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Search engine optimization (SEO) is one of our top priorities at Mediavine.&nbsp;

Why? We got our start as an SEO firm in 2004, and have used our knowledge to grow <a href="https://www.mediavine.com/what-sites-does-mediavine-own-how-do-they-help-yours/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">our own sites</a> that we publish, including The Hollywood Gossip, one of the top celebrity gossip sites on the web. Search traffic accounts for a big chunk of our sessions, so we do everything with SEO in mind.

We've rounded up our top, free SEO resources for you below. Check them out and get optimizing!&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.mediavine.com/?s=seo+like+a+ceo" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SEO Like a CEO Blog Post Series</a> ​

<a href="https://www.mediavine.com/the-ultimate-easy-seo-checklist/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Ultimate Easy SEO Checklist</a>

<a href="https://help.mediavine.com/seo-help/mediavine-guide-to-seo-best-practices" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mediavine Guide to SEO Best Practices</a>

<a href="https://help.mediavine.com/seo-help/mediavine-guide-to-choosing-the-right-keyword-for-you" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Choose the Right Keyword for You</a>

<a href="https://www.mediavine.com/improving-rankings-google-search-console-search-analytics/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Improving Rankings with Google Search Console</a>

​<a href="https://www.mediavine.com/image-filename-seo/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Image File Name SEO</a>

​<a href="https://www.mediavine.com/above-the-fold-seo/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Above the Fold SEO</a>

<a href="https://www.mediavine.com/mediavine-rpm-challenge/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mediavine Content Upgrade Challenge</a> - A three-part challenge to help you optimize your posts for better RPM and SEO. We recommend taking it at least once per quarter to help you maximize your earnings.

<a href="https://www.mediavine.com/mediavine-rpm-challenge/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Week 1</a> - Identifying Which Posts to Optimize

<a href="https://www.mediavine.com/rpm-challenge-optimizing-posts/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Week 2</a> - Optimizing Your Posts

<a href="https://www.mediavine.com/mediavine-rpm-challenge-sharing-your-work-and-optimizing-your-posts/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Week 3</a> - Sharing Your Work and Tracking Your Growth

- <a href="https://www.mediavine.com/mediavine-rpm-challenge/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Week 1</a> - Identifying Which Posts to Optimize
- <a href="https://www.mediavine.com/rpm-challenge-optimizing-posts/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Week 2</a> - Optimizing Your Posts
- <a href="https://www.mediavine.com/mediavine-rpm-challenge-sharing-your-work-and-optimizing-your-posts/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Week 3</a> - Sharing Your Work and Tracking Your Growth

<a href="https://www.mediavine.com/rpm-challenge-2020-update/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mediavine RPM Challenge: 2022 Update</a>

<a href="https://help.mediavine.com/mediavine-learning-resources/optimizing-content-for-better-seo-and-ad-performance" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mediavine Guide to Optimizing Content for Better SEO and Ad Performance</a>

<a href="https://www.mediavine.com/optimizing-your-most-valuable-content/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Optimizing Your Most Valuable Content for Better RPM and SEO</a>

<a href="https://www.mediavine.com/improve-rpm-and-seo-with-headings/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Improve RPM and SEO with Headings</a>

<a href="https://www.mediavine.com/increase-font-size-and-increase-seo-rpm-along-with-it/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Increase Font Size and SEO and RPM Along With It</a>

<a href="https://www.mediavine.com/word-count-why-more-is-more-for-seo-and-revenue-alike/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Word Count: Why More is More for SEO and Ad Revenue Alike</a>

<a href="https://www.mediavine.com/get-your-site-ready-for-q1/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get Your Site Ready for Q1</a>

<a href="https://www.mediavine.com/seo-and-ads-fact-vs-fiction-and-how-mediavine-optimizes-both-together/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ads &amp; SEO: Can they Co-Exist?</a>

<a href="https://www.mediavine.com/mediavine-script-wrapper-2-0-is-live-heres-what-that-is-and-why-its-awesome/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mediavine Script Wrapper 2.0</a>

<a href="https://www.mediavine.com/lazy-loading-ads-mediavine-ads-load-200-faster/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lazy Loading Ads: Why Mediavine Ads Load 200% Faster</a> (This was featured on the <a href="https://developers.google.com/web/fundamentals/performance/optimizing-content-efficiency/loading-third-party-javascript" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Google blog</a>.)

<a href="https://www.mediavine.com/why-page-speed-matters/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Why Page Speed Matters</a>

<a href="https://help.mediavine.com/en/articles/2743944-optimize-for-pagespeed-settings" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Optimize Ads for Mobile Pagespeed</a>

<a href="https://help.mediavine.com/site-speed/optimize-for-desktop-pagespeed" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Optimize Ads for Desktop Pagespeed</a>

<a href="https://www.mediavine.com/scroll-to-play-with-mediavine-sticky-video-player/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scroll to Play Video Player</a>

<a href="https://www.mediavine.com/lazy-loading-video-player/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lazy Loaded Video Player</a>

<a href="https://www.mediavine.com/google-page-speed-optimize-images-with-short-pixel/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Optimize Images with Short Pixel</a>

<a href="https://www.mediavine.com/how-to-do-a-plugin-self-audit/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Do a Plugin Self Audit</a> ​

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNzby3AtIRk&amp;list=PLVy2vgUysJwvlM50_s5UlEJ4ZlqSQ27fA" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SEO Like a CEO Video Series</a>

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scQ5c3fb1aU&amp;list=PLVy2vgUysJwumE-KGgPaGZMCg69Bxjtbo" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Go For Teal Series</a> — Our weekly YouTube video series about optimization, SEO and ads hosted by Mediavine CEO Eric Hochberger.

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq5e39rfAj8&amp;t" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Unlocking RPM with Aimee Shugarman and Courtney O'Dell</a> (2018 Summer of Live) — Hear from two Mediavine publishers who have implemented nearly every suggestion we've ever given them and who have seen great growth in SEO and traffic overall because of it.

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IwmK3vKLHw&amp;index=16&amp;list=PLVy2vgUysJwv-dtEunbvWILXwa6-2lTtM" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SEO Tips &amp; Tricks with Amber Bracegirdle</a> (2018 Teal Talk)

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ub2a5FpqZM&amp;index=5&amp;list=PLVy2vgUysJwv-dtEunbvWILXwa6-2lTtM" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sizzlin' SEO with Amber Bracegirdle and Joshua Unseth</a> (2018 Summer of Live)

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc-BONMRWg4&amp;index=9&amp;list=PLVy2vgUysJwv-dtEunbvWILXwa6-2lTtM" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Growing Your Traffic with Stephanie Keeping and Lena Gott</a> (2018 Summer of Live)

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJvLFyUBN1c&amp;index=1&amp;list=PLVy2vgUysJwv-dtEunbvWILXwa6-2lTtM" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Theory of Content Live! episode with Amber Bracegirdle and Joshua Unseth</a> (2018 Mediavine Conference, hosted at Google's HQ)

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_XcjgL9efs&amp;index=3&amp;list=PLVy2vgUysJwv-dtEunbvWILXwa6-2lTtM" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Harnessing SEO Without Losing Your Mind with Amber Bracegirdle and Joshua Unseth</a> (2017 Mediavine Conference in Charleston)

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8i8OMAjEqqA" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mythbusters SEO Edition with Eric and Mike Pearson </a>(2021 Teal Talk)

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FA_vlmROqc" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SEO like a Pro with John Mueller </a>(2021 Teal Talk)

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