Web Site Design for SEO and Affiliate Success

There are many factors that can make the difference between success and failure with SEO and affiliates. Starting with finding the least competitive keywords, getting your keywords and domain names in sync, building both internal links structures and external links and, most importantly, effective SEO content writing. However the actual design or layout of the page is key in converting your visitors into money.

Because this web site is about friendly, affordable SEO I'm going to assume you are not going to spend thousands of dollars commissioning a team of trendy web designers. In fact I'm going to assume you don't want to spend any money on web design.

The quickest, cheapest way to create a new web site is with Typepad, Wordpress or similar blogging tools. The basics are available for free but you may need to take the professional level accounts (e.g. $15 a month for Typepad) so that you can use your own domain name. Using blogging tools solves many of the SEO web site design problems for the beginner and the professional accounts are flexible enough so that you won't feel restricted as your skills and ambition increases.

Many of the blogging tools come with built in options for incorporating Google Adsense or affiliate programs such as Amazon. A simple click on a check box can enables these money making programs. Whilst great for the absolute beginner you will soon want to tailor the adverts on your web site to your audience. Fortunately most tools allow you to add your own adverts and some affiliate programs provide facilities specifically for Typepad and Wordpress users.

At all times you need to remember that without visitors your web site is pointless so always consider SEO in your web site design and look through the SEO Web Site Design Checklist to ensure you haven't missed any obvious SEO techniques. Then plan your layout before you start, making sure that the most important things are Above The Fold and that you understand The Best Place for Adverts on a Web Page. Finally consider what actual adverts you plan to run and how you need to balance between text and graphic adverts.