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 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected]
