Technical SEO: Hosting and server configuration course

Learn how to tackle Technical SEO: Hosting and server configuration

The Yoast Technical SEO course series starts with this course: Hosting and server configuration. But, we know that technical SEO is much broader! So, over time, we will keep adding more courses on topics such as site speed, site security, redirects, duplicate content, and more!

The Hosting and server configuration will ease you into technical SEO and empower you to work on it yourself! With easy-to-follow modules, expertly produced videos, articles, and quizzes, you’ll get to the bottom of these crucial technical SEO topics in no time. Your newfound knowledge will be instantly applicable to your site or situation.

After this training…

• you’ll know how to choose the best host for your site
• you’ll understand the different types of hosting
• you can explain what web servers do and what web server software is
• you’ll understand PHP and what it means for your site

What topics are covered in this Technical SEO course?

Hosting and server configuration (for WordPress)

In the first Technical SEO course, we’re focusing on hosting and server configuration. You’ll learn what to consider when looking for a host and determine what fits your needs. The course consists of these short lessons:

1. Hosting

It may be the most important decision you make regarding your site: which hosting party should you entrust with your site? That’s what we’ll help you with in this lesson! We’ll give you an overview of the most important considerations you need to take into account when choosing a host.

2. Server configuration

Your server’s configuration has an impact on the technical performance of your site. In addition, the PHP version you are using affects your site’s security and speed. This lesson will give you some basic information on the two most common web server configurations – NGINX and Apache. Then, we’ll explain the importance of having an up-to-date PHP version.

3. Q&A

In the last lesson, our expert, Jono Alderson, former head of SEO at Yoast, will answer some of the remaining questions you may have on hosting and server configuration.

What’s included in this Technical SEO training?

• 1 hour of instructional videos, sliced into bite-sized clips
• Suggested readings so you can expand and deepen your knowledge 
• Quizzes to train what you’ve learned

Show off your Technical SEO skills

Once you’ve finished the training, you’ll get a Yoast certificate and a badge you can display on your website. The badge only appears when you’ve actually completed the course, so not just anyone can use it. Add the certificate to your resume, your LinkedIn profile or use it to get that raise you deserve.