On-page SEO optimization

[juanmiguelcr]

hi there!

Is it possible not to be in the first 20 or 30 positions in the SERPs after executing onpage SEO actions (keyword optimization,  metatags, ....) even for keywords for which there's not "too much" competition? Is there a way of visualize the pages indexed by the google bot? (the pages especifically, not the number)  in order to discard indexing problems?

Thank you!

[danrawk]

yes, it's  possible. it would really depend on what keywords you are ranking for and the relative strengths of the sites listing on that keyword compared to your site.

keep in mind, on-page SEO is only part of the larger picture. building links will make a difference.

as to indexing, you can view what google is indexing/caching by mousing over a search results in the SERP page, and clicking "view cached result". within the cached page there is also usually a text result link as well.

[DarinPirkey]

Is it possible not to be in the first 20 or 30 positions in the SERPs after executing onpage SEO actions (keyword optimization,  metatags, ....) even for keywords for which there's not "too much" competition?

Yes that is definitely possible especially if the on-page SEO has been done recently.  It takes time for Google to re-crawl the pages and credit your site.   Don't forget that SEO doesn't stop with on-page SEO.  Off page is just as important.

Is there a way of visualize the pages indexed by the google bot? (the pages especifically, not the number)  in order to discard indexing problems?

Yes.  In your browser use the site: to search for your site.

ie.   site:www.example.com (make sure there is no spaces between the site: and the website url)