SEO Fundamentals

Introduction to SEO

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What is SEO and why it matters for South African businesses

How search engines work: crawl, index, rank explained

Overview of SEO types: On-page, Off-page, Technical SEO

Basics of Search Engine Optimization

Keyword Research Fundamentals

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Why keywords are critical for SEO success

Tools and techniques for keyword research in South Africa

How to choose effective keywords for your website

Keyword Research Essentials

On-page SEO Optimization

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Optimizing title tags and meta descriptions

Using headings and content to improve SEO

Best practices for internal linking and URL structures

On-Page SEO Techniques

Content Creation and SEO

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Writing SEO-friendly content for South African audiences

Using keywords naturally inside content

Importance of content quality for SEO ranking

SEO Content Writing

Technical SEO Basics

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Understanding website speed and mobile-friendliness

Introduction to sitemaps and robots.txt files

How HTTPS and security affect SEO

Technical SEO Foundations

Link Building and Off-page SEO

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What is link building and why it’s important

Types of backlinks and their value

Effective strategies to build quality links in South Africa

Off-Page SEO and Link Building

Local SEO for South African Businesses

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Optimizing for local search results and Google My Business

How to get reviews and build local credibility

Using local keywords and citations effectively

Local SEO Strategies

Measuring SEO Performance

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Using Google Analytics and Search Console for SEO insights

Key SEO metrics to track for beginners

How to interpret SEO reports and improve results

SEO Performance and Analytics

SEO Tools and Resources

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Overview of popular SEO tools for beginners

Free versus paid SEO tools: what you need to know

Online resources to continue learning SEO in South Africa

SEO Tools and Learning Resources

Putting SEO into Practice

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How to create a simple SEO plan for your website

Common SEO mistakes and how to fix them

Next steps after the SEO fundamentals course

SEO Practical Application

Off-Page SEO and Link Building

SEO Fundamentals Link Building and Off-page SEO Off-Page SEO and Link Building

Off-Page SEO and Link Building

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What are backlinks?
- Links from other sites to yours
- Links within your own site
- Paid ads on websites
- Social media posts linking your site
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How do dofollow links differ from nofollow links?
- Pass SEO value to your site
- Do not link to your site
- Come only from social media
- Are paid advertisements
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Which way helps earn high-quality backlinks?
- Writing useful articles others share
- Buying links from websites
- Using automated link software
- Posting many comments online
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What is a risk of spammy link building?
- Damaging your site's search ranking
- Increasing your site's traffic fast
- Gaining long-term trustworthy links
- Improving content quality naturally
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How does social media affect off-page SEO?
- Shares content and gains backlinks
- Creates backlinks on your site
- Replaces the need for backlinks
- Directly improves site code quality
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