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I'm new to this, but I'm hoping someone can help me with these two things. Club #595823
website: vmctc.toastmastersclubs.org/

1) We're trying to improve the club's search results in Google. In the below post from a year ago, it was suggested that the user submit a sitemap. Are there instructions on how to submit a sitemap for freetoasthost?
support.toastmastersclubs.org/5-support-...issue-sitewide#50083

2) Also, I have the same issue as the user in the above topic. When I search "toastmasters bradenton" our website does not show in the search results unless I go to the last page and click "repeat the search with the omitted results included". Then it shows on the first page. In Google Webmaster tools a blank page shows under "Render" and I have a warning for Disallow: /js/ under robots.txt.. For the user above, Disallow: /js/ was removed from the robots.txt page. How can I do this as well?

Thank you for your assistance!

You can probably use something like: www.xml-sitemaps.com/ to get a sitemap.

I may add a link to make FTH do this in the future, but nothing in the system for that right now.

SEO is as much of an art as anything. Just because you want to get to the top of the list does not mean you do... you and everyone else wants that. With that said, you need to make sure what are likely search keywords are in your site keywords and in your home page. Also get a link to your website listed somewhere else, like on Facebook and other places.

Disallow: /js/ was removed from the robots.txt page. How can I do this as well?

We control that, you do not.

Thank you! I will give this a try to see if it helps

Go to this site and read on how to do what you want: support.toastmastersclubs.org/component/...-logo-to-google-maps

I believe this may help you...

Jen, sitemap is not a significant issue. However, you can improve your Google search rankings results in various ways.

I just did a search (from California on toastmasters bradenton and I thought your club did very well, since you got positions
2, 3, 4, 6 and 8.

To get even better results, add a Google My Business page (requires verification), and be sure to set up a Yelp account, and get several positive Yelp reviews - Google loves reviews.

Also, brainstorm with your club members to come up with more websites where you can add a link back to the club. How about if every member added a URL in their LinkedIn profile?

Look at all the popular social media platforms and see if some member who is familar with each will add links/profiles.

George

Thank you, George! I will talk to the club about these ideas. The Google My Business page sounds like a great idea - I think that could really help.

It's been fun learning these website tips, I appreciate your feedback