Hello Michael

Higher rankings are achieved partly with relevant and quality content, but you have to apply kickass SEO to your posts check out Jay's latest video training on this, here is a link, On Page SEO Primer do yourself and your website a favour Michael, check it out, seriously.

Gary

May be too early for me to comment on Google rankings

Have a look in these two trainings which I wrote. This is what I use, and more than half of my texts are on the top page in Google: How to choose SEO keywords How to rank high in Google search engine for all posts

If you follow the training, you'll get there, however it does take time, Google has to view your site as an authority in your niche.