Understanding Search Engine Optimisation for Business

CPD (Continued Professional Development)

Overview

Unit 4: Understanding Search Engine Optimisation for Business

  • Defining Search Engine Optimisation
  • Understanding the principles of SEO
  • How do SERPs work?
  • The objectives of SEO
  • Understanding the difference between SEO and Pay-Per-Click advertising
  • The Impact of SEO on online search results
  • The importance of successful SEO
  • Conversion
  • Increasing web traffic
  • Advantages of increased website traffic
  • Advantages of increased visibility for businesses
  • SEO tools and techniques for driving traffic towards a business
  • Meta descriptions
  • Image tags
  • Keyword research
  • Backlinks
  • Unique content
  • Word count optimisation
  • Publication Frequency
  • URL structure
  • Internal links
  • Schema.org markup
  • Use of robots.txt files
  • Site’s responsiveness to use on a mobile phone
  • Monitoring the effectiveness of SEO
  • Ways to implement SEO for a given business
Benefits
  • Automatic enrolment with an immediate start
  • Fully online course
  • Study from anywhere, at any time
  • Perfect for an introduction or refresher in a subject
  • A great addition to a CV
  • Receive a digital e-certificate upon completion
  • Nationally recognised
  • Official CPD-certified course
  • Access to an award-winning e-learning platform
  • No hidden costs

Price

FREE

Course Type / Level

CPD

Category

CPD (Continued Professional Development)

Who is this for?

Distance Learning is suitable for those who wish to study at their own pace, at a pace that suits them. These courses are designed to be part of you Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

Entry Requirements

Age 19+
EU/UK resident for the last three years

Dates and Duration

Start Date: To Be Advised
Time: At a time to suit you
Day: Work at a day to suit you - Distance Learning only
Duration: 4 Weeks

Location

Online

Progression Route

Accredited Distance Learning courses.

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