I asked my audience of over 100,000 SEO pros a simple question:
How long does it take to learn SEO?
60% of SEO professionals said it takes 1-2 years to learn SEO starting from scratch.
Here’s the truth:
These ranges are irrelevant because it always depends on your unique scenario.
For example, some people are savants who pick things up quickly and can learn SEO basics within days.
But if you’re like me and want to master SEO, it takes time to figure things out.
So, instead of thinking about how long it’s going to take to learn SEO, think about this instead:
How long are you willing to wait to see success with SEO?
If you’re approaching as some get-rich-quick scheme, you will be disappointed.
This SEO game is hard; you need the patience to learn and get results.
How do you even quantify that you’ve “learned SEO?”
Confetti doesn’t drop from your ceiling when you hit a milestone.
You’ll only know that you’ve “learned SEO” when you get results.
And even then, getting some results doesn’t mean you’re an SEO expert.
Many one-hit wonders have gotten lucky with one website.
However, the true sign of an SEO professional is getting results from many different websites in different industries.
But if you’re up for the challenge of learning SEO, I recommend starting with these resources: