Does my website have a bad rank in google because EMD or lack content ?

[adelie]

Hello, I'm a beginner

I just started my website xxx a few days ago.

I submitted my url to several good quality directories (about 20, the last 3 days), I tried to write different descriptions for each directory.

I have a very bad rank on google results (28+) for keywords "psychologue montluçon"

I don't know if it's because of :

lack of content, EMD, lack of backlinks (I submitted my website to directories, but its seems it takes a lot of time for updates).

Sorry for bad english, if you can help, thank you !

[Nishadha]

Since you started your site few days ago ranking on the 28'th place is a good thing. It takes time for a new website to build authority and move upward in search engines.

I checked out your site and it had some decent content. Although more relevant content is always a good idea. Check out the Moz SEO guide ( http://moz.com/beginners-guide-to-seo ) and implement the things mentioned there and you'll see an improvement in rankings.

Directory links are not the most valuable links and it takes time for them to get indexed anyway. Try to get links from relevant blogs and website for more authoritative links.

I don't think having an exact match domain will be held against you. But it is not as beneficial as it used to be.

[RobertFisher]

Adelaide,

The issue is not EMD because there is no "penalty," etc. for such. IMO, EMD's still have a little extra for a site even though we all think their value will go away at some point. I just have not seen that happen yet. Nishadha has it right, you are a new site; don't expect too much too soon.

And, I will caution you that even with "quality" directories, you need to be careful. You want your links from a variety of places and with a new site, you have the opportunity to ensure you never have a penalty if you are reasonable about your approach to all. Again, IMO, good content beats other links any day, because people link to good content. So, make sure it is fresh, current, and relevant to the site.

Hang in there, SEO is not for the impatient.

Best of luck,

Robert

[adelie]

Thank you Nishadha and Robert for your good advices.

I will pay attention to directories, improve content, read moz seo guide and also be patient...

I have just one more question about yyy (yes, the url is written with 2 "-")

It's not exactly a "competitor" website (because it's in paris, and i'm not in paris), but I don't understand why this site was first a few days ago for keywords "psychologue" "paris"... ?? Now it seems to be on the second page ...