Test your SEO knowledge & needs

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Quiz Questions

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What's your first thought when someone mentions SEO?
- A.
  I have a website, or am planning to get one soon, and I hear people talking about SEO a lot, but it sounds so boring and technical... and I don't know if it really matters all that much. Shouldn't I just focus on growing my Instagram audience?
- B.
  I'd like to learn how to grow my website's search traffic and have listened to a podcast episode/read a blog post here and there about SEO, but there seems to be a lot of jargon to wade through, which always puts me off.
- C.
  I know SEO is important; sorting out my website's SEO has been on my to-do list for ages, and I know quite a bit about it in theory. I just never seem to get around to actually implementing it all—there's always so much to do, I feel overwhelmed and I don't know where to start.
- D.
  SEO is great... and it's simple, really! Google's Keyword Planner and I are besties, and organic search is my biggest source of website traffic.
2.
Do you have (and regularly use) Google Analytics & Google Search Console?
- A.
  Umm, no—what are these?
- B.
  I *think* I have them set up, but I never/rarely use them because I find them overwhelming, and don't know where to start.
- C.
  Yup, I have them set up and check my stats regularly. I'm not sure it makes much difference, though.
- D.
  Data, data, data—you can never have too much data! I spend so much time on my analytics that I sometimes dream about it.
3.
Do you use keywords on your website?
- A.
  Umm, I use words on my website... does that count?
- B.
  I've tried to, but I'm not sure if I'm doing it right.
- C.
  I have done some keyword research before, and maybe even have a list of good keywords that I saved somewhere but then never actually used. It all takes so much time, I don't know where to concentrate my efforts.
- D.
  Yes, I love keyword research! My website is thoroughly optimised for all the best keywords in my niche.
4.
What's your link building strategy?
- A.
  My what now?
- B.
  I know some people say links are important for SEO, but don't really understand why or what you're supposed to do here (isn't this just for spammers?)...
- C.
  Whenever I write a blog post, I try to make sure I link to other similar blog posts I've done in the past but usually forget. I might even have a list of people in my niche that I'd like to write guest posts for and collaborate with saved somewhere, but I never get around to actually doing any of it.
- D.
  My link building strategy is a thing of beauty. But, I can't tell you all my secrets, can I?!
5.
Does social media play a role in your SEO strategy?
- A.
  I don't have an SEO strategy, so no!
- B.
  Well, I do post on social media—though, I'm not really sure how this is related to SEO.
- C.
  I know sharing my work on social media could help me get wider coverage, but I often find myself sinking too much time into my social media and then not having time to create high quality search-friendly content.
- D.
  Sharing my work via social media isn't necessarily a direct way of increasing my website's DA, but it does help get the word out, which can then indirectly lead to an increase of my website's authority—so, I make sure to do this consistently, and especially focus on Pinterest.
6.
Where is learning more about SEO in your order of priorities right now?
- A.
  Medium: I feel like this is something I *should* know about for my work online, but I don't know if I'm ever going to be able to get my head around it.
- B.
  High: I'd really like to grow the search traffic to my website so I can stop worrying so much about social media, but I need some help and guidance through the learning process, from someone who doesn't use a lot of jargon.
- C.
  Medium: I already feel like I know enough of the theory to get started, but it's all really overwhelming and I don't know what to focus on first or how to get started. I need to find some time and motivation to actually use and test my knowledge.
- D.
  Low: I keep an eye on SEO blogs and newsletters to get the info on the latest updates in the industry, but I feel like I've mastered the basics enough for this not to be on my priorities list at all. Maintaining my SEO strategy is pretty habitual now, it's just a natural part of my work online that I don't have to think about much.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
SEO beginner: take small steps to grow without getting overwhelmed...
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You're using the Internet to build something that you're passionate about, and that's a beautiful thing! It takes time to gather the expertise you need to grow, though, and you can't do all the things at once. As a creative person who loves words and hates numbers, I promise that if I can master SEO, you can, too. It took me a few years to get to grips with all of it, so my motto is "slow and steady". Don't try to push yourself to learn too much too fast—but, if you would like to make a start by taking some of the mystery (and headaches!) out of SEO so you can learn to grow your search traffic, my free resource library is a great place to start. I also have a one-hour online workshop, in which I'll teach you the basics of SEO and walk you through how to optimise a page of your website; this is another easy way in to learning more about intuitive SEO. I hope these resources are helpful, and please know I'm wishing you well in your journey to connecting with your "right people" online. Sophie xo
2.
SEO curious: looks like you're ready to take your knowledge deeper!
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You know SEO is a key part of building an audience and flourishing online, but the whole thing often sounds rather dull and confusing. You want to take some of the pressure off your social media, and invest time and energy into growing and improving the one platform online that you actually own yourself—your website—but you don't know where to start. If you're hungry to learn, and committed to taking your SEO knowledge to the next level, but want resources designed with the tech-averse in mind, you're in the right place; my online course, Intuitive SEO: A Creative's Guide to Telling Your Story and Growing Your Audience, was designed with you in mind. (This is the resource I wish I'd had when I was learning SEO!) My approach to SEO is that it's more about people, words, and empathy, than tech, coding, and numbers. I'll show you how to adopt an SEO-mindset that's integrated with everything else you do online, adding quality and value to your work without extra pressure and impossibly long to-do lists. Whatever your existing knowledge level, I think it will be worth your while signing up for my free SEO guide to start with, if you haven't already—you can work through this and improve your understanding of the basics, and then explore whether you want to invest in the full course, which is available to work through any time as a totally self-paced online training. Based on your knowledge level, the course should be a great fit for your needs. Looking forward to helping you grow, friend! Sophie xo
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SEO savvy but stuck: you already have the most of the knowledge you need to grow, but you're struggling to implement it...
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Oh, I get it. There's so much information out there, and potential strategies to test out. Having enough knowledge isn't your struggle, it's all about making wise choices with your resources; what's going to have the biggest impact, and what's realistic based on your limited and precious time and money? I've designed a new resource to support people with your level of SEO knowledge called Intuitive SEO: The Anti-Overwhelm Mini Mastermind. It's a self-paced mini course based on a three-week small group programme that I ran in June 2021. It takes you through the process of auditing your own website, figuring out how to clarify your message, planning an SEO strategy that will work for you, and drafting some brand new SEO-friendly copy and content for your website. It's designed to be light on the lessons, and focused on encouraging you to implement your knowledge in an overwhelm-free way. Sound good? Find all the details, below, and don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions! Sophie xo
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SEO pro: sounds like you don't need any help, you brilliant person, you!
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Go forth and bloom, you SEO superstar! You understand that SEO is all about creating high-quality content that serves your ideal audience; you know that to grow your search traffic, you need to work with Google to create a user friendly, clear, logical, and compelling website designed with your visitors in mind, and that you need to prove your authority with many high-quality backlinks to your website. I don't think you need any more free guides or online courses about SEO—you just need to keep patiently doing what you're doing. Wishing you all the best, friend! If you'd like to stay in touch, I'd love to connect via Instagram! Sophie xo

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