SEO Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions about SEO
  • : What is Search Engine Optimization?
  • : SEO is the process of optimizing your site to fit within the criteria used by Search Engines causing your site to rise in the Search Engine Rankings. The work involved is an extremely in-depth process that requires a lot of knowledge and work.
  • : Why isn't my website showing up in Search Engines?
  • : There are many reasons why your website may not be showing up in search engines, is your website new? It typically takes new websites 3-8 months to show up in their “official” placement. A new website may be seen within 2-4 weeks, but it takes time and effort to move up the rankings. Your site also may have been coded using black hat SEO techniques (bad), your site may be designed in Flash or is image based (also bad) or your content does not represent your keywords.
  • : What are keywords?
  • : Keywords are words and short phrases associated to your site that would be used to search for your site's topic. For example, if I wanted to find a Website that sold leather furniture and delivered to San Antonio, I would search for the keywords "leather furniture san antonio" and I would find a list of leather furniture companies in San Antonio.
  • : Can I optimize my website on my own?
  • : Yes, however SEO involves many different aspects of your site, including some critical pieces of code. If you are not familiar with performing Search Engine Optimization or how the code works for your site, then you should probably leave it to a specialist. At MonsterWeb we have SEO specialists who will take care of the SEO for your site inside and out.
  • : Are you going to make changes to my site?
  • : At MonsterWeb we deal with every aspect of your site when performing SEO. Content and coding may need to be edited, changed, or updated to help you site become more optimized, and so we at MonsterWeb work with you to keep you updated on any changes that we make or are planning to make.
  • : I need guarantees, can you guarantee a #1 ranking on Google?
  • : No, we can not, and you should be wary of anyone who does. There are simply way too many factors involved that are beyond our control for a guaranteed #1 ranking on any search engine. Not only do we have to account for competitors, but search engines often change their algorithms and new websites are being created daily.
  • : How long will it take for me to see results?
  • : There is not set time of when you will see results for your site. At MonsterWeb, our clients have experienced results from as little as two weeks, to up to eight months. Solid SEO takes time, but the results are usually very rewarding.
  • : What is Google Adwords?
  • : Google Adwords is Google's advertising program where you can pay for links to show up on Search results pages and across the Google network.
  • : How can I get started?
  • : You can get started today by scheduling a free consultation with our SEO specialist to figure out what SEO Package is right for you.