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Aaditya Battin
Aaditya Battin

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Search Engine Optimisation

SEO,Search Engine Optimization, is the practice of improving a website's visibility in search engine results pages (SERPs).Here's a simplified breakdown:

[1]Crawling:
Search engines like Google send out bots (called "crawlers" or "spiders") to explore the internet. These bots follow links from one website to another, discovering new pages and indexing their content.

[2]Indexing:
The information gathered by the crawlers is stored in a massive database called an index. This index helps search engines quickly find relevant pages when users enter a search query.

[3]Ranking: When a user performs a search, the search engine's algorithm analyzes the indexed pages to determine the most relevant and high-quality results. This ranking is based on various factors,
including:
On-page SEO: Optimizing elements directly within your website's content:
Keyword research: Identifying relevant keywords.
Keyword placement: Incorporating keywords naturally.
Content quality: Creating high-quality, informative content.

Technical SEO: Ensuring your website is technically sound:
Mobile-friendliness: Making sure your website looks good and functions properly on mobile devices.
Page speed: Optimizing your website's loading speed.
HTTPS: Using HTTPS to secure your website and protect user data.

Off-page SEO: Activities outside of your website:
Backlinks: Getting other websites to link to your website.
Social media engagement: Promoting your website and content on social media platforms.
Local SEO: Optimizing your website and online presence for local searches.

[3]SERP Placement: Based on the ranking algorithm, search engines display the most relevant and high-quality results in the SERPs. The higher your website ranks, the more likely people are to click on it.

=SEO Tools=

Google Search Console: Provides insights into how Google views your site.
_Google Analytics-: Tracks website traffic and user behavior.
Google PageSpeed Insights: Analyzes page speed and provides optimization recommendations.
Google Keyword Planner: Helps you find relevant keywords.
Ubersuggest: Offers a range of SEO tools, including keyword research and competitor analysis.

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