Comments on: How People Search, the Law of Thirds and Search Engine Optimization http://www.nonlinearcreations.com/blog/index.php/2007/07/05/how-people-search-the-law-of-thirds-and-search-engine-optimization/ Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:38:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Cyrus http://www.nonlinearcreations.com/blog/index.php/2007/07/05/how-people-search-the-law-of-thirds-and-search-engine-optimization/#comment-11528 Cyrus Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:50:47 +0000 http://www.nonlinear.ca/blog/index.php/2007/07/05/how-people-search-the-law-of-thirds-and-search-engine-optimization/#comment-11528 Thank you very much for the info, it seems like the circle looks like 80/20 rule to me, which the top 20% will of the clicks will account for the sale. Thank you very much for the info, it seems like the circle looks like 80/20 rule to me, which the top 20% will of the clicks will account for the sale.

]]> By: Jim Keayes http://www.nonlinearcreations.com/blog/index.php/2007/07/05/how-people-search-the-law-of-thirds-and-search-engine-optimization/#comment-181 Jim Keayes Fri, 13 Jul 2007 17:27:24 +0000 http://www.nonlinear.ca/blog/index.php/2007/07/05/how-people-search-the-law-of-thirds-and-search-engine-optimization/#comment-181 Wow: This is a very sophisticated study. You have me totally revising how I do my SEO Thanks Jim Wow:

This is a very sophisticated study.

You have me totally revising how I do my SEO

Thanks

Jim

]]> By: Bill Hartzer http://www.nonlinearcreations.com/blog/index.php/2007/07/05/how-people-search-the-law-of-thirds-and-search-engine-optimization/#comment-180 Bill Hartzer Thu, 05 Jul 2007 19:51:29 +0000 http://www.nonlinear.ca/blog/index.php/2007/07/05/how-people-search-the-law-of-thirds-and-search-engine-optimization/#comment-180 I find this point very interesting: "The remaining searches accounted for the final third of search volume". This definitely goes to show that you need to pay attention to the "long tail" of search, as it could potentially bring in more traffic to your site than focusing on just a few top keyword phrases, especially when you're optimizing a site. There are actually a few "home run" keyword phrases for most sites, and you're right--there are definitely a lot of phrases (perhaps thousands of related phrases) that you cannot possibly "optimize for". So, I would say that it's better to focus on adding more content to your site because it will bring in a lot more traffic over the long haul. I find this point very interesting: “The remaining searches accounted for the final third of search volume”. This definitely goes to show that you need to pay attention to the “long tail” of search, as it could potentially bring in more traffic to your site than focusing on just a few top keyword phrases, especially when you’re optimizing a site.

There are actually a few “home run” keyword phrases for most sites, and you’re right–there are definitely a lot of phrases (perhaps thousands of related phrases) that you cannot possibly “optimize for”. So, I would say that it’s better to focus on adding more content to your site because it will bring in a lot more traffic over the long haul.

]]> By: Mike http://www.nonlinearcreations.com/blog/index.php/2007/07/05/how-people-search-the-law-of-thirds-and-search-engine-optimization/#comment-179 Mike Thu, 05 Jul 2007 15:49:52 +0000 http://www.nonlinear.ca/blog/index.php/2007/07/05/how-people-search-the-law-of-thirds-and-search-engine-optimization/#comment-179 The "Long Tail" theory that you allude to is a prime example of the importance of SEO, and how vital it is to make sure that a web site includes the vital keywords that people are likely to search in order to drive traffic. The same can be said for PPC ads, but done effectively, SEO can be a lot more affordable, though not necessarily quicker or easier to implement. A good balance is needed to keep traffic coming. Good post and I look forward to your follow up post! The “Long Tail” theory that you allude to is a prime example of the importance of SEO, and how vital it is to make sure that a web site includes the vital keywords that people are likely to search in order to drive traffic.

The same can be said for PPC ads, but done effectively, SEO can be a lot more affordable, though not necessarily quicker or easier to implement. A good balance is needed to keep traffic coming.

Good post and I look forward to your follow up post!

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