I have been trying to find ways to increase my EXPOSURE to Google and other search engine bots.

I have read that the more you CHANGE your website the more the bots will see this and move you up the list.

Many websites use forums or blogs ot make sure there are lots of changes on their websites.

Right now I have decided to go with a forum because I have used forums more than blogs.

So, in everyone's opinion, which one is better for getting the page noticed more by the bots?


Also, I have seen sites that have both a forum and a blog. I don't like that at all, but I am willing to change my opinion if it makes my website move up the food chain.



Keeping in mind, I am sticking with the forum for now - because that is what I know, but am willing to change, or upgrade, in a year after everything settles down.Perhaps consider creating a blog, as there are now many avenues to promote blogs. I promote my blog, which is linked to some of my web sites, in such avenues. There are many blog/article directories (e.g. mybloglog, blogcatalog, blog explosion, blogengage, etc.) Also checkout entrecard (where you can drop a promotion CARD on other blogs).

UPDATING your blog with new and relevant content is also good for Google Bots, and you may even get subscribers (using feedburner), as happened to me...Try doing both. you've got nothing to lose if you do so.