My SEO Success

**Moelman** · 10-19-2007, 06:52 PM

Just a couple years ago I had no idea what SEO really was. But as I started getting more interested in marketing my web sites I really started to focus on getting to the top of the SERPS, especially Google. Some of the sites quickly rose in the SERPs while others took some time and fine-tuning to get there.

I would say I learned most of what I know from forum posts in this forum and other webmaster forums. Also I have Aaron Wall's SEOBook which has been a big help. SEO might be a mystery to some but it really isn't as hard as some make it out to be. I believe in some SEO but I don't like to overdo it. And I have certainly not done any blackhat seo, its all been pure white-hat. And I believe the #1 thing for SEO is quality unique content. That is what my sites are built on, of course with plenty of keyword-rich text.

Anyways, there are a few websites that rank highly for competitive keywords that I am proud of. All of these sites rank in the top 5 at least in Google for their best keyword, plus on the first page for many more. I have developed these sites from scratch using wordpress. Each is in a niche that felt like it needed a quality content and blog site but still had plenty of competition out there. So my advice to you is to pick a niche you like are interested in and just have at it. If I can rank highly for all the top keywords then you can too. Good luck and I hope this inspires you to be #1!

**LeeD** · 10-31-2007, 11:22 AM

Nice bit of inspiration!

**robtencer** · 11-01-2007, 03:33 AM

how many sites do you currently run, by yourself or automated?

rob

**jhmoneymaking** · 03-23-2008, 03:24 AM

Nice! really motivates me. I'm just a starter but i hope i can catch up one day><

**Moelman** · 03-24-2008, 05:40 PM

Well its been a while but rob I run a small network of 4-5 sites.

jh, good luck in your future endeavors! Glad I could help motivate you.

**josievera** · 03-25-2008, 09:37 PM

I'm inspired by your post..I realize lots of things! Thanks for sharing!

**Liz_nhbs** · 03-26-2008, 01:08 PM

Nice story of your success.. great job

**MrCat** · 03-26-2008, 01:39 PM

Great read...

I also have my success in SEO. Based on my experience, SEO is better learned through actual application. It has been a trial and error process for me - but it all paid off in the long run

**usearchme** · 04-08-2008, 11:57 AM

I agree mr cat, theres a lot of trail and error with SEO, nice story and good advice to pick a niche ur interested in !

Woc

**gloryplastic** · 06-01-2008, 04:05 AM

Thanks for your idea, good luck !!

**Smooth=1** · 07-13-2008, 03:16 AM

your post is so inspiring! great success story...

**priyakochin** · 07-13-2008, 03:44 AM

nice post thankz

**farishussain** · 07-20-2008, 04:41 PM

Nice story dude.

**miksy123** · 09-18-2008, 12:14 PM

SEO is a science...but you can learn it!

**brandon123** · 01-27-2009, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moelman

Just a couple years ago I had no idea what SEO really was. But as I started getting more interested in marketing my web sites I really started to focus on getting to the top of the SERPS, especially Google. Some of the sites quickly rose in the SERPs while others took some time and fine-tuning to get there.

I would say I learned most of what I know from forum posts in this forum and other webmaster forums. Also I have Aaron Wall's SEOBook which has been a big help. SEO might be a mystery to some but it really isn't as hard as some make it out to be. I believe in some SEO but I don't like to overdo it. And I have certainly not done any blackhat seo, its all been pure white-hat. And I believe the #1 thing for SEO is quality unique content. That is what my sites are built on, of course with plenty of keyword-rich text.

Anyways, there are a few websites that rank highly for competitive keywords that I am proud of. All of these sites rank in the top 5 at least in Google for their best keyword, plus on the first page for many more. I have developed these sites from scratch using wordpress. Each is in a niche that felt like it needed a quality content and blog site but still had plenty of competition out there. So my advice to you is to pick a niche you like are interested in and just have at it. If I can rank highly for all the top keywords then you can too. Good luck and I hope this inspires you to be #1!

Great story, you seem like an ambitious person. SEO is not hard to difficult to uderstand. People just don't get the information. Congrats to you buddy.

**kapturev** · 02-04-2009, 04:49 PM

I am going to be even more inspired than I am right now when I actually learn how to execute SEO

. I am going to take a look at the book that you talked about (Aaron Wall's SEOBook), though, and see how that works out for me. Good Luck!

**minorityslam** · 03-13-2009, 03:48 AM

nice post and good work. thats a really inspiring success story

**dntech** · 03-31-2009, 04:11 AM

Nice work, sounds like you've achieved much. I have ranked number 1 and 2 in Google for a few keywords but have my eyes on many more so am busy at work

**jhenna** · 04-27-2009, 04:43 AM

yeah, me too. At first, I dont know what is SEO, but in two yeras working as that, now I understand what the meaning and use of SEO.

**SEO Lady** · Yesterday, 08:43 AM

great, very inspiring.
. really SEO activities os hard to understand for a first timer..