By completing this course, you will be able to measure SEO visibility, identify high-value keyword opportunities, audit technical and competitive gaps, and track brand visibility across search and AI-driven discovery channels.

SEO Visibility, Keyword Research, and Auditing

SEO Visibility, Keyword Research, and Auditing
This course is part of AI SEO & GEO: Boost Your Brand's AI Visibility Professional Certificate

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What you'll learn
Measure SEO visibility using core metrics and performance indicators
Conduct keyword research to identify high-value and competitive opportunities.
Audit technical and competitive SEO gaps using industry tools.
Track brand mentions and visibility trends over time.
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There are 9 modules in this course
You will explore the core SEO metrics that determine how visibility is measured across search engines. You’ll examine impressions, clicks, CTR, and bounce rate to understand how each metric reflects performance and audience engagement.
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3 videos1 reading2 assignments
You will apply keyword research tools to identify high-value keywords based on search volume and competition. You’ll organize findings into structured formats to support product page and campaign planning decisions.
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4 videos1 reading2 assignments
You will analyze competitor keyword data to uncover content gaps and opportunity areas. You’ll interpret Keyword Gap results to identify keywords your competitors rank for that your brand does not.
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3 videos1 reading2 assignments
You will explore the process of discovering relevant keywords using filters such as location and language. You’ll examine how search intent types—informational, navigational, and transactional—connect to campaign objectives.
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3 videos1 reading1 assignment
You will apply keyword planning tools to forecast impressions, CTR, CPC, and cost estimates. You’ll compare forecasting outputs to evaluate potential return on investment and campaign feasibility.
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3 videos1 reading2 assignments
You will explore how SEMrush’s Keyword Gap and Backlink Gap reports provide different competitive insights. You’ll interpret the data from each report to determine when and how they should be used.
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3 videos1 reading1 assignment
You will use a site audit tool to detect technical SEO issues that impact crawlability, visibility, and user experience. You’ll document findings and connect technical fixes to performance improvement.
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3 videos1 reading2 assignments
You will examine key metrics such as impressions, mentions, and share of voice to understand how brand awareness grows over time. You’ll interpret how these metrics connect to marketing performance.
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3 videos2 readings2 assignments
You will apply web monitoring tools to track brand mentions and organize insights into clear reports. You’ll set up alerts and evaluate monitoring data to support awareness and campaign decisions.
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2 videos1 reading3 assignments
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. This course is designed for beginners and starts with foundational concepts. No prior SEO or analytics experience is required.
You’ll work with keyword research, planning, auditing, and monitoring tools, including platforms used for keyword forecasting, site audits, and brand mention tracking.
This course is the foundation for the entire program. It introduces the core SEO concepts and metrics needed for AI-driven content creation, strategy, analytics, and performance measurement in later courses.
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