There are lots of SEO companies and service providers out there and they will all tell you that you are better off going with them than trying to go it alone. The truth is that you can do a lot of the work yourself should you have the time.

SEO and eMarketing can be complicated and hard work but a little bit of training and research can save you a lot of money and time. Here are two courses we recommend to anyone either looking to do their own SEO and eMarketing or anyone looking to take on an agency.

The first was free last time we check and is from WEB CEO  go to www.seo-training-course.comthis is the most comprehensive free course out there that we can find and does give you very in-depth information on SEO, SEM, email marketing and more.

The second is the Professional Development Award in eMarketing with the Chartered Institute of Marketing. This is a more rounded course that gives you an in-depth look at all things eMarketing that is electronic marketing. From the future of mobile phone marketing, SEO, making your website mobile phone search friendly, interactive TV marketing, getting closer to your eCustomers and running an fully integrated eMarketing plan for your eBusiness go to www.cim.co.ukfor more details. It will cost you around £1000 but compare that to the £1000 a month you could be spending with and eMarketing agency and it’s a bit of a no brainer.