The Google Algorithm Simplified

Over at SEOmoz, Rand supposes a simplistic way of looking at the Google algorithm. Generally, I agree with the weights and factors enough to move on to what that means in a general sense for a webmaster.

1. Use/buy/steal an old domain
2. Use keywords in your domain name/URLs
3. Use a local host/top-level domain that reflects the area in which you desire to rank
4. Get relevant links (with keyword-rich anchor text) to your domain and keep them for extended periods of time
5. Use keywords in your title, headings and body text
6. Use keywords in internal links