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SEO-Friendly Blog Posts: A Guide for Military and Veterans

Allen Davis
7 min readOct 16, 2023

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Introduction

Imagine you have a wonderful story to share, but you’re standing in a crowded room where everyone is talking. How do you make sure people listen to you? That’s exactly what happens on the internet. There are millions of blog posts out there, all trying to get noticed. But how do you make sure yours stands out? The answer lies in something called SEO, or Search Engine Optimization. Simply put, SEO aids in the discovery of your blog by those who are looking for what you have to say. Whether you’re currently serving in the military, or you’ve transitioned into civilian life, blogging can be an amazing way to share your experiences, connect with others, and even make some extra money. But to make your blog successful, you need to know how to write SEO-friendly blog posts that both people and search engines love.

Understanding SEO Basics

What is SEO?

SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is like a special set of instructions that helps search engines like Google understand what your blog is about. Think of a search engine as a librarian in a gigantic library. When someone asks the librarian for a book about a certain topic, the librarian quickly finds the best books and brings them back. SEO is what helps the librarian (or search…

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