Many people have written long informative ebooks, paperbacks, blog posts, etc regarding Search Engine Optimization. Even though they are good to read and follow, I believe the best methods to improve your SEO skills is by self exploration and testing. I would say that again…TESTING.
The search engine algorithms changes constantly without any notice so it is good practice to stay actively involved in the Search Engine Optimization battlefield.
Here is a list of 30 Search Engine Optimization (SEO) tools you should not live and work without. These tools includes: Keyword research tools, Site Check Tools, Link Tools, Ranking Tools, Analytics Tools and various other tools.
Keyword Research:
- Google Insights for Search
- Google Adwords Keyword Tool
- Google Trends
- Wordtracker SEO Blogger
- Wikipedia article traffic statistics
Site Check:
- Google Webmaster Tools
- GSite Crawler
- Google Website Optimizer
- Yellowpipe Lynx Viewer Tool
- Pingdom Tools
Link Tools:
- Yahoo! Site Explorer
- Xenu Linksleuth
- Majestic SEO
- Link Diagnosis
- Link Harvester
- Social Media for Firefox
Ranking:
Analytics:
Various:
- googlebar (not Google Toolbar!)
- Quirk SearchStatus
- SeoQuake
- SEO for Firefox
- SEOpen
- Quarkbase