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Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

University of California, Davis

This Specialization from the University of California, Davis, focuses on mastering search engine optimization tools and strategies to optimize website content for the best possible search engine ranking. You'll learn the theory behind Google search and other search engine algorithms and build practical, real-world skills that you can apply to a career in digital marketing or online content development.

The Specialization covers on-page and off-page optimization, local and international audience targeting, search-focused website audits, and aligning SEO with overall business strategies. Each course builds on the skills from the previous course, culminating in a hands-on Capstone Project where you'll apply your skills to a comprehensive SEO consulting task.

  • Complete a competitive analysis on a webpage
  • Develop a solid approach for achieving a productive and successful relationship with your client
  • Create influencer relationships and collaborations and analyze data to see which content gets the most shares
  • Create a final report of your findings and recommendations for SEO and present your recommendations to your client

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Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Course Modules

This SEO Specialization comprises modules covering Introduction to Google SEO, Google SEO Fundamentals, Optimizing a Website for Google Search, Advanced Content and Social Tactics to Optimize SEO, and a Google SEO Capstone Project. The modules provide a comprehensive understanding of search engine optimization, from theory to practical application.

Introduction to Google SEO

Critique the role of advertisements and corporate funding in the development of search

Compare and contrast the functionality of search engine algorithms updates

Write your own content for a website that will improve search results

Develop an optimization strategy following best practices for a client to implement to help increase their ranking

Google SEO Fundamentals

Complete a competitive analysis on a webpage

Interpret brand recognition through social media

Create sitemaps and robot.txt files, plan redirects, and manage site errors

Use a variety of SEO tools to conduct an audience analysis and develop personas of your ideal buyer

Optimizing a Website for Google Search

Use keyword research to select best keywords to optimize your website in search results

Examine how to analyze, organize, create, and build content utilizing various strategies

Use best practices to develop a high quality local SEO approach

Develop a solid approach for achieving a productive and successful relationship with your client

Advanced Content and Social Tactics to Optimize SEO

Use content marketing campaigns to drive higher SEO rankings

Build relationships with influencers to help build your audience

Create influencer relationships and collaborations

Analyze data to see which content gets the most shares

Google SEO Capstone Project

Create an SEO Pitch

Prepare and perform a competitive analysis

Analyze and create a keyword map

Create a final report of your findings and recommendations for SEO and present your recommendations to your client

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