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SEO Fundamentals Exam

Did you enjoy our SEO Fundamentals course with Greg Gifford? Put what you've learnt to the test with our free exam, complete with certification for those who pass with flying colours!

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This exam is absolutely free. You don’t have to pay a dime.

Test your skills

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

Unlimited attempts

Don’t be afraid of failure. You can retake the exam as many times as you like.

Show off your mastery

Pass the exam and enrich your CV and LinkedIn profile with the earned certificate.

What will you be tested on?

  • Module 1
    Search engine basics

    How the internet and search engines work.

  • Module 2
    Technical SEO

    How search engines interact with pages and how to diagnose problems and improve websites.

  • Module 3
    Link signals

    How to build and earn relevant links to your website.

  • Module 4
    On-page signals

    The on-page optimization process, from keyword research to optimizing specific page elements.

  • Module 5
    SEO for mobile

    How to make your website to work on mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets.

  • Module 6
    Other ranking signals

    Signals that influence search rankings.

  • Module 7
    International SEO

    How to help search engines to identify which countries you want to target and which languages you use for business.

  • Module 8
    Local SEO

    How to optimize a site to show up in searches in a particular geographic area.

Who is this exam for?

Take this exam if you’re a digital marketer with a decent knowledge of SEO and want to check and document your SEO skills.

Don’t feel enough prepared?

Greg Gifford is an experienced SEO consultant specializing in Local SEO. He is the Director of Search and Social at DealerOn, a leading website and online marketing provider for car dealers. With over 16 years of experience, Greg has been an honored guest and speaker at top SEO conferences around the globe. He graduated from Southern Methodist University with a BA in Cinema and Communications, and has an obscure movie quote for just about any situation.

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