SEO Training
Module 2
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SEO Foundations

Learn the core foundations of SEO, including SEO types, discoverability, search engines and Google algorithm principles.

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This module covers:

  • the four main types of SEO
  • what makes a website discoverable
  • the difference between SEO and SEM
  • how search engines crawl, index and rank content
  • why Google rewards useful, trusted content

Lessons in this module

6 lessons · ~54 min
  1. 2.1

    The Four Main Types of SEO

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    Technical, on-page, off-page and local — the four pillars that work together.

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  2. 2.2

    What Determines Website Discoverability?

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    The seven factors that decide whether search engines and customers can actually find you.

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  3. 2.3

    SEO vs SEM

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    Earned visibility vs paid visibility — and when to use each.

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  4. 2.4

    How Search Engines Work

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    Crawling, indexing and ranking — the three stages behind every search.

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  5. 2.5

    Key Google Algorithm Updates

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    The updates that shaped modern SEO — and the pattern behind all of them.

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  6. 2.6

    SEO Pillars Overview

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    Putting the pillars together into one working model — including E-E-A-T.

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Module resources

  • Four Types of SEO — Self-Audit Worksheet
    Strategy
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  • Discoverability Check Worksheet
    Website Audit
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  • SEO vs SEM Planning Worksheet
    Strategy
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  • Search Intent Analysis Worksheet
    Keyword Research
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  • People-First Content Checklist
    Content Planning
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  • SEO Pillars Self-Rating Worksheet
    Strategy
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Put this module into practice

Review your website and identify one improvement opportunity for technical SEO, on-page SEO, off-page SEO and local SEO.

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