The Other Search Engines

**Joe Hussar** · 02-21-2004, 08:19 AM

Hi...........

I have a cake decorating and candy making web site. On most all major search engines if I search under "candy making" I'll be on page one. But under "cake decorating" (another major category for me) I'm on pages three to eight (on: Yahoo, Hot Bot & About). I would really like to change that.

How can I do that? I can find one page from my web site on Yahoo, but it's not my home page and it's #148...............trerrible. Yahoo charges $299 + $299/year for a URL, but (1) there's no guarantee where you'll show up (2) it's way too much money (3) I may already be there on page 286 for all I know!

There seem to be plenty of "marketing" sites etc but they all seem to say "they will get you listed".....and I already am.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Joe Hussar
http://www.candylandcrafts.com/
candywebster@aol.com

**sarge299** · 02-22-2004, 10:54 AM

Hi, "cake decorating" may be too general for what you are doing. Why not try and optimize your site for your area of operations.
"cake decorating texas" etc. This will help people find a cake decorator in their area and help you get listed higher for your terms.
As far as Yahoo. I wouldnt spend a dime just yet. They are changing their ways and will have their own Yahoo Slurp soon.
Plus, I have several sites that are listed on Yahoo and I never paid a dime. So I am waiting to see what happens.

As far as marketing sites I dont think anyone can guarantee you top placement. If they do I would beware.

Also, try sites like

Wordtracker
Good Keywords and Overture. They can help you figure out what keywords you can use to get better listings.

Good luck.

http://goodkeywords.com
http://overture.com Word Tracker