Module 1: Introduction to SEO
- Lesson 1.1: What is SEO?
- Definition and importance of SEO
- How search engines work
- Lesson 1.2: History of SEO
- Evolution of search engines
- Major algorithm updates (Panda, Penguin, Hummingbird, etc.)
- Lesson 1.3: SEO Terminology
- Key terms and concepts (SERP, CTR, bounce rate, etc.)
Module 2: Keyword Research and Analysis
- Lesson 2.1: Understanding Keywords
- Types of keywords (short-tail, long-tail)
- Importance of keywords in SEO
- Lesson 2.2: Keyword Research Tools
- Google Keyword Planner
- Ahrefs, SEMrush, Moz, etc.
- Lesson 2.3: Keyword Analysis
- Identifying keyword difficulty
- Analyzing search intent
- Selecting the right keywords for your content
Module 3: On-Page SEO
- Lesson 3.1: Content Optimization
- Writing SEO-friendly content
- Keyword density and placement
- Lesson 3.2: HTML Tags
- Title tags, meta descriptions, and headers
- Alt text for images
- Lesson 3.3: Internal Linking
- Importance of internal links
- Strategies for effective internal linking
- Lesson 3.4: User Experience (UX) and SEO
- Page speed optimization
- Mobile-friendliness
- Core Web Vitals
Module 4: Technical SEO
- Lesson 4.1: Website Architecture
- Importance of a well-structured website
- URL structure and site navigation
- Lesson 4.2: Crawling and Indexing
- How search engines crawl and index websites
- Creating and submitting sitemaps
- Robots.txt file
- Lesson 4.3: Structured Data and Schema Markup
- Introduction to structured data
- Implementing schema markup
- Lesson 4.4: HTTPS and Security
- Importance of HTTPS
- SSL certificates and site security
Module 5: Off-Page SEO
- Lesson 5.1: Link Building
- Importance of backlinks
- Strategies for acquiring quality backlinks
- Analyzing backlinks
- Lesson 5.2: Social Media and SEO
- Role of social signals in SEO
- Integrating social media with SEO strategy
- Lesson 5.3: Online Reputation Management
- Managing reviews and online reputation
- Strategies for dealing with negative feedback
Module 6: Local SEO
- Lesson 6.1: Introduction to Local SEO
- Importance of local SEO
- Local search ranking factors
- Lesson 6.2: Google My Business
- Setting up and optimizing Google My Business
- Managing reviews and updates
- Lesson 6.3: Local Citations and Directories
- Building and managing local citations
- Importance of NAP consistency
Module 7: SEO Tools and Analytics
- Lesson 7.1: SEO Tools Overview
- Introduction to essential SEO tools (Google Analytics, Google Search Console, etc.)
- Lesson 7.2: Tracking and Reporting
- Setting up and using Google Analytics
- Tracking SEO performance metrics
- Lesson 7.3: SEO Audits
- Conducting comprehensive SEO audits
- Identifying and fixing SEO issues
Module 8: Advanced SEO Strategies
- Lesson 8.1: Content Marketing and SEO
- Creating and promoting high-quality content
- Content marketing strategies
- Lesson 8.2: Mobile SEO
- Importance of mobile SEO
- AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages)
- Lesson 8.3: Voice Search Optimization
- Understanding voice search
- Strategies for optimizing for voice search
- Lesson 8.4: SEO for E-commerce
- E-commerce SEO strategies
- Optimizing product pages and categories
Module 9: SEO Case Studies and Best Practices
- Lesson 9.1: Analyzing Successful SEO Campaigns
- Case studies of successful SEO campaigns
- Key takeaways and lessons learned
- Lesson 9.2: SEO Best Practices
- Ethical SEO practices (White Hat SEO)
- Avoiding black hat SEO techniques
Module 10: Future of SEO
- Lesson 10.1: Emerging Trends in SEO
- AI and machine learning in SEO
- The impact of new technologies on SEO
- Lesson 10.2: Preparing for the Future
- Adapting to changes in search engine algorithms
- Staying updated with SEO trends and updates