SEO Foundations

Learn how search engines work, how to optimize content ethically, and how to analyze performance. This course focuses on sustainable SEO practices that respect both users and search engines.

8-12 weeks Beginner Self-paced
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SEO Foundations Course

What You'll Learn

How Search Engines Work

Understand crawling, indexing, and ranking. Learn what search engines are trying to accomplish and why they work the way they do.

On-Page Optimization

Title tags, meta descriptions, heading structure, content organization, internal linking, and semantic markup for accessibility and SEO.

Technical SEO Basics

Site speed, mobile optimization, structured data, XML sitemaps, robots.txt, canonicalization, and common technical issues.

Keyword Research

Understanding search intent, finding relevant keywords, analyzing competition, and using keyword data to inform content strategy.

Content Strategy

Creating valuable content, matching user intent, content structure, readability, and building topical authority over time.

Performance Analysis

Google Analytics, Search Console, tracking rankings, understanding metrics, and making data-informed decisions.

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Search Engine Fundamentals

  • How search engines discover and process web pages
  • The role of crawling, indexing, and ranking algorithms
  • Understanding user intent and query interpretation
  • The relationship between technical implementation and visibility

Module 2: On-Page SEO

  • Title tags and meta descriptions: purpose and optimization
  • Heading structure and semantic HTML
  • URL structure and site architecture
  • Internal linking strategies
  • Image optimization and alt text

Module 3: Technical SEO

  • Site speed optimization techniques
  • Mobile responsiveness and mobile-first indexing
  • Structured data and schema markup
  • XML sitemaps and robots.txt configuration
  • HTTPS and security considerations

Module 4: Keyword Research & Strategy

  • Types of search intent: informational, navigational, transactional
  • Keyword research tools and methodologies
  • Analyzing search volume and competition
  • Long-tail keywords and topic clustering
  • Creating keyword-informed content plans

Module 5: Content Development

  • Writing for both users and search engines
  • Content structure and readability
  • Building topical authority
  • Content freshness and updates
  • Avoiding thin or duplicate content

Module 6: Link Building & Analysis

  • Understanding link equity and authority
  • Ethical link building strategies
  • Analyzing backlink profiles
  • Avoiding manipulative practices
  • Performance tracking and refinement

Who This Course Is For

This Course Is For You If:

  • You want to understand how search engines actually work
  • You're willing to invest 8-12 weeks of consistent effort
  • You value sustainable practices over quick tricks
  • You're comfortable with technical concepts and willing to learn
  • You want to build websites that serve users well

This Course Is NOT For You If:

  • You're looking for "get rich quick" SEO schemes
  • You want guaranteed #1 rankings in weeks
  • You're interested in manipulative or black-hat tactics
  • You expect results without putting in consistent work
  • You're not willing to learn technical fundamentals
Important Disclaimer

This course teaches SEO fundamentals and best practices. It does NOT guarantee specific rankings, traffic levels, or business outcomes. SEO results depend on many factors including your specific industry, competition, website quality, content, and consistent effort over time. Search engine algorithms change regularly. What we teach are enduring principles, but specific tactics may need adjustment as the SEO landscape evolves.

Ready to Learn SEO Properly?

If you're ready to understand search engine optimization from the ground up—with honesty about what it takes and focus on practices that last—this course is for you.

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