Search Engine Optimization has become a well respected and rewarding profession
Any self motivated sales person with an analytical mind and a competitive spirit can become a professional SEO
How to become a Search Engine Optimizer
Begin by reading the original paper written by Google's founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, where they brilliantly detail
"The Anatomy of a Search Engine"
You will gain a high respect for the science. . . You will learn that search engines use complex algorithms to determin Page Rank Order, based on relevant page content value as well as relevant backlinks. If you feel that you are ready to master the SEO process so you can offer your clients an honest, white hat approach to compliance with the rules which govern the Page Rank Order agorithms then do any or all of the following:
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Web developers and other marketing professionals who wish to expand their business services may consider acquiring an SEO License from a company which maintains established industry web portals. Complete training and ongoing support is provided, together with the rights to enlist clients into Licensor's established web portals, used to increase client web traffic and also as required backlinks, in support of SEO efforts. You may find a few by searching for become a licensed SEO,
and also SEO business opportunities.
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Consider a turnkey SEO franchise from a legitimate franchisor organization which can provide you with an FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document), enforced by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. You may find a few by searching for become a franchised SEO,
and also SEO franchise opportunities.
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Locate a legitimate SEO firm in you area and work there for a while until your SEO confidence is fully established.
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Read several of the many books written on the subject and practice by running some experimental SEO projects.