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12.01.09

How To Optimize Your PDF Files for SEO


By Jon Hines

Another great way to create content for SEO purpose is the use of PDF files. Google spider can crawl and index the text on a PDF file. Here are some reasons why its great for SEO:

• Google spiders can index the document

• The document can be ranked in "search engine result page"

• The links within the document passes good link juice

Other things to add is to put your "keyword phrases" in the title of your document.  Always create your PDF files from a text based program like a word document, not from photoshop. PDF files can be placed on your website, be sure to place near the root directory.


To get the PDF file index, just send a link to the PDF page.  Here are some examples names of pages that you name it:

• Blackberry Parts.pdf
• Steak Seasoning.pdf
• Restaurant Consulting.pdf

Following these basics should get your PDF page crawled quickly and indexed by the major search engines.

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About the Author:
Jon Hines is an SEO/SEM consultant that helps businesses become findable on the internet thru organic search, paid search, and social media since 04. Check out his site at Seattle SEO Services.
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