Learning path · 01

SEO basics

Learn how a person’s question becomes a search result—and how to create a page that genuinely helps.

A starting point for anyone who wants to understand how search works before getting into optimization.

6 in-depth guides
Search stages: crawling, indexing, and serving results

GUIDE 01 · 8 MIN READ

What Is SEO Today? From Google Search Results to AI Answers

Understand what SEO is, how search works, the main areas of SEO, and five steps to get started.

SEO and Google Ads comparison

GUIDE 02 · 10 MIN READ

SEO vs Google Ads: Which Should You Choose for Your Goals and Budget?

Compare both channels by timing, budget, measurement, and business goal.

SEO work scope, budget, and responsibilities

GUIDE 03 · 12 MIN READ

How Much Does SEO Cost? What Are You Really Paying For?

Understand what an SEO fee covers, how to compare proposals, and what to check before signing.

Five steps for choosing an SEO specialist

GUIDE 04 · 12 MIN READ

How to Choose an SEO Specialist: Questions to Ask Before Signing

Check examples, scope, access, reporting, and promises before you commit.

The five original stages, extended with a baseline and a review cycle. Use one page as your first project.

GUIDE 05 · 12 MIN.

Unique SEO Methodology: From Keywords to Measurable Results

Gediminas’s SEO methodology, updated: keywords, site structure, page mapping, content, links and measurement. Includes a diagram and downloadable worksheet.

SEO audit workflow

GUIDE 06 · 8 MIN.

SEO audit: what to check, what it costs and what to expect

A practical SEO audit guide covering checks, priorities, scope, pricing and deliverables. Includes a downloadable worksheet.

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SEO audit: what to check, what it costs and what to expect

A practical SEO audit guide covering checks, priorities, scope, pricing and deliverables. Includes a downloadable worksheet.

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