New websites have the hardest time getting indexed by Google because they are an unknown quantity. So many spam websites are created every day that it is difficult for Google and the other search engines to determine who is the real deal. While it will still take some time to get a brand new website listed, here are the steps to take to get indexed as quickly as possible.

1: Get a good domain name

If you can purchase a domain name with your keywords in it you will reduce the amount of time needed to get ranked for those keywords. Domain names are becoming increasingly difficult to find but most of the domain registration firms will give you a suggestion tool to help you identify domains which are currently available.

2: Create quality content

Once you have picked your domain name you should create a homepage with at least 300 words of text on it. Make sure it is valuable content and contains the keywords you are trying to rank for. Use on site SEO factors such as the title and h1 tags with your keywords in it. The more quality content you create the more likely you will get picked up by Google.

3: Submit your site to Google

I have talked in the past about creating Google sitemaps and submitting your individual pages to Google. Google has to sort through millions of websites on a daily basis. Chances are Google will not find your brand new site automatically so make sure you tell them you exist. Only submit your site though after you have created at least one page of quality content.

4: Get links

Your value in Google depends on the amount of links you have to your site. The more quality links you have, the higher you will rank. Try to focus first on links that are relevant to your industry. A link that has relevance to your topic carries more value than a completely unrelated link. Too many unrelated links can also get you penalized.

5: Continue building and wait

Unfortunately it will still take time for Google to pick your brand new site up. The more content you have and the more quality links you have to your site, the faster you will get indexed. Continue working steps 2 to 4 and believe in the process. Eventually it will pay off for you!

Evan Carmichael