{Can you teach your self SEO?-Can I learn SEO from a book?} - Marketing

{It is possible to teach yourself SEO from a book? YES, take it from me, I've done it!|Can I learn SEO from a book or manual? The answer is yes but to a degree!}Learning SEO on your own is certainly possible - there are many books out there but you only become a good seo when you've earned it and proved it.{There are many sources for learning how to carry out search engine optimisation, the main one being the internet although you have to be carefull where the information is from as opinions can vary on how it should be done. Other sources include books, dvd's, white papers, training courses, work shops and seminars.|With many sources for teaching yourself search engine optimization including the internet, books,dvd's, work shops, training courses and seminars; where should I begin I hear you asking yourself if time is limiting}If you are {destined|set} on becoming an SEO then "Where should you start?"{Here's the run down. I did it this way and it worked for me, but doesn' t mean it will work for you, but I hope this will help in some way ot another and save you time in getting their faster.|This is one way you can approach it - it worked for me, and if you follow the same approach will take you on the critical path to success in seo.}You will need a {small budget|small amount of money} for tools, a test website and links; although most seo tools are free.{Firstly, buy or borrow a couple of seo books and read them cover to cover.|First off is to go out and purchase a few seo books and bury your head in them for a few days}{ Source a book dedicated on the subject of link building as this is the main method of getting higher rankings for websites.|Dedicate your budget to atleast one book on the topic of link building, as this is the main subject you will need to cover to become a good seo.}Secondly, {set up|create} yourself a basic websi te or blog (wordpress) with a cheap hosting {company|service} or use a friends website who doesn't mind being a guineapig and {try your methods|test your methods} on it. {Choose three|Pick 3} keywords to optimise it for, one competitive, one middle of the road and a {two or three|2 or 3} phrase keyword that is not competitive. If you {mess up|make a pigs ear of it} and use link building methods that don't work it doesn't matter - it's no ones business you have {jeapordised.|ruined}Thirdly, get yourself a link analysis tool. I recommend advanced link manager. This allows you to analyse your competitors back links and see what effort is required for you to rank for those similar keywords.Next set aside some time to read, visit seminars, training courses, seo workshops, reading forums and start link building on your test website. {Two|2} hours a night should be enough o f a committment to start off with.Some good sources for seo tips are and {Good luck in your seo endeavours.|Best of luck. You're on your way to becoming a successfull seo consultant}