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{{Short description|Person who is Specialist in SEO}} |
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A '''SEO specialist''' (Search Engine Optimization specialist) is a professional focused on optimizing websites to improve their visibility and ranking on ] (SERPs).<ref name="mediabistro">Talley, Jenell. ''Mediabistro'', 9 August 2019. Accessed 22 June 2024.</ref> The primary objective is to increase organic ] to a website by employing various strategies and techniques to align the website's content and structure with ] algorithms.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9pHyEAAAQBAJ&q=seo+specialist |title=SEO Specialist Career Guide: Become An SEO Expert Professional - Start With Zero Experience |date=2024-02-05 |publisher=Bounce Rank |language=en}}</ref><ref name="goodwin_seo">{{cite web |last=Goodwin |first=Danny |title=What Is SEO – Search Engine Optimization? |url=https://searchengineland.com/guide/what-is-seo |website=Search Engine Land |access-date=22 June 2024}}</ref> |
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== Responsibilities == |
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SEO specialists perform various tasks to improve website performance in search engine rankings. |
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=== On-page SEO === |
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On-page SEO involves enhancing website elements to make them search-engine friendly. This includes keyword research, which involves identifying relevant keywords and phrases that potential visitors use when searching for related content. Content optimization focuses on improving titles, meta descriptions, headers, and body content to align with SEO best practices. Internal linking helps search engines and users navigate the site more effectively while ensuring a good user experience (UX) is considered important for both search engine ranking and visitor satisfaction.<ref name="semrush_onpage">{{cite web |last1=Lyons |first1=Kelly |title=On-Page SEO: What It Is and How to Do It |url=https://www.semrush.com/blog/on-page-seo/ |website=Semrush |date=15 December 2023 |access-date=22 June 2024 |last2=Silva |first2=Carlos |last3=Paruch |first3=Zach}}</ref><ref name="forbes_onpage">{{cite web |last=Snyder |first=Kristy |title=On-Page SEO: Definition, Strategies & Best Practices |url=https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/on-page-seo/ |website=Forbes Advisor |date=14 March 2024 |access-date=22 June 2024}}</ref><ref name="Ayon Chy">{{cite web |title=SEO Expert In Bangladesh|url=https://ayonchy.com/on-page-first-link-priority/ |website=Ayonchy|date=14 January 2020}}</ref> |
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=== Off-page SEO === |
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Off-page SEO focuses on building a website's authority and reputation through external means. One of the primary tasks is link building, which involves acquiring high-quality backlinks from reputable websites to improve the website's authority and ranking. Social media marketing leverages social media platforms to increase visibility and drive traffic to the website. Guest blogging, which entails writing articles for other websites to gain backlinks and exposure, also plays a role in off-page SEO strategies.<ref name="backlinko_offpage">{{cite web |last=Dean |first=Brian |title=Off-Page SEO: The Definitive Guide |url=https://backlinko.com/off-page-seo-guide |website=Backlinko |date=10 November 2023 |access-date=22 June 2024}}</ref><ref name="semrush_offpage">{{cite web |last1=Silva |first1=Carlos |title=What Is Off-Page SEO? A Guide to Off-Page SEO Strategy |url=https://www.semrush.com/blog/off-page-seo/ |website=Semrush |date=16 February 2024 |access-date=22 June 2024 |last2=Paruch |first2=Zach |last3=Handley |first3=Rachel |last4=Skopec |first4=Christine}}</ref><ref name="patel_offpage">{{cite web |last=Patel |first=Neil |title=Off-Page SEO: What Is It & How Can You Take Advantage of It |url=https://neilpatel.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-off-page-seo/ |website=Neil Patel |access-date=22 June 2024}}</ref><ref name="french_link_building">{{cite book |last1=French |first1=Garrett |last2=Ward |first2=Eric |title=Ultimate Guide to Link Building: How to Build Website Authority, Increase Traffic and Search Ranking with Backlinks |series=Ultimate Series |publisher=Entrepreneur Press |date=14 January 2020}}</ref> |
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=== Technical SEO === |
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Technical SEO involves improving the technical aspects of a website to ensure it is properly indexed and ranks well on SERPs. This includes optimizing website architecture to make it easy for search engines to crawl and index the site. Enhancing page load speed is considered critical for both user experience and search engine ranking. Ensuring the website is mobile-friendly is another important task, as more users access websites from mobile devices. Implementing structured data, such as schema markup, helps search engines understand the content better and can improve visibility in search results.<ref name="hubspot_technicalseo">{{cite web |last=Perricone |first=Christina |title=The Ultimate Guide to Technical SEO |url=https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/technical-seo-guide |website=HubSpot |access-date=22 June 2024}}</ref><ref name="ahrefs_technicalseo">{{cite web |last1=Stox |first1=Patrick |last2=Hardwick |first2=Joshua |title=The Beginner's Guide to Technical SEO |url=https://ahrefs.com/blog/technical-seo/ |website=Ahrefs |date=6 April 2024 |access-date=22 June 2024}}</ref> |
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== Skills and qualifications == |
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SEO specialists typically possess a range of skills and qualifications. Analytical skills are important for interpreting data and making informed decisions based on analytics and performance metrics. Technical proficiency, including knowledge of HTML, CSS, and various content management systems (CMS), is necessary for implementing and managing SEO strategies. Writing and editing skills are needed to produce engaging, SEO-friendly content. Problem-solving abilities help in identifying and resolving SEO-related issues, while communication skills are vital for collaborating with web developers, content creators, and other stakeholders.<ref name="stewart_seo_blueprint">{{cite book |last1=Stewart |first1=Ryan |last2=Krevitt |first2=David |title=The SEO Blueprint: How to Get More Organic Traffic Right NOW |date=26 February 2020 |publisher=Ryan Stewart}}</ref> |
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== Impact on business == |
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SEO specialists can enhance a website's online presence, potentially leading to increased traffic, higher conversion rates, and greater revenue. By staying current with search engine algorithms and trends, they help ensure that the website remains competitive in an evolving digital landscape.<ref name="enge_art_of_seo">{{cite book |last1=Enge |first1=Eric |last2=Spencer |first2=Stephan |last3=Stricchiola |first3=Jessie |title=The Art of SEO: Mastering Search Engine Optimization |edition=4th |publisher=O'Reilly Media |date=3 October 2023}}</ref> |
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