An Introduction to Getting Listed in Search Engines and Online Directories
Search engines are by far the most common way that Internet users look for information online. There are literally thousands of search engines, some of them searching for information from a particular country, others from a certain sector.
There is no guaranteed method or golden rule for getting a high ranking in the search engines, although there are some general rules you can follow that can improve your chances. Meanwhile, there are mistakes - particularly when designing a website - to avoid if you are to stand any chance of making an impact on search engines.
An Introduction to Getting Listed in Search Engines and Online Directories - This Scavenger factsheet explains how most search engines function, and provides some basic advice about how you can register your website most effectively on them. It also explains some of the main pitfalls to avoid, and lists a number of sources of further information.
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