[thelist] Re: Search Engine Hell

[Mark Howells]

> One thing you need to consider is that search engines such as google will
> not list a site directly, it will only list your site if it is referenced by
> another website.  Until you have external links pointing to you, you won't
> be listed in google.

This isn't strictly true, as you can suggest a site to the Google bots
through their site at <>. That said, my ranking went through the roof when I
got linked from a few popular web design and photography sites, so that
obviously makes a difference.

You might also find this interesting.
<http://www.microcontentnews.com/articles/googleblogs.htm>

Regards
Mark Howells
<http://www.mark.ac/evl/>