Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine Marketing and Search Engine Positioning Newsletter, November 19, 2005 edition

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(Continued) The RFS Newsletter, Nov. 19, 2005. Page 14

I checked and your robots.txt file isn't present in your root directory, so that would explain why you are getting those error messages. Same thing for the favicon.ico file. When it works right, that file tells you that somebody has saved your site's URL in their favorites. However, none of those 2 files would cause the problems you are having in Google. It seems to me you need a constant 'doze of refreshing' on your homepage. Here's a tip you can use and its something we've done in the past and it works: Whenever you have a newly-created page that you need to upload to your server, make sure you place a link to it from your homepage.

You don't have to leave that link there permanently, but make sure it stays there until Google re-indexes your homepage. In your case, this may take a bit more time, but one thing is for sure: frequently updated homepages get more visits from Googlebot and get indexed a lot more often. The idea is to always create new content that is relevant to your site and that will help your users. It can be a news event tied to your business, a new product or service you are offering, a special event or seminar, etc. Use your creative imagination and I'm sure you can come up with some great ideas. Good luck with your site.

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