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SEO Basics
If you're on this page, you probably want to learn the basics of modern SEO, right? Never fear! Here at Moz, we practically invented basic SEO, and we'll keep you up to date on the latest standards.
If you haven't already, you probably want to read the newly updated Beginner's Guide to SEO. It explains key concepts like how search engines work, keyword research, and the importance of links.
Here, we've listed some of our favorite posts on SEO basics, and you'll find the most recent blog posts below.
SEO 101: The Beginner's Guide to SEO : Start here to understand the basics of modern SEO.
SEO Learning Center : Moz's free SEO learning resources are continually updated, and a virtual encyclopedia of SEO tips and tactics.
The Web Developer's SEO Cheat Sheet 3.0 : If you're looking for basic technical SEO considerations, this 4 page downloadable cheat sheet will get you started on the basics of meta tags and more.
How to Rank : The SEO Checklist: Ranking in Google really isn't as hard as some folks make it seem. In this video, our SEO guru Rand Fishkin gives you a simple checklist for greater visibility.
Keyword Research : The Beginner's Guide to SEO: SEO almost always starts with keywords, so we thought this would be a good place for you to start too.
Most Recent Articles on SEO Basics
Accelerate Your SEO Knowledge: New Webinar From Moz
Our upcoming live 2-part webinar, SEO Accelerator: Theory to Practice, will explore both the “why” and “how” of competitive analysis. Whether you’re new to SEO or looking to sharpen your skills, this webinar has something for everyone.
How to Easily Find Backlink Opportunities With Moz — Next Level
In this Next Level post, Meghan will show you how to discover new backlink opportunities by analyzing and comparing your backlink profile with your competitors. Learn how to use the Link Intersect tool to maximize the efficiency of your link prospecting workflow.
How I Develop Successful Link Building Strategies for My Clients
Does developing a link building plan sound daunting? Steal the blueprint I've used to create successful link building strategies for my clients.
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An Introduction to Google Tag Manager
Using Google Tag Manager effectively first requires a comprehensive understanding of how it works and what it can be used for. This introductory guide to GTM will clear up any confusion or fears you had about using the tool, arming you with all the knowledge you need to get started.
8 Retention Strategies to Keep Your Best SEO Talent From Fleeing
Reduce turnover and improve agency performance with our 8 proven strategies to retain your SEO talent. And discover the main reasons why they may be leaving.
A Beginner's Guide to Google Search Console
Discover the value of Google Search Console for SEO, marketing, and business owners. Learn how this free tool provides insights into your site's performance, engagement, and technical issues. Learn how you can use GSC to make more informed decisions for your website.
The Ultimate Low-Hanging Fruit SEO Strategy — Whiteboard Friday
We all know that we want to maximize our chances for success in SEO, and for that, what we want to do is prioritize tasks that will have a higher impact, and lower effort, but sometimes those get lost in the SEO audit process. In today’s Whiteboard Friday, Aleyda helps develop this low-hanging fruit analysis in parallel of the usual SEO process.
I've Optimized My Site, But I'm Still Not Ranking — Help! — Next Level
When all your hard work seems to be going nowhere, there might be a reason. Jo Cameron walks you through a list of things to check and accomplish to make sure your site can start ranking ASAP.
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How to Create an SEO Strategy [Plus Free Tools & Templates]
Moz’s new SEO Director shares his process for implementing data-driven, actionable SEO strategies for companies big and small.
Identify Featured Snippet Opportunities – Next Level
Let’s take a look at how Moz Pro can help with identifying opportunities to gain (or steal) featured snippets within your existing toolkit.
The Fundamentals of Crawling for SEO – Whiteboard Friday
In this week’s episode of Whiteboard Friday, host Jes Scholz digs into the foundations of search engine crawling. She’ll show you why no indexing issues doesn’t necessarily mean no issues at all, and how — when it comes to crawling — quality is more important than quantity.
5 Key Considerations for Winning SEO Buy-In – Whiteboard Friday
In today’s episode of Whiteboard Friday, Petra takes you through the main considerations you need to pay attention to when explaining the value of your work: commitment, concerns and objections, status versus purpose, and prioritization.
SEO Recap: PageRank
Have you ever wondered how Moz employees learn internally? Well, here’s your chance to get a sneak peek into never seen before, internal webinar footage with Tom Capper! Today’s topic: PageRank.