Is Yahoo! Answers Really An SEO Tool?

Writing by Nick Stamoulis Tweet

You don’t have to go far online to find someone touting Yahoo! Answers as the best search engine optimization tool in the world. OK, that may be overstating it. But you do hear about Yahoo! Answers being a great source of traffic for your website. And I’d have to agree.

There are two ways to see Yahoo! Answers. First, as a way to meet really cool people who need your expertise and as a way to build back links to your website. While the latter may hold some value, it is the former that has the most potential for developing your online reputation and increasing your business. You have to remember to think outside the box when it comes to search engine optimization.

When you get to Yahoo! Answers with its ugly green header and outlines, you’ll see a search box at the top of the page. Type in your keyword and click the search box. You’ll find questions that people have asked about your niche and all you have to do is answer them. When people come to rely on you as the expert, they’ll be happy to visit your website and see what you’re all about.

Be careful, though. You could get lost in there forever answering questions about things you really care about. But it’s a great way to meet new people and send them to your site. Just a quick tip.