SEO Specialist Mock Interview
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Question 10 of 30
Are you familiar with vertical SEO?
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Vertical SEO focuses on developing high-ranking positions on websites like Indeed, Yelp, and Youtube (i.e. specific industries like hiring, reviews, and videos). Not all companies utilize vertical SEO, but if you're asked this question, it's likely the company you're interviewing with does or wants to. The interviewer wants to determine if you'll need any training in this area.
If you're familiar with or have used vertical SEO, share that with the interviewer, focusing on your experience and knowledge. If you're not familiar with vertical SEO, read about it before the interview so you can discuss it with confidence.
"I am familiar with vertical SEO, though I haven't worked for a company that used it. Since your company's products are highly visual and you already have a strong YouTube channel, I imagine that ranking well on that platform is important to you. I know that optimizing for vertical search engines like YouTube and Amazon differs from website SEO optimization, and I'd love to learn more about that so I can implement it if hired."
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