SEO: How to Get Your Site on Google's First Page

## What is SEO (Simply Put)

SEO = Search Engine Optimization
Practical translation: **Making your site appear when someone searches on Google**## The 3 Pillars of SEO

### 1. Technical SEO
Your site's "engine" needs to work well:
-**Speed**: <3 seconds loading time
- **Mobile-friendly**: Works perfectly on phones
- **SSL**: https:// (lock in browser)

### 2. On-Page SEO
Your page content:
- **Title Tag**: Title that appears in Google (60 characters)
- **Meta Description**: Description (160 characters)
- **Content**: Relevant and unique text

### 3. Off-Page SEO
Your reputation on the internet:
- **Backlinks**: Sites that link to you
- **Google My Business**: Essential for local business

## What to Expect (Realistic Timelines)

- **Month 1-2**: Technical fixes, basic optimization
- **Month 3-4**: First results appear
- **Month 5-6**: Consistent improvements
- **Month 6+**: Solid, lasting results

⚠️ **Promise of "first page in 30 days" = SCAM**

**SEO is a marathon, not a sprint. Start now, reap later.**