Free online courseContent-Led SEO with Brian Dean
Own the SEO stage and rank high on Google to drive more traffic & sales!

28 lessons
Hands-on videos with actionable steps and relevant examples
4 hours
of on-demand lessons and study materials
100% free
Use your free Semrush account to get unlimited access to all lessons
Who is this course for?
About the author
Brian Dean is an SEO expert and founder of Backlinko, one of the most popular digital marketing resources online (5M+ readers). Brian’s work has been featured in Inc, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, U.S. News & World Report, Success Magazine, Vox, Forbes, Fox News, The Next Web, HuffPost, TechCrunch, and dozens more major media outlets.
Lesson structure
Video lessons
Watch easy-to-follow video lessons.
Read further
Study the handpicked materials to dive deeper.
Quiz
Test what you've learned.
What to do after the course

Get certified by Semrush
Seize the opportunity to pass the Content-Led SEO exam and earn your personal certificate.
If you already have sufficient knowledge of the Brian’s approach to Contend-Led SEO, you can bypass the educational part and test your skills right away by taking the exam. Upon passing it, you'll earn a certificate, which is proof of your mastery.
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