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Updated on 03 January, 2024

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It is a common misconception that SEO or Search Engine Optimization is about increasing website traffic. In reality, it is much more than that.

SEO is the most powerful tool in the world of the Internet. Be it digital marketing, online business, or anything related to the Internet, SEO is everywhere. 

SEO, without a doubt, is one of the best ways to increase traffic on a website. Beyond this, website owners and site visitors receive a whole world of benefits from SEO. Site owners can match users with their desired products and services, always striving to provide them with what they need. They can ensure that visitors have a better and productive browsing experience without wasting time on irrelevant things. SEO leads to organic traffic, enhances brand awareness, and establishes a website as a trusted source. 

However, SEO is a tricky affair, and one needs to understand how SEO works to optimize it effectively. In this article, we’ll learn about SEO optimization in detail

Where Does SEO Stand?

Safari Digital, an SEO agency, has reported that 61% of marketers believe that SEO is essential for online success. This is one of the prime reasons modern businesses invest a significant chunk of their money in SEO optimization. Outlining and optimizing a good SEO strategy is the key to the success of a business and not just for online traffic. 

Considering the present situation, it is no surprise that internet usage is at its peak. COVID-19 and the subsequent curbs on movement have resulted in more online shopping, movie streaming, and zoom meetings. 

An SEO strategy must be amplified and updated to match the ever-increasing internet usage in 2024. 

Fundamentals of a Winning SEO Strategy

SEO is the technique of imposing a few qualitative principles and technical inputs to increase online traffic and improve SERP (Search Engine Results Pages) rankings. 

If a website does not appear on the first page of the results, it means the SEO strategy of that website is wrong or ineffective. 

There are a few SEO tips that might help in improving the online presence. But before diving into SEO optimization tips, let us first look at the fundamentals of SEO that need to be worked on to create an effective SEO strategy:

1. Keywords

These are the short phrases commonly used to search on search engines like Google, Bing, etc. They are the vital tool that determines the website’s SERP rankings. It is crucial to use the correct number of words in the right places to help pages climb up the leaderboards. 

The usage of keywords has evolved with time and technology. What used to be a bunch of words stuffed randomly is now widely researched. This is because Google algorithms penalize spammy sites. 

2. Metadata

Following up with the keyword research, the second most important tool viewed by the potential visitors and Google is the Metadata. Metadata is the most direct channel that can coerce a reader into a particular website. 

Google uses crawlers to scan various websites and collect information that best matches with the searched query. The page that is found most relevant by Google is ranked at the top. 

3. Link building

The most important technical aspect influencing SEO performance is backlinks. A backlink is a mention of a website (website link) in another website through an article, blog, etc. Backlinks help in gaining domain authority while also widening the visibility of a website to increase online traffic. 

Acquiring backlinks needs a lot of hard work as only good quality content is backlinked by popular domains. Significant research is required to create content that matches different customers’ search intents. This overarching process is called link building. 

5 Tips on How to Optimize SEO in 2024

SEO strategy is not always about using the most popular search terms and expecting to compete with big names in the market. It is equally important to feel the audience’s pulse and provide them with desired information and service. This is the best way to improve SEO performance rather than sticking to old norms. This is what the audience expects in 2024.

Here are a few SEO optimization tips that are highly effective in boosting visibility and improving search ranking::

1. Focus on viewers rather than search engines

Google algorithms are getting smarter by the day, and with the help of human inputs, it has started to associate better with human thinking. So, instead of trying to outsmart and impress search engines, it is wise to create content that will impress humans. 

Organic and natural content always fits well in search engines. The keywords should fit into content with ease instead of sounding stuffed and artificial. This will add value to the informative and good quality content. 

2. Insert keywords in inappropriate places

Keywords play a vital role in impressing both the readers and the search engine. This is because they are the reflection of what visitors and Google are looking for in content. According to the latest reports, SEO generates 1000% more traffic than social media that rules more than half of online traffic. 

Keywords should be used carefully and smartly to achieve the desired result. Throwing them randomly all over the content will do more bad than good. Instead, using good SEO tools like Google Ads or even simple on-site search bars will help identify relevant keywords. 

3. Make efforts to improve user experience.

Websites that are easy to navigate have better traffic. Sites that are difficult to navigate will frustrate the users, and more often than not, they do not revisit the site. Google finds it difficult to employ crawlers in pages that are seamless and have complicated navigation. Dead links, error messages, and unorganized site architecture negatively impact a site. 

The focus should be given to improving user experience and navigation tools. This will also help Google’s crawlers to scan the content and rank the page.

4. Generate relevant links

As already mentioned earlier, link building is an important aspect to gain domain authority and reputation. External links help in enhancing the information provided. Links are an important factor based on which a page is ranked. It is reported that about 51% of the marketers notice a positive impact one to three months after executing a link-building strategy. 

5. Closely follow updates in Google algorithms.

Google evolves continuously and has started to understand and mimic human thinking. The core of Google and its algorithms gets updated constantly. Websites get penalized or rewarded (in the form of ranking) based on how well these websites adhere to the latest updates. 

Google ranks and penalizes websites based on various factors, including ease of accessibility, speed, and spam. To keep up with the latest updates and to avoid penalties, it is better to subscribe to industry forums and websites like Google’s Search Console Community. In addition, using Google Analytics and SEMrush, recent updates in Google algorithms and website traffic can be constantly monitored. 

What Are Some Common SEO Mistakes that Websites Should Avoid?

  1. Not focusing on the speed of the website
  2. Trying to get a good rank for irrelevant keywords
  3. Failing to attract the audience to the site
  4. Ignoring the quality of the content
  5. Failing to retain the audience on the site
  6. Not having a future-ready strategy

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In addition to all this, the program is backed by 360-degree career support from upGrad, which has an extensive learners base spanning over 85 countries and more than 40,000 paid learners. 

upGrad’s program has positively impacted over 5.00,000 working professionals and helped them further their careers. Students benefit from the invaluable opportunity of collaborating on projects with peers and practicing global networking through upGrad’s different programs.

So, go on then, and start your learning journey today!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Has SEO changed in 2024?

Yes. SEO evolves continuously, and 2024 is no exception. Google had made a big announcement regarding SEO changes stating that user experience will play a major role in SEO rankings. Web pages with a better user experience will outrank other pages and receive weight from Google Algorithms.

2. What are the outdated SEO techniques to avoid?

As mentioned repeatedly, SEO changes continuously with the evolution of technology in digital marketing. There are a few SEO techniques that are no longer in vogue and should be avoided. Below is a list of a few of them:
1. Stuffing keywords: Many search engines outrightly dismiss content where keywords are stuffed randomly.
2. Exact matching of keywords: Organic content is given more weightage by search engines than cliched ones.
3. Spun content
4. Buying backlinks: Only authentic backlinks are given clearance by search engines.

3. What are the latest SEO techniques that still work in 2024?

Here is the list of the latest SEO techniques that are known to make an impact on SEO performance: Understanding the core vitals of the website
1. Optimizing done to secure a good Google passage ranking
2. The importance is given to featured snippets
3. Understanding and adhering to EAT principle
4. Backing long-tailed phrases in keywords
5. Creating new and organic content
6. Updating old and outdated content
7. Improving user experience