Competitive Analysis and Keyword Research Test
The free exam consists of 27 questions — you'll be given 30 minutes to answer them. You must answer 70% of the questions correctly in order to pass. You’ll be tested on your knowledge of competitive analysis and keyword research, namely, strategies, tactics, and concepts. You can retake the exam as many times as you like.

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What will you be tested on?
- Module 1Competitive Analysis
How to understand your competition, analyzing strengths and weaknesses in their keyword and backlink profiles, and content strategy.
- Module 2Keyword Research
How to find relevant and worthwhile keywords that will help you boost your SEO and outperform your competitors.
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