What is SEO and How Does it Work?

[@rapolasnutautas369]

I dont think its just me, but even if a tutorial is about basic stuff of SEO, but told in few different ways, I always find it interesting and it helps me not even to generate new ideas, but increase learning capability. Thanks for investing your resourses in educating ppl, Ahrefs!

[@AhrefsCom]

We are glad giving you an opportunity to generate more awesome ideas for your SEO strategies! Will keep up doing a hard work for you!

[@JaxonBurke-v1o]

Crisp, smart way of explaining, necessary and sufficient information. That was helpful. Thank you.

[@adhithya2007]

One of the best SEO intro tutorials I have seen...thank you so much for this

[@AhrefsCom]

You're very welcome!

[@JorgeStewart-hg9gk]

Everything is clear. Brief and clear. No water. Thank you)

[@henrythomas7112]

This is just the best video on the internet which explains all the procedures so efficiently.

[@AhrefsCom]

Happy to hear that :) -Helen

[@fromlaylaylay]

I am here to refresh my knowledge on digital marketing, and I must say with how simply and clearly your explanations are, consider me re-educated. Cheers, mate!

[@AhrefsCom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HamishHarman]

Appreciate the non-fluff straightforward approach. Was a great review for me. Thank you!

[@shinigami_ice1323]

Holy links! Finally I found the SEO guide for beginners that didn't leave me in complete distraction. Thank you so much!

[@AhrefsCom]

😇 What about this one - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqfahGqZi556o7M - Max

[@HoangNguyen-rg9ob]

This a truly amazing video, might as well the BEST at breaking down at SEO I've come across: straight to the points, no vague buzz words, useful information and very engaging.

[@harbourdogNL]

Finally, an intro to SEO that's not all unintelligible jargon and acronyms. I've been struggling to find one a video that wan't jibberish, and now I have. Subbed and will be watching the rest in this series without a doubt. Thanks!!!

[@AhrefsCom]

Glad you like it and welcome aboard! -Helen

[@qiojo]

2 years this video came out and it amazes me how relevant it still is today.

[@AhrefsCom]

👍

[@clairjanecasinillo]

I didn't expect I would learn so much in a 13min video 😲 Definitely helpful!

[@AhrefsCom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Rolijaina]

Best Tutorial on understanding search intent. Bravo!

[@AhrefsCom]

I am glad you enjoyed it. Thank you!

[@AshtonStewart-e1o]

Thanks for the video! Loved it very much!

[@Olkins34]

Great and easy-to-understand explanation. Thank you!

[@AhrefsCom]

Glad you enjoyed it! -Helen

[@DavidBlake-gg1yu]

A good lecture that will benefit all who have followed this excellent explanation.

[@AhrefsCom]

👍

[@lyricandrelltaylor4985]

The best SEO video I’ve seen and easy to understand

[@AhrefsCom]

Thank you! ❤ -Helen

[@dennyjoseph5952]

Thanks a lot for sharing such a wonderful video. Well written and the guideline is awesome and essential to follow. I’m looking forward to more informative videos further, and I wish you all the best.

[@AhrefsCom]

You're welcome!

[@afshin541]

Thanks for the simple explanation i learned a lot. keep it up boys :)

[@AhrefsCom]

Our pleasure! -Helen

[@jamesscott1711]

Brilliantly explained!!!!! Nice job Sam and team 👍👍👍👍 🚀

[@AhrefsCom]

Thanks, James! We do our best :)

[@JORJWELDER]

Great video, thanks so much for sharing.

[@AhrefsCom]

Thanks for watching! 💪 -Helen

[@digitalevrima5785]

What an amazing video content, thank you for sharing this. Really helpful.

[@AhrefsCom]

You're welcome!

[@sabrinalimapereira2508]

Great content, greatly explained.

[@AhrefsCom]

Thanks! -Helen

[@RealThinker]

Again Very Nice Video,

[@AhrefsCom]

Thank you!

[@mostofakamal9107]

Thanks Ahref, Team member I study the video with note,amazing for you&me Including team.

[@TimRoseOfficial]

Great video for people who don't understand SEO! Well done my friend! :)

[@AhrefsCom]

Thank you!

[@luzknuteson7301]

You explain SEO very well. I can't wait to watch all the over videos

[@AhrefsCom]

And there is a new one coming out today ;) Glad you enjoy our videos😊 - Max

[@DearEva.]

This was very helpful. Thank You

[@AhrefsCom]

You're welcome!🙏 -Helen

[@anika1677]

This video was so so helpful 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@AhrefsCom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tharunbathula3267]

Hey Sam, I have confusion that Can I create Informational Content (Question content about Ovens) on the Affiliate website in which I already posted an article about Oven Reviews? Am I face any SEO Issues if I post informational content.

[@tharunbathula3267]

I hope you will Answer. Thank you Ahrefs and Sam Oh

[@AhrefsCom]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jV7Rk6akjdmGkKs

[@tharunbathula3267]

Hey Sam, I have watched the video but Is it good to write informative content on the same niche for traffic not for affiliate sales

[@tharunbathula3267]

I hope you rely Very Soon. Thank you 🙇

[@JoeyPauga]

Great explanation. Very informative and very detailed.

[@AhrefsCom]

Thank you! -Helen

[@sunkumar6029]

I am here to renew my learning on digital marketing, and I need to say with how easily your specifications are, consider me re-educated. Thank you so much.

[@AhrefsCom]

You're welcome!

[@MuchoMangoz69]

Wow! That right there is how you explain SEO. Great video to watch highly recommend.

[@AhrefsCom]

Thank you for a kind feedback! - Max

[@skylerreeves]

Glad to have ya back after the conference Sam!

[@AhrefsCom]

Thanks, Skyler :) Good to be back 😎

[@Advanceitcenter]

The Best and super concise Explanation. Just WOW !!

[@AhrefsCom]

Thank you!

[@lubnalema]

what camera are you using for this video?

[@bostjantanko]

Awesome insight Sam!

[@AhrefsCom]

Thanks, Bostjan :)

[@maddurijagadeesh2444]

Very good video and indepth information about SEO thanks "ahref"

[@AhrefsCom]

You're welcome!

[@maddurijagadeesh2444]

@@AhrefsCom it's my pleasure sir

[@joshchaney1787]

Great content. New to SEO. Enjoying this rabbit hole.

[@AhrefsCom]

Hey Josh! Thank you for the feedback. I am sure you will enjoy this video as well - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqfahGqZi556o7M

[@victorialambakakhar4111]

Such a great video! The information is perfectly presented, relevant and easy to understand. The only thing is those effects when changing from the instructor to the examples and back - I got dizzy after seeing more than one of them in a row))

[@AhrefsCom]

Thank you! 😉 -Helen

[@progressdesignartvarietytr5483]

This tutorial is helpful, thank you so much.

[@AhrefsCom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pamelakh3521]

Very useful video!!

[@AhrefsCom]

Thanks! Glad to hear that! -Helen

[@housingdisrepair7272]

again a very helpful video...thanks sam for sharing your knowledge with us...

[@AhrefsCom]

Hey, you are welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@kbhaigaming5630]

Thanks bro it helps

[@AhrefsCom]

You're welcome!

[@mohamedaboalkasim7590]

you are perfect, thank you.

[@AhrefsCom]

Thank you! Happy to help 🤗 -Helen

[@SomeGuyChase]

Awesome thank you for this!

[@AhrefsCom]

Glad it was helpful! :) -Helen

[@abhishekkaushal07]

Couldn't have asked for a better explanation. 👍

[@AhrefsCom]

Thank you, Abhishek!

[@skhalil2061]

Great video. Which solution did you use to create this video?

[@AhrefsCom]

Do you mean the tools we use? Adobe Premiere and Aftereffects. - SQ

[@jasveersingh4610]

Awesome .. very helpful thanks

[@AhrefsCom]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers :)

[@olivedi8081]

GOOD JOB BROTHER .........ABOUT SEO THE VIDEO ITSELF DEFINES HOW HARD YOU HAVE WORKED . I NEED MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SEO CAREER

[@AhrefsCom]

Perhaps we'll touch on that topic in the future. Thanks for the suggestion :)

[@CryptAnalytics]

Nice video but to be honest... This channel is a pure gem so it's not a big surprise to see more top notch content being released there :D

[@AhrefsCom]

Thank you :) Glad you're enjoying our videos. More to come!

[@unknownfactsawareness2493]

To do seo where i have to go? In my website, google or is there any tool

[@AhrefsCom]

SEO is a complex thing. Start with this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqfahGqZi556o7M - Max

[@alhajtalukdar]

Awesome information, I am waiting for your video. Finally got it. Thank you

[@AhrefsCom]

Hope the wait was worth it :)

[@caroline418]

11:26 How did you change your IP address?

[@tejask2860]

It's very helpful.. Thnx sam 🤞

[@AhrefsCom]

You're welcome, Tejas. Glad you enjoyed it. 😎

[@creativecarbonindia]

Hi, It is informative tutorial for beginner. Just for your information, link for guideline is not opening! Please check. Thank you.

[@AhrefsCom]

Thanks for the mention, looks like that link was removed recently. We will update video description accordingly. - Max

[@reiearthvlogs4906]

Great content about seo

[@AhrefsCom]

Thanks!

[@vaibhavkalra9610]

it was a great experience !!

[@AhrefsCom]

Thanks! :) -Helen

[@joeovip]

I knew all this, but hearing from Sam and Ahrefs make its soon much cooler and important 🤩😝

[@AhrefsCom]

Practice makes perfect😁 We are glad you enjoyed!

[@RAULGARCIAYunqeExplorer]

great videos - thanks

[@AhrefsCom]

You're welcome!

[@argiebacalso5552]

Really helpful.

[@AhrefsCom]

Thanks!

[@seopiyush554]

Can you please make video on new webmaster tool interface

[@AhrefsCom]

Perhaps we'll create a video in the future on Google Search Console. That is what you're referring to, right?

[@seopiyush554]

@@AhrefsCom yes. But l want to say thank you for making such good videos about digital marketing. Thanks

[@tyugg841]

This video is fuking Diamond for digital Marketer !!! Loved it 😍

[@AhrefsCom]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jamesbohne893]

Great video. I’m working on an animation kickstarter. Do you have a video for getting more views on utube?

[@AhrefsCom]

Try this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6jOhp-KoZd8pdk -Helen

[@GlobaliwebSolution]

If possible can you make video how Google calculate backlinks value. As some of url having 0 backlinks but still on top, weather having backlinks not ranking

[@AhrefsCom]

Normally, we don't create videos on topics where we can't provide some proof. I don't believe anyone knows how Google calculates backlink value. There are certainly speculations, but not enough for us to say... "this is how." We have a section on "backlinks that move the needle" in this video. Highly recommend watching it :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnPNn2iKoaiNasU

[@GlobaliwebSolution]

@@AhrefsCom Thank you for suggesting, definitely will watch

[@faktura5658]

Great Video

[@AhrefsCom]

Thanks!

[@DusselYorkCityStudios]

This is a really amazing video, but I am wondering if certain parts should be revisited. Maybe even create a fresher version of this video for 2023.

[@AhrefsCom]

Thanks for the suggestion, we'll consider it. For now, you may check this fresher video on the topic from our SEO course: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKXadGewosqqqdU -Helen

[@biggur5]

Oh "query"!!! I thought you were saying "quarry"! Sorry I dont mean any disrespect 👍 great video

[@AhrefsCom]

😂

[@mikec7722]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@AhrefsCom]

You are welcome!

[@souravpatel]

your video editor is great

[@AhrefsCom]

He's *fantastic* !

[@GlobaliwebSolution]

Great video @Sam it's very helpful for newbies. As you said don't put keywords directly in title description and h1 tag. Maximum results doing the same

[@AhrefsCom]

Hey, I think you got it a bit wrong. You want to have a target keyword in your title and H1 tag, but not stuffing these with keywords. - Max

[@GlobaliwebSolution]

@@AhrefsCom yes i used density calculation 1 to 2% only depending on length

[@Songvbm]

I have never used seo method. If I am going to be a data analyst intern should I learn seo? Also, on average, do every data analyst intern need to learn seo? Thanks

[@williammarks8993]

that was so helpful

[@AhrefsCom]

Thanks!

[@TheWasim]

I'm confused here, should we have meta description or description unique for every single web page.

[@AhrefsCom]

In September 2009 Google announced that meta description is no longer a ranking factor. So it influence CTR on SERP only. I prefer keeping a unique description for each page. - Max

[@mahaphoublue7644]

Damn why it’s so hard to understand definition of marketing and the is the first time I ever seen 14 dislikes. And thank you sir for explanation about this first step

[@AhrefsCom]

Thanks!

[@godlyguide1]

Loved it sam!!

[@AhrefsCom]

thank you!

[@monicaverduga4564]

SO GOOD!!! THANKS

[@AhrefsCom]

Glad you like it!

[@bloggerfunda2985]

Hi sir i currently got approval from adsense but all my hard give me nothing if i start optimization with will it give me revenue.?

[@AhrefsCom]

AdSense brings more value when you get more traffic. So optimizing your SEO presence will definitely bring you more income. Our KZbin channel is a good start for your SEO optimization strategy 😉 - Max

[@VusiSingatha]

Best video ever good answer

[@AhrefsCom]

Glad to hear it :) -Helen

[@alanwalkerfan3292]

Nice video Bro

[@AhrefsCom]

Thank you!

[@alanwalkerfan3292]

@@AhrefsCom thanks for your valuable feedback

[@yasserharzelli7984]

Is All the SEO tools that we need, paid tools ?

[@AhrefsCom]

Nope! If you're just starting out, you can check out our video on free keyword research tools that might be helpful for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKinZpebdtaKabs -Sam

[@majidmaqbool5631]

I want do seo on my website I can't find free keywords Will you help to bring my website on 1

[@AhrefsCom]

Free keywords? Or a free keyword tool? There are plenty of free keyword tools around: ahrefs.com/blog/free-keyword-research-tools/ - SQ

[@ArshRamgarhia]

This video quality and content is insane but my friend make video on backlinks to rank #1 on search

[@AhrefsCom]

Thank you :) We have a section on "backlinks that move the needle" in this video. Highly recommend watching it :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnPNn2iKoaiNasU

[@sabthikhaeok7067]

Thanks budddy

[@AhrefsCom]

You're welcome!

[@ali-the-analyst]

veryyyyyyyyyyyyy gooooooood

[@AhrefsCom]

Thank you!

[@truongcahanh8915]

1:25

[@belaluddin4081]

Great,Great,Great

[@AhrefsCom]

Thanks! -Helen

[@this_mfr]

You just absolutely cannot have a competitive, normal business anymore without having to know and be an expert (or pay experts) in 10 different industries. You have to have web development, but that's not enough. What good is a website if nobody goes to it? Hence SEO. You have to have mobile apps, both for Android and iOS. You have to have legal protection for copyrights and trademarks across a whole slew of possibile legal infractions today. And you absolutely have to be willing to engage in globalization...be it to sell your product or to hire people to do the things you cannot possibly know how to do yourself. Then you have advertising. You have to engage with social media in a meaningful way and have your ads pop up correctly and at the right time. You have to have psychologically effective trademarking, logos, and insignias. Not to mention all the other things a business must do to operate...with constantly changing employee laws, health mandates, yearly-changing tax laws... What a fucking nightmare. It's enough of a mess that it completely steals the excitement and intrigue of being an entrepreneur. It's information overload and you have to be able to trust other companies and/or employees to do this stuff for you and have your business' success as the utmost important thing to them. Overwhelming just barely touches the tip of the iceberg in describing the mess of starting a business...

[@AhrefsCom]

I think "have to have" (e.g. mobile apps) is pushing it. We don't have an app ourselves, and we're doing fine. And well, starting a business is supposed to be hard. If it wasn't, everyone would be a successful entrepreneur or businessperson. Entrepreneurs are different because even though it's hard, they manage to figure it out. And while the information available can be overwhelming, I highly doubt there has been an easier time than today when it comes to starting one. You can create a website in a single day and start selling things. - SQ

[@vikasmalik4199]

Are You Sick SAMoo! Your pitch is down man:)

[@AhrefsCom]

Trying out a new mic in a new room :)

[@jjennings8740]

Hundreds of trillions is a bit off. Around two billion. Orders of magnitude.

[@preciousomogoye9431]

I'm watching this in 2024

[@Abhinavkumar-og3xd]

Please say in hindi.

[@AhrefsCom]

You can turn on the automatic subtitles translation for hindi in video settings🙏 -Helen

[@HeartOfGermany]

Just have to say: modern search engines suck!!!! They just delete a word, I did not write for fun into the search line... What the hell is going on? Also, operators like "" or + are not working anymore. And worst of all, the good ol - does also not work anywhere anymore... What to do about that problem? Generic results are easy to find, but finding something special is basically impossible. Years ago, when the internet was much "smaller", it was actually much simpler to find a very specific entry. Now? Good luck. You will die trying!

[@AhrefsCom]

Check this video, all of the tips from this tutorial should still work - kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4ivdWxnaJ58psU - Max

[@mattrodenberg5285]

Thanks for stealing money from my bank account!!

[@AhrefsCom]

🤔😂

[@HugoHarvey-m8l]

Appreciate the non-fluff straightforward approach. Was a great review for me. Thank you!