SEO Courses

[Joseph Grogan]

Just wondering.... Cause I want to learn more about seo. Is there any courses running in Ireland that teach SEO or is this profession all a self thought area...

Oh and if there is none. Do you know of any good book that are worth a read

 

[mneylon]

If you're starting out I'd keep an eye on the seminars run by the likes of the IIA, as they cover SEO

 

[Joseph Grogan]

Yea i had a look at them so i did. Think I might drop down to onw of them so I will. Cheers blacknight

 

[babyboy808]

The SEO - Search Engine Optimization | Read SEOmoz, Rank Better premium section is pretty good and gives a great foundation to seo, keyword research, social media etc

 

[glengara]

I'd probably opt for either the SEOmoz or the new SEObook training program and go with whichever one had the better support/forum.

Not sure if any of the courses available here are targeted to the would-be practitioner, they seem more aimed at Management IMO.

 

[Gavin]

The SEOmoz beginners guide a very good read for starting out.

*edit*

Some people are just too humble. Also take a look at DIY SEO for some good resources and reading.

 

[Joseph Grogan]

Cheers everyone...

I will have a look at all of them. And spend a good few hours reading...

Hopefully i will be able to pick it all up ok

 

[energetic]

you can find many free resource to learn SEO

 

[starfire]

is IIA worth joining

 

[MickyWall]

check out Google's basic guide Official Google Webmaster Central Blog: Google's SEO Starter Guide

 

[how-to-fiend]

SEOBook was a good read on basics of SEO. Wish I would have read it when I first started out.

 

[link8r]

SEO is also about cause and effect - if you're going to try and learn, have a couple of sites to experiment with!

 

[MPC]

you tend to get a broad overview at those seminars so i dont think they are worth the money. There are some really superb forums out there such as Digital point and Seo chat where you can pick up a lot of great info once you know the basics.

 

[MickyWall]

SEO is also about cause and effect - if you're going to try and learn, have a couple of sites to experiment with!

I'd agree, go knock up a blog, company website, forum, directory, e-commerce shopping site and learn hands-on from the different types of sites you build.

There's enough information on the internet to get you started.

 

[kflanagan28]

I agree with the people who say go get a few sites to play with. You won't start learning SEO until you work with it.

Although I don't think it's that easy to just knock up ecommerce, forums, websites.

The main issue with getting sites up and running is having original content to put on a site.