Chapter 6: Solving SEO Roadblocks
In This Chapter
Ensuring that search engines see your site
Creating effective site maps
Avoiding page hijacking from 302 Redirects
Handling SEO problems connected with secure sites
You know the part of an instruction manual that’s just labeled Troubleshooting? It’s sort of a catchall for problems you might have that don’t fit anywhere else in the manual, with tips for what you can do about them. This chapter is sort of like that Troubleshooting section — a place for us to address miscellaneous problems you might run into and give some advice on how to resolve them.
You should look at your search engine optimization (SEO) project as an ongoing process. It’s not a journey with a fixed end point. There’s no “destination” that you can reach and then hang up your keyboard and mouse and declare, “Ahh . . . we’ve made it!” Even if you reach the number one spot on the search results, you can’t relax; you must continually monitor and fine-tune your site to stay ahead of the competition.
Occasionally, you will hit roadblocks to your SEO progress. Don’t confuse ...
