SEO Isn't What You Think It Is

Those of you who own your own business or have blog sites may be interested in this Fast Company article which details how to draw more attention or optimize your space via Google.  As the article points out you have to do more than put up who you are and what you do.  The real spark that helps get you atop the Google search results is being engaged with people.  The more people that find you interesting and what to know about you, the higher you will rank in the Google searches.

Below are some channels per the article here that may help you out.

• Facilitate conversations with fans on your Facebook page
• Share tweets about topics of interest (again--not self-serving announcements but follower-serving news) via Twitter
• Uploading shareable videos to your YouTube channel optimizes your brand as well as your website
• Pin and Repin interesting visuals on Pinterest
• Participate in groups, answer questions, and post company updates on LinkedIn
• Share information on Google+