Want to learn how to spot and fix the exact issues that are holding a website back from ranking? In this practical, step-by-step course, award-winning SEO expert Joshua George walks you through the full SEO audit process his agency uses to get real results.
SEO Audits: Find & Fix Common Website SEO Issues
SEO Audits: Find & Fix Common Website SEO Issues
This course is part of Strategic SEO for Digital Marketing Success Specialization
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August 2025
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This course is part of the Strategic SEO for Digital Marketing Success Specialization
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There are 5 modules in this course
This module lays the groundwork for the rest of the course by introducing the concept of an SEO audit—what it is, why it matters, and what outcomes to expect. You’ll explore how search engines work and how to break a website audit into manageable, strategic parts. You’ll also get familiar with the essential tools used by SEO professionals to crawl a site and identify technical issues.
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7 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
In this module, you'll take a closer look at foundational technical issues that can affect your site’s search rankings. From crawlability and canonical versions to sitemap validity, site speed, and mobile readiness—you'll learn to spot and correct issues that often prevent websites from being indexed and ranked properly.
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5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
On-page elements are critical for helping both users and search engines understand your content. This module focuses on checking and improving URLs, titles, meta descriptions, and heading tags. You’ll learn how to spot what’s missing or broken—and how to fix it for better search engine visibility.
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5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
In this module, you’ll dive deeper into your site’s content and internal structure. You’ll learn how to identify and address low-value or problematic content and make sure your internal linking system supports both user navigation and search engine indexing.
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4 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Wrap up your SEO audit with a look at off-page SEO and performance metrics. In this module, you’ll assess the quality and structure of your backlink profile and use analytics tools to interpret organic traffic trends. You’ll leave with a full audit workflow and a clearer understanding of how to prioritize fixes for better results.
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5 videos1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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