SEO 101 for Small Business Owners: What I’ve Learned So Far
If you’re anything like me, SEO felt like one of those big, scary, overly complicated things that only tech-savvy people understand. But as I started growing Rise Up Designs , I realized that if I wanted my business to get found online, SEO wasn’t optional. So, I dove in headfirst. And let me tell you—it’s tricky, but not impossible. I’m still learning, but here’s what I’ve figured out so far about SEO and how it applies to Etsy, blogging, and small business owners like us. 1. SEO = Helping People Find You (Not Just "Gaming the System") When I first heard the term Search Engine Optimization (SEO) , I thought it was all about tricking Google or Etsy into showing my stuff first. Nope. SEO is really just about helping the right people find you. 💡 The goal: Make it as easy as possible for someone searching for exactly what you sell to find your products, blog, or shop. The trick? Using the right words in the right places. 2. Keywords Are Everything If you...