Use keywords in the link anchor text and consider synonyms that might be commonly used in place of your keywords, such as plates for dishes. Also, since search engines seem to place more weight on text contained in a bulleted or numbered list, put your links in lists.
A site map is not only good for getting search engine spiders to follow your page links and easily crawl your entire site, it's a useful tool for your visitors because it helps them find the content page they're looking for. It may also help them click into pages they might have otherwise overlooked.
More DIY SEO Tips in this Series
- DIY SEO Tip 1 - Select the right keywords
- DIY SEO Tip 2 - Select the right domain name
- DIY SEO Tip 3 - Use keywords in file names and folders
- DIY SEO Tip 4 - Use your keywords in your page titles
- DIY SEO Tip 5 - Use keyword text in your navigation
- DIY SEO Tip 6 - Create useful keyword content - repeat often
- DIY SEO Tip 7 - Make keywords part of your META Description
- DIY SEO Tip 8 - Secure high quality incoming links
- DIY SEO Tip 9 - Use keyword text (not "click here") in your links
