How can I get my web site listed with search engines? It seems easy but search engine submission can be a complicated subject. This section is dedicated to providing you with the necessary resources and information in promoting your web site.

In general, there are several key processes you will do to promote your web site on search engines.

Search Engine Submission: Getting Listed

"Search engine submission" refers to process of getting your web site listed with search engines. Getting listed does not mean that you will necessarily rank well for particular terms. It simply means that the search engine knows your pages exist.

Search Engine Optimization: Improving The Odds

"Search engine optimization" refers to process of developing your site so that it may rank well for particular terms, especially with crawler-based search engines.

Search Engine Placement & Positioning: Ranking Well

"Search engine placement," "search engine positioning" and "search engine ranking" refer to the process of getting a site actually ranking well for particular terms or for a range of terms at search engines. This is the ultimate goal for many people -- to get to the "top ten" ranking for a particular keyword or search terms.

Search Engine Marketing & Promotion: The Overall Process

"Search engine marketing" or "search engine promotion" refer to the overall process of marketing a site on search engines. This includes submission, optimization, managing paid listings and more.