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Search engine optimization (SEO).
Improving a website so it ranks higher in search results for relevant queries.
What it means
Improving a website so it ranks higher in search results for relevant queries. SEO combines technical health, content that matches search intent, authority from links and mentions, and a good experience on the page.
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