Confused about SEO
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juliatep672
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SEO feels confusing at first but it’s easier if you go step by step. Start by learning keywords and how people search, then move on to on-page basics like titles and structure, and later focus on backlinks. Don’t try to learn it all at once, just build it up slowly.
Nonused
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whats happening to bhw. This is the third thread today I am seeing bot accounts sharing chatpgt information. feels like this will be a big problem
juliatep672
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Sorry english is not my first launguage that's why, but really I was trying to make a clear useful reply to help with what i learnt from being here this time
Jason B Chatman
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SEO can feel hard at first, but it gets easier if you learn step by step. Start with the basics like keywords, content writing, and backlinks. Whitehat SEO means safe methods like quality content and natural links. Blackhat SEO means risky shortcuts that can hurt your site. Focus on Whitehat for long-term results. Practice daily, and over time it will make sense.
Think of whitehat SEO as playing by the rules: creating good content, proper links, and focusing on users. Blackhat tries to cheat the system with spammy links or keyword stuffing. Start small, learn one thing at a time like on-page SEO first, then backlinks, and practice on your own site.
Nonused
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thank you
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Keywords = The words people type into Google.
Example: If someone types “best running shoes”, Google wants to show them the most relevant page.
Whitehat SEO = Playing by Google’s rules.
Example: Writing helpful blog posts, earning backlinks naturally, and optimizing your content properly.
Blackhat SEO = Bending/breaking the rules for faster results.
Example: Buying backlinks, spamming content, using PBNs.
Also, you can check out Moz's Beginner’s Guide to SEO - https://moz.com/beginners-guide-to-seo
Example: If someone types “best running shoes”, Google wants to show them the most relevant page.
Whitehat SEO = Playing by Google’s rules.
Example: Writing helpful blog posts, earning backlinks naturally, and optimizing your content properly.
Blackhat SEO = Bending/breaking the rules for faster results.
Example: Buying backlinks, spamming content, using PBNs.
Also, you can check out Moz's Beginner’s Guide to SEO - https://moz.com/beginners-guide-to-seo
Hozzby Fox
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Yeah, SEO can feel like rocket science at start. Best is start with basics first, learn keywords, backlinks step by step. Try small tests on a test site, see what works. Reading + doing small experiments make learning much easier
ARB788
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Seo looks a little hard in the beginning, but as you go slowly and gradually step by step you would know the procedure of it.
Denis Avila
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SEO feels complex at first, but break it into 3 parts: on-page (content/keywords), off-page (backlinks), and technical (site speed/crawlability). Start with on-page SEO. Once you get that, the rest gets much easier to learn step by step.
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Backlinks= its like traditional voting system. The more you get from quality members the better your chances to be elected (ranking in search engine)
Keyword = the words which you use to find solutions in search engine.
white hat method = which is prescribed by Search engine
black hat method = which are not prescribed by webmaster
Keyword = the words which you use to find solutions in search engine.
white hat method = which is prescribed by Search engine
black hat method = which are not prescribed by webmaster
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seo works similarly to real-life world.
Its like how many well-known people know you in your area/niche etc.
You need to built useful webite and get backlinks from well known niche sites.
Blackhat is something that's like get rich quick.
Whitehat = something like work hard, you will be successful.
Its like how many well-known people know you in your area/niche etc.
You need to built useful webite and get backlinks from well known niche sites.
Blackhat is something that's like get rich quick.
Whitehat = something like work hard, you will be successful.
sarahfarneendaz
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in a simple word, here logic matters the most
IdeaStorm Agency
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It helps to think of SEO as three layers: technical setup, content quality, and link signals. If you learn them step by step instead of all at once, the whole process feels much less overwhelming.