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

Technical SEO Foundations

SEO Fundamentals Technical SEO Basics Technical SEO Foundations

Technical SEO Foundations

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Why does website speed matter for SEO?
- Slow sites rank lower in search results
- Speed has no impact on ranking
- Only content quality matters
- Search engines ignore loading times
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What is the main purpose of an XML sitemap?
- Show search engines important pages
- Hide pages from search engines
- Speed up user browsing experience
- Track website visitor numbers
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How does robots.txt control search engine access?
- Blocks or allows crawling of pages
- Speeds up page loading time
- Encrypts website data transmissions
- Improves mobile site display
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What impact does HTTPS have on SEO rankings?
- Provides a small ranking boost
- Slows down the website speed
- Removes site from search results
- Has no effect on rankings
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How does mobile optimization affect search visibility?
- Improves rankings for mobile users
- Only affects desktop search results
- Reduces website loading speed
- Hides site on mobile devices
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