People often stray from the bounds of common sense in order to gain a competitive advantage in the world of SEO. I think it is important to caution against getting too caught up in advanced, highly competitive SEO practices. The over-riding point you need to remember is as follows (I know I have said it before, but it is important):
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The most powerful SEO practice is to produce high-quality, relevant content consistently and persistently!
With that said, there are some dos and don'ts that you can use to ensure that you aren't needlessly losing SEO benefits.
Choose a relevant domain name
Create relevant page and post titles
Use SEO keywords and phrases in link text
Create interesting content that is highly relevant to your niche
Use Alt and Title attributes for images
Use keywords naturally and where appropriate
Encourage people to link to your site or blog
Encourage people to quote your content with attribution
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