Comments on: What Does An SEO Mindset Look Like?

By: Tiny Malone

Tiny Malone — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:05:25 +0000

Great points!

I agree that perseverance is key to being a successful seo. However, this goes beyond on/off page optimization and waiting for results. As we gain experience (over time), and we adjust to different algorithms (and sometimes huge ranking changes), it is important to learn how to THINK like a search engine. Ponder the dramatic changes we’ve endured since Caffeine came out through the recent Farmer/Panda updates. In an 18 month period, things have really changed! If we study these changes, apply the remedies we’ve learned, and build a knowledge base around them…we are more effective, confident and most importantly…VALUABLE. Ok I know I’m going to get dinged for all caps and put in the sand box for this post.

By: Hinduja Interactive

Hinduja Interactive — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 06:38:41 +0000

Hello Nick,
We agree. SEO is a slower process and it takes time. If client is looking for instant visitors he can opt for PPC. Considering the fact that PPC is expensive and short term while SEO is comparatively cheaper & long term natural way of acquiring visitors. Because of the competition in the market, clients think that this is a quick process, so it is our job to explain them how SEO works. First adhering to Google guidelines we optimize website and then Google crawlers index and check with its algorithm & rank them. This process takes 3-6 months according to website size and niche. Working on the website daily and following SE guidelines will surely help website to naturally rank higher.

By: Vibha

Vibha — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 05:24:03 +0000

Hi Nick,
I am very new to SEO. But this blog makes sense to me. To take baby steps is all we need to do and keep patience. Hope to learn more soon.
Thanks for the write-up.
Have a nice day!

By: Nick Stamoulis

Nick Stamoulis — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:08:12 +0000

Hi Mark,
Thanks for reading and your comment! You are 100% correct, Google/SEO can not be rushed!

Take Care,
Nick

By: Mark Demers

Mark Demers — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:07:56 +0000

Mindset or perseverance?

Work hard and work on your SEO daily. Keep at it and find new ways to promote your site, anything you can do to advertise or promote a site online will help eventually- But you can`t really rush Google. If you`re in a hurry to see results make sure you make a site map and give it to Google so they can index your site. This works for me, but don`t give them a new site map every time you add a page or you`ll be punished for wasting their time.

That`s all I got on this right now.

Thanks Nick

Have a great day!

By: Dr. Patti

Dr. Patti — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:15:53 +0000

Oh yeah, I’ll agree that patience is the big key. You can make the improvements and changes to a site but there is no rushing Google. They will visit your site when their bots are good and ready and they will move your site up or down based on their formula and little you can do about it. The best mindset to have is to understand that SEO is a marathon. If you plan on being in business for a long time you need to view SEO as a long term process. It’s never over.

By: Michael Regan

Michael Regan — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:44:30 +0000

IMHO – Patience is the most important mind set. It is also the one I wish I could teach my clients.

Even though all our SEO contracts are for a minimum of six months, I have clients that call at least once a week asking why one term or the other is not moving up in the SERP.

By: Nick Stamoulis

Nick Stamoulis — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:34:43 +0000

Thanks for reading Mel and your comment!

Exactly, every business and website is 100% different, but having the correct SEO mindset is the best place to start (when you start and build your SEO program).

Take Care,
Nick

By: Mel Nelson

Mel Nelson — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:09:05 +0000

Well yes SEO may be considered as a mindset, but then so can almost anything else.
What I would agree with is that SEO is not limited to a series of predetermined steps, but each campaign should be tailored to each sites needs with the ultimate objective of helping the webmaster to reach his goals.