Perform on-page and off-page optimization. Target a keyword density on page from 2-4%. Submit your site's URL to social bookmarking sites. Post comments on blogs with your URL. Join and post on forums with your signature links. Perform marketing on Facebook and other social media sites.
Congratulations on your site. Try to market your site online thru social media and social networking sites. Build a buzz about your site and traffic will follow.
Your headline should have your website's primary target keywords but avoid keyword stuffing. Make your headline interesting and engaging to the user. Something that would make them click on a headline link.
Add some navigation mouse rollover effects to make tour site more appealing. Put your search bar on top where it will be visible and not like a part of your footer section.
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