i think what you need to focus on is implementing the rich text schema for your website rather than updating description text
I also go with pinterest. it's one the traffic source I'm trying to tap this year
sandbox or not, if you have a website or blog, you should really put your focus on providing quality content and building your website's authority
try to make sure your on page seo is done first before embarking with your off-page seo - pageload speed - internal linking - quality content -...
actually, I almost tried weebly but then in the end, still resorted to wordpress :)
did I read the op wrong? because that's what I usually do when I'm not in a mood so that I can get some ideas :confused:
don't forget that you can also use press releases for off page seo :)
Link Assistant's SEO spyglass is a good one
i use nextscripts snap (paid) and it's working like a charm
self-hosted wordpress by all means. I haven't really tried other. I only use wordpress.com and blogger as web 2.0 sites
go for a paid domain so you start promoting your permanent url. it's going to be a hassle especially with google webmaster tools if you will not...
you can do facebook ads to start with. You just need to create an engaging post then boost that post on facebook. twitter also has an ad platform...
even if blog comments are nofollow, it's still good to reach out to other bloggers. if you will comment on a blog, make sure to read the post...
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