good but off page plays most important role in that
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The number 1 in Google is actually Google itself. Maybe you just want 1 keyword work, in the case only visitors search the 1 keyword which makes you number1 and if search other keywords your site will be on next page or even after 1000 pages.

Even I agree on the part that SEO should be started before the completion of the site design.

No doubt off page optimization is the important part of get good ranking.

All true but for me off page actually do the real work anyway it is important use both ways...

This is the best point ,We should start seo when we are creatigh the site .Choose good keyword for your site that are low competative

Easiest way to get a #1 ranking in Google? Pursue a non-competitive phrase

Sorry to be a smart a$$.

This is a pretty meaningless thread.

Content is the king.. there is no change in my opinion.. people nowadays are least bothered about how the site looks..

Hi,
Quality back link and unique website content is the key of take position in Google SERP....!