To become an SEO expert, you should first understand the basics of SEO and then move on to practical tasks like building your own websites and learning platforms like WordPress. Tools such as Google Analytics and Google Search Console are crucial, and reading about SEO daily will keep you updated. Understanding how search engines work and Google's Quality Rater Guidelines is key.
The list emphasizes the importance of developing skills in technical SEO, content strategy, and link building tactics. Networking through social media, joining SEO groups, and attending conferences will help you stay connected. Continuously learning, repeating successes, and being patient are also vital aspects of the journey.

"I could never speak without notes!"
Yes, you can. Here's how:

First off, if you think you can't speak without notes, you've probably also never tried it.

Secondly, you speak without notes... all. the. time.

Whenever you...

→ Tell your partner all about a fight with a co-worker
→ Share your thoughts on a political candidate
→ Retell your favorite movie or book plot

...you are speaking without notes.

And I'm guessing for any of those examples, you could easily talk for 20 minutes straight.

You didn't memorize a script.
But you shared an argument.

No notes.

How did you do it?

You had a clear story to tell.
You had a clear roadmap in your mind.
You had to convince someone of something.

That's the exact same muscle needed for speaking on stage without notes.

You need a clear story to tell.
You need a clear roadmap in your mind.
You need to want to convince someone of something.

Then just ditch the idea that you're performing in a play or reciting a valedictorian speech.

And don't try to emulate the weird formal speaking style you see at most conferences.

Just be yourself.

Talk on stage how you talk off stage.

What are the actual mechanics of being able to pull this off? Is there a process?

Yes, there is. Four quick steps below (and in the infographic):

1. Color-code your script by points & sub-points
→ Read aloud a few times. Focus on the flow

2. Practice with main points + sub-points
→ Forget the script. Just talk it through.

3. Practice with only main points

4. Rehearse without notes (or deck only)

Yes, you may need 2–3 reps on each of those four steps.

But before you know it, your talk sits nicely in your brain. And then you can just focus on connecting with the people.

You’ve got this!

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