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11 Best SEO Keyword Research Tools in 2024 (Tested & Proven)

Keyword research is the BACKBONE of successful SEO. Today, I’m sharing 11 must-have keyword research tools to help you stay ahead in 2024. Whether you’re a beginner or pro, these tools will give you the insights you need to capture search traffic and outpace competitors. Explore these options and find what works best for your...

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My 6 Step SEO Audit (Technical, Content, Backlinks, UX)

I’ve spent years refining SEO strategies, and I know the impact a thorough SEO audit can have on growth. In this blog, I’m sharing my 6-Step SEO Audit checklist—covering technical, on-page, off-page, content, UX, and competitor insights—to help you optimize every corner of your site. Let’s dive in and start driving more traffic and conversions....

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How I Use Lead Magnets in SEO (7 foolproof strategies)

Hey hey, Ever feel like your site’s SEO traffic isn’t converting as well as it should? You’re not alone. This happens to 1,000s of websites every single week. The site has organic traffic from Google, but the traffic isn’t converting to leads and sales. I know from first hand experience and I’ve been working for...

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How to Find High Quality Keyword Opportunities with Ahrefs

Hey hey, Ever wonder how some sites always seem to hit the SEO jackpot? Today, I’m peeling back the curtain on my personal strategy for uncovering those elusive, high-quality SEO keywords using Ahrefs. This tool isn’t just a part of my toolkit—it’s my secret weapon for staying ahead in the SEO game. Let’s dive into...

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My SEO Conversion Cheat Sheet (13 ways to convert more)

Hey there, how’s it going? Fact: SEO is POINTLESS without conversions. Agree with me? If you’re a business owner, I know you 😉 The ultimate goal of SEO is to drive traffic that turns into leads and eventually paying customers. Just like PPC and social media, it’s a marketing channel. And we want it to...

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My SEO Content Planning Process (how I plan 3+ months of content)

Hey there, welcome to another issue of The Savvy SEO. Thanks for being a reader. It means a ton to me and I work hard to bring high value every single week. If you’re enjoying it, please let me know. Reply to this email with any feedback you have. Good, bad, and the ugly is...

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My SEO Competitor Research Process (14 steps for endless content & backlink ideas)

Hey hey! Ever wonder how your competitors seem always to be one step ahead? Today, I’m sharing my comprehensive SEO competitor research process that helps me keep up and even outpace them in the digital race. Use this guide to research your SEO competition, learn what’s working, & duplicate their SEO success. Run this process...

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The 4 Pillars of SEO (how to dominate SEO in 4 simple steps)

Hey hey! Feeling like your website isn’t reaching its full traffic and conversion potential? SEO is more than just a few tactics – it’s a comprehensive strategy. I’ve been studying it for 10+ years and practicing it on my own companies. Today, I want to break down the 4 most important pillars that drive SEO....

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How I Use ActiveCampaign for SEO

Hey hey! When I first started SEO, I knew nothing about email marketing and how it would impact my SEO efforts. I was just focused on driving traffic with blog content. When I saw traffic, I was happy enough. But that all changed when the blog traffic didn’t turn into anything. I was left wondering,...

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10 Free SEO Courses You MUST Check Out

Hey hey! Keeping up with SEO trends and updates is crucial, and what better way to stay ahead than with free, top-notch education? Here’s a roundup of 10 free SEO courses that are perfect for anyone looking to enhance their skills, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro. 1. SEO Training Course (Moz) 2....

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