where online, can i learn the ins and outs of search engine optimisation (seo).?

[jarrodg2003]

http://www.jaytal.com is my website
im a survivor from an awful car crash. i can no longer work, so i taught myself web design, or still am.
Seo is the last part that i need to master before ive got it all goin sweetly.

[Colanth]

All over - everyone claims to have some special SEO knowledge. If everyone did Google would have a very strange model - every site would be at the top.

You're already an SEO expert - just write up a claim that sounds good, and you're as "expert" as anyone else. (Read The Wizard of Oz, if you don't recognize the plot.) SEO isn't a scam, but it might as well be one.

[emmasnw]

There are a number of factors that influence search engine ranking. These articles will get you started:

Organic SEO - http://www.small-business-software.net/organic-seo.htm

Search Engine Tips - http://www.small-business-software.net/s...e-tips.htm

How to Influence Search Engine Ranking - http://www.developer-resource.com/how-to...search.htm

SEO Guide - http://www.developer-resource.com/search...-guide.htm

Spider Food - http://www.developer-resource.com/spider-food.htm

Free Web Marketing Tips - http://www.small-business-software.net/f...keting.htm

[johnnycoffey]

I've been in online marketing for over 12 years and Aaron Wall's SEO book and website is one of the best places to start.

Have a look at his blog and tools sections.

In terms of getting business I recommend you carefully chose your clients. Even if it means doing a couple of jobs for free you will be judged by your success stories. So find sites that can gain fast rankings in their niche.

Good luck - J