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SEO tutorials. Step by step. Real tasks.

Every tutorial in this category teaches you to do one specific SEO task — completely. Not "consider keyword intent" but "here's exactly how to research it, with screenshots." If you can read it and immediately do it on a real site, it belongs here.

How tutorials are structured here

Each tutorial follows the same shape: what the task is, why it matters, the exact steps with screenshots, common mistakes to avoid, and how to know you got it right. Nothing is left implicit. If a step requires a tool, we link to the free version.

Topics covered:

  • How to do keyword research with free tools only
  • How to write a title tag that ranks and gets clicks
  • How to add schema markup for rich snippets
  • How to fix common technical SEO issues (orphan pages, slow speed, duplicate content)
  • How to audit a competitor in 30 minutes
  • How to recover lost rankings after a Google update

Articles in this category

Practical TutorialsMay 30, 202612 min Live now

How to read search results like an SEO pro.

The free skill that separates beginners from pros. Seven distinct signals are sitting on every SERP — most people miss six of them. Read the SERP in 60 seconds and skip bad keywords forever.

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How to do keyword research without paying for tools.

Ahrefs costs $99/month. Semrush costs $129/month. You don't need either to start. The complete free workflow — Google Suggest, People Also Ask, Search Console — that finds real keywords.

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How to add schema markup to any page (the right way).

Schema markup gets your pages featured snippets, rich results, and AI citations. Most tutorials make it sound complicated — it's not. The 5-step process that works on any CMS.

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How to find broken links on your site (and why it matters).

Broken links hurt user experience and signal a neglected site to Google. The free tools that find every broken link in minutes — and the one-line fix for each.

Frequently asked questions

What's the best way to learn SEO step by step?

Start with foundations (what SEO is, how Google works), then move to one tactical area at a time — keyword research, on-page, technical, content. Practice each on a real website. Tutorials work best when you do them, not just read them.

Do I need any tools to follow these tutorials?

Most tutorials require only free tools — Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Rich Results Test, and a few free keyword tools. We always note when paid tools are mentioned and provide free alternatives.

How long does each tutorial take to complete?

Most take 30 minutes to 2 hours of focused work. The time is listed at the top of each one. Reading is fast; doing the work is what makes the lesson stick.

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