If you are using wordpress.com and want a custom URL there is a way to do it without changing the hosting. It’s called masking your URL. You can do this through Godaddy and others like it. This will not change your URL, but it will make it look like it says what you want.

PROS:

You don’t have to pay for hosting

CONS:

Your website will NOT be as optimized for the search engines. (SEO)

IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A WORDPRESS.ORG SITE HOSTED ON YOUR OWN SERVER…

and you’re looking for custom URL tags after your “WWW.mywebsite.com/ CUSTOMIZABLE LINK”

you need to go to the wordpress permalink.

the custom structure should be (((      /%postname%/      )))

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Technique 1: Search Engine Optimization

The mistake many website owners make is not spending time on Search Engine Optimization or SEO. In order to conduct a successful SEO campaign you must identify your target market, determine what keywords or phrases your prospective patrons are likely to search, and optimize your website accordingly. To reap the most out of SEO you must have a clear understanding of how and why it works. Without this your efforts will be in vain. Learn and implement search engine optimization methods.

Technique 2: Link Building

Once your website pages are properly optimized, your next step is to multiply your link popularity by building as many quality inbound links as you can. There are lots of ways to achieve this mission. First, submit your website to as many trustworthy Search Engines and online directories as possible. Next, display your expertise by writing articles related to your website and submit them to top article directories. Write and submit press releases to top press release directories. These efforts will create long lasting back links raising your website’s presence.

Technique 3: Social Media

People receive a great deal of their information online from search engines and social media websites. This is why it is essential for you to join leading social networking and social bookmarking sites. Fill out your profiles completely and add applicable content including a link back to your website. The main element to using social media is interaction. Go beyond posting information about you and your business. Give to each of the the networks you join by socializing (interacting) with other members. You don’t have to tell your life story, but it is essential that you participate in some way to these communities by being social. This is truly the only way to obtain high traction from your social media marketing efforts. After all, that is why they are dubbed as social sites.

With so many websites popping up every day, you have to take an assertive approach to make yours stand out among the rest. Use these 3 straightforward techniques consistently and watch your website soar to the top.

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