Tips for Getting into SEO
Recently I read an article about getting into the field of SEO (Search Engine Optimization), and there were some key things I took away from the article.
- It’s important to have some basic website skills, which include a knowledge of words like blog, html, CSS, SEO, WordPress, Analytics, etc. The author recommends that anyone interested in a job in SEO demonstrate knowledge of these key terms. By starting a WordPress blog, one has the opportunity to edit for SEO, tweak plugins, and learn the basics about Analytics.
- Secondly, the author recommends reading about SEO and beginning to apply one’s knowledge. He offers several guides to SEO and numerous bloggers who discuss relevant topics in SEO, and he stresses the importance of being able to discuss SEO websites in an interview.
- The author further stresses the importance of understanding the fundamentals of linkbuilding before showing up for an interview. Many SEO specialists feel that linkbuilding is one of the most difficult aspects of their job. Being able to discuss some techniques and how to apply them in an interview gives you a “leg up” in an interview.
- The next recommendation that the author has it to read The Internet Marketing Handbook, as it has several valuable tools and resources for an SEO job.
- When searching for a job, the author recommends finding a recruiting agency that understands SEO. He highly recommends finding an agency that will provide you the support you need for training and development. Knowledgeable agencies will be able to answer your questions and direct you to good events and conferences.
- Finally, before interviewing for an SEO job, the author recommends studying frequently asked SEO interview questions. He provides a few examples of his own and then offers a few useful links to further interview questions.
Overall, this article gave me a much better idea of what to expect when looking for a job two years from now. Now that I have some resources, I just need to do my research.