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01Introduction to SEO
In this lesson, you will learn the basics of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and how to up your rank in Google and other search engines as an author.
02What is SEO? What Does it Mean for Authors?
What is SEO? Why should authors care about SEO and Google? How does SEO increase your internet visibility?
03Ranking and Algorithms Demystified
Everything you wanted to know about PageRank, Google rankings and Algorithms and how they affect your visibility in search results.
04Sitemaps and Site Structure
How to create, manage and update your sitemaps to Google and other search engines. Plus a lesson on robots.txt files.
05What is On Site Optimization – Meta Data and Tags
An overview of on site optimization and all the tags you need to optimize to make sure your content floats to the top of search engines.
06Extra: Meta Data and Tags
A deep dive in meta data and tags and how/where to find them.
07Writing for Discoverability – Keywords
How to write to make your content discoverable and the role keywords play in search these days.
08How to Leverage Images for Search
How to optimize and leverage images and tags to make sure they lead back to your blog or website.
09URL Structure and Slugs
An overview of how the incorrect URL structure can damage your SEO. Plus we'll talk about SLUGS (not the creatures, but the ones on the web).
10What is Off Site Optimization?
What is off site optimization? How to implement a strategy that results in high value links back to your site.
11Thinking Strategically About Content Marketing
How to think strategically about content marketing by joining forums, engaging in conversations and links back to your site.
12Mobile Optimization
How make sure your site is optimized for mobile devices, and why search engines will penalize you if you're not.
13Amazon Optimization
Why Amazon Optimization is Important
14How to Measure Your Results
If you can measure it, then you can improve it. In search engine optimization, measurement is critical to success. You can also download our Site Audit guide in this section. You will learn how to perform an SEO site audit of your website.