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Growth Focused SEO Testing Course

Drive traffic and revenue with growth focused SEO testing

5h 04min | 37 lessons | 11 downloadable resources

In this course, you will learn how to:

  • Design and execute SEO tests that lead to higher rankings and traffic.
  • Identify which optimizations actually improve search visibility.
  • Avoid false positives and misleading SEO data.
  • Use controlled experiments to make data-backed decisions.
  • Build a repeatable process for scaling SEO improvements.

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Master growth focused SEO testing to increase traffic and optimize site performance

Course Length:
5h 04min. 37 lessons.

SEO decisions made without testing lead to wasted effort and unpredictable results. This course is built for marketers who want a structured, data-driven approach to optimization. Every framework is tested, and every strategy is designed to help you run controlled SEO experiments, measure impact with confidence, and scale organic traffic based on real insights. Learn how to replace guesswork with proven methods that drive sustainable growth.

After completing this online course on growth focused SEO testing, you will be able to assist your team and company with:

  • Develop and run SEO tests that produce reliable, actionable insights.
  • Measure the true impact of site changes on rankings and traffic.
  • Use experimentation to optimize on-page and technical SEO.
  • Scale an SEO strategy based on proven, tested improvements.
  • Avoid common testing mistakes that lead to false conclusions.

This course is for you if you are responsible for:

  • SEO professionals looking to take a data-driven approach to optimization.
  • Growth marketers who want to scale organic traffic with measurable results.
  • Analysts responsible for tracking SEO performance and improvements.
  • Product and engineering teams involved in site structure and technical SEO.
  • Anyone who wants to stop making SEO decisions based on best guesses.

Look no further than CXL, this is the best and most recommended course you will find on Growth Focused SEO Testing.

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Course Curriculum

Growth Focused SEO Testing

Introduction to SEO Testing

This lesson introduces the three well-known SEO growth levers, adds a fourth lesser-known one, and emphasizes the importance of SEO testing for effective optimization strategies.

How SEO Testing Drives Performance

This lesson explores the impact of Title tags on rankings and click-through rates (CTR), while also highlighting five specific performance impacts that result from SEO testing.

Foundational Knowledge

This lesson provides an introduction to foundational concepts for newcomers in SEO testing.

Case Studies and Examples

This lesson aims to provide real world examples of concepts learned up until this point using several case studies.

Testing Ideas: What Can You Test

Discover new SEO testing ideas using a wide range of powerful variables and the significance of title testing as a starting point.

Basic Process for Time-Based Tests

This lesson will demonstrate how to conduct a simple time-based SEO test, provide a visual timeline in Google Search Console and measurement before and after the test.

Wrap Up

This lesson highlights the key learnings from course objective one.

The Complete Process for Time-Based SEO Tests

Get access to a free SEO testing dashboard, gain knowledge on identifying and prioritizing top SEO testing opportunities, and receive guidance on executing the 7-step process for time-based SEO testing.

How to Create Rockin Title Variations

Gain insights into the distinction between iterative tests and innovative tests and learn winning formulas for stronger page titles.

Scaling Your Time-Based SEO Tests

Learn about how Mass Meta Management software can make Bulk SEO testing more efficient.

Case Studies from Scaled Time-Based Programs

Observe case studies from scaled time-based SEO testing programs.

Important to Know Before Your First SEO A/B Split Test

Learn the ins and outs of A/B testing in SEO and how certain aspects differ from CRO A/B testing.

How to Split Your A & B Groups

Discover how to split A& B groups using a variety of techniques ranging from basic to advanced.

SEO A/B Testing with Average Difference Change

Understand Average Daily Difference in A/B split testing using SEOtesting.com.

SEO A/B Testing with Causal Impact

Understand Causal Impact and gain access to tools that assist conducting SEO A/B tests using Causal Impact.

More SEO Testing Techniques

Discover lesser-known SEO testing techniques and experiments conducted by non-traditional testing methods.

Course Wrap Up

Review key takeaways from the course and reiterate how SEO testing enhances organic performance, and insights.

Logan Bryant

Founder & Growth Advisor @ Metatest Lab, LLC

Logan, a B2B SEO consultant with 15+ years of experience, built a 15X SEO program at Tipalti. He’s passionate about teaching on-page strategy and SEO and was featured on CXL, Moz, TrafficThinkTank, and other top communities in the SEO and digital marketing world.

This online course
comes with a
Certificate

Completing this course earns you an official CXL Growth Focused SEO Testing Course Certificate to prove your achievement. CXL is recognized as an industry-leading qualification by employers worldwide, and it is an official qualification on LinkedIn that can be added to your profile.

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About CXL

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Does CXL offer AI training for B2B marketers?

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