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SEO Syllabus
Master search engine optimization to improve visibility and organic website traffic. The full SEO syllabus: 8 subjects, 37 chapters and 145 topics, with 413 flashcards written against it.
SEO subjects
SEO has 8 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
SEO Fundamentals
- Introduction to Search Engines · 4 topics
- Core SEO Concepts · 4 topics
- Anatomy of Search Results · 4 topics
- Google Ranking Factors and Algorithms · 4 topics
- Search Intent and User Behavior · 4 topics
Keyword Research and Strategy
- Keyword Research Foundations · 4 topics
- Keyword Research Tools · 4 topics
- Competitor and Gap Analysis · 4 topics
- Keyword Strategy and Mapping · 4 topics
On-Page SEO
- Content Optimization · 4 topics
- HTML Tags and Metadata · 4 topics
- URL and Site Structure · 4 topics
- Image and Media Optimization · 4 topics
- Content Writing for SEO · 4 topics
Technical SEO
- Crawling and Indexing Control · 4 topics
- Site Architecture and Crawlability · 4 topics
- Page Speed and Core Web Vitals · 4 topics
- Mobile and Rendering · 4 topics
- Structured Data and Schema · 4 topics
- HTTPS, Security, and International SEO · 4 topics
Off-Page SEO and Link Building
- Link Building Fundamentals · 4 topics
- Link Building Strategies · 4 topics
- Backlink Analysis · 4 topics
- Brand Signals and Off-Page Factors · 4 topics
Local and E-commerce SEO
- Local SEO Foundations · 4 topics
- Google Business Profile · 4 topics
- Local Citations and Directories · 3 topics
- E-commerce SEO · 4 topics
SEO Analytics, Auditing, and Strategy
- SEO Tools and Platforms · 3 topics
- Measuring SEO Performance · 4 topics
- SEO Audits · 4 topics
- SEO Strategy and Project Management · 4 topics
- Algorithm Updates and Recovery · 4 topics
Advanced and Emerging SEO
- AI and the Future of Search · 4 topics
- Voice and Visual Search · 3 topics
- Content Strategy at Scale · 4 topics
- SEO Automation and Data · 4 topics
SEO flashcards
413 question-and-answer cards across 8 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
SEO syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the SEO syllabus?
SEO covers 8 subjects: SEO Fundamentals, Keyword Research and Strategy, On-Page SEO, Technical SEO, Off-Page SEO and Link Building, Local and E-commerce SEO, SEO Analytics, Auditing, and Strategy and Advanced and Emerging SEO.
How many chapters and topics are in the SEO syllabus?
37 chapters and 145 topics, across 8 subjects. Technical SEO is the largest subject, with 24 topics in 6 chapters.
Are there SEO flashcards?
Yes — 413 question-and-answer flashcards in 8 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.