Before we go any further, let's go through the basics of what goes into creating an optimized post or page. We'll break each of these topics down as we move forward.

Watch the details in video #9 below: Read the rest of this entry

Earlier I suggested you to install several plugins. Now it is time to configure and enable the “All in One SEO Pack” plugin.

Once you are logged into your administrative panel, you can access the configuration.

Here's a quick walk-through in Video #10. Read the rest of this entry

Creating an optimized post really isn't that hard. The first thing you need to do is decide on a title. You will want it to focus on the keyword phrase that you have decided to focus on. You will also want to make sure that the title follows a few basic guidelines.

To find out more about creating good title, watch Video #11 below: Read the rest of this entry

Now it is time to start writing the actual post. I would first like to call your attention to the usage of header tags. Header tags essentially tell the search engines what the most important part of the page is. You will want to take great care to make sure you are using header tags appropriately.

To create a header tag, just enclose whatever phrase you choose with the following tags (make sure you are creating a post with HTML)

<h1>Affiliate Marketing Tips</h1>

You can also use varying levels of header tags throughout your post, changing the number from 1-5.  You will only want to use "1" once, but can use the others to varying degrees.  I wouldn't suggest getting carried away though!

Please review video #12 to see header tags created: Read the rest of this entry