SEO: Audit Pages, Rank Higher
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SEO: Audit Pages, Rank Higher
This course is part of Digital Marketing Operations & Analytics Specialization
Instructor: John Whitworth
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On-page SEO elements form the foundation of search engine communication, requiring strategic optimization to signal page relevance and authority.
Systematic auditing processes using standardized tools enable scalable SEO assessment across enterprise websites and provide data-driven insights.
Effective SEO workflows integrate element identification, tool-based analysis, and structured reporting to create actionable optimization strategies.
Professional SEO practice requires both technical knowledge of ranking factors and operational skills in using industry-standard audit tools.
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February 2026
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Transform your digital marketing impact through systematic SEO optimization that drives real business results. This Short Course was created to help digital marketing professionals accomplish immediate improvements in search engine visibility through foundational element recognition and practical audit execution.
By completing this course, you'll confidently identify the critical components that search engines use to understand and rank your contentβfrom title tags and meta descriptions to header structures and image optimization. You'll master industry-standard SEO tools to conduct comprehensive page audits, generate actionable reports, and create organized documentation systems that mirror authentic workplace practices. By the end of this course, you will be able to: Recognize key on-page elements that influence search engine optimization. Apply a standard SEO tool to conduct a basic page audit and report the findings. This course is unique because it bridges foundational SEO knowledge with hands-on tool mastery, delivering both the conceptual understanding and technical skills needed to make immediate, measurable improvements to webpage performance and organizational SEO workflows. To be successful in this course, you should have basic website familiarity and HTML structure understanding.
Learners will master the identification and understanding of critical on-page SEO elements that directly impact search engine rankings and visibility.
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3 videos2 readings1 assignment
3 videosβ’Total 17 minutes
- On-Page SEO Elements Drive Business Resultsβ’3 minutes
- Essential On-Page SEO Elements Explainedβ’9 minutes
- Identifying SEO Elements in Live Webpagesβ’5 minutes
2 readingsβ’Total 14 minutes
- Understanding SEO Element Functions and Impactβ’7 minutes
- SEO Element Recognition Walkthroughβ’7 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 3 minutes
- On-Page SEO Element Recognition Assessmentβ’3 minutes
Learners will master the practical application of SEMRush for conducting systematic SEO audits, generating professional reports, and organizing findings for team collaboration and strategic planning.
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3 videos1 reading3 assignments
3 videosβ’Total 22 minutes
- Understanding SEO Audit Reports and Metricsβ’7 minutes
- SEMRush Configuration and Setup Best Practicesβ’7 minutes
- Implementing PBC Naming Standardsβ’9 minutes
1 readingβ’Total 6 minutes
- SEMRush Features and Audit Capabilitiesβ’6 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 30 minutes
- Comprehensive SEO Audit Mastery Assessmentβ’7 minutes
- Complete SEO Audit and Generate Reportβ’20 minutes
- SEO Tool Application and Audit Analysisβ’3 minutes
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