The Beginner’s Guide to SEO has been strategically divided into 7 modules. Every module covers a couple of lessons about SEO that you can use to improve your knowledge and skills.
If you already have basic knowledge of SEO, you might want to skip some modules and lessons in this course. This is particularly true if you’re only looking for the technical aspect.
Module 1: SEO 101
If you’ve got a solid understanding of SEO and why it is essential, you can skip to the next module. However, it is still recommended that you skim through this module, especially if you need a refresher.
On the other hand, if you have zero knowledge about SEO, this module will teach you foundational SEO knowledge. You’ll learn some of the basics of SEO that will help you move forward.
This module will help you become more data-driven in your SEO efforts. Instead of doing random things, this will help you become more organized.
Module 2: How Search Engines Work
After you understand the basics of SEO, the next module is about how search engines work.
As the name suggests, this module will teach you everything about search engines. This includes ranking, indexing, crawling, and much more.
Understanding search engines will help you know how you can show up your website on the Search Engine Results Page (SERPs).
Of course, you do not have to know all the ins and outs of the algorithm. However, this module will help you get an excellent baseline knowledge of how search engines rank, store, interpret, and find content.
Module 3: Keyword Research
After learning how to show up in SERPs, the next thing you need to learn is how to find the right keywords to target in the content of your website.
Aside from that you should also learn how to create content that will satisfy both search engines and users.
In this module, you will get methods and tools to help you understand keyword research. Furthermore, you will also learn strategies that will help you establish strong content and avoid keyword research issues.
Module 4: On-Page SEO
After understanding how users are searching for content, the next thing you need to learn is on-page SEO.
Keep in mind that this is the start of the technical part of the course. Thus, you might have a hard time understanding some of the phrases or words in this module.
On-page SEO is the practice of creating web pages that answer the questions of your users. In this module, you’ll learn everything about on-page SEO.
Module 5: Technical SEO
Because the technical structure of your website can have a huge influence on its performance, you also need to learn the principles of technical SEO.
If you’re a business owner, you might want to share this module with your team so that every party involved in the construction of your website is on the same page.
This is particularly true for your designers, content writers, and programmers.
Module 6: Link Building and Building Authority
Since you now have learned how to create content that users are looking for, that search engines can understand, and that answers the questions of consumers, you’re probably ready to start.
Well, that is not the case. Just because you’ve learned all the modules and lessons above does not mean your website is ready to rank.
To outrank your competitors, you need to build authority. This is what you’ll learn in this module.
Module 7: Measuring and Tracking SEO Success
Now that you know all the basics of SEO, the last thing you want to learn is how to measure and track your efforts. Of course, you don’t want to start a campaign and not know the results, right?
As an aspiring SEO specialist, you need to track everything. This includes lost links, conversions, rankings, and more to help improve your SEO.
This is what the module is for. It will teach you a couple of tips and techniques on how to effectively and efficiently measure and track SEO success.