Best way to learn SEO?

by drcatl
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Hey every one,

I'm a complete beginner to SEO. I was wondering what methods/approaches you think are the best to learn SEO for a beginner.

Thanks for all the help.

Thanks,
Zain
#learn #seo
  • Profile picture of the author raverandi
    "Best way to learn SEO?"

    Do SEO.
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  • Profile picture of the author Happy_Balance
    Hi drcatl,
    • Much of what passes for 'SEO' is either outdated and /or a big pile of BS.
    • This includes buying and/or automating thousands of back-links, and many other shady dealings.
    However:
    I also think saying SEO is bull**** is much like saying design is bull**** – the pitch should be leveled by all websites having plain black text on a white background and may the best content win. It may be debatable in a vacuum, but in the real world things are different. ~source
    May the best content win = Hey, there's a great idea.

    drcatl, You are asking to learn about a subject where "everyone tends to act like a large bunch of ants all following one another."
    Here they come now, have fun...
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    Every Day Is Fun! :)

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  • Profile picture of the author dadamson
    As a beginner I found Matt Carter's SEO lessons to be very helpful. He ranks websites with high quality backlinks and provides clear examples on how you can do the same. I think it will be the best solid advice you will get as a beginner SEO.

    You really do have to just jump in there and do SEO for yourself to really get the feel for it.

    Build a small affiliate website and rank it for the product names. You should be able to make cash within a couple of months if you do it right.

    Like anything, it's about trial and error. Beat some tough websites and your confidence about the whole thing will grow!

    Stick with it

    -Dave
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  • Profile picture of the author Weblinkindia
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    • Profile picture of the author iamspartan
      Read SEO related articles, forums and blogs. You may also communicate to an seo expert through forums. Ask questions if you're confused, just ask them.
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  • Profile picture of the author jackpot9
    Best way to learn SEO?

    You need to see how people do it, and then tweak the strategies a little to fit your plan and determine for yourself if it works.

    This particular blog post has a pretty good strategy on backlinking
    => THE Backlinking Strategy That Works
    Disclaimer: This is not my blog or anything, but i've found this post to be particular helpful.

    You definitely do not need to buy anything off his recommendation in the post, he's merely sharing his strategy on what has worked for him. For a primer i suggest you take a look at the diagram, and if you like you could try to do something similar and see the effects on your rankings.

    There's also a thread somewhere in this subforum , i think it's called the 40 day ranking challenge by Joseph Archibald, which was actually the primer for the aforementioned post's strategy. You'll want to read it as well.

    Then implement them. Good luck!
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  • Profile picture of the author hilarious89
    I think you should watch the video tutorials of the SEO related topic. Then there you learn everything about seo. That is very effective for everyone.
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  • Profile picture of the author William King
    Study the behavior of search engines, how they work and what are their purpose actually. Studying such topics in the detail will help you a lot to get the idea of SEO.
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    • Profile picture of the author mrbarnes86
      Seomoz beginners guide i can recommend.

      I've got a few good youtube channels that i will PM you.

      gl
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  • Profile picture of the author wechta
    I actually learned a lot on this forum. But in generally, read, try, ask...
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  • Profile picture of the author Hortensia
    If you are new to seo the problem is who you should listen to. You don't want to follow strategies that may not work tomorrow. Therefore follow time tested evergreen seo strategies only. Forget noisy 'guru's' who can't stop waffling.

    Seo is an introverts game.

    My recommendation is to first read John X factor and Michael Campbell.
    Then get on a few lists: VitaVee, Mike Liebner

    Cheers,
    JanPaul
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  • Profile picture of the author brianboyer
    Research and Google everything, use forums to talk to others like you are doing, find SEO experts who are willing to teach, and take advantage of free tools.
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  • Profile picture of the author pilaruk
    Start off by trying to optimize your website properly.
    (e.g. meta tags, keywords in your title tags, etc.)
    There is a lot of information you will find in google, youtube etc.
    Hope this helps.
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  • Profile picture of the author bilzz
    Read articles about SEO basics it would be a useful start for learn better ..
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  • Profile picture of the author Corvinus
    Browse this forum and you will learn more about SEO.
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  • Profile picture of the author teecamo
    Start a website on a subject you are passionate about...do one quick check to make sure it isn't saturated to the bone (e.g. computers..maybe something WAY more specific). Then just go do it! Experiment, and read up a little. But only doing will help the learning.
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  • Profile picture of the author Watch Store
    you can learn a lot from the warrior forum and ask questions on this forum
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  • Profile picture of the author Shiva
    Hey,
    If you a complete3 beginner then these tips may help you :http://www.warriorforum.com/adsense-...p-you-all.html

    Hope this helps,
    Shiva!
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  • Profile picture of the author pamellad2711
    There are many tutorials you can search online, try to search it on google, forums and youtube. Video tutorials would be the best.
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  • Profile picture of the author Justinpage
    Hey dude, check this site webconfs(dot)com(slash)15-minute-seo.php you will find step by step guides on how to learn SEO.
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  • Profile picture of the author petesankey
    Just do it. It you have lots of sites you want to SEO - start them all from day 1 - SEO is easiest if you don't try and hurry it too much.
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  • Profile picture of the author seoservices1
    Hello Dear

    Read SEO related articles, forums and blogs. You may also communicate to an seo expert through forums. Ask questions if you're confused, just ask them. And Video Tutolias is best learn SEO.
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  • Profile picture of the author rain21
    you need to read lot of articles about SEO and need to practice by yourself to learn, forums are great places to learn
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  • Profile picture of the author HorseStall
    I have found the best way to learn SEO is to read forums, blogs, SEO sites and then conduct experiments to see what works.
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  • Profile picture of the author rosesmark
    Simple Way

    First#

    Download the SEO PDF Files From Google Search Engine

    Second#

    Read it and understand about SEO

    third#

    Read SEO Factors

    Fourth

    After the read about SEO factors - Implement on blogs
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  • Profile picture of the author Shirlyn
    Down load the Ebook from Gogole by searching the keywords : "Gogole SEO book" in Google search engine.
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  • Profile picture of the author Focused Action
    here is another source (free seomoz ebook is also good)

    FREE (not aff) - has some good free tools too!
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