29 June 2009
SEO Tip #14: Use full-text date formats
Today's SEO Tips entry was via Dave Naylor from Dave Naylor Search Marketing
"Use dates like "11th December 2009", stops confusion in google news 11/12/09 or 12/11/09 confusing to date driven apps"
Dave points out the confusion that can be caused when not all coders, designers and webbots are conforming to the same standards. With many search verticals such as Google News and Google Blog Search being heavily chronologically driven, it's important that there's no confusion about your dating format.
As Dave rightly points out, using a full-text date will stop these hiccups and ensure you get the listing you deserve.
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Previous SEO Tips:
SEO Tip #13: Don't be a link scrooge!
SEO Tip #12: Use Google Local Business Listing
SEO Tip #11: Write your own product descriptions
SEO Tip #10: Competitor Link Research
SEO Tip #9: Good usability means good SEO
SEO Tip #8: SEO Success = ROI not rankings
SEO Tip #7: Localise, don't just translate
SEO Tip #6: Get the on-page basics right
SEO Tip #5: Check the use before date
SEO Tip #4: Integrate SEO and PPC Campaigns
SEO Tip #3: Using Twitter
SEO Tip #2: Create Unique Content
SEO Tip #1: Stop! Keyword Research