Search Engine Optimization crash course, Online MBA, Semester 4:
This subject explains how search engines crawl, index and rank websites, and how to improve a site's visibility through keyword research, on-page optimization…
- 17 video lessons
- 3h 11m
- Study notes
- 85 quiz questions
- Assignment
17 lessons in Search Engine Optimization
Each lesson pairs one topic with a hand-picked video, trimmed to the part that teaches it.
About this subject
This subject explains how search engines crawl, index and rank websites, and how to improve a site's visibility through keyword research, on-page optimization and off-page link building. After it you will be able to research and select keywords, optimize page elements like titles, meta tags and headings, and plan ethical white hat SEO and link-building activities for a website.
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Domains and the World Wide Web Explained
Module I, SEO Basics: Introduction about Domain, World Wide Web
What is Domain Name, URL, Web Page, Website, WWW, Web Hosting | TechTerms· TechTerms· 5 min
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How Search Engines Work
Module I, SEO Basics: Importance of Search Engine, Working of search engine, Website performance monitor in search engine
How Search Engine Works? Crawling, Indexing, and Ranking - Complete Explanation· WsCube Tech· 8 min
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Search Engines vs Portals vs Directories
Module I, SEO Basics: Difference between Portal & Search Engine, Difference between directories & search engine
SEO Tutorial 2020: Search Engine Vs Portals· Tutorial Points· 4 min
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What Is SEO and Why Web Traffic Matters
Module II, : Introduction to SEO, Web Traffic, Need of SEO
What is SEO and How Does it Work? | Types of SEO | Search Engine Optimization Full Information· WsCube Tech· 4 min
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How SEO Works: Step-by-Step Process
Module II, : Working of SEO, Steps in SEO
What Is SEO & How It Works? Step by Step SEO Tutorial for Beginners in Hindi (2026)· Sachin Pathania· 16 min
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Black Hat vs White Hat SEO Techniques
Module II, : Types of SEO techniques: Black Hat Techniques, White Hat Techniques
What is White Hat SEO & Gray Hat SEO & Black Hat SEO? - Techniques of SEO· WsCube Tech· 10 min
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Keyword Research Basics and Types of Keywords
Module III, Keyword Research & Analysis: Introduction to Keyword research: Types of keywords, Keyword research methodology
Keywords Kya Hai? How to do Keyword Research for SEO & Choose Right Keywords?· WsCube Tech· 7 min
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Keyword Research Tools and Building a Keyword List
Module III, Keyword Research & Analysis: keywords analysis tools, Preparing keyword list, localized keyword research
7 Best Free Keyword Research Tools (With No Limits)· Rank Math SEO· 19 min
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Keyword Density, Prominence and Keyword Stuffing
Module III, Keyword Research & Analysis: Keyword density, Keyword prominence, keyword stuffing
Keyword Prominence, Proximity & Density Explained | Keyword Research Tutorial· WsCube Tech· 9 min
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SEO-Friendly Website Design Essentials
Module IV, On Page Optimization: Basis of website designing, Essentials of good website designing
Website Basic Information according to SEO: Website Speed, Structure & More· WsCube Tech· 14 min
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Page Titles, Meta Descriptions and Meta Keywords
Module IV, On Page Optimization: HTML Basics for SEO: Page Title, Meta Descriptions & Meta Keywords
Title Tag Optimization - How to Create SEO Friendly Title Tags | SEO Tutorial· WsCube Tech· 14 min
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Headings, Body Text, Image Alt Tags and Invisible Text
Module IV, On Page Optimization: Headings, Body Text, Image & Alt tag, Invisible text
SEO Heading Tag Optimize | How to Optimize H1 H2 H3 Tags to Improve SEO | SEO On-Page Tutorial· WsCube Tech· 10 min
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HTML Sitemaps and Webmaster Tools
Module IV, On Page Optimization: HTML Site Map Creation, Web Master Tools
SEO Practical Full Course 2025: Learn On Page SEO, Off Page SEO & Technical SEO in 10 Hours· WsCube Tech· 12 min
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PageRank and Link Popularity
Module V, Off Page SEO Optimization: Page Rank, Link Popularity
Why Are Backlinks Important to Rank on Google | Lesson 3/14 | SEMrush Academy· Semrush· 7 min
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Link Building and Its Types
Module V, Off Page SEO Optimization: Link Building, Types of Link Building
Different Types of Backlinks कैसे बनाये? |Types of Backlinks। SEO Course। #52· Umar Tazkeer · 26 min
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Bookmarking, Article Submission and Blog Marketing
Module V, Off Page SEO Optimization: Book Marking, Article Submission, Blog Marketing, Blog commenting
Article Submission Backlinks कैसे बनाये? | Article Submission Backlinks । SEO Course। #54· Umar Tazkeer · 16 min
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XML Sitemap, Review, Press Release and Search Engine Submission
Module V, Off Page SEO Optimization: XML Site Map submission, Customer review submission, press release submission, search engine submission
Link Building: How to Submit Your Website to Search Engines? | Search Engine Submission· WsCube Tech· 10 min
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Assignment
SEO Audit and Action Plan for a Local Business Website
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85 questions across the course, with the right answer and why, the moment you pick.
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Search Engine Optimization: common questions
This subject explains how search engines crawl, index and rank websites, and how to improve a site's visibility through keyword research, on-page optimization and off-page link building. After it you will be able to research and select keywords, optimize page elements like titles, meta tags and headings, and plan ethical white hat SEO and link-building activities for a website. It's the Search Engine Optimization subject of Online MBA, Semester 4, in 17 lessons: Domains and the World Wide Web Explained; How Search Engines Work; Search Engines vs Portals vs Directories; What Is SEO and Why Web Traffic Matters; How SEO Works: Step-by-Step Process; Black Hat vs White Hat SEO Techniques; Keyword Research Basics and Types of Keywords; Keyword Research Tools and Building a Keyword List; Keyword Density, Prominence and Keyword Stuffing; SEO-Friendly Website Design Essentials; Page Titles, Meta Descriptions and Meta Keywords; Headings, Body Text, Image Alt Tags and Invisible Text; HTML Sitemaps and Webmaster Tools; PageRank and Link Popularity; Link Building and Its Types; Bookmarking, Article Submission and Blog Marketing; XML Sitemap, Review, Press Release and Search Engine Submission.
Yes. Every video lesson is free to watch without an account. A free login unlocks study notes, quizzes, the assignment, a notebook and progress that syncs across devices.
About 3h 11m of video across 17 lessons, plus time for notes and quizzes. Go at your own pace; your place is saved.
Yes: “SEO Audit and Action Plan for a Local Business Website”. It comes after the last lesson, with a brief, clear tasks and how the work is judged.
A members-only live chat beside the video, shared by everyone studying Online MBA, where learners ask doubts, share tips and react with stickers and GIFs. One ₹19 pass, paid once from your InsideEdge wallet, opens the live chat for every degree.
No. It's a crash course to help you understand and revise the subject quickly. Use it alongside your official study material and assignments.