What is SEO? Why do I need it?

SEO, or search engine optimization, is a set of activities aimed at improving a website’s visibility in Google’s and other search engines’ free (organic) results. Put simply: SEO helps your website reach people who are already searching for your products, services, or information - without you having to pay every time someone clicks your link in the search results.

To do this, you need to create content that’s useful to users, that meets their expectations and needs, as well as the technical requirements of search engines.

Why do you need SEO?

SEO matters for any website owner who wants to grow the number of visitors and potential customers. Most people never reach the second page of search results - they find their answer almost always among the first ten results. Getting into that top ten should be a priority for every business.

Paid Google Ads advertising can get you into standout positions immediately, but it means an ongoing cost. In the long run, website optimization is the more sustainable investment: results usually take weeks to months to show, but the positions you earn stay in place afterward without an ongoing ad spend.

SEO and AI search (GEO)

Alongside classic Google search, people increasingly use AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews to find answers. For your business to be visible in those answers too, your content needs to be clear, well-structured, and trustworthy - this field is called GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), and it’s becoming an increasingly important part of a complete visibility strategy.

Where should you start with optimization?

If your website already exists, start with an SEO audit that shows the gaps and technical issues. For a new website, plan out the site structure from the start and create unique content, including clear titles and meta descriptions.

For a more detailed, step-by-step guide, see “How to start optimizing your website for SEO?”.

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