see above definition of Search Engine Optimization
also known as Search Engine Optimization (SEO), is a phrase to describe the practice of positioning a web site within the search engine results. A multitude of techniques are involved in successful search engine positioning. Not only must a web site be optimized, but it's link popularity must also be built. Good visibility in directories must be gained and other search engine marketing techniques pursued, such as Pay Per Click campaigns. Search engine positioning has evolved over the last few years. While initially involving only search engine optimization, the industry has grown to include a whole array of additional techniques.
It refer to a site actually doing well for particular terms or for a range of terms at search engines. This is the ultimate goal for many people -- to get that "top ten" ranking for a particular keyword or search terms.
The business of making web sites rank well in search engines
Another term for search engine optimizing.
Synonymous with SEO, search engine positioning is the act of altering a web site to perform well in organic or natural search results.
A general term used interchangeably with SEO. However, since search engine optimizers do not actually "position" pages within the search engines, this can be misleading. SEP more closely describes Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising, since that is the only way a site can be exactly positioned in a search engine.
Also a generic term, often used by folks hoping to improve their search engine position under specific keywords in the search engines.
The practice of gaining high search position results for a specific search term.
Also a generic term, search engine positioning purports that one is looking to improve their search engine position in the search engine listings. Click here to find out how to better position your web site in search engines.
The act of getting your web site to appear sooner on the search engine (or directory) results. (See also: Search Engine Listing)
The process of obtaining high page ranking on Search Engine Results Pages, these results pages are a list of links pertaining to a specific user submitted search term. Positioning is only relevant for search engines with "crawler" technology.
the process of managing a page or site's positioning in the search engines.
similar to search engine optimization, positioning refers to the constant monitoring and modifying of a Web site to achieve a higher ranking.
Strategies and tactics undertaken to increase a site's rankings in the search engines for particular keywords. A site may position itself to rank well for specific search terms. See also: Keyword, Keyword Density, Keyword Prominence, Meta Tags
Search engine positioning describes attempting to improve a website's specific search engine position in the search engine listings.
