Introduction

Search engine optimization (SEO) is a powerful online marketing strategy. When done correctly, millions of online searchers can find you site among millions of top search results.

Many web site owners consider SEO as an after-thought ”after a site has already been built. If you are about to create a new site or redesign an existing one, understanding how the search engines work, how your target audience searches, and how best to design your site from the onset can save your company thousands of dollars in time and expenses.