SEO For Beginners: A Basic Search Engine Optimization Tutorial for Higher Google Rankings

New to SEO? This tutorial shows you the basics of doing search engine optimization for your website to rank high in Google. First, what is SEO and how does it work? SEO stands for search engine optimization. By definition, it is the process of optimizing your website and webpages to get “free”,...

Beginner - 20 min - Marketing & Content - Ahrefs

The full course: Learn SEO free

What you'll need

• Laptop stand: Screen at eye level for long study sessions.
• Noise-cancelling headphones: Focus through long video lessons.
• Second monitor: Video on one screen, practice on the other.
• Wireless keyboard and mouse: Comfortable for hours of typing.

Books

1. The Art of SEO by Eric Enge - View on Amazon
2. SEO for Dummies by Peter Kent - View on Amazon
3. Content Inc. by Joe Pulizzi - View on Amazon
4. They Ask, You Answer by Marcus Sheridan - View on Amazon

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