The length of time it takes to become proficient in SEO depends on many factors, such as the knowledge one had before, the learning resources available, and the individualised learning pace.

Typically, it may take from a few months to a year or more to develop the knowledge and practical skills necessary to establish a basic SEO foundation. Nevertheless, becoming an SEO pro is a continuous process that involves trial and error and lots of reading. The SEO landscape is dynamic and always changing, so the key is to stay on top of it.

In today's digital age, finding information really isn't an issue. You can literally teach yourself anything, and the same rules apply to SEO. Here are some of my favourite resources that helped me build a great foundation in my understanding of SEO, and to this day, I am still learning new and improved techniques. Here are two of my favourite resources when it comes to learning SEO:

• Semrush resources
• Blackhatworld

But also something to note is SEO is not something you ever truly master. It's constantly changing with new core algorithm updates that change the weighting of various metrics, which affect SEO. With AI also now improving by the day, the key is just to stay on top of changes and adapt. Here is my main source for the latest SEO algorithm updates from the source itself: there's a dedicated Google Search Console Twitter page which lets you know when an update is happening. Here it is: Google Search Console Twitter.

If you are interested in learning SEO and getting advice on it, we offer a free SEO consultation. This consultation will cover all the fundamentals of SEO, so just reach out to us, and one of our SEO experts will be able to help you.