Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the practice of improving a websiteโs visibility in search engine results pages (SERPs) to attract more organic (non-paid) traffic. SEO involves optimizing content, structure, and technical aspects of a site to make it more accessible and relevant to users and search engines.
๐ Key Conceptsโ
- Keywords: Words and phrases users type into search engines. Research and use relevant keywords in your content.
- On-Page SEO: Optimizing individual pages (titles, headings, meta tags, images, internal links).
- Off-Page SEO: Building authority through backlinks from other reputable sites.
- Technical SEO: Improving site speed, mobile-friendliness, crawlability, and structured data.
- Content Quality: Creating valuable, original, and user-focused content.
- User Experience (UX): Fast loading, easy navigation, and mobile optimization.
๐ ๏ธ Best Practicesโ
- Use descriptive, keyword-rich titles and meta descriptions.
- Structure content with headings (
<h1>
,<h2>
, etc.). - Optimize images with alt text and compression.
- Use clean, semantic HTML and accessible design.
- Build internal and external links.
- Submit sitemaps to search engines (Google Search Console, Bing Webmaster Tools).
- Monitor site performance and fix broken links.
๐ฆ Useful Toolsโ
๐ Useful Linksโ
- Google SEO Starter Guide
- Moz Beginnerโs Guide to SEO
- Search Engine Land: What is SEO?
- MDN: SEO Basics