Here’s why you keep Getting Ignored Online

Enoch Orji
2 min readApr 19, 2024

The SEO Sprinkle (Why Your Website Might Be Invisible)

Ever write a killer blog post or create a social media post you were super proud of, only to be met with…silence? Yeah, it stings. You put in the effort, but it feels like nobody’s even there to see it.

The truth is, the online space is a crazy crowded place. It’s like shouting into a stadium full of people — you need a strategy to get noticed.

There’s a good chance your website or social media is getting ignored because of something called SEO

Your ideal audience is searching for answers online. You want your website to be the answer they find! But if your content doesn’t have the right keywords, your website might be invisible to search engines.

You’ve gotta learn how to speak the “language” of search engines and social media algorithms.

Here are 5 steps on how to break free from online obscurity:

Step 1:

Write Stuff People Actually Want to Read

This might seem obvious, but it’s key. Trash, those boring and generic content.

Write something informative, engaging, and solves a problem your audience has.

Make them feel like they are conversing with a friend, it is helpful, interesting, and fun!

Step 2:

Keywords

Do some research to find out what words people are using to search for things related to your content.

Then, sprinkle those keywords throughout your writing naturally, not like you’re stuffing a turkey. Nobody likes keyword stuffing!

Step 3:

Be Social, Butterfly

Share your content, engage with comments, and participate in relevant conversations. Be friendly, interesting, and show you care!

Step 4:

Pictures are Worth a Thousand Words (Literally)

People love visuals! Break up your text with eye-catching images, infographics, or even videos.
It’ll make your content more visually appealing and easier to share.

Step 5:

Consistency is Key

Don’t just post once and hope for the best. Regularly create fresh content and stay active on social media.

It shows search engines you’re serious and keeps your audience engaged. They’ll know you’re a reliable source of awesome content!

Building an online audience takes time and effort. but by Focusing on creating valuable content, using strategic keywords, and actively engaging with your audience, you can turn your online presence from a ghost town into a thriving community!

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Enoch Orji
Enoch Orji

Written by Enoch Orji

Sales And Marketing Specialist | Business Developer | SEO Content Writer | Copywriter | Social Media Strategist | B2B and B2C Sales Specialist | SEO Auditor

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