SEO 2024: Introductory Training Course (including Gen AI)

**SEO Course 2024: Introductory Training Course is currently still being developed. By mid-April, we will have over 15 hours worth of course content – so you have the opportunity to help us build the course at a reduced price.** The owner of a leading SEO agency has teamed up with one of the UK's top marketing professors to deliver an SEO course that isn't just practical, but academically solid at the same time. Liam Quirk is an SEO evangelist and founder of a leading SEO agency who boasts a decade's worth of experience ranking websites at the top of Google in some of the most competitive industries, as well as helping small companies with a shoe-string budget, stand out on the search engines. Throughout Liam's career, he has trained colleagues from junior level to advanced level, alongside creating his websites from scratch, ranking them at the top of Google and then selling the revenue. Dr. David Cockayne, Ph.D is an experienced academic and consultant who has worked with some of the biggest organizations globally in the areas of marketing, strategy, technology implementation, and education. His work is designed to make you think, reflect, and inspire you to pursue your goals and ambitions equipped with the tools to think and reflect critically and creatively. **About Our SEO Introductory Training Course** Mastering the art of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is crucial for professionals utilizing digital marketing in any field. This course serves as an introduction to the core principles and practices that underpin effective SEO strategies. This course will guide you through the intricacies of SEO, from understanding how search engines work, their algorithms, and website keywords, to implementing practical techniques and building strategies for online success. The foundation of our course is built around students achieving the following: **Building a Strong Foundation** - Grasp the fundamental concepts of SEO and its role in the broader digital marketing landscape. - Dive into the intricacies of search engine algorithms to unravel the mystery behind page rankings. **Navigating the Digital Terrain** - Familiarize yourself with major search engines and their respective algorithms. - Explore the dynamic features of SERPs, understanding how they impact user engagement. **Mastering Keywords for Impact** - Decode the importance of keywords and their strategic placement in content. - Conduct comprehensive keyword research and develop optimization strategies. **Linking for Success** - Understand the significance of link building in SEO. - Uncover ethical and effective link-building techniques for improved online visibility. **Practical Application** - Apply on-page optimization techniques to enhance website performance. - Gain hands-on experience with basic technical SEO practices and tools. **Generative AI and SEO** - Explore some of the ways GenAI is shaping SEO practices and with what implications for the future. - See how GenAI can be used in the short term to accelerate current SEO functions. **Tools Used In The Course** Throughout this course, we use several tools from beginner to advanced: - Semrush - UberSuggest - Google Trends - Ahrefs - Screaming Frog - SEOQuake _This course is frequently reviewed and updated to reflect current practices, updates and new technologies._