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Training Courses

We continue to offer a popular range of computer training courses at Elstree Film Studios:

Web Site Design Courses / Web Development Courses / Print Courses

Web Marketing Courses / Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Training Courses

Web Site Programming Courses

Web Site Management Courses

Video Editing Courses

Open Source Training Courses / Web CMS Courses / Blogging Courses

Film Production Courses / Scriptwriting Courses (in association with the Elstree Film School)


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Elstree Film Studios - Training Courses - SEO Search Engine Optimisation Training

"I was totally satisfied with the course and the techniques I learnt. The tutor was brilliant, and the information was invaluable! Highly recommend it to anyone wanting to get into SEO and Websites." Toshiba.

Web site visibility, the ease with which potential customers or visitors can find a web site amongst a myriad of competitors, is a crucial factor in a sites success. Web visibility is not merely a question of search engine optimisation (SEO), there is a great deal more to it than that, as this training course demonstrates.

Search engines make the most money when they direct users to web pages which are of real interest to those users, i.e. search engine owners have a vested interest in reducing the rank of people who exploit chinks in their algorithms, and no interest in ranking entire sites per se.

This SEO training course employs a wide conception of search engine optimisation; one premised on giving both end-users and search engine owners what they really want, i.e. web pages that provide useful information about the things they are searching for (not otherwise empty pages stuffed with keywords and phrases).

While it is obvious why adherence to this principle should ensure a high and stable Google rank over the long term (and cost significantly less than sustained advertising) the devil is in the detail.

This course explains the practicalities of how to make your pages attractive to visitors and search engines alike, e.g.
  • Highlighting common web design features which actually harm site visibility.

  • Detailing user-friendly and search engine-friendly design alternatives.

  • Outlining promotional techniques which do not involve search engine optimisation, but which ultimately enhance search engine rank.

  • Explaining when and where to put keywords and phrases to make them count.

  • Exposing the myths, misconceptions and half-truths surrounding search engine optimisation, distinguishing between what works, what works well, and what could never work at all.
Many organisations have well-designed and functional sites, but they do not always generate the revenue expected. This course will show you methods of potentially earning more revenue from your website, while providing visitors with a more rewarding online experience. Delegates will become more confident with internet marketing techniques and terminology.

"Completely surpassed my expectations. Very in-depth training and an extremely knowledgable tutor. This course has given me the confidence to take my sites to the top and compete with the big boys." David Richards Limited.

Duration: 2 days.

Prerequisites: Delegates should have an understanding of internet technologies.

Location: 21st Century New Media Ltd (Production Offices), Elstree Film Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1JG. [Click here for a map]

Times: 10.00am to 4.30pm. For security reasons, further details are only provided upon booking.

Courseware: The book which accompanies this course is posted to you upon payment confirmation.

Accommodation & Transport: Details of local accomodation and transport can be found here.

Further assistance: Our FAQ help page contains the answers to many popular questions. Alternatively please call 0844 844 2428 to arrange to speak to our training manager.

"This course has been very beneficial, both in the skills it taught me on a practical level and the conceptual understanding I was provided, which has significantly improved the performance of our company website - the result of which was a leap in our Google ranking from barely visible to the first 3 pages for our desired search term." Giles & Posner.

COURSE CONTENT

Search Engines & Directories

  • What is the difference between a search engine and a directory?
  • What's a spider? Why are they important? How do they work?
  • What Affects Ranking?
  • Things which prevent search indexing
  • What is 'spamming'?

Keywords & Writing for Search Engines

  • Choosing and positioning keywords
  • How do search engines determine 'relevancy'?
  • Creating effective titles
  • Writing captivating descriptions

Additional Tactics

  • Do search engine promotion tactics provide a solution?
  • Doorway pages, site maps, landing pages
  • Spamming Tactics

The Web Positioning & Submission Process

  • Analysis of your competition
  • Submission
  • GoogleMaps
  • Post-submission processes

Key Directories & Search Engines

  • UK audiences
  • US Audiences
  • Major European Engines
  • Other parts of the world

Resources

  • Outsourcing
  • Software
  • Sites


5-20% discount if you book for more than one delegate!
Further discounts are available when booking multiple courses.
Click here for more information on our discounts.

SEO Training Courses
Date Days Total (Excl VAT)  
July 2009
23/7/09 2 475
August 2009
20/8/09 2 475
September 2009
17/9/09 2 475


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Clients

No joke ... but we have taught (in many cases, more than once) to all of these companies:

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* Accolade Publishing
* Accurate Solutions Ltd
* Ace4Training
* ACS-APT Computer Systems Ltd
* Active Silicon
* Active Solutions Europe Ltd
* Allied Manufacturing
* Amerex
* American Express Travel
* Antonmanor
* Arity Limited
* ArtiCAD Ltd
* Aston Taylor Ltd
* aura
* Autumn and May
* Award Learning Services Ltd
* Aztec Marketing
* BCIM London South Bank University
* BE Aerospace UK Ltd
* Bechtel
* Bechtel Ltd
* Biggerfish Design
* Bio-Rad Laboratories Ltd
* Bluefrog Ltd
* Boltblue
* Bond Hotel
* Bourne Leisure Ltd
* Bournemouth University
* BP
* BPP Learning Media
* Brasher Leisure Ltd T/A Sweatshop
* British Medical Journal
* Brunel University
* BskyB
* Building Research Establishment Ltd
* C&C Technology Consulting
* CADinteractive
* Cambridge ESOL
* Cannes Lions
* Casterbridge
* Castle Computing Services Ltd
* Chelsea Football Club
* Chroland Associates Ltd
* Church House Conference Centre Ltd
* CIMA
* City Interactive Media
* Claire Lobel Design
* CNET Networks UK Ltd
* Cognac Uk
* Comet Group
* Comic Relief
* Community Server Ltd
* Concep Group Limited
* Concern Worldwide
* Control Techniques
* Copenhagen International School
* Corporation of Lloyd`s
* Crystalblue Solutions
* Cultoon Television Limited
* Custom Carpentry
* Customer Interaction
* Czech Centre
* Dare Digital
* Data Lateral Limited
* David Richards Limited
* DBT
* Defaqto Ltd.
* dept of economics, maths & stats
* Discovery Communications Europe Ltd
* Discovery Communications Ltd
* DMG World Media
* Dog Store
* Donmar Warehouse
* DS & TE RAF Brampton
* Dubai College
* Dubai Heaven On Earth
* East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
* EDCTP-EEIG
* Enterprise Insight
* Europa Components
* Event Merchandising Ltd
* Families for Children
* FERN
* Findaplaceabroad.com
* FIRA International Ltd
* Firetoys Ltd
* FISU Meditation
* FL1 Solutions
* Flixmedia Limited
* FMC
* FMC Ltd
* FMC Partnership
* Foremost Curreny Group
* Fuss3 Solutions Ltd
* GE HEALTHCARE
* Giles & Posner Ltd
* Glint Facilities
* Global Beach
* Global Volume Marketing LLP
* Grass Roots Ltd
* H Bauer Publishing
* Harley Cosmetic Consultancy Ltd
* Harrow College
* Hasbro
* Hays
* Healthcare Education Services
* Hertfordshire County Council
* Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
* Herts Sports Partnership
* Holland Park School
* HP Foods Ltd
* HWTMA
* I Want One Of Those.com
* i-2-k
* i2k Ltd
* Impact Marcom
* Indigo
* Inlightin Ltd
* Inspirational PR
* Inspired Gaming Group
* Interdirect Ltd
* International Greetings
* International University Link
* ISA Retail
* ITFC
* ITV
* J.A.Steel and Son Ltd
* James Eckhardt
* Jog Ltd
* John Fleming
* JollofTutors
* Jon Nash Photography
* JWT London
* Kent County Council
* kerbsideprophet.com
* Keziah Design Ltd
* Kier Islington
* Kiuki
* KLC School of Design
* Kuwait Petroleum International Ltd
* Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
* Lehmann Communications
* Lloyds
* London Borough of Southwark
* London Fertility Centre
* Loudspeaker/ Lateral Group
* Luton Sixth Form College
* Lynn Simpson
* M&G Investments
* Maconomy
* Maltings Academy
* Man Investments
* Man Investments AG
* Marcus Evans
* mbc
* MCS CREATIVE LTD
* Medina High School
* Merton College
* Metadigm
* Metropolitan Police
* MGPA
* Millbrook Beds Ltd
* Minerva Computer Services
* Mining Communications Ltd
* MOD, DASA(CS0)
* Modernisation Initiative
* Monarch Airlines
* Monks Walk School
* Mothercare
* Mothercare Uk Limited
* MSA GB Ltd
* Multilingualvacancies.com
* My Mustard
* Mystic Online Media
* National Children`s Bureau
* NATS c/o Business Training Partnership
* NCCHTA at University of Southampton
* Network Data Holdings PLC
* Nichols plc
* Nokia UK Ltd
* Norgren
* North Oxfordshire Academy
* North Yorkshire Police
* Norwich City Football Club
* Oakwood School
* Office Diner
* Office of Jean Lambert MEP
* OHL GROUP LIMITED
* Oil Technics Ltd
* OILspace
* OmniLedger Ltd
* onezerosix
* Orantez
* Otsuka Pharmaceutical Europe Ltd
* Out of the Blue Print Ltd
* OV Productions
* Owners Direct
* Oxford University Press
* P&O Ferries
* Partnerships for Schools
* PartyGaming Marketing (UK)
* Pentagon IT
* PETCHEY HOLDINGS PLC
* PFA Consulting
* Pfizer Limited
* Phoebe Stewart Marketing
* Powergen / E.ON
* Praxis Limited
* PreScript Communications Ltd
* Princes Trust
* Proactive UK Ltd
* Promega
* PruHealth
* Punchline Media & Events LTD
* R P Europe Limited
* R.A.G.S.
* Rainmaker Advertising Ltd
* RDS Networks Ltd
* Red Letter Days
* Reed Learning
* Reed`s School
* Research Now
* RNIB
* Rocketseed
* Ronly Holdings Ltd
* Rosabel Leo Burnett
* Rothamsted Research
* Royal Academy Of Music
* RP Europe
* Same World Ltd
* Same World Trading Ltd
* Sandwell and Birmingham Hospitals
* Saxon Industries
* SCP Designs
* Serco TTI
* Sesame
* Sesame Ltd
* Severndroog Castle Building Preservation Trust
* Shine Marketing UK Limited
* Silverfish Media
* Silverfish Production Ltd.
* Snap Surveys
* Something Graphic Ltd
* Sort IT.biz Ltd
* south kent college
* South West of England Regional Development Agency
* Southampton City Council
* Southampton Solent University
* SPAN
* Spring Fine Foods
* Squeeze Digital Ltd
* SR Media Ltd
* ST JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
* St Matthew Academy
* Standout
* Stevenage 14-19 Partnership
* Stiefel Laboratories
* Stocklin Ltd
* Stoke-on-Trent City Council
* Style Coaching Institute
* Surrey Police
* Systex Ltd
* Tanzania Institute of Education
* Tectura UK
* Telmanage Limited
* Tesco
* The Camping and Caravanning Club
* The Deeping School
* The Grimsby Institute of Higher And Further Education
* The Mobile Music Company
* The Mobile Music Company Ltd
* The MotivAction Group plc
* The National Autistic Society
* the National Deaf Children`s Society
* The PD Group
* The Virtual Office Group
* The Works International
* TimePlan Education Group Ltd
* TimePlan Education Ltd
* TMN Media
* Toshiba
* Tourdesign Ltd
* Trust The Process
* Trust The Process Counselling
* TW Digital Media
* TW Podcasts
* Twyford C of E High School
* UK Association of National Park Authorities
* UNICEF UK
* Unilever
* United Utilities
* University of Hertfordshire
* University of Southampton
* URBAN PUMPKIN
* V2 Music Group
* VillaCentre Limited
* VINCI PLC
* Virgin Games
* Vocal Limited
* Vokera Limited
* waterwhileaway
* Web Editors Ltd
* West Herts College
* West Nottinghamshire College
* Weston Homes Plc
* Whisper Design Consultants
* X Games LTD
* Yamaha Electronics (UK) Ltd
* YouNique Photos
* Youth Sport Trust