SEO Basic Skills you will learn

  • Search engine optimization
  • Content marketing
  • Web analytics
  • Keyword management and research
  • Website management and optimization
  • URL management

Who should learn SEO Basics

  • Marketing Managers
  • Content Writers
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Business Owners
  • Communications Graduates
  • Digital Marketers

What you will learn in Free SEO Basics Course

  • Search Engine Optimization Foundations

    • Section 1: Part 1: Introduction to SEO

      08:30
      • 1.1 Introduction to SEO
        00:28
      • 2 What's In It For Me
        00:28
      • 3 Objectives
        00:19
      • 4 The Three Players
        02:31
      • 5 Incentives of Major Players
        01:22
      • 6 Search Ecosystem
        01:06
      • 7 Pros and Cons of SEO
        01:39
      • 8 Key Takeaways
        00:37
    • Course Introduction

      04:54
      • Course Introduction
        04:54
    • Section 1: Part 2: A Model of Search Engines

      06:21
      • 1 Introduction
        00:14
      • 2 What's In It For Me
        00:28
      • 3 Objectives
        00:16
      • 4 How Search Engines Work
        00:34
      • 5 Crawling
        02:01
      • 6 Storing
        00:52
      • 7 Processing and Indexing
        00:32
      • 8 Ranking
        00:51
      • 9 Key Takeaways
        00:33
      • Quiz
    • Lesson 1 SEO Introduction

      22:59
      • SEO Introduction
        00:24
      • Importance of SEO
        01:27
      • What Is SEO?
        00:20
      • Search Ecosystem Components
        02:45
      • Search Ecosystem Components: Incentives
        01:55
      • What Drives Search Ecosystem?
        02:12
      • SEO and Social Media
        01:10
      • SEO: Pros and Cons
        02:56
      • Avoid Outdated Techniques
        01:10
      • SEO Career in Organizations
        01:00
      • Enterprise SEO
        02:06
      • Small-Medium Business SEO
        00:58
      • SEOs in Agencies
        01:12
      • Individual SEO
        01:09
      • Opportunities and Skill
        01:02
      • Key Takeaways
        01:13
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 2: On-Page Optimization

      17:44
      • 1 Introduction
        00:15
      • 2 What's In It For Me
        00:21
      • 3 Objectives
        00:21
      • 4 Relevancy and Popularity
        00:53
      • 5 Title Tags and META Descriptions
        01:06
      • 6 Header Tags
        00:38
      • 7 URLs and URL Structure
        03:26
      • 8 Image Alt Text
        00:41
      • 9 Internal Links
        00:41
      • 10 Keyword Usage
        01:00
      • 11 Sitemaps
        00:52
      • 12 On-Page Don'ts
        02:43
      • 13 Perfectly Optimized Page
        04:03
      • 14 Key Takeaways
        00:44
      • Quiz
    • Lesson 2 How Search Engines Work

      27:20
      • How Search Engines Work
        00:31
      • Major Search Engines
        01:26
      • Minor Search Engines: Search
        00:59
      • International Search Engines: Yandex
        02:35
      • International Search Engines: Baidu
        02:48
      • International Search Engines: Naver
        01:41
      • International Search Engines: Qwant
        01:02
      • Search Engine Mechanism
        01:11
      • Search Engine Crawling
        03:08
      • Search Engine Crawling: Robots.txt
        03:34
      • Sitemaps
        01:37
      • Storing
        00:59
      • Processing and Indexing
        02:13
      • Ranking
        02:35
      • Key Takeaways
        01:01
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 3: Off-Site Optimization

      11:53
      • 1 Introduction
        00:14
      • 2 What's In It For Me
        00:15
      • 3 Objectives
        00:23
      • 4 Signals of Popularity
        01:14
      • 5 Principles of Link Building
        00:37
      • 6 Link-Worthy Content
        01:00
      • 7 Off-Site Engagement
        00:56
      • 8 Offline Relationships
        01:15
      • 9 Types of Links
        01:29
      • 10 Rel="nofollow" and Social Media
        01:19
      • 11 Link Building Don'ts
        02:19
      • 12 Key Takeaways
        00:52
      • Quiz
    • Lesson 3 Types of SEO

      27:26
      • Types of SEO
        00:24
      • SEO Hats
        00:20
      • White Hat SEO
        01:56
      • Black Hat SEO
        01:41
      • Gray Hat SEO
        01:39
      • SEO Mistakes
        03:20
      • SEO Best Practices: No Hidden Content
        01:44
      • SEO Best Practices: Optimized Snippet
        01:08
      • SEO Best Practices: Prominent Heading
        03:03
      • SEO Best Practices: Organized Hierarchy
        01:50
      • SEO Best Practices: Practical Links
        01:28
      • What is SEO Spam?
        00:42
      • Falsifying Content
        03:00
      • Falsifying Links
        00:59
      • Falsifying Website Content
        01:16
      • SEO Spam
        01:43
      • The Periodic Table of SEO Success Factor
        00:17
      • Key Takeaways
        00:56
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 4: Duplicate Content

      06:24
      • 1 Introduction
        00:12
      • 2 What's In It For Me
        00:17
      • 3 Objectives
        00:15
      • 4 What Is Duplicate Content?
        01:24
      • 5 Common Instances
        01:23
      • 6 Fixing Duplicate Content
        02:15
      • 7 Key Takeaways
        00:38
      • Quiz
    • Lesson 4 Keyword Research and Competitive Intelligence

      25:38
      • Importance of Keyword Research
        01:00
      • User Intent
        02:14
      • Not Provided
        01:14
      • Performing Keyword Research
        02:21
      • Demo: Keyword Research Tool (Wordtracker)
        04:24
      • Keyword Research and Competitive Intelligence
        02:49
      • Types of Queries
        01:38
      • Short Tail Query: Pros and Cons
        01:57
      • Long Tail Query: Advantages
        01:00
      • Competitive Analysis Overview
        02:16
      • Factors in Competitive Analysis
        02:09
      • B2B vs. B2C
        01:30
      • Key Takeaways
        00:35
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 5: Keyword Research and Competitive Intelligence

      16:47
      • 1 Introduction
        00:18
      • 2 Whats In It For Me
        00:20
      • 3 Objectives
        00:20
      • 4 User Intent
        02:07
      • 5 Not Provided
        01:08
      • 6 Performing Keyword Research
        02:16
      • 7 Two Types of Queries
        01:17
      • 8 Short Tail: Pros and Cons
        01:13
      • 9 Long Tail: Pros and Cons
        01:02
      • 10 Competitive Analysis Overview
        02:23
      • 11 Factors to Analyze
        02:00
      • 12 B2B vs B2C
        01:46
      • 13 Key Takeaways
        00:37
      • Quiz
    • Lesson 5 On-Page Optimization

      23:49
      • On-Page Optimization
        00:37
      • Defining On-Page Optimization
        01:04
      • On-Page Factors
        00:19
      • Title Tags
        00:34
      • Meta Description
        01:05
      • Header Tags
        01:45
      • URLs and URL Structure
        03:50
      • Image Alt Text
        01:09
      • Internal Links
        00:48
      • Keyword Usage
        01:20
      • Sitemaps
        01:14
      • On-Page Don'ts
        00:17
      • Keyword Stuffing
        00:46
      • Hidden Text
        01:06
      • Repetitive Anchor Text
        00:51
      • Cloaking
        00:26
      • Perfectly Optimized Page
        01:25
      • SEO Factors
        00:58
      • Top Ranking Factors
        03:40
      • Key Takeaways
        00:35
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 6: Design and Architecture

      07:46
      • 1 Introduction
        00:13
      • 2 What's In It For Me
        00:18
      • 3 Objectives
        00:24
      • 4 Design Best Practices
        02:51
      • 5 Designing for Search Engines
        02:45
      • 6 Importance of Design
        00:33
      • 7 Key Takeaways
        00:42
      • Quiz
    • Lesson 6 Off-Page Optimization

      13:36
      • Off-Page Optimization
        00:39
      • What Is Off-Page Optimization
        00:22
      • Signals of Popularity
        02:08
      • Why Links?
        01:37
      • Create Link-Worthy Content
        00:46
      • Off-Site Engagement
        01:08
      • Utilize Offline Relationships
        00:39
      • Types of Links
        01:23
      • Rel = “nofollow” and Social Media
        01:23
      • Link Building Don’ts
        02:46
      • Key Takeaways
        00:45
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 7: Local SEO

      08:53
      • 1 Introduction
        00:11
      • 2 What's In It For Me
        00:16
      • 3 Objectives
        00:20
      • 4 Local SEO is Here
        00:56
      • 5 NAP
        01:56
      • 6 Directories
        00:59
      • 7 Top Local Signals
        03:37
      • 8 Key Takeaways
        00:38
      • Quiz
    • Lesson 7 Duplicate Content

      08:01
      • Duplicate Content
        00:35
      • What Is Duplicate Content?
        02:33
      • Common Instances
        01:47
      • Fixing Duplicate Content
        02:30
      • Key Takeaways
        00:36
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 8: Myths about SEO Measurement

      05:58
      • 1 Introduction
        00:13
      • 2 What's In It For Me
        00:21
      • 3 Objectives
        00:15
      • 4 Biggest SEO Misconception
        03:26
      • 5 What to Measure
        01:11
      • 6 Key Takeaways
        00:32
      • Quiz
    • Lesson 8 Design and Architecture

      06:48
      • Design and Architecture
        00:41
      • Importance of Design
        00:46
      • Design: Best Practices
        01:49
      • Designing for Search Engines
        02:53
      • Key Takeaways
        00:39
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 9: Algorithm Updates and SEO Changes

      06:55
      • 1 Introduction
        00:12
      • 2 What's In It For Me
        00:30
      • 3 Objectives
        00:12
      • 4 Constant Changes
        01:07
      • 5 Google Panda Update
        01:04
      • 6 Google Penguin Update
        01:07
      • 7 Not Provided
        01:23
      • 8 Still Powerful
        00:57
      • 9 Key Takeaways
        00:23
    • Lesson 9 Local SEO

      12:11
      • Local SEO
        00:35
      • Local Searches
        01:16
      • NAP
        02:56
      • Directories
        01:20
      • Top Local Search Signals - A
        02:07
      • Top Local Search Signals - B
        03:05
      • Key Takeaways
        00:52
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 10: Integrating SEO with Other Disciplines

      06:01
      • 1 Introduction
        00:13
      • 2 What's In It For Me
        00:37
      • 3 Objectives
        00:18
      • 4 Integrated Marketing
        00:34
      • 5 User Experience Across Channels
        01:05
      • 6 SEO and Content Marketing
        01:07
      • 7 SEO and Analytics
        00:42
      • 8 SEO and Mobile
        00:45
      • 9 Key Takeaways
        00:40
    • Lesson 10 Algorithm Updates and SEO Changes

      10:10
      • Algorithm Updates and SEO Changes
        00:27
      • Biggest SEO Misconception
        00:37
      • What to Measure?
        00:38
      • Constant Changes
        03:39
      • Google Panda Update
        00:57
      • Google Penguin Update
        00:36
      • Google Humming Bird Update
        00:58
      • RankBrain
        00:33
      • Not Provided
        00:39
      • SEO Is Still Powerful
        00:47
      • Key Takeaways
        00:19
      • Knowledge Check
    • Lesson 11 Integrating SEO with Other Disciplines

      07:20
      • Integrating SEO with Other Disciplines
        00:40
      • Integrating Marketing Channels
        00:43
      • User Experience Across Channels
        01:30
      • SEO and Content Marketing
        00:49
      • SEO and Analytics
        00:38
      • SEO and Mobile
        00:32
      • SEO for Wordpress
        01:48
      • Key Takeaways
        00:40
      • Knowledge Check
    • Lesson 12 SEO Tools

      07:25
      • SEO Tools
        00:21
      • What Are SEO Tools?
        00:24
      • SEO Tool Categories
        01:44
      • DEMO: Raven SEO
        04:24
      • Key Takeaways
        00:32
      • Knowledge Check
    • Lesson 13 How to Build a Successful Career in SEO

      04:36
      • How to Build a Successful Career in SEO
        00:26
      • Top Dos and Don’ts
        02:00
      • Career Paths
        00:55
      • Certifications
        00:48
      • Key Takeaways
        00:27
    • Search Engine Optimization Foundations Quiz

      • Search Engine Optimization Foundations Quiz.
  • Advanced Search Engine Optimization

    • Section 1 : Introduction to SEO

      47:14
      • 1.001 What You will Learn in this Course
        11:39
      • 2.001 The Business Impact of SEO
        14:30
      • 3.001 SEO Terms and Definitions
        10:06
      • 4.001 SEO Business Concepts
        10:59
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 2 : How Search Engines Work

      39:21
      • 1.001The Search Engine Landscape
        10:39
      • 2.001 Analyzing Search Results
        14:44
      • 3.001 The Search Engine Index
        13:58
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 3 : Keyword Research

      01:33:35
      • 1.001 Keywords The Foundation
        11:38
      • 2.001 Keyword Research Research Tool Overview
        11:42
      • 3.001 Build a Keyword List
        09:37
      • 4 Analyze Your Keywords: Long tail and Short tail
        14:10
      • 5.001 Exploring Keyword Opportunities
        16:52
      • 6.001 Keyword Plan for Trends and Cycles
        13:29
      • 7.001 Group and Manage keywords
        16:07
      • Knowledge Check
    • Project 1 – Competitive Analysis and Keyword Research

      • Keyword Research
    • Section 4 : On-Page Optimization

      01:10:03
      • 1.001 Key On-Page Elements
        09:12
      • 2.001 Content Hierarchy
        15:10
      • 3.001 Optimize Content
        17:22
      • 4.001 Optimize Content with HTML5
        11:57
      • 5.001 Optimize for Mobile
        16:22
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 5 : Website Management and Optimzation

      01:35:02
      • 1.001 Domain Signals for SEO
        09:57
      • 2.001 Manage Website URLs
        14:39
      • 3.001 Identify and Remove Duplicate Content
        10:56
      • 4.001 Additional Optimization and Management
        19:23
      • 5.001 Webmaster Tools
        09:57
      • 6.001 Moving to a New Domain or a Redesign
        13:37
      • 7.001 Googles History of Major Algorithm Updates
        16:33
      • Knowledge Check
    • Project 2 : Information Architecture Planning

      • Information Architecture
    • Section 6 : Off-Page SEO

      01:28:29
      • 1.001 The Importance of Links Part A
        15:40
      • 1.001 The Importance of Links Part B
        19:15
      • 2.001 Evaluating Backlinks
        11:25
      • 3.001 Seven Methods of Link Building
        16:37
      • 5 Build Links through Social Networks and Social Media Sites
        10:21
      • 5.001 Advanced Concepts and Best Practices for Linking
        15:11
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 7 : Planning A New Website

      45:27
      • 1.001 Choose a domain name
        12:45
      • 2.001 Organize Content Structure
        17:55
      • 3.001 Develop URL Structure
        14:47
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 8 : Market Your Optimized Website

      01:20:41
      • 1.001 Conducting Competitive Audit
        21:01
      • 2.001 Why You Should Not Rely on Rankings
        13:05
      • 3.001 Create a Marketing Plan
        22:07
      • 4.001 SEO and Marketing Teams
        17:53
      • 5.001 Claim and Manage Your Business Listing
        06:35
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 9 : Analytics and Measurement

      48:34
      • 1.001 Intro to Measurement
        09:49
      • 2.001 Analytics Terms and Concepts
        10:25
      • 3.001 Measure Goals and Goal Values
        09:53
      • 4.001 Measure and Analyze the Bounce Rate
        08:23
      • 5.001 Critical Reports to Improve Your SEO
        10:04
      • Knowledge Check
    • Project 3 – Website Audit Documentation

      • Information Architecture Planning
    • Section 10 : What's Next-Learning Path

      06:36
      • 1.001 Your Learning Path
        06:36
    • Project 4 : Inbound Links

      • Inbound Links
    • Project 5 : Marketing Plan

      • Marketing Plan
  • Advanced Content Marketing

    • Section 1 : Introduction to Content Marketing

      44:42
      • 1.1 Introduction
        00:56
      • 1.2 What's In It For Me
        01:18
      • 1.3 What Is Content Marketing
        02:09
      • 1.4 How to Become a Best-in-Class Content Marketer
        01:23
      • 1.5 Develop a Clear Vision
        02:49
      • 1.6 Develop a Business Case
        03:36
      • 1.7 Document your Content Marketing Strategy
        01:36
      • 1.8 Create a Editorial Mission Statement
        02:04
      • 1.9 Target Customers based on their Intent
        03:26
      • 1.10 Target Key Influencers
        02:30
      • 1.11 Produce Help, Hub, and Hero Content
        01:31
      • 1.12 Produce Engaging Content
        01:41
      • 1.13 Use Content Marketing Tactics
        01:42
      • 1.14 Use Social Media Platforms
        01:42
      • 1.15 Help Customers Find the Information
        01:30
      • 1.16 Help Key Influencers Impact the Buyer’s Decision Making Process
        02:51
      • 1.17 Measure Content Effectiveness
        01:53
      • 1.18 Measure ROMI
        03:15
      • 1.19 Improve by Experimenting with New Initiatives
        03:26
      • 1.20 Improve by Becoming Sophisticated and Mature
        02:16
      • 1.21 Key Takeaways
        01:08
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 2 : Developing a Vision of Content Marketing Success

      33:23
      • 2.1 Introduction
        00:19
      • 2.2 What's In It For Me
        00:59
      • 2.3 Vision for Successful Content Marketing
        02:17
      • 2.4 The Michelin Guide Story
        08:10
      • 2.5 Hindustan Unilever
        05:23
      • 2.6 Volvo Trucks
        07:16
      • 2.7 Dell's Take It Easy
        06:17
      • 2.8 Key Takeaways
        02:42
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 3 : Developing a Business Case for Content Marketing

      51:10
      • 3.1 Introduction
        00:28
      • 3.2 What's In It For Me
        00:42
      • 3.3 Content Marketing Budget
        01:33
      • 3.4 Objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
        12:25
      • 3.5 Challenges and Impact
        10:45
      • 3.6 Best Practices
        10:40
      • 3.7 Benefits and Financial Impact
        06:26
      • 3.8 Build your Business Case
        02:56
      • 3.9 Compare the Value of Content Marketing
        03:21
      • 3.10 Key Takeaways
        01:54
      • Knowledge Check
    • Project 1 : Developing a Business Case for Content Marketing

      • Developing the business case for content marketing
    • Section 4 : Creating a Successful Content Marketing Strategy

      50:13
      • 4.1 Introduction
        00:16
      • 4.2 What's In It For Me
        01:15
      • 4.3 Creating a Successful Content Marketing Strategy
        03:23
      • 4.4 Model for Creating a Successful Content Marketing Strategy
        08:00
      • 4.5 Content Marketing Strategy - Two-Step Model
        08:29
      • 4.6 Two Step Model - First Phase
        14:22
      • 4.7 Two-Step Model - Second Phase
        10:03
      • 4.8 Benefit of Two-Step flow Model
        02:03
      • 4.9 Key Takeaways
        02:22
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 5 : Creating a Remarkable Editorial Mission Statement

      37:05
      • 5.1 Introduction
        00:20
      • 5.2 What's In It For Me
        00:44
      • 5.3 Editorial Mission Statements
        12:21
      • 5.4 Create Remarkable Content
        06:53
      • 5.5 Top Global Ad Campaigns
        07:49
      • 5.6 Remarkable Editorial Mission Statement
        07:30
      • 5.7 Key Takeaways
        01:28
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 6 : Targeting Customer Intent Instead of Demographics

      34:28
      • 6.1 Introduction
        00:17
      • 6.2 What's In It For Me
        00:45
      • 6.3 Target Intent over Demographic
        02:46
      • 6.4 Target Customers on Mobile Devices
        04:56
      • 6.5 Target Intent on YouTube
        03:46
      • 6.6 Know Your Customers' Intent
        10:23
      • 6.7 Have a Mobile-friendly Website
        01:47
      • 6.8 Video are Preferred Over Text
        08:11
      • 6.9 Key Takeaways
        01:37
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 7 : Targeting Key Influencers

      36:57
      • 7.1 Introduction
        00:18
      • 7.2 What's In It For Me
        00:43
      • 7.3 Importance Of Influencer Marketing
        07:14
      • 7.4 Process Of Augmenting With Influencers
        20:26
      • 7.5 Case Study—Orange France
        06:03
      • 7.6 Key Takeaways
        02:13
      • Knowledge Check
    • Project 2 : Targeting Key Influencers Who Influence Your Customers

      • Targeting key influencers who influence your customers
    • Section 8 : Producing Help, Hub, and Hero Content Consistently

      27:45
      • 8.1 Introduction
        00:24
      • 8.2 What's In It For Me
        00:46
      • 8.3 Help Content
        09:10
      • 8.4 Hub Content
        07:45
      • 8.5 Hero Content
        08:43
      • 8.6 Key Takeaways
        00:57
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 9 : Producing Engaging Content More Frequently

      24:41
      • 9.1 Introduction
        00:22
      • 9.2 What's In It For Me
        00:44
      • 9.3 Producing Engaging Content
        03:24
      • 9.4 Engagement Through Video and Text
        03:49
      • 9.5 Text Vs Video
        03:51
      • 9.6 What to Seek
        08:38
      • 9.7 Checklist - When to Use Video or Text
        02:28
      • 9.8 Key Takeaways
        01:25
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 10 : Using Effective B2C and B2B Content Marketing Tactics

      01:19:16
      • 10.1 Introduction
        00:24
      • 10.2 What's In It For Me
        01:29
      • 10.3 B2C and B2B Content Marketing Tactics—Usage
        02:47
      • 10.4 B2C and B2B Content Marketing Tactics—Effectiveness
        01:34
      • 10.5 Email Newsletters
        04:33
      • 10.6 In-person Events
        04:00
      • 10.7 Illustrations/Photos
        03:14
      • 10.8 Social Media content
        07:11
      • 10.9 Infographics
        02:41
      • 10.10 Videos—B2C
        03:17
      • 10.11 Videos—B2B
        02:56
      • 10.12 Online Presentations
        03:21
      • 10.13 Microsites
        03:13
      • 10.14 Website Articles
        02:56
      • 10.15 Blogs
        02:40
      • 10.16 Webinars
        02:45
      • 10.17 Case Studies
        02:15
      • 10.18 Mobile Apps
        03:07
      • 10.19 Print Magazines
        03:10
      • 10.20 Digital Magazines
        01:40
      • 10.21 Books
        03:37
      • 10.22 Podcasts
        02:04
      • 10.23 White Papers
        03:58
      • 10.24 Research Reports
        02:32
      • 10.25 E-Books
        02:20
      • 10.26 Branded Content Tools
        01:39
      • 10.27 Virtual Conferences
        02:11
      • 10.28 Key Takeaways
        01:42
      • Knowledge Check
    • Project 3 : Using Effective B2C and B2B Content Marketing Tactics

      • Using effective B2C and B2B content marketing tactics
    • Section 11 : Building Successful B2C and B2B Social Media Platforms

      01:09:44
      • 11.1 Introduction
        00:17
      • 11.2 What's In It For Me
        01:07
      • 11.3 Social Media Platforms
        02:24
      • 11.4 Facebook
        15:22
      • 11.5 LinkedIn
        15:02
      • 11.6 YouTube
        05:47
      • 11.7 YouTube - Create Great Content
        08:26
      • 11.8 YouTube - Develop a Programming Strategy
        11:09
      • 11.9 Twitter
        08:12
      • 11.10 Key Takeaways
        01:58
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 12 : Helping Customers find the Information They Seek

      54:47
      • 12.1 Introduction
        00:17
      • 12.2 What's In It For Me
        00:47
      • 12.3 Optimizing Your Content For Your Web Site
        03:45
      • 12.4 Creating A Google-friendly Web Site
        11:15
      • 12.5 Optimizing Web Pages For Keywords
        12:38
      • 12.6 Optimizing Video Content
        06:37
      • 12.7 Micro-moments
        17:46
      • 12.8 Key Takeaways
        01:42
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 13 : Helping Key Influencers Impact the Buyer’s Decision-Making Process

      37:28
      • 13.1 Introduction
        00:20
      • 13.2 What's In It For Me
        00:53
      • 13.3 Influencing the Influencers
        04:12
      • 13.4 Schmooze Optimization
        02:57
      • 13.5 Nurture Key Relationships
        01:46
      • 13.6 Example - WineWorld
        03:00
      • 13.7 Four Key Influencers
        03:16
      • 13.8 Engaging Digital Presence
        01:36
      • 13.9 Keys to Success
        05:04
      • 13.10 Work together with influencers
        02:55
      • 13.11 GE with influential YouTube creators
        04:52
      • 13.12 Creations in support with GE
        05:21
      • 13.13 Key Takeaways
        01:16
      • Knowledge Check
    • Project 4 : Helping Key Influencers Impact the Buyer’s Decision-Making Process

      • Helping key influencers impact the buyer’s decision-making process
    • Section 14 : Measuring Content Effectiveness

      48:22
      • 14.1 Introduction
        00:23
      • 14.2 What's In It For Me
        00:59
      • 14.3 Sales and Sales Lead Quality
        01:03
      • 14.4 Touchpoints in the Customer Journey
        01:12
      • 14.5 Turning Touchpoints into Quality Leads or Sales
        04:12
      • 14.6 Focus on the Right Metrics
        11:51
      • 14.7 Value Your Best Customer
        05:21
      • 14.8 Attribute Value Across the Journey
        14:03
      • 14.9 Prove Marketing Impact
        06:50
      • 14.10 Key Takeaways
        02:28
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 15 : Measuring Return on Marketing Investment

      38:40
      • 15.1 Introduction
        00:23
      • 15.2 What's In It For Me
        00:52
      • 15.3 Return on Marketing Investment
        06:21
      • 15.4 The Power of the Press Release
        07:23
      • 15.5 Test A - ROMI Revisited
        08:29
      • 15.6 Test B - Impact of a Budget Cut
        06:20
      • 15.7 Test C - Impact of Using Multimedia
        07:24
      • 15.8 Key Takeaways
        01:28
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 16 : Improving by Experimenting With New Initiatives

      27:21
      • 16.1 Introduction
        00:22
      • 16.2 What's In It For Me
        00:44
      • 16.3 Creating Engaging Content
        14:56
      • 16.4 What is Effective and What is Not
        09:33
      • 16.5 Key Takeaways
        01:46
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 17 : Improving Effectiveness by Becoming More Sophisticated or Mature

      41:05
      • 17.1 Introduction
        00:21
      • 17.2 What's In It For Me
        00:52
      • 17.3 Content Marketing Maturity
        07:08
      • 17.4 Get Value from Editorial Meetings
        09:15
      • 17.5 Content Marketing in Organizations
        04:33
      • 17.6 Content Marketing with SEO and Social Media
        04:55
      • 17.7 Leverage Paid Advertising
        02:48
      • 17.8 Sophisticated Content Marketers
        03:38
      • 17.9 Analytics Tips
        05:46
      • 17.10 Key Takeaways
        01:49
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 18 : Content Marketing in the Foreseeable Future

      48:54
      • 18.1 Introduction
        00:15
      • 18.2 What's In It For Me
        00:45
      • 18.3 Content Marketing Forecast
        02:48
      • 18.4 Impact on Content Marketing Strategy
        01:07
      • 18.5 Video Sharing Platforms—Audience Segments
        01:39
      • 18.006 Video Sharing Platforms - Content Genres
        00:57
      • 18.7 YouTube vs Facebook
        05:10
      • 18.8 YouTube Best Practices—Part A
        08:26
      • 18.9 YouTube Best Practices—Part B
        10:07
      • 18.10 Virtual Reality
        04:38
      • 18.11 Facebook Best Practices
        04:45
      • 18.12 Instagram and Twitter Best Practices
        05:35
      • 18.13 Key Takeaways
        02:42
      • Knowledge Check
    • Project 5 : Improving by Becoming More Sophisticated or Mature

      • Improving by becoming more sophisticated or mature
  • Advanced Web Analytics

    • Section 1 : Introduction to Digital Analytics

      16:54
      • 1.001 Introduction to Digital Analytics
        16:54
      • Knowledge Check
    • Project 1 : Introduction to Digital Analytics

      • Introduction to Digital Analytics
    • Section 2 : Building Blocks

      25:54
      • 2.001 Introduction to Building Blocks
        04:21
      • 2.002 Building Blocks -Google Analytics
        21:33
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 3 : Fundamentals of Digital Analytics

      45:14
      • 3.001 Digital Analytics
        08:02
      • 3.002 Digital Analytics Maturity Model
        14:39
      • 3.003 Using the Digital Analytics Maturity Model
        13:59
      • 3.004 The Three Heads of Online Analytics
        08:34
      • Knowledge Check
    • Project 2 : Building Blocks

      • Building Blocks
    • Section 4 : Business Perspective

      44:52
      • 4.001 The Customer Journey and its Various Approaches
        09:23
      • 4.002 Designing for Persuasion
        09:37
      • 4.003 Defining Business Goals
        11:32
      • 4.004 Key Performance Indicators
        14:20
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 5 : Methodology - Lean Six Sigma

      25:33
      • 5.001 Introduction to the Analysis Perspective
        05:28
      • 5.002 Lean Six Sigma Principles -Define and Measure
        09:29
      • 5.003 Lean Six Sigma Principles -Analyze, Improve, and Control
        10:36
      • Knowledge Check
    • Project 3 : Fundamentals of Digital Analytics

      • Fundamentals of Digital Analytics
    • Section 6 : Data Analysis Fundamentals

      16:22
      • 6.001 Data Analysis Fundamentals
        16:22
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 7 : Analysis Perspective Providing Insights

      35:22
      • 7.001 Analysis Perspective Providing Insights
        18:29
      • 7.002 Expressing Exactitude or a Sense of Scale
        16:53
      • Knowledge Check
    • Project 4 : Business Perspective

      • Business Perspective
    • Section 8 : Enabling Capabilities

      52:06
      • 8.001 Tag Management System
        19:51
      • 8.002 Vendor Selection
        08:18
      • 8.003 Qualitative Data
        09:27
      • 8.004 Competitive Intelligence and Other Tools
        14:30
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 9 : Managing Analytics

      41:02
      • 9.001 Introduction to Managing Analytics
        13:47
      • 9.002 RACI Matrix
        07:53
      • 9.003 Agile Management
        19:22
      • Knowledge Check
    • Project 5 : Methodology - Lean Six Sigma

      • Methodology - Lean Six Sigma
    • Section 10 : Audience

      15:48
      • 10.001 Audience
        15:48
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 11 : Acquisition

      44:55
      • 11.001 Acquisition
        09:55
      • 11.002 Campaign Tracking
        07:14
      • 11.003 Google Analytics Standard Channels
        14:33
      • 11.004 Marketing Automation and Growth Hacking
        13:13
      • Knowledge Check
    • Project 6 : Data Analysis Fundamentals

      • Data Analysis Fundamentals
    • Section 12 : Behavior

      28:43
      • 12.001 Behavior
        11:46
      • 12.002 Customer Engagement
        16:57
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 13 : Conversions and Onboarding

      50:40
      • 1 Conversions Funnel
        15:23
      • 2 Experimentation and Testing
        13:12
      • 3 Conversion Scenarios
        13:46
      • 4 Attributions
        08:19
      • Knowledge Check
    • Project 7 : Analysis Perspective: Providing Insights

      • Analysis Perspective: Providing Insights
    • Section 14 : Retention and Expansion

      25:15
      • 14.001 Retention and Expansion
        10:39
      • 14.002 Expansion Scenarios
        14:36
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 15 : Advocacy

      15:15
      • 15.001 Advocacy
        08:13
      • 15.002 Facebook and LinkedIn Insight
        07:02
      • Knowledge Check
    • Project 8 : Enabling Capabilities

      • Enabling Capabilities
    • Section 16 : Privacy and Ethics

      17:23
      • 16.001 Privacy and Ethics
        17:23
      • Knowledge Check
    • Section 17 : Wrapping Up

      08:23
      • 17.001 Wrapping Up
        08:23
    • Project 9 : Managing Analytics

      • Managing Analytics
    • Project 10 : Audience

      • Audience
    • Project 11 : Acquisition

      • Acquisition
    • Project 12 : Behavior

      • Behavior
    • Project 13 : Conversions and Onboarding

      • Conversions and Onboarding
    • Project 14 : Retention and Expansion

      • Retention and Expansion
    • Project 15 : Privacy and Ethics

      • Privacy and Ethics

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