Search Engine Optimization High rankings in the natural search results of top engines and directories are an obtainable goal for businesses and organizations. In this course you'll learn the techniques and tools that top search engine optimization (SEO) marketers are using today to build an online presence for their clients.
Those experienced in search engine optimization will have the opportunity to discuss the specific challenges they have related to search engines, and to learn ideas that can improve their SEO effectiveness. Some advanced optimization strategies will also be taught such as: improving link reputation, return on investment, and conversion. Outline
Week 1: Introduction to SEO and examining the competition
Week 2: Important Search Engine ranking factors
Week 3: A detailed look at linking
Week 4: Quality Link Building Activities
Week 5: Getting into the major engines
Week 6: SEO success and the future of search
Prerequisites
This course requires a general familiarity of the Internet, with 1 year of experience on the Web recommended. While not required, students who have had courses in web technologies, HTML and programming related to web page design will find it useful.
Requirements
Internet access is required.
Book: 'The Unfair Advantage Book on Winning the Search Engine Wars', an eBook from Planet Ocean Communications. This acclaimed book is downloadable. The course will include readings from the ebook as well as weekly lecture, discussion and links to valuable online resources in SearchEngineNews articles and online resources. Students are responsible for purchasing the eBook and membership access. Bonus! Your instructor has arranged for you to have a free membership to SearchEngineNews.com for a complete YEAR (while everyone else is paying $144/yr). (Instructions and link to get the SearchEngineNews membership, eBook at $97 and 12 MONTHS of FREE ebook updates are available in the classroom immediately after you register for the class. Your special textbook purchase along with 12 MONTH complementary membership to SearchEngineNews.com is designed to keep you on top of SEO happenings.)
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Cindy McMahen has been the principal of an interactive agency since 1997. She's responsible for the many activities related to client's search marketing programs, including the task of coordinating of a team of designers, programmers, copywriters and others involved. She's offered courses in Internet promotion and SEO over four years to hundreds of individuals. Currently she's an instructor with online Internet marketing courses in Web Site Promotion and Search Engine
Optimization.
Testimonials:
'Wow, what a great course. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned expert - this teaching team along with great resources provided in this class together provide a superior learning environment in a tough and largely misunderstood area of web business and design.' -- Joshua Rowe
'I've taken seminars and have read articles about SEO, but this course helped me see more of the complete picture. The class has given me excellent tools in which to better my company's SEO efforts. The lectures, reading material, class exercises and discussions were of great benefit.' -- Noel Willis
Testimonials
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"Great class this was - Cindy and Karyn were always there to explain what one needed to know. Im glad I took it and now I know more about SEO. Thanks again and Merry Xmas and prosperous New Year." - Dorothy Wegmueller-Ngudle
"Great class, you definitely have to work for your grade-but in the process you also gain a lot of knowledge." - yvonne newman sanders
"Wonderful experience. I came away with enough information to start right away and continue learning for months to come." - Lisa Stevens
"Very good. This course covers all the bases." - Sara Dellinger
"I learned so much in this class. It was also quite enjoyable. Good practical, useful and essential information for all web site managers." - Colette Fuchs
"This was my first experience with eclasses and I didn't really know what to expect. From the beginning the instructor and her TA were both accessible with answers to questions even when they didn't apply to the class itself. I found the assignments very challenging which is a good thing because that is how you actually learn. The assignments were also challenging in that I had to read the pertinent information and then think rather than copy/paste the answers. I found the book, readings and lectures, as well as the resources, to be excellent. I really can't say enough about the abilities of the instructor and her TA. They not only were highly knowledgable about SEO but they were able to teach what they know which is not always the case with instructors.They also offered encouragement and direction. I have already recommended the SEO class to others and also IWA. This class was more than I hoped it would be when I signed up for it.
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"Fantastic Course! The information supplied on this dynamic topic was current and detailed, the instructors full of useful, timely comments. I couldn't be happier with the result and will definately be looking at further studies with IWA-HWG in the future. Thanks again! " - Kathy Yates
"These instructors were fabulous! They offered current information and had us do a checklist for the last class that will help in our future endeavors. " - Becky Caneday
"I liked this class, the instructor, the assistant and the fellow students. The e-book from Planet Ocean was excellent and the monthly newsletter was first rate.
I learned a lot from this class and really enjoyed it." - Thomas Sweeney
I learned a lot from this class and really enjoyed it." - Thomas Sweeney
"This class was great. I look forward to taking more classes taught by Cindy. I am very impressed with her vast experience and knowledge of the industry. I hope to transition into more SEO in my career and use it to boost my fledgling web-based business. Thank you for a very good class." - Kim Walker
"I found this class to be outstanding, instructors knowledgeable and very helpful. It covered the information very understandably and the resources that were given will be used from here on out. I have been three years teaching myself webdesign, code writing and the WYSIWYG program I use to see what I am doing in the code writing. I have been learning xhtml and css, That is what I was told, three years ago, is the starting place. In my self teaching there are gaps in my knowledge base and now is the time to fill them in. One major one was in my knowledge of SEO. This course gave me a good platform to continue my learning into SEO. In web design, without the search engine exposure all the website is no more than a beautiful brochure left in its wrapping and left in the closet never to be seen, unless it is brought out to purposefully show someone. Thanks again for offering this class I recommend it to anyone involved in the web industry. Designers to code writers can benefit from this class." - Jim Sullivan
"This course like the others before it has been extremely useful. It was well taught and the supporting material will be used by my company for years to come. Bravo, and keep up the good work." - Gary Brown
"I’ve taken seminars and have read articles about SEO, but this course helped me see more of the complete picture. The class has given me excellent tools in which to better my company’s SEO efforts. The lectures, reading material, class exercises and discussions were of great benefit.
This is my first foray into taking an online class and I must admit there was a little trepidation; however, after taking the course I believe it was money well spent.
If anyone is looking to lay a solid foundation in Search Engine Optimization, this course offers valuable information that will enhance your skill set.
" - Noel Willis
This is my first foray into taking an online class and I must admit there was a little trepidation; however, after taking the course I believe it was money well spent.
If anyone is looking to lay a solid foundation in Search Engine Optimization, this course offers valuable information that will enhance your skill set.
" - Noel Willis
"I'm really pleased with how much I learned from this class. I went from having zero knowledge in this area to feeling much more confident that I have at least a working knowledge of how SEO works." - John Kanost
"This was a challenging class for me because the topic has always baffled me. The instructor did a wonderful job providing reference material and causing me to stretch my abilities. Thank you!" - Teresa Hessler
