11. The problems with dynamic content. Dealing with dynamic database (CMS) driven web pages can be difficult but well worth the effort. The problem with database driven sites is that they have just one page on which the data refreshes based on the query. So ideally you have just one page to optimize. Optimizing your database includes creating flat static pages from the database with page names around the keyword you want to target, and then optimize the Meta tags for the flat HTML pages. I will not go deep into the problems of database sites as it’s slightly technical and not for this post. One word of advice, hire a SEO expert who has worked with database sites before.

If it is beyond the year 2009 and you are reading this, forget traditional SEO. Make your peace, leave a rose or two, say a prayer – and move on. The rest of the world (wide web) has. Socialized, or Pinterest Viral Marketing, as it is called, is now the new King. Instead of attempting Old-Method (or any) SEO, focus on viral marketing.

If you are still struggling with this problem, here are four SEO tips that will help you get over that hump, and into the top spot. If nothing else, it should bring a feeling of great satisfaction. Hopefully, it will also mean that you will use this success with the search engines to make more money from home, using the Internet.

There are some SEO strategies that should be avoided. These are termed as Black Hat SEO techniques. Using these techniques will result in a drop in ranking on search engines. Another technique that should be avoided is link spamming.

You want visible text on your pages so that users can find your site easy. Make sure you add sensible text as far as size. The keywords need to show in your links and tags.

If a local business owner spent ten hours a week or so trying to stay on top of the local SEO news, he or she might be able to stay on page one of organic listings and Google Places. But that would assume that they are spending even more time or money actually implementing the strategies they learn about.

Forums are an excellent place to increase your knowledge about SEO and internet marketing. I spend a lot of time participating at Digital Point Forums. With over 20,000 active members, Digital Point has experienced webmasters who can help you on your SEO journey. Also, you can browse over 3 million posts. Use the search bar to filter this massive information.