Everyone that does business on the internet, whether it is for social, news, or profitable purposes want more traffic. The real reason we put up a web page is so that it can be seen by others. Search Engine Optimizers would have you believe that on page factors and content is the most important part of the equation. Not so. Off page factors, especially linking, are the real gold mine of traffic.

1. Determine your Niche through Key Word Research: Use a tool like the inventory at overture to determine valid keywords and keyword search terms for your web site.

2. Research you Competition: Perform a search using the three major search engines for the Niche research terms you have selected for your web site.

3. Determine the Sites Linking to Your Completion: The three major search engines all provide the