What is SEO and how does it work?

SEO, which stands for “search engine optimization,” is a method of making changes and improvements to your website in order to make it more attractive to search engines like Google, Yahoo and Bing. By optimizing your site for search engines organically and through paid advertising, you can help boost your online presence to the top of the search engine results pages (SERPS), which will ultimately drive more traffic to your website, increase your online visibility and generate more conversions and leads.
Can I pay Google to rank my website higher?
Simply put, no. While you can run paid search (PPC) campaigns through Google Ads to get your site listed at the top of the search results, these ads are temporary and costly. In addition, studies show that many searchers ignore these sponsored ads, instead skipping down to the organic listings. The most cost-effective way to get Google or any other search engine to rank your site higher is to focus on organic SEO that makes your site more appealing to the search engine algorithm.