Geo Targeting SEO Techniques for Google UK
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I'm starting a new SEO project whereby I'll be targeting UK search engines only such as Google.co.uk, (I'm from the states) and I'm gathering all the information I can get on this topic
Obviously, I got a CO.UK TLD, and hosting/IP is UK based, but can anyone shed light on other techniques that has worked for you,
Besides of the above here is some advice I picked up so far;
Regional directory listings,
Inbound and outbound inks from/to UK based websites,
Geographic targeting in Google webmaster tools,
British slang...What else is there?
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Hi Joel,
There are not much more specific things you can do. The type of SEO you do that target US will also work in UK like creating content with keywords, on-page SEO, joining UK's social networks, sharing, backlinks and etc.
One suggestion I can give is the language you use. Although people speak english in UK but the way they spell may be different; for example, "optimize" and "optimise." Same meaning but different spelling. SO make sure your content includes the spelling people use in UK since that might be the way they search.
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_Get a physical address in the UK and use microformat code to represent the Contact details. Try to get your website listed in Google Places. Try to write some blog posts concentrating on the regional interest related to your industry. I am sure about this, but if you can manage to woo some leading and UK based writers write some posts for your websites [I mean as a guest writer with their verified G+ profile] can help you gain some tractions. _
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