Utilizing Search Engines

It is important for a Web-based business to be listed as part of a search engine result. All Web sites are eventually indexed by search engine "robots." To speed up the process, you can submit your Web address (URL) to the search engine. For example, submitting your URL to Google is a way to get your site listed in a search result sooner rather than later.

TIP: Instructions for submitting your URL to Google are at www.google.com/webmasters/.

TIP: For ranking information, read the information at www.google.com/webmasters/4.html.

SIDEBAR: META tags allow a Web search engine to find your Web site. The term refers to coding on a Web site that is used by search engines to index the site. META tags are a key element of Web design for online businesses.