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  1. What does 'search intent' refer to in SEO content strategy?

    Answer: The underlying goal a user has when entering a search query

    Search intent (or user intent) is the primary goal a user has when typing a query into a search engine, such as finding information, making a purchase, or navigating to a site.

  2. Which type of content is best suited for targeting 'informational' search intent?

    Answer: How-to guides, tutorials, and blog posts

    Informational intent means users want to learn something, making how-to guides and educational blog posts the most appropriate content type.

  3. What is a 'content hub' strategy in SEO?

    Answer: Creating a pillar page on a broad topic with cluster pages covering subtopics

    A content hub (pillar-cluster model) uses a broad pillar page linked to detailed cluster pages, signaling topical authority to search engines.

  4. Which HTTP status code indicates a permanent redirect that passes link equity to the new URL?

    Answer: 301

    A 301 redirect signals a permanent move and passes most of the original page's link equity (PageRank) to the destination URL.

  5. What is the primary purpose of an XML sitemap in SEO?

    Answer: To help search engine crawlers discover and index all important pages

    An XML sitemap lists a site's important URLs so search engine bots can efficiently discover and crawl pages they might otherwise miss.

  6. In content distribution, what distinguishes 'owned' channels from 'earned' channels?

    Answer: Owned channels are platforms you control; earned channels are coverage you receive organically from others

    The PESO model defines owned media as channels you control (blog, email list) and earned media as organic third-party coverage like press mentions or shares.

  7. What does 'crawl budget' mean and why does it matter for large content sites?

    Answer: The number of pages Googlebot will crawl on a site within a given timeframe

    Crawl budget is the number of URLs Googlebot crawls on a site in a set period; large sites must prioritize important pages so the budget isn't wasted on low-value URLs.