SEO Course for Beginners
It doesn't matter if you know nothing about SEO. By the end of this free SEO training course, you’ll understand how to apply the basics of SEO like keyword research, on-page SEO, and link building to rank higher in search engines.
Who is this course for?
SEO beginners
Small business owners
Marketing team leaders
If your end goal is to rank higher in search engines like Google and get free organic traffic, this SEO training is for you.
14 lessons
In 5 modules
2h 00m
Total length
No sign-up required, and absolutely free of charge
What you’ll learn
The fundamentals of what search engine optimization is and how it works
Why SEO is important
How to do keyword research
How to optimize web pages for search engines
Beginner-friendly link building strategies to get backlinks to your site
Technical SEO best practices for beginners
Course breakdown
Module 1. Keyword Research
What are Keywords and How to Choose Them?
7:59
Keyword Research Pt 1: How to Analyze Searcher Intent
4:32
Keyword Research Pt 2: How to Find Keywords for Your Website
11:28
Keyword Research Pt 3: Understanding Ranking Difficulty
9:54
Module 2. On-page SEO
What is On-Page SEO?
5:00
On-Page SEO Pt 2: How to Optimize a Page for a Keyword
14:35
Module 3. Link Building
What is Link Building and Why is it Important?
5:10
3 Link Building Strategies to Get Backlinks
4:00
What makes a backlink “Good”?
8:10
Link Building Tactics for Beginners
14:41
How to do Blogger Outreach for Backlinks
12:51
Module 4. The basics of Technical SEO
What is Technical SEO and Why is it Important?
7:43
Technical SEO Best Practices for Beginners
6:03
Course by
Sam Oh
Sam Oh is VP of Marketing at Ahrefs. He incorporates his commitment to education and love for entrepreneurship into actionable and easy-to-digest tutorials.
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