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

SEO Practical Application

SEO Fundamentals Putting SEO into Practice SEO Practical Application

SEO Practical Application

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What is the first step in creating a simple SEO plan?
- Understand your audience and keywords
- Improve website speed
- Write meta descriptions
- Build backlinks only
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Which SEO mistake involves not adjusting your site for phones?
- Ignoring mobile users
- Using duplicate content
- Missing meta tags
- Having poor quality backlinks
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Why is continual SEO learning important after fundamentals?
- To apply and improve SEO skills
- To ignore website audits
- To avoid keyword research
- To stop content updates
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How can you monitor SEO progress over time?
- Use tools like Google Analytics
- Only check backlinks manually
- Guess based on traffic
- Avoid audits and checks
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What is a recommended next step after SEO fundamentals?
- Conduct an SEO audit of your site
- Stop SEO practice
- Focus only on social media
- Ignore meta descriptions
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