
Understand key SEO concepts including on-page SEO, off-page SEO, technical SEO, and keyword research.
Develop skills in using industry-standard SEO tools to analyze website performance and identify optimization opportunities.
Apply critical thinking to assess website structure, content quality, backlink profiles, and user experience factors affecting search rankings.
Gain practical experience in creating actionable SEO strategies that enhance organic visibility and align with business goals.
Demonstrate the ability to interpret SEO metrics, develop insights, and communicate findings clearly in written and presentation formats.
Cultivate workplace competencies such as analytical problem-solving, attention to detail, project planning, and stakeholder-oriented reporting.
Select an existing website (preferably small business or personal blog) for conducting a comprehensive SEO audit.
Use SEO tools (e.g., Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, or equivalent) to analyze keyword rankings, site health, backlinks, page speed, and mobile usability.
Identify critical SEO issues including broken links, duplicate content, missing metadata, poor keyword targeting, and technical errors.
Research relevant competitor websites to benchmark SEO performance and identify content gaps.
Develop a prioritized SEO strategy report detailing recommended improvements in content optimization, technical fixes, link-building tactics, and user experience enhancements.
Prepare a professional presentation summarizing audit findings, proposed SEO strategy, expected outcomes, and implementation roadmap.
Include documentation of methods, tools used, data analysis, and decision rationale to demonstrate thoroughness and professional judgment.