SEO Copywriting

Copywriting can be an under-appreciated success factor in SEO. The content you write must not only target the keywords and topics your audience is searching for, but it must also satisfy their intent better than other pages, as well as being formatted and friendly to search engines.

SEO copywriting is a mix of keyword research, on-page SEO, formatting, and creativity. We've listed some of our favorite resources here, and below find the latest, most relevant posts.
 

Keyword Research: The Beginner's Guide to SEO : Copywriting starts with research. Understanding what your users are searching for is the key to success.

How to Write an SEO-Focused Content Brief Your Writers Will Love : A step-by-step on how to write an SEO-focused content brief that will help your content rank

SEO Content Has a Packaging Problem — Whiteboard Friday : Is your content strategy impacted by AI Overviews? Bernard Huang explains why SEO content has a packaging problem and how to course correct for 2025 and beyond

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Conducting Effective and Regular One-on-Ones
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Conducting Effective and Regular One-on-Ones

Here's another post that drifts away from the usual SEOmoz blog posts, and instead offers a rich perspective into our culture and management. Read on to find out how Kate Matsudaira effectively and regularly conducts one-on-one's, and how her approach to these team meetings can improve attitude and productivity at work, all-the-while maintaining positive work relationships between manager and employee.

How to Read and Review Resumes
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How to Read and Review Resumes

And now for a little departure from your regularly scheduled SEO posts - for a foray into hiring and recruiting. We have been doing a lot of hiring recently at SEOmoz and lots of people have inquired what we look for in candidates. The truth is, we really try to give everyone a chance, but this blog covers some of the tips and tricks we use to make the process as efficient as possible. If you are hiring, this blog will give you some ideas to add to your screening process, and if you are looking for a job, then you will also find some dos and don'ts to help you secure you next big opportunity. To infinity and beyond!