Course curriculum

  • 1

    Search Analysis

    • Understanding Keywords - Module 4 Lesson 1

    • Why Do Keyword Research? Module 4 Lesson 2

    • Content Types - Module 4 Lesson 3

    • 5-Step Keyword Research Process (Free Method) - Module 4 Lesson 4

    • Step 1: List Out Your Categories - Module 4 Lesson 5

    • Activity: Write out a list of 10-15 categories and then choose just 5 that you want to commit to. Add them to the Content Planner.

    • Step 2: Brainstorm Topic Clusters - Module 4 Lesson 6

    • Activity: Make a list of angles for your first topic cluster

    • Step 3: Coming Up With Keywords - Module 4 Lesson 7

    • Activity: Use the Google SERP Research Method to choose 10 keywords that people are searching for and that you think you can rank for.

    • Step 4: Validate With Google Trends - Module 4 Lesson 8

    • Step 5: Writing SEO Titles - Module 4 Lesson 9

    • Activity: Write 5 different versions of an SEO title with different content angles for your chosen keyword. Pick the one you want to write and add it to the Content Planner tool.

    • Free Method Takeaways - Module 4 Lesson 10

    • *Optional* Paid Keyword Research Techniques

    • Batching Your List of Articles - Module 4 Lesson 11

    • Activity: Make sure you have 5 article titles in the Content Planning tool ready to write!

    • Free Method Wrap Up