Lets take a quick peek back at some of the stuff we learned in 2009:
Don’t be a black hatter. Black hat tactics will sink your site. In case you don’t remember, here’s a list of black hat actions to avoid:
- Cloaking
- Link farming
- Buying or selling links
- ‘Rewriting’ content that does not belong to you
- Spamming
Now you know what NOT to do – here’s the DO list – ways to prosper in 2010:
- Create fresh, original content
- Consistently keep new content coming
- Utilize all avenues possible to publish new content – article sites, video sites, blogs, etc
- Social network your heart out. Social media is the future.
- SEO everything, but don’t keyword stuff.
- Budget your time and finances according to the greatest need.
- Balance your growth with value.
- Keep your promises to your customers.
- Always be looking for new contacts
- Create new and exciting ways to reach your niche market
If you follow these guidelines, your New Year will be bright!