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Avoiding dynamic page issues
Q: Please tell us how to avoid dynamic page issues (like the “?” in query strings, etc.) A: Either install a server module/plug-in that allows you to rewrite your links or, recode your site to embed your variables in the path info instead of the query string, or if you can’t or don’t want to […]
Read MoreDoorway page a solution?
Q: Would a doorway or hallway page solve the problem of having query strings within a dynamic site? A: No, it wouldn’t – because even if it gets the page indexed, it doesn’t make all the inbound links count as votes.
Read MoreIs the # char a problem?
Q: With respect to non-spider friendly chars, does the # char cause a problem? A: No it doesn’t cause a problem, but everything from the # on in a URL is ignored.
Read MoreRedirect pages and rankings
Q: What is the effect on ranking and finding of “redirect” pages? A: A temporary redirect will not pass on its PageRank score to the redirected page. A “sneaky” redirect, i.e. a redirect done for the purpose of directing Google users to different content than what is fed to Googlebot, will probably get your site […]
Read MoreGetting sites to link to mine
Q: If I dont use a link farm, how can I get sites to link to mine? A: Start by having high quality, valuable content that people find so useful they are compelled to link to it from their sites. If a site isn’t link-worthy without trading links, then the site doesn’t deserve a top […]
Read MoreHow to improve PageRank score
Q: How do you improve your PageRank score on Google? A: By garnering more inbound links from pages that have high PageRank.
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