How to Rank Faster In Google: [Tips updated 2018]

1.) Make sure your site is fast, utilizing content delivery networks, image compression, code compression, and caching.

2.) Make sure your site is designed well, easy to read, and responsive to different screen sizes.

3.) Research local and long-tail keywords that are less competitive and will be easier to rank on.

4.) Develop content that is unique, interesting, and complete on the topic you’re trying to garner attention for.

5.) Add graphics, audio, and video content to make the page more compelling.

6.) Ensure your page is well-coded with proper headings, sidebars, and other HTML elements.

7.) Ensure your page has a great title that’s relevant to the keywords you’re pursuing.

8.) Ensure your meta description will garner curiosity and make your page stand out from others on a Search Engine Results Page (SERP).

9.) Promote your content on sites that have backlinked to other ranking pages for similar topics.

10.) Promote your content within industry forums and via email and social media. You may even wish to advertise.

11.) Continuously improve your content to keep ahead of competition.

Thankfully, Google’s algorithms have evolved faster than blackhat organic search consultants have… so don’t hire someone that sends you an email telling you they can get you on page one. First notice that they have no clue on what keywords you target, that you may already rank on page one for branded terms, who your competition might be, or how you’re going to effectively show a return on investment. More often than not, these services are going to destroy your ability to rank long-term by violating Google’s terms of service and getting your domain flagged. And fixing a penalized site is a lot more difficult than ranking a great one!

Great ranking requires optimization of a site, including the page speed, the responsiveness to different screen sizes, the richness of the content, and the ability for that page to be easily shared and referenced by other relevant sites. It’s a combination of every characteristic onsite and offsite – not just working on any one strategy.