I know this is a simple question, but I honestly don’t know anything about SEO. If I want to learn SEO and start selling my skills, how much time should I expect to invest?
It takes about a month to learn the basics, but you won’t ever learn it all because the algorithms keep changing. Like any IT job, SEO requires constant learning.
You can learn the basics in a week or two, but to truly master SEO, it will take much longer.
Great question! I’ve learned SEO by working at an agency. Here’s what I’ve found:
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You can get the basics in a few weeks, but becoming an expert might take 2-3 years with extra effort. It’s hard to say when you reach ‘expert’ level, but at some point, you’ll be able to answer client questions on the spot.
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I focused on SEO strategy, which can be tricky. You can start offering SEO services with less experience. If you charge lower rates, you can begin after just a few weeks and learn as you go. Building a good track record is key.
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You’ll still learn every day. I worked in an agency for 7 years and kept learning until the very last day.
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I suggest focusing on the basics—learn how to create good content, build authority, and fix common technical issues. Even with all the updates, 80% of SEO doesn’t change much.
That’s just my take on it.
You can pick up the basics quickly by reading the beginner’s guide to SEO by Moz. But to really learn, you need to get hands-on and work on a website. To charge higher rates or earn a good salary, it’ll take years or a bit of luck.
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How do SEO experts handle clients with different websites? I’m confident in WordPress, especially with RankMath, which takes care of most of the technical work.
georgefathom said:
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How do SEO experts handle clients with different websites? I’m confident in WordPress, especially with RankMath, which takes care of most of the technical work.
You need a good system to manage your workload. Time management, process management, and standard operating procedures are key. Find ways to work smart and use industry tools to save time.
I have over fifty tools at my disposal to help with that.
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Do you use a different tool for every CMS?
georgefathom said:
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Do you use a different tool for every CMS?
I don’t use separate tools for each CMS. A developer might, but as an audit professional, I focus on performance issues across all CMS platforms. If a site is slow, I can audit it and give you a list of tasks to fix the speed problems. I don’t get too specific on the hows of fixing it, because developers might offer different solutions. My focus is on improving results, like reducing code size or boosting page speed.
If developers prefer different tools for specific CMS tasks, that’s fine. It’s all about efficiency and workflow.
Try reading LearningSEO.io and work on SEO for your own website. In 3-6 months, you’ll gain some solid experience.
It depends on how deep you want to go with SEO. The basics can be learned in a few weeks, but mastering it could take several months or even years of hands-on experience.
It’s a lifelong learning process, but you can grasp the basics in about 2-3 weeks.
You can get the basics in a weekend and jump into your own project. After that, it takes a lot of patience and experimentation.
Mastering SEO means staying updated with changes in algorithms, experimenting with advanced techniques, and improving your analytical skills. This is when you’ll be ready to freelance or apply for jobs.
You can learn the basics in 2-3 weeks, but to truly understand SEO, you need to apply it in practice. Keep a website running and stay updated with the latest changes.
The basics can be learned in a few weeks, but SEO is always changing. You need to stay alert to new trends.