The 7 Levels of SEO (From Trash to GOAT)

We’ve all been there — that moment when you realize your SEO strategy might be… a little mid. 😬

Maybe you’re still keyword-stuffing like it’s 2009.

Maybe your “strategy” is just hoping Google figures it out.

Or maybe you’ve got dashboards, content clusters, and Surfer tabs open on three monitors — but still feel like you’re missing something.

Wherever you are on your SEO journey, our new Surfer Academy video will help you laugh, learn, and level up.

🎬 “The 7 Levels of SEO is our tongue-in-cheek breakdown of what it takes to climb from trash-tier tactics all the way to GOAT-tier SEO mastery.

You’ll walk away knowing exactly where you stand — and how to reach the next level.

👉 Watch it now and see if your SEO is Trash, Mid, or GOAT-tier

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Have questions or feedback? Drop a comment-we’d love to hear from you!

⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:10 Level 1
02:13 Level 2
03:28 Level 3
04:52 Level 4
07:29 Level 5
10:04 Level 6
13:00 Level 7
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How to Use Yoast SEO: Breadcrumbs, Cornerstone Content & AI Explained

Want to boost your website traffic in 2025? In this video, we take a deep dive into **Yoast SEO** and how it simplifies search engine optimization for both WordPress and Shopify websites. Whether you’re an SEO beginner or looking to level up with AI-driven features like Generative Engine Optimization, this walkthrough covers the essentials—from readability and snippet previews to breadcrumbs and cornerstone content strategies that keep visitors clicking.

You’ll also see how the plugin’s free and premium features stack up, with tips for setting up XML sitemaps, redirect managers, and internal linking like a pro. If SEO seems overwhelming, Yoast makes it digestible—and even a little fun.

And **use code “Geekazine 15″** for 15% off at https://yoast.com/

00:00 Introduction
01:44 What Are We Going to See in this Video
02:30 Yoast on WordPress – Basic (Free) Version
03:00 First Configuration and Settings
04:08 The SEO Dashboard
04:48 Yoast Settings
13:22 Integrations
13:48 Tools on Yoast
14:46 Yoast Academy
15:03 Upgrades on Yoast
15:30 Yoast Workouts
15:56 Redirects
16:33 Support for Yoast SEO
16:50 How to use Yoast when Writing an Article
20:47 Checking the Stats
23:35 Installing Yoast Premium
27:54 Workouts on Yoast Premium
30:29 Redirects on Yoast Premium
30:53 Editing the Article with Yoast Premium
43:02 What is Cornerstone Content on Yoast Premium
47:27 Pros and Cons, Final Thoughts

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