Game of Featured Snippets: How to Rank in Position 0
If two competing domains both have great, snipp-able results, how does Google choose one over the other? Larry Kim has an idea, and it has everything to do with your engagement metrics.
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
Is Your Camera the New Search Box? How Visual Intelligence is Turning Search Keyword-less
A storm of visual-centric technologies are coming together to point to a future of search that makes the keyword less… key. Purna Virji explains.
Most SEOs Are No Better than a Coin-Flip at Predicting Which Page Will Rank Better. Can You?
Are you better than a coin at predicting whether one site will outrank another? Ranking factors are more complex than ever, and according to the results of a survey conducted by Will Critchlow, most seasoned SEOs could be bested by the flip of a nickel.
The Most Effective Way to Improve Sitewide Quality and Rankings (Most of the Time)
How much dead weight is bringing your site down in rankings? Armed with compelling case study data, Everett Sizemore shares his single most effective and scaleable tactic for improving your site's overall level of quality, in most situations.
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The Two-Part SEO Ranking Model: Let's Make SEO Simple
It may be tempting to look for an easy answer when it comes to ranking, but both research and Google itself say links and content are the biggest factors involved. Would your SEO improve if you focused with greater effort on a simplified two-factor algorithm?
Should You Be Outsourcing SEO Training for Your Team?
Whether you're looking to self-train your SEOs or hire someone else to, there are a ton of considerations involved. Find out which method is best for your own team and make sure you're not wasting time or money in the process.
An Essential Training Task List for Junior SEOs
With 5 detailed projects that drag you through the technical trenches, this customizable training program for Junior SEOs should put you on the road to skill mastery (and a nice career edge) in just a couple of months.
Should My Landing Page Be SEO-Focused, Conversion-Focused, or Both?
What's more important: drawing in more traffic, or converting the traffic you have? When it comes to your landing pages, that may be a tough question to answer. After watching today's Whiteboard Friday, you'll be better equipped to decide whether you should opt for an SEO focus, a conversion focus, or a strategic balance of both.
301 Redirects for SEO: Google Removes the Penalty
Last week, Google blew our minds when they said 3xx redirects no longer lose PageRank. Cyrus is here to give you the low-down on what this means for SEO.
Should SEOs and Marketers Continue to Track and Report on Keyword Rankings?
Is the practice of tracking keywords truly dying? There's been a great deal of industry discussion around the topic of late, and some key points have been made. In today's Whiteboard Friday, Rand speaks to the biggest challenges keyword rank tracking faces today and how to solve for them.
Does Voice Search and/or Conversational Search Change SEO Tactics or Strategy?
We're hearing a lot about voice search lately, and that trend doesn't seem likely to disappear. But does it have a direct impact on how you should be thinking about your SEO strategy? In today's Whiteboard Friday, Rand discusses what to expect when it comes to the future of search.
Why Mobile-First Is the Only Design Worth Your Investment
If your brand hasn't adopted a mobile-friendly mindset, it's likely you're falling behind the competition.
Architecting a Unicorn: SEO & IA at Envato (A Podcast by True North)
Today, we're bringing you something just a little different. In this podcast episode, True North explores the rocky relationship between SEO, information architecture, and entrepreneurship for one hugely successful online business.
The 15 Most Popular Myths About International SEO, Debunked
If you've been hesitant to start on a global site strategy, the obstacle standing in your way may be nothing more than a myth. Kaitlin McMichael explains the most common misconceptions in international SEO and what you really need to do to harness the power of the international market.