On Fri, 2010-12-24 at 11:02 +1100, Helen wrote:
Regarding the meeting discussion on SEO, which AFAIK was rather unresolved.
I use SEO principles every day so have a few thoughts on the matter, but first I want to clarify what the aims and constraints for openSUSE are.
I'm not familiar with Wiki software, so my Main question is: With the wiki, is it possible to add meta title, keywords, description to individual pages or are you talking about one wiki-wide set of data?
And are there any other serious constraints to optimizing the Wiki?
Well, I am not sure of this as I will have to look into the entire code and I dont have the time to do that
Secondly, what is the AIM of optimizing the Wiki - and other documents (news, blogs). Is it -
To increase our visibility, For news we intend to add it to various rss forums too
1) make it easier for people to find the openSUSE pages they are looking for?
(for example, make sure that someone searching for OBS step by step finds the right documentation)
or
2) bring more traffic, and generate interest in openSUSE by optimizing for non-SUSE-specific topics?
(so that someone searching for 'linux virtual server' finds an openSUSE page)
Of course both are possible!
Right,
I've sent this query to both wiki and marketing lists, as SEO can be considered when writing ANY documentation that will be published. It is not the mysterious black art that expensive webpreneurs would like you to think it is. It is a very simple, clear and easy process. Obviously for best results a bit of time needs to be invested, but even for a quick blog post it's possible to spend a few moments considering the SEO.
I'll have some more detail on that soon, but first I'd like to hear what you are hoping to get out of the SEO process, how you see it fitting with our aims. World domination is certainly an option....
cheers
Helen
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