If you haven't explored and put to use some or all of Google's Webmaster Tools you are missing out!

One section in particular I recommend to all webmasters newbies and experts alike is the Webmaster Guidelines where Google explains their guidelines relative to Design and Content, Techinical, and Quality.

You'll need to sign in to read all of the info, but here's an intro from the guidelines page:

Webmaster guidelines: Following these guidelines will help Google find, index, and rank your site. Even if you choose not to implement any of these suggestions, we strongly encourage you to pay very close attention to the "Quality Guidelines," which outline some of the illicit practices that may lead to a site being removed entirely from the Google index or otherwise penalized. If a site has been penalized, it may no longer show up in results on Google.com or on any of Google's partner sites.

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I keep trying to read these guidelines but I keep finding myself lost in all the terms! I think I may have to hire someone in the (hopefully) not too distant future. I am not good at this... sigh.

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Serita Diana REVA Academy

Thanks Tess, this on my "must read" list (*sigh* it's a long list).

*edit*
The first link isn't working for me.

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April Sullivan
The REVA Academy

The link should be good now, give it another shot

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Thank you for this, Tess. Great info for us all!

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Jules, SunRise Virtual Solutions - I rock WordPress customization, XHTML/CSS websites, and Administrative duties.

Thank-you for the reminder, Tess. I find the Google Webmaster tools invaluable! I just need reminding to check in every now and then it seems.

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Crystal Coleman, The Northern Edge

Thanks for the info! It really helped a lot.

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Sheila
www.snappyadmin.com

I find my To Do and To Read lists are getting longer...but it's all good stuff! Don't want to get caught unawares.

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Lori http://www.solterravs.com

Thank you for the valuable information!

Thank you for this link Tess.
I have made some adjustments to my website as advised by Google.
A truely useful piece of infomration.
Many thanks

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