SEO Specialization

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30 hours

About Course

This course provides an in-depth understanding of search engine optimization (SEO) techniques and strategies. Participants will learn how to optimize websites for better visibility on search engines, analyze performance metrics, and implement effective SEO practices to drive organic traffic.

Course Outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Develop and implement effective SEO strategies for websites.
  • Conduct thorough keyword research and optimize content accordingly.
  • Analyze website performance using SEO tools and metrics.
  • Stay updated with SEO trends and best practices.

Course Format:

  • Lectures and discussions
  • Hands-on workshops and practical exercises
  • Group projects and peer reviews

What Will You Learn?

  • Module 1: Introduction to SEO
  • What is SEO?
  • Definition and importance in digital marketing
  • How Search Engines Work
  • Overview of search engine algorithms and crawling/indexing
  • Understanding SEO Terminology
  • Keywords, SERPs, organic vs. paid traffic
  • Module 2: Keyword Research
  • Importance of Keywords in SEO
  • Tools for Keyword Research
  • Google Keyword Planner, SEMrush, Ahrefs, and more
  • Identifying Long-Tail Keywords
  • Understanding user intent and search behavior
  • Module 3: On-Page SEO
  • Optimizing Content for Search Engines
  • Writing SEO-friendly content and incorporating keywords
  • Meta Tags and Descriptions
  • Importance of title tags, meta descriptions, and header tags
  • URL Structure and Internal Linking
  • Best practices for creating SEO-friendly URLs
  • Module 4: Technical SEO
  • Understanding Technical SEO Basics
  • Site speed, mobile-friendliness, and HTTPS
  • Crawlability and Indexability
  • Robots.txt, XML sitemaps, and canonical tags
  • Structured Data and Schema Markup
  • Enhancing search results with rich snippets
  • Module 5: Off-Page SEO
  • Importance of Backlinks
  • Understanding link building and authority
  • Strategies for Earning Backlinks
  • Guest blogging, outreach, and partnerships
  • Social Signals and Their Impact
  • Role of social media in SEO
  • Module 6: Local SEO
  • Understanding Local SEO
  • Importance for businesses with physical locations
  • Optimizing Google My Business
  • Setting up and optimizing a GMB profile
  • Local Citations and Reviews
  • Managing online reputation and local listings
  • Module 7: SEO Analytics and Reporting
  • Measuring SEO Success
  • Key performance indicators (KPIs) for SEO
  • Using Google Analytics and Search Console
  • Tracking organic traffic and performance
  • Creating SEO Reports
  • Communicating results to stakeholders
  • Module 8: SEO Trends and Best Practices
  • Staying Updated with SEO Changes
  • Importance of continuous learning in SEO
  • Emerging Trends in SEO
  • Voice search, AI, and mobile-first indexing
  • Ethical SEO Practices
  • Avoiding black hat techniques and penalties

Material Includes

  • Required Textbooks:
  • “The Art of SEO” by Eric Enge, Stephan Spencer, and Jessie Stricchiola
  • “SEO 2023” by Adam Clarke
  • Supplementary Readings:
  • Articles, case studies, and blog posts provided throughout the course
  • Tools:
  • Access to SEO tools (e.g., SEMrush, Moz, Ahrefs)

Requirements

  • Prerequisites:
  • Basic understanding of digital marketing concepts
  • Technical Requirements:
  • A computer with internet access for research and tools

Audience

  • Digital marketing professionals
  • Business owners looking to improve their online presence
  • Anyone interested in specializing in SEO

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