SEO for Devs
This is a free email course on SEO, specifically tailored for developers. It provides a systematic approach to improve search engine visibility for technical blogs and side projects.
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Questions & Answers
- What is "SEO for Devs"?
- SEO for Devs is a free, 2-week email course consisting of 6 video lessons designed to teach developers how to use Search Engine Optimization to grow their blogs and side projects. It includes practical homework to apply learned concepts.
- Who is the target audience for the SEO for Devs course?
- The course is specifically for developers and technical content creators who want to learn systematic methods to attract more readers and users to their technical blogs or side projects through search engines.
- How does "SEO for Devs" differentiate itself from other SEO training materials?
- This course distinguishes itself by explaining SEO concepts from a developer's perspective, focusing on systematic problem-solving rather than traditional marketing jargon. It aims to make SEO understandable and actionable for those with a technical background.
- When is the ideal time to take the SEO for Devs course?
- It is suitable for developers who are either launching a new technical blog or side project, or for those who have an existing one but are struggling with discoverability and traffic from search engines. The course offers immediate, actionable steps.
- What specific technical topics are covered in the SEO for Devs course?
- The course covers how search engines operate, establishing an optimal site structure, understanding server-side versus client-side SEO, performing keyword research with free tools, optimizing individual blog posts, and using auditing tools for common SEO issues.
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