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Sitemap should be in XML format

Google has many tools that can be useful. Tools like Website Optimizer, Webmaster
Central, and Google XML sitemaps are very easy to use.

Connect posts to social media

Social media is a very important aspect today. So have them connected to your blog posts,
pages, etc., to have good ranks and popularity. Help promote others posts and pages too
and they will do the same in return.

Beware of black hat techniques

Don’t trick Google as it finds you in no time. Don’t put yourself in trouble and create
problems for your site by using black hat techniques. Be sure to use genuine SEO
techniques.

Delete your trash box

Always consider clearing your trash for more speed and to have a good flow with your
website.

Keep checking your site statistics

Size of page matters a lot. The more images, flash, videos or media related posts on your
page, the more it would be slower to load. Yslowi> module plugin is recommended to help
you get a faster page browsing.

Check plugins

Having many plugins in WordPress may also be the reason for your page to slow load. So
keep a check on your plugins which you’re working on. Consider checking your plugins
before you add them.

Use CSS and JavaScript effectively

Always keep your CSS at the upper side of the page and JavaScript at the bottom. Let CSS
load first and then JavaScript. Here is a plugin that will help you get your JavaScript’s at
the bottom of the page. It is Footer JavaScript.

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