bookmarking :: No Comments »
