SEO Boise - Search Engine Optimization

Nerdy Dragon provides world class search engine optimization (SEO) services in Boise and beyond. SEO is a topic that get's a lot of attention - as it should. We're proud to deliver the best practices in the industry in collaboration with great companies to enhance the value the web provides to their business

Each SEO project requires a variety of elements to align to achieve optimal success. The site should be designed with conversion in mind, the content must the conversion oriented and seo friendly, the navigation and usability should be intuitive and simple, the hosting configuration should be optimized using compression, redirection, and restriction, and of course, an understanding of how the targeted keywords generate business value from SEO success.

This page provides all of our recent blog posts on SEO topics that are of interest to businesses in Boise and beyond. We'll keep you informed of high value information here.

SEO Boise - Facebook Shares are the most powerful social signal in SEO

Submitted by jason on Fri, 2011-04-22 10:04

SEOMoz.org is great. They are scientists that research, analyze, and share their findings. They also develop great software for SEO. Most Boise SEO's keep tabs on SEO Moz, and some even tweet every article that get's posted there.

Most SEO's keep tabs on what is gong on at SEO Moz. Recently, a post was made on social signals used in search placement.

http://www.seomoz.org/blog/facebook-twitters-influence-google-search-ran...

What is interesting, is that the facebook share, is the strongest correlated social signal in search placement.

Boise SEO Success - Good Placement with Competitive Search Terms

Submitted by jason on Sun, 2011-04-10 18:18

SEO - Search Engine Optimization is a grind. For any given business, there are several keywords that provide value when the website ranks well in search engine results. For us here at Nerdy Dragon, we took aim at a variety of keywords, with "Web Design Boise" being one of the more competitive.

SEO value by submitting your blog to technorati

Submitted by jason on Mon, 2011-04-04 21:38

We've recently submitted our blog to technorati, to build link value and enhance the authority our site has. In order to be accepted, we need to verify our blog by submitting: PVCQ4KGR62XZ in a blog post.

Very easy to do, and adds SEO value for some time to come.

Other valuable links can be obtained by: dmoz.org, directory submissions, social bookmarking (digg.com, delicious.com, reddit.com, stumbleupon.com, and more).

Or, contact us and we'll take care of this for you :)

SEO Planning and Website Conversion - a presentation for BANN (Builders Association of Northern Nevada)

Submitted by jason on Tue, 2011-02-22 12:58

We're fortunate to be presenting web design, development, and SEO - search engine optmization topics to the Builders Association of Northern Nevada.

We offer a free 1.5 hour presentation and workshop to discuss high value web topics to the membership of BANN.  We deliver real info, that businesses can do themeselves, at little or no cost.  These are the same techniques that professional SEO's use, and proven to deliver results.

Boise SEO Companies compete for your business, what separates them?

Submitted by jason on Thu, 2011-02-17 13:59

SEO - Search Engine Optimization is big business, and there are many companies competing to provide SEO services for your business.

SEO Boise - what's in it for you?

For one thing, use the multiple vendors to your advantage. Don't get caught up in the powerpoint honeymoon. It's more about representing your business, than representing the SEO's.

Boise SEO - How to Write SEO Friendly Blog Posts

Submitted by jason on Thu, 2010-10-14 09:10

Writing an SEO friendly blog post begins with a good plan. Here’s our basic formula:

Keywords + Topic + Creativity

First, we select which keyword/keyphrase we’d like to target. Think of the search terms that users use to find your website. For example, SEO Boise, SEO Companies in Boise, etc. Ideally, we’ll target just a single keyphrase in a post.

Boise SEO seekers should check out the search engine optimization starter guide from Google

Submitted by jason on Thu, 2010-09-30 22:55

We've been discussing search engine optimization tips, ideas, best practices, general methods, and some strategy for awhile, hoping to get the best seo knowledge available to those who need it.

We've covered a lot of topics, and it's great today to highlight Google's new Search Engine Optimization Starter Guide.

SEO Boise - Trust, Authority, and Conversion

Submitted by jason on Thu, 2010-09-23 21:45

To be an effective and credible Boise SEO Company, you must understand trust and authority as it pertains to SEO.

SEO - Search Engine Optimization is an evolving industry. Search engines strive to become better at interpreting content as a user, and SEO's strive to become better at communicating content to search engines.

SEO Companies in Boise

Submitted by jason on Sat, 2010-09-18 21:49

There are some good SEO companies in Boise, just do a quick google search for "SEO Boise" or "SEO Companies in Boise", and you'll find the top group.

We're familiar with several of them, although there are a few that stand out.

SEO Boise - Merchant feeds, like Google Base have powerful SEO benefits

Submitted by jason on Wed, 2010-09-15 18:38

A Comprehensive search engine optimization strategy has some unique features for your specific type of business. If you sell products online, then Merchant feeds, such as Google Base, are a powerful way to get the products you sell in front of likely buyers.

SEO Boise - Success on a Budget for StrongArm5.com

Submitted by jason on Tue, 2010-09-14 13:18

A Boise client, www.crazycoho.com, referred someone to us for some web help - Mike at www.strongarm5.com. Mike has invented an overhead drill press, has put together a website, good content, photos, and integrated paypal for some e-commerce.

He had invested a fair amount in his website, and had not seen a return. He was skeptical of paying a lot of money for SEO, although he recognized the need for it, and was hoping for someone to prove the value.

SEO Boise - The mechanics of effective SEO

Submitted by jason on Mon, 2010-09-13 21:02

We've been working on helping to build awareness and inform regarding SEO best practices with our SEO Boise compilation. We're excited to learn, apply, share, and help grow a better SEO community in Boise.

If you've identified valuable keywords for your business, there is a mechanical seo process, guaranteed to help with your rankings.

Boise SEO - The nerd of the link - destination, anchor text, title, and business justification

Submitted by jason on Sat, 2010-09-11 12:20

First Question: "Are you marketing, or are you just promoting?"

Marketing requires research, analysis, innovation, and understanding behind the decisions and actions you make when promoting.

SEO - Search Engine Optimization is often simply used as a promotion exercise; this is the case when proper attention isn't paid to keyword selection.

Marketing question: "How do I get more customers on the web?"
Promotion question: "How do I get more traffic to my website?"

SEO Boise - Part 2 - Locals are searching for what you do, why aren't you where they're looking?

Submitted by jason on Tue, 2010-09-07 16:24

SEO, as in "Search Engine Optimization", is part science and part art.

The science is found in the on-page optimization, keyword research, and the link building. The art involves putting together comprehensive strategies to find high conversion traffic and facilitate their becoming a customer.

Effective general methods are well known, and covered in Boise SEO - Part 1. In this installment, we'll cover some of the art aspects related to search engine optimization.

SEO Boise - People search for what you offer, where are you?

Submitted by jason on Sat, 2010-08-28 11:55

SEO Boise - as in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) - first, some background:

You're in business, using the web to find and engage an audience. As part of a successful web presence, your site should be visible, clearly communicate what you do, and engage people to learn more, do business, or contact you.