17 December 2008
All the above apply. I just wanted to add that Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) isn't difficult, it's quite logical really. The main problem is that it's very time consuming. It's hard enough if you have a small business without the added pressure of finding more time to promote your website.

People that know what they are doing can help you a lot even with a limited budget. So depending on how much time you have to spare it might be worth sitting down with someone and asking for some quotes.

K/Regards,

Paul

31 December 2008
Hi Glynis,

I have had a quick glance at your site and would offer the following observations:

The key services that you provide, should be presented in key phrases that someone might type into Google to find a company such as yours. Get into the mindset of what someone who is looking for your business would type into Google.

e.g. Buyers agent, Central Coast.
Property sales negotiator
Property agent

Next. Outline the type of property that someone might be looking for. It might not cross someone

12 January 2009
Hi Glynis,

Search engines can be helpful, but it can be very difficult to get any meaningful results, especially if you have a lot of competition for what you're doing.

Invest some time, and maybe a little money into targetting your target audience directly.

For example, find forums and message boards that relate to your topic and post on them. You may be able to find some new customers this way.

Google ad words can also be a good way to get hits. The cost is relatively low in comparison to other advertising methods and you only pay when somebody actually visits your site.

Your web site should sell your business. I did notice a few grammar errors on your site which can be off putting for a potential client and lose their trust. I always find it helpful to reread my content maybe once a week and seeing how it sounds in my head. It's always easier coming back to a page, rather than trying to write large chunks in one go.

Hope this helps and best of luck for the future,

Jordan Burnett

16 June 2010
Hi Glynis,

As most people answering have suggested, optimising your site for the search engines will help dramatically. However, you can also drum up some business through social media.

We've put together a free guide, which I hope could be of use to you.

http://www.firstfound-blog.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/FirstFound-Social-Media-Guide.pdf

Let me know if you have any further questions or feedback!