How to Get Top Listing in Search Engine

Making Your Way to the Top

Joey Liam
It takes some creativity and resourcefulness to know how to get top listing in search engines that are available and popular today, such as Google and Yahoo. Definitely, it does not happen overnight for anybody, unless, of course, the idea you are submitting to the search engines is unique and nobody else has ever thought of it. But everything becomes easy once you get familiar with the processes and methodologies regarding SEO or search engine optimization.

To ensure that you get top listing in the search engines you are using, equip yourself with the following strategies:

* conduct your own research first
* formulize your keywords
* regularly check your listing after submission

The following strategies or procedures will make a big difference in obtaining outstanding results when you submit an article to the major search engines:

1. Do some research. Surely, other people or businesses have already submitted an article similar to yours so take a look at what they have posted in the search engines, particularly the top listings. Read their articles and find out how they organized their thoughts and presented their ideas.
2. Use the best keywords. As you analyze other authors' articles, start formulating your own keywords for your piece. For example, if you are writing about a sports figure or celebrity, make sure that you include the name and aliases of that person so when online users search for that athlete, they will find yours at the top of the list.
3. Keep track regularly. When you submit an article, make it a habit to check the standing or status of your piece amongst the other postings in the search engines. Do not assume that your article will get top listing just because you submit it with carefully chosen keywords. Keep improving your article by constantly updating its contents and its associated keywords.

If you follow the steps above, then you are on your way to becoming a top lister in the search engine of your choice. Be diligent; be creative; and most of all, be resourceful when submitting your articles or posts to search engines to assure yourself of a sure spot at the top.

Published by Joey Liam

Joey Liam is a freelance writer who specializes in religion, sports, creative writing, parenting, and technology. He serves in the military and currently designated as the Overall Coordinator for the San Die...  View profile

  • Doing research before you submit your article will help boost your chances to be on the top list.
  • Use the best keywords you formulated based on your research.
Be diligent; be creative; and most of all, be resourceful when submitting your articles or posts to search engines to assure yourself of a sure spot at the top.

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  • Sandy James5/31/2010

    I've been working on this too as I want to improve in this area. Thanks for the tips.

  • Tricia Stewart Shiu5/12/2010

    I've been working on this for a while. Thanks for the tips!

  • Joey Liam4/25/2010

    It's quite doable, RC. Just learn the tricks of SEO and you'll make it up there.

    Great job, Susan. More success to you.

  • R.C. Johnson4/25/2010

    I definitely want to improve in this area. Takes time!

  • Susan Jane4/25/2010

    Good tips Joey. I fluked a top spot - but only once.

  • Joey Liam4/23/2010

    Thanks, guys! I really make it a point that you'll learn a thing or two on every topic I post here. Blessings to all and I appreciate your kind encouragement.

  • Cindy Tuttle4/23/2010

    Great siggestions Joey. Thank you.

    With Love,
    Cindy

  • Jack Wellman4/23/2010

    Conduct your own research! That is brilliant Joey. These are great tips. I'm book marking this for my other sites. This article will help a lot of us writers here at AC. Thank you friend. You're so good to us and such an expert writer too.

  • Donna Cavanagh4/23/2010

    Great advice Joey

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