SEO Glossary - Matt Jackson

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Here is a glossary of common terms used in the SEO (search engine optimization) industry, to help you understand SEO based content better and be a better SEO in general.

Click each link to see a detailed explanation of each.

Last Updated on April 15, 2024

April 15, 2024
Matt Jackson

Matt Jackson

E-commerce SEO expert, with over 10 years of full-time experience analyzing and fixing online shopping websites. Hands-on experience with Shopify, WordPress, Opencart, Magento, and other CMS.
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