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After a while your wordpress database will build up what is call overhead or unwanted clutter. This will slow down the performance of your wordpress blog. This problem can be fixed with a few easy steps.

Log into your Cpanel and go to your MySQL Database for your blog. Scroll down and select phpMyAdmin.
Select the database for your wordpress blog. Go to the tables and select Overhead. You will see an Optimize Table link.
Click on it. Repeat this about 3 times. That’s it your done!

A Simpler Way

If you are not comfortable going into your phpMyAdmin then you can always use a plugin designed for this. This is wordpress right? WordPress plugins make your life a whole lot easier.

WP-DBManager plugin will take care of the task of optimizing your database for you. It Manages your WordPress database. Allows you to optimize database, repair database, backup database, restore database, delete backup database , drop/empty tables and run selected queries. Supports automatic scheduling of backing up and optimizing of database.
Download WP-DBManager plugin

If you have any questions feel free to drop me a comment.

Platinum SEO Plugin for WordPress

They are many options to choose form if you want a SEO plugin for wordpress. I personally use Platinum SEO Pack.
In my humble opinion it is the best there is. With some of the best and most functional features this plugin does a fantastic job at helping you make your WordPress Blog Search Engine friendly. I see raves around the internet about All in one SEO Pack but Platinum SEO Pack has options that are not available in All in one SEO Pack. (Well at the time of writing this post, maybe they udpated by now.)
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