We've all heard the talk about how links pointing to your site are a very important part of search engine strategy; what you may not have heard are the details. You don't just need links, you need the right kind of links. Why are links important? For several reasons:

• links are how search engines find you
• links are how search engines figure out what your site is about
• links are how search engines figure out your site's importance.

Google is very good at picking up sites; a single link from a site already indexed by Google is often all it takes to get your pages indexed, sometimes within a few days. Other indexes need a little more persuasion - they have to see multiple links into your site in order to trip over them and finally take the hint.

Being online is about communicating and being interactive. I research and find sites where you can add your website link and/or just be supportive! Let's suppoort one another.

Ms. Deborah Maisonet will be keeping the Black community updated on the most current in technology and Internet etiquette. Visit regularly for new information that could help you pursue a more positive technological lifestyle.

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