If you expect to have your work viewed by people using search services, then you need to be positioned in the first or second page (or within the top 20 - 25 returns) when someone uses a query that describes what you do.

Suggestions for using this page:

• Think of several short 2 word or 3 word phrases that describes what you do ... it is essential to use descriptions that might be used by one of your average customers.

• Do not use too broad a search query. For example, all clay artists would want a top position in "handmade pottery", but only 20 will get those spots. Instead, use something more specific like "clay wine goblets", or, "handmade coffee mugs", etc.

• Type your first phrase into the search field - don't worry about keeping it within the box. Hit the "Search" button.  A new window will open with the results - our page will remain in the background.

• Check to see if you are listed and if so, make a note of it. Write down the search service name, the query you used, your position, and the date.

• When finished with that service, CLOSE the new window, then use the same phrase at the next search box, and hit the button again. Do this for each service.

• Note:  Meta seach services are indicated by [brackets] and search directories by (parenthesis).

• Your WWW address has not been submitted to many of the top engines - use our URL Submission Page to make it an easy process.

• You submitted your address for registration, but not enough time has passed to allow for the indexing of your site - in some cases, it may take 6 to 8 weeks.

• It is becoming more and more common to have to "pay to play" to be included in the search service database (Looksmart for example); and with others, they simply don't pick you up, for whatever reason.

• And finally, it may be that your site is not designed to be "search engine friendly".