Today’s highlighted conversation in the From the Forums column has a user ask, “What are the most important tasks for SEO?”. The conversation started back a while ago, but the quantity and quality of ideas generated are interesting to peruse. I want to specifically point out the recent post to this conversation by Brett Yount, our forums administrator (who, as of late, seems to be receiving more and more queries addressed to “Mr. Bing”), in which he stresses the value of identifying your site’s target audience and working to develop expert content for them. It’s useful advice that I wanted everyone to see.

To see the forum conversation thread from the beginning, check out What is the important task of SEO? in Webmaster Center’s Search Engine Marketing (SEM) forum. Many thanks to all who have contributed to the forum community on this question!

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, feel free to post them in our Webmaster Center forums. See you again soon…

— Rick DeJarnette, Bing Webmaster Center