Website Checklist

There are several things that must be included on your website to ensure it is seen. Here are the basic items necessary to building a solid website that is user friendly and search engine friendly.

	Define your Niche
	Understand your Website Purpose
	Solid Keywords
	Unique Content
	Easy Site Navigation
	Search Engine Submission

The first 4 items were discussed on the previous webpage. So we will discuss your site navigation and searh engine submission.

Easy Site Navigation

How your site navigation is set up will hep determine your page views as visitors land on your website.

Keep it simple!  I've often fallen into the trap of building a site that was so complicated I could hardly find my own way around.  I've made a concerted effort to rework the site navigation on all of my sites to make them more user friendly.

The more complex your site navigation is the harder it will be for your visitors to find the information they are looking for.  Providing your visitors with internal links and a sitemap will go a long way to giving them what they need.

You may also want to consider adding a Site Search bar so your visitors can have ready access to the information provided within your website.

Search Engine Submission

You must submit your website to the various search engines.  This can be done in a variety of ways that include things like adding a meta tag or submitting a sitemap.

You do not have to pay to have someone do this for you, in fact it is better if you do your site submissions yourself.  Submitting your site is a good way for you to start to put the pieces together as you grow your skills as a webmaster.

Learn more about how and where to Submit your Website.