Search Engine Optimization – 2026
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Table of contents: Introduction
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Your instructor: Tapio Kauranen. One of Finland’s top SEO experts.
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What does the SEO training cover?
1. Basics
- The basics of search engine optimization (SEO): what it is and why it matters.
- How search engines work: how their algorithms assess content and rankings.
- Key terms, such as keywords, organic traffic and SERP (search engine results page).
2. Keyword research
- Finding and analyzing the right keywords.
- Tools such as Google Keyword Planner and Ahrefs.
- The role of keywords in content, and where to place them.
3. Content strategy
- Creating high-quality, search-engine-friendly content.
- Optimizing content for keywords and user experience.
- Blog posts, product descriptions and other types of content.
4. Technical SEO
- Optimizing the site’s structure and speed.
- Responsive design and mobile-friendliness.
- Search-engine-friendly URLs and meta tags.
5. Link strategy
- External links (backlinks): why they matter and how to get them.
- Internal links: improving navigation and structure.
- The quality vs. the quantity of links.
6. Analytics and tracking
- Tools such as Google Analytics and Google Search Console.
- Metrics such as bounce rate and CTR (click-through rate).
- Tracking the results and optimizing continuously.
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