Dont forget to Flickr

One of the great things about Flickr is that not only is it owned by Yahoo, but you can also use the site to create backlinks and other seo functions just by uploading your images.

First things first - when you have created your account, you will have the option to create a unique name for the accounts url. Make sure you use something that is related back to your company - I have heard some users put in their website address as the unique name...not sure if this makes any difference to be honest, so best to keep it simple.

When you upload your photos there are Four things which can really help your SEO.

Tag it correctly
Each photo can have tags or keywords associated to it. Use keywords that are associated with the photo and your business.

The tags work with spaces in between so using Sussex based web Designers will give the keyphrases sussex, based, web, designers - great for keywords but no for keyphrases. To use the keyphrases uses as "sussex based web designers" "horsham web designers" and so on.

Use HTML in your description
Flickr allows html coding in the description for each photo. Ok so not everyone knows much about HTML, but the only real code you need to know is how to link back to your website / webpage

For example

A great photo of our offices at Opnes Website Solutions

Would be

Simply replace the web address for yours and replace Opnes Website Solutions with your company name

Set it out
Create sets for your photos - a bit like a mini gallery. Again these can have a description associated to them and ideal for managing your photos.

Map it
You can now link photos to specific locations on the maps. Using a suitable description and tags will ensure your image comes up when users are using maps online

All sounds good....but is this for everyone?

Well yes and it just take a little imagination as to what you can use it for - so for example

Bootcamps / Fitness - uploading images of training / classes
Web Designers - uploading portfolios
Entertainers - uploading images from their latest event
Builders - uploading different building projects
Business Coaches - uploading images from their latest confierence / seminar

and so on....have fun and go Flickr