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Eli Schwartz
09/27/18
@ Y Combinator
For SEO in China, you need to host your site locally to comply with regulations and avoid penalties from Baidu, the primary search engine there.
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SEO Advice from SurveyMonkey Director of SEO and Growth, Eli Schwartz
@ Y Combinator
09/27/18
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Gustaf Alströmer
08/16/19
@ Y Combinator
Search engine optimization (SEO) is highly competitive; to succeed, you need to be as good as major players like Pinterest or TripAdvisor.
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Gustaf Alstromer
09/12/18
@ Y Combinator
Search engine optimization (SEO) remains important as long as users rely on Google for decision-making. Ensure your website is optimized for what Google can see, focusing on clear language and proper coding.
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Eli Schwartz
09/27/18
@ Y Combinator
When building SEO content, it's crucial to include raw text on pages, as Google struggles to rank pages that rely heavily on images or JavaScript without sufficient text.
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Eli Schwartz
09/27/18
@ Y Combinator
Instead of creating separate websites for different countries, it's now more effective to add translated content to your existing site, as this can improve SEO and user experience for international visitors. Users trust local content more, especially in the UK, as they often prefer results that are relevant to their location.
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Gustaf Alstromer
09/12/18
@ Y Combinator
Off-page optimization, such as acquiring backlinks from authoritative sites, is essential for improving your site's visibility on search engines. Media coverage can significantly enhance your off-page SEO efforts.
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Eli Schwartz
09/27/18
@ Y Combinator
International SEO presents untapped opportunities, but ensure your products or services are relevant to a global audience. Consider localizing content and enabling international shipping to reach new markets.
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Eli Schwartz
09/27/18
@ Y Combinator
For new websites, you should start your organic SEO strategy as soon as the site is live, while also generating paid traffic to gain visibility and allow organic traffic to grow over time.
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Eli Schwartz
09/27/18
@ Y Combinator
GDPR has significantly impacted SEO by requiring clear privacy policies on websites, which can enhance cross-linking opportunities across pages.
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Eli Schwartz
09/27/18
@ Y Combinator
It's crucial to have raw text on your page because it's the easiest for Google to parse, and while images enhance user experience, they also play a role in SEO by being indexed in Google Images, which is a significant search engine.