Search Engine Optimisation > FAQ

Some common questions

How long does it take to optimise my web site?
Once we have agreed on the search engine keywords to be targeted, are search engine specialists will need to download a copy of your website, and begin the on page optimisation process which is normally completed within one week. We then upload to a test directory for the customer to view. Only when the customer is happy with the changes made to we upload to your live web site.

Will my web site look different after optimisation?
There may be some visible changes to web site to improve the ability of the web site to be indexed by search engines, but most optimisation is not visible to the users of the site. The web site optimisation involves modifications to the htlm coding of the web pages and other elements which our not visible to users of the web site.

How long does it take to get into search engines?
This varies between search engines. Inktomi which powers msn, etc will guarantee inclusion of your web page with 48 hours using our express inclusion program and re index your page very 48 hours. Google takes around 6 weeks to include your site, and there is no express submission program. For full details click here

When can I expect to see results?
Once your website has been optimised and submitted to the main search engines, it can take anywhere from one week to several months, to see results. It all depends on how competitive the keywords you are targeting. You will normally see an increase in traffic within 2 months, and as the process goes on this will build as we continue to optimise and acquire more link partner web sites.

Why do I need the Maintenance program?

Once your web site is optimised it does not stop there. We then need to monitor results and make adjustments to code as necessary. Also search engines change their algorithms so we must make adjustment to your site. We also need to develop links with other related sites.

Developing Link Support:

1. Building Support using Existing Clients
1st Plus has an extensive client base of over 200 web sites. Usually their are a handful of sites that will be related to your site. We provide you with the details of web sites interested in linking to your site. If your site has valuable content, useful to other clients, we also link to this content from their site.

2. Contacting Directories and Other Related Web Sites
1st Place Design will carefully select and contact sites and directories on your behalf to arrange for the placement of a link to your site. Each month we will send you a report listing who has been contacted and what exchanges have taken place.

Using pay per click, can I set a budget?

Yes you can set a budget. We setup system so you have complete control over what you spend. All the pay per click systems we use have various methods of fraud prevention, false clicks etc.

What guarantee do you offer?

If at any time you are unhappy with the service we provide, a simple email to us will cancel your monthly maintenance fee with immediate effect and we will even refund that months fee.

You may see companies that guarantee top 10, 5 positions but you will find that these will be for very non competitive keywords on obscure search engines. No one can guarantee a position, but we do our best to get you the best positions we can and have achieved significant success for many of our clients.

Why can't I optimise my site myself for search engines?

You can. Anybody with enough time can learn the skills needed for optimisation, the same as any profession. There are many informative sites on the web, but also many giving very bad advice. We do not employ any devious methods of optimisation, but apply our years of experience and knowledge of the Internet and search engine operation.

Most people could fly a plane but most leave it to pilots !

How do you get such good results?
We use are years of experence and constantly monitor our network of websites in order to keep up the the latest trends in seo. We are always learning and never rest on are past achivements.

Guarantee:
If at any time you are unhappy with the service we provide, a simple email to us will cancel your monthly maintenance fee with immediate effect.