SEO Training in Houston, TX

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Emily Journey leads an all-women team of WordPress experts at Emily Journey and Associates. She enjoys helping business owners, nonprofit leaders, and their staff leverage technology to increase sales and social impact.
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SEO training in Houston helps businesses and nonprofits understand how search engine optimization works and how to apply it to their own websites. During training with Emily Journey & Associates, you’ll develop a practical SEO plan tailored to your industry, target audience, and marketing goals.

Training sessions are interactive and focus on applying SEO strategies directly to your website and content. Whether you are responsible for marketing, website management, or digital strategy, you’ll leave with a clear roadmap for improving search visibility and attracting the right audience.

SEO courses in Houston are available as one-on-one instruction or as private group training for your staff. Sessions can be conducted in person or virtually via Zoom.

Watch the video below to learn more about what you can expect from your SEO training experience with us or read on for details on customized Search Engine Optimization training for yourself and your team.

Take the next step forward with SEO training.
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Eye opening and informative!

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“Thank you again for coming and working with our team the past few days. It was so eye opening and informative! You get 5 Stars!!!!
We have results! We were impatient, lol, and looked for results on our phones last night and we’re ranked 3rd in organic!!!!!

Kasey Eakins
Higginbotham Family Dental


SEO Training Houston, TX

Wasting your time and money with overpriced digital marketing agencies that deliver little to no SEO results? Many Houston companies are getting ripped off for so-called SEO services. At Emily Journey and Associates, we’ve learned about this problem directly from our clients who hire us for a different service: WordPress Training.

When we ask, "What is that SEO/marketing agency doing for you?"
The answer we get is usually something like, "Uhhhhh, I'm not sure . . . whatever it is, it's not working!"

Overpriced digital marketing agencies are not delivering on their promises blaming algorithms or claiming the need for more time in order to see results. Or, even better, they blame YOU.

Don't believe it.

Here's my first SEO tip: Don't waste your money on web design and marketing agencies that promise results from mysterious behind-the-scenes activities that primarily involve:

  • special html markups,
  • micro-sites, or
  • automated directory submissions.
  • backlinking

Your best investment in search engine optimization begins with in-person training for yourself or for your team.
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A 450% return in two months!

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“I kept track of the conversions resulting from my 30 City SEO campaign. I thought you would be interested in the results to date. In the past 10 weeks, there have been 48 orders from states and cities we have not served in the past. Orders have come from 14 of the 30 cities I targeted with SEO. That is a 450% return on our investment in your SEO Training. Fingers crossed for an even more successful Christmas!”

Blanche Fraser, Executive Director, Sales and Marketing
Gluuteny Bakery

SEO training customized to your Houston business

Whether you choose our individual or group SEO training option, you end up with a specific action plan for achieving SEO results. Watch this video to get a feel for our corporate SEO training package:

I just booked my first seminar!

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“Emily, I wanted to let you know that I just booked my first seminar. I used the SEO technique that you shared with me during our time together. Thank you so much for that wonderful tip!”

Michelle Joyce
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Houston SEO training is available one-on-one or for a small group of your staff. During your customized sessions, we help you and your team understand search engine optimization as it applies to your unique business and goals. Together, we develop a step-by-step SEO plan so you can implement improvements to your website immediately.

After training, your SEO instructor remains available by phone and email for any follow-up questions about SEO for a period of 30 days. There's no need to worry about forgetting or missing anything from your training sessions. Our goal is for you to be successful long after your SEO training.
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What are the benefits of SEO training?

Gone are the days when you could launch a beautiful website and have potential customers automatically flock to your website.
Consider your investment in print advertising. Wouldn't you rather have more of your prospects find your website through a simple (and free) Google search result?

Get customers to call you

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“What if you have a great product but nobody can find your website? Emily’s your remedy. If you want your website to reach the top of Google searches, she’s your person. If you want to learn how to navigate and manage your own WordPress site, she’s your person. If you want follow-ups, check-ins and after-training support, she’s your person. You’re going to be way better off when you understand what the principles are. From there, you can enhance your own reputation and get the customers that you are now cold calling…to call you.

Jeffrey Gitomer, King of Sales
Buy Gitomer


What about your sales team? Are you still providing them with outdated tools such as brochures and flyers? Wouldn't it be great if you could support their efforts with a naturally strong search engine ranking and inbound leads?

Contact us to learn more about customized SEO training options for you and your team.

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SEO Training with the Gitomer team

Individual or Team SEO Training?

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Do you need two or more of your staff available to implement your SEO strategy? If so, on-site SEO consulting will give your team the skills they need to be successful with this responsibility. Emily will meet with your staff as a group to teach them basic to advanced SEO–customized for their specific needs and goals.
Team training is perfect for:

  • In-house marketing teams
  • Your sales team
  • A group of top-level staff

One-on-One

One-on-one SEO training is perfect for:

  • Independent business owners
  • In-house website managers

What to expect from SEO training

There we were, on page 1 of Google

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“We connected and within a week we had a 2 hour virtual consultation scheduled. We implemented her training on our site. Within 2 days of posting our SEO strategy pages, there we were, on page 1 of Google in #1 position. Thanks Emily!”

Jeremy Cyrier,
Mansard Commercial Real Estate

If you're looking for a lengthy PowerPoint presentation and generic handouts, this probably isn't the best option for you. When you book SEO training, be prepared for an interactive, hands-on experience. Here's what you can expect:

  • A comprehensive, in-person training session customized to your business.
  • Support to build an SEO strategy for your business and develop a complete SEO implementation plan based on your unique products and services.
  • A follow-up session to review your work and get feedback for improvements.
  • Receive an additional 1 month of ongoing support and content review after training.

Get started with SEO training

Step 1: Get in Touch

First things first. We'll discuss your SEO goals and challenges. Understanding what you want to accomplish helps me customize your SEO training for your unique needs. This first conversation is also a great time to ask any additional questions you have about the process.

Step 2: Set a Date

We'll get things off the ground by securing a spot on the calendar. Once we have the training date decided, you will be provided with payment instructions.

Step 3: Learn by Doing

At Emily Journey & Associates, we are big proponents of kinetic learning - aka, learning by doing! And since you're seeking some personalized training, it's pretty safe to assume you'd like that kind of atmosphere too. We'll meet in person or via Zoom as you are guided through the steps of search engine optimization.
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Leveling the playing field with SEO

Think it's not possible to compete with the big names in your field when it comes to SEO? Think again.
Take a look at this result of SEO strategy implementation:

SEO results

Houston SEO Training FAQs

What will I learn during SEO training in Houston?

SEO training focuses on practical strategies you can apply directly to your website. Training typically includes keyword research, improving page content, understanding how search engines interpret your site, and developing an SEO plan that supports your marketing goals.

Because training is customized, the exact topics depend on your website, industry, and current level of SEO experience.

Are SEO classes in Houston private or open to the public?

SEO classes in Houston are conducted as private training sessions rather than public seminars.

Emily Journey offers one-on-one instruction as well as private group training for marketing teams, website managers, and business owners who want to improve their organization’s search visibility.

Is this SEO training appropriate for beginners?

Yes. Many participants are new to search engine optimization and want a clear explanation of how SEO works and where to begin.

Training for beginners starts with foundational concepts and practical steps for improving search visibility. If you already have experience with SEO, sessions can focus on refining your strategy and improving implementation.

Do you offer SEO training for marketing teams or organizations?

Yes. Many companies schedule private SEO training with Emily Journey for their marketing or communications teams. Team sessions focus on helping staff understand SEO strategy, content optimization, and how to incorporate SEO into everyday marketing activities.

One-on-one SEO training is also available, offering private instruction to business owners, nonprofit leaders, marketing managers and more.

Can SEO training help improve the performance of a WordPress website?

Yes. Many participants use WordPress, and training often includes guidance on improving SEO within the WordPress environment.

This may include optimizing pages and blog posts, improving site structure, and using WordPress tools and plugins effectively to support your SEO strategy.

How soon can businesses see results after SEO training?

Many organizations begin seeing improvements after they start implementing the strategies developed during training.

Clients frequently report stronger search visibility, new inquiries from organic search, and measurable return on investment soon after applying the strategies discussed during their sessions.

How do I schedule SEO training and how soon can I train?

We have six SEO instructors on our team, so we can typically get your training on our calendar about two weeks out–sometimes sooner. It is also normal to have to wait up to a month for training during our busy times.

Our Training Coordinator, Erin Brooks, will work with you to find the best days and times for your training. She will then introduce you to your instructor so that you can discuss your goals and get answers to any remaining questions you might have.

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Emily Journey AI Ethicist, AI Auditor
Emily Journey leads an all-women team of WordPress experts at Emily Journey and Associates. She enjoys helping business owners, nonprofit leaders, and their staff leverage technology to increase sales and social impact.