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Keyword Research Exam

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Put your knowledge to the test, identify your strengths, and find your weak spots.

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What will you be tested on?

  • Lesson 1
    Introduction to Keyword Research

    What keyword research is, and why it's important for your SEO.

  • Lesson 2
    Understanding the Business

    How to start your keyword research process, taking into account the importance to business and its potential customers.

  • Lesson 3
    Query Intent

    Different query intent types and corresponding search results.

  • Lesson 4
    Create a List

    How to build your list of potential keywords, and which of them could bring you quick or long-term wins.

  • Lesson 5
    Semrush Tools

    How SEMrush tools can help you with your keyword research.

  • Lesson 6
    Not Provided Keywords

    Ways to hack the 'not provided' keywords in Google Analytics.

Who is this exam for?

Whether you’re already competent in keyword research, or you're just on your way to proficiency, take this exam to document or just check your level of knowledge.

Don’t feel enough prepared?

Take the accompanying Keyword Research course with Greg Gifford right away if you want to hone your skills and learn how to conduct keyword research - or just brush up on certain topics! You’ll find all the information needed to help you get prepared and pass the exam there.

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Keyword Research Course with Greg Gifford

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Learn how to conduct keyword research from prominent industry expert Greg Gifford in a series of video lessons. Learn more.

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