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We've compiled 101 quick SEO tips from Edd Dawson's popular series into one comprehensive episode to help you improve your website rankings. This collection covers everything from technical foundations to content strategy and link building techniques.

• Make your website as fast as possible because Google hates slow sites and so do your users
• Ensure new pages are linked from existing ones so Google can find and index them
• Always use HTTPS for your site to improve security and trust signals
• Backlinks from other websites help you rank better, but avoid buying links
• Put your target keywords in H1 tags and page titles for clear topic signals
• Focus on answering actual user questions rather than chasing keyword volume
• Don't worry about keyword density – focus on covering topics naturally
• Internal links help provide context and help users discover more content
• Check Google Search Console for insights on indexing and keyword performance
• Be patient – building traffic and authority takes time, but persistence pays off
• Target long-tail traffic when starting a new site to build rankings faster
• Use Google Trends to see how topics change in popularity over time
• Create evergreen content that continues generating traffic long-term
• Focus on quality over quantity when building backlinks
• Make your site mobile-responsive as Google uses mobile-first indexing
• Test different page versions with A/B testing to improve conversion rates
• Try Microsoft Clarity to see how real users interact with your site

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