Learning SEO is Slow, but Ignoring It Keeps Your Website Invisible
When you first hear the term SEO (Search Engine Optimization), it might sound complicated and technical.
Many beginners shy away from it, thinking it’s only for “tech experts.” But here’s the truth: SEO is the bridge between your website and the people searching for answers online.
Learning SEO takes time. There’s no shortcut. It’s like planting a tree. You put the seed in the soil (your blog post), water it regularly (optimize with keywords, internal links, images), and patiently wait for it to grow. It may take weeks or months to see results, but when it does, the growth compounds.
The biggest mistake beginners make is ignoring SEO altogether. If you don’t optimize your content, search engines simply won’t know your website exists. That means all your hard work creating content goes unseen.
At Wealthy Affiliate, SEO training breaks everything down step by step. Coosing keywords, structuring posts, writing in a way that both readers and Google love. The good news? You don’t have to master everything at once. Start with one small habit. Always choose a low-competition keyword before writing. That alone will set you apart from most beginners.
SEO may feel slow, but ignoring it guarantees invisibility. Learn it, apply it, and watch your website grow.
Paul.
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Hey Paul,
Thank you for this important piece of information. SEO is the foundation for getting traffic to a website, and it should be done properly with long-tail, medium-demand, low-competition keywords and a good off-page SEO strategy for long-term rankings in the SERPs.
Alternatively, we should also leverage social media platforms to drive more traffic to the website.
Hey Veronica, thanks so much for your thoughtful comment! You’re absolutely right, SEO is the backbone for building steady traffic, and focusing on the right keywords with a long-term strategy really pays off.
I love that you mentioned social media too. Combining SEO with social platforms is such a powerful way to get both immediate and lasting results.
Appreciate you sharing your insights!
Paul.
Well said, Paul 👏
That tree analogy nailed it SEO is a long game, but it’s the only game if you want people to actually find what you’ve built.
I used to focus only on content creation and skipped the SEO part, thinking it would just "work out." It didn’t. Once I started applying what WA teaches even just basic keyword targeting things started to shift. Slowly at first, then it started picking up.
SEO might not be flashy, but it’s the difference between being buried and being seen. Appreciate the reminder!
Shawn
Hey Shawn,
I agree with you. We should also leverage SM to drive even more traffic to our websites.
Thanks so much, Shawn!
You put it perfectly. SEO really is the difference between “buried” and “being seen.”
I love how you shared your own experience too. Content + SEO go hand in hand, and once they start working together, the growth feels so much more steady and rewarding.
Appreciate your insights, my friend, that’s why the WA training is gold.
Paul.
This is so true. Something everyone needs to definitely take effect into every post and article they put onto their site. Something I am trying to do more with each post I make.
Absolutely, Dustin! It really makes a big difference when we put that extra thought and effort into each post.
I think your approach of improving with every new article is the best way to grow consistently.
Keep it up!
Paul.
It's true, Paul. What's the point of writing helpful posts if no one reads them?
Thanks to Wealthy Affiliate, I wouldn't have learned about SEO and its importance without the training and certification lessons.
Absolutely, Alysanna!
I felt the same way when I first started. Writing without readers can be discouraging. Learning SEO at Wealthy Affiliate really opened my eyes too. Once you understand how to get your content seen, everything changes.
Keep going!
Paul.
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Hi Paul,
Love how you explained SEO—especially the “planting a tree” bit. That really clicked. I’m still learning, step by step, and picking up something new every day. We’re never too old to learn, right?
I’m starting with the habit you suggested: choosing a low-competition keyword before I write. Simple, doable, and it already helps.
Thanks for the encouragement!
Elke
Hi Elke,
I’m so glad the “planting a tree” example made sense. It’s one of my favorites too! You’re absolutely right, we’re never too old to learn. Step by step is the best way to go, and it sounds like you’re already building a strong habit with choosing low-competition keywords first. That one small step really sets you up for long-term success.
Keep going. You’re doing great, and I’m cheering you on!
– Paul
Thank you for your encouragement—I appreciate it.
Elke
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You are welcome, Elke.
Hoping you are doing well.
Paul.