The Transformation: From Writer to SEO Strategist
This course transforms students from content creators into Advanced SEO Strategists and Consultants. You will master the process of diagnosing a website’s health, creating strategic content plans that build topical authority, and executing ethical link-building campaigns. This is a high-income skill focused on driving sustainable, high-quality organic traffic, which is the most valuable asset a digital business can own.
2. Certification and Final Assessment
Earning Your Professional Certificate
The Certificate of Completion is earned by demonstrating your ability to execute a complete, professional SEO audit and strategy plan.
- Evaluation Method: Comprehensive Final Assessment Report.
- Assessment Task: Conduct a full technical, content, and link-profile audit of a sample website and produce a prioritized, data-driven SEO Strategy Report (Module 4).
- Passing Standard: A minimum passing grade of 80% is required on the Final Report to earn the official Certificate of Completion from calistabuildsskills.org.

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Features
- Master Auditing Tools: Learn to use Google Search Console (GSC) and PageSpeed Insights like a professional.
- Strategic Content Planning: Master the Pillar Page and Content Siloing models to build true topical authority.
- Ethical Link Building: Focus on high-quality, white-hat link acquisition strategies (Broken Link Building, Resource Pages).
- Technical Deep Dive: Understand and optimize Core Web Vitals and Schema Markup.
Target audiences
- Content Creators/Copywriters: Students who completed the Copywriting course and want to ensure their persuasive content actually ranks.
- Digital Marketers: Professionals looking to specialize and move from generalized marketing to high-value organic search optimization.
- Freelancers & Consultants: Individuals offering audit services, needing measurable, data-driven strategies for clients.
Requirements
- Access to a laptop or desktop computer.
- Foundational understanding of HTML tags (H1, Title, Alt).
Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 12 Lessons
- 15 Hours
- Module 1: Foundational SEO Strategy and Keyword Research (Outline)3
- Module 2: Technical SEO and Site Health (Outline)3
- Module 3: On-Page SEO and Content Optimization (Outline)3
- Module 4: Off-Page SEO, Link Building, and Local Strategy (Outline)4
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