3 Months to No.1: The "No-Nonsense" SEO Playbook for Getting Your Website Found on Google

I bought Will Coombe's book because I am starting a business with a pretty new website, and I am looking to build up my SEO so that my website eventually appears on the first page of Google for my area. It was worth every dime, and then some. If you are interested in learning the ins and outs of this area of marketing, don't hesitate.Mr. Coombe writes in such a clear, conversational, easy-to-read manner, that it's almost like you're hanging out with an old friend who knows exactly what you need to know, and has an amazing sense of humor. He guides the reader through the benefits of SEO and all of the facets involved in improving the SEO of your website. As one who is completely new to this area, I can now say that I have a familiarity with what is needed for proper SEO for a website, and know exactly what I need to do to make it work.The book also gives you access to several videos that Mr. Coombe has put together to show the reader the various concepts illustrated throughout. The videos are extremely well done, and are so much more fun, entertaining, and useful than several pages of graphics, arrows, and how-to-instructions ever would be for such things. At the end of the book, Mr. Coombe brings it all together for the reader by providing a week-by-week, easy-to-follow guide for the reader to get their SEO going over the course of three months.The world needs more authors like Will Coombe, who can clearly see from the reader's perspective and explain a complicated topic in a clear, friendly, fun manner that keeps you engaged. As one who has been frustrated with many a "how to cook" book (I can't cook to save my life, mainly because no one ever taught me and every "cooking for beginners" book still assumes that you have some kind of minimum base knowledge, which...I don't...and technically beginners shouldn't have base knowledge...see what I'm getting at?), I can say that Will Coombe's book will take you step by step from knowing absolutely nothing about this topic, assuming that you are a true beginner. And if there is something he's about to go over that he thinks you might already know or could be incredibly obvious to some readers, he'll tell you in advance that he doesn't mean to insult your intelligence, and that you can skip it if needed - see how brilliant this man is? Not only helping the true beginner but saving precious time for the somewhat-savvy SEO aficionado by anticipating the needs of the many.I could easily write a small book on how great this book is, but I'll stop here. If you made it this far into this review, then you must be serious about SEO. So, don't hesitate. Buy the book. You'll be so happy you did.

If you're looking for a good mentor Will Coombe is exceptionally qualified. He will take you through the various steps and what it takes to achieve that top No1 spot in google. I was impressed with his effort of combining 9 years+ of being one of the UK's leading SEO firms into a solid 6-month marathon of putting it all out there in this book, that is not an easy thing to do and it is one of the reasons which has made me appreciate the contents all the more, he is also a go-getter and an adventurous individual, so you know when you're reading this you are getting advice from someone who has done a lot in his life.He has an ethical approach with integrity, has quite the friendly writing style that keeps you glued to your screen.This is very important in business nowadays. There is a little nice surprise just before the end which I thoughtwas a true testament of the credibility and the heart this go-getter author has.All of the above has given me enough reasons to trust his credibility in turn which gave me the confidence to really digest the contents of the book thus getting a better understanding. (When you tend to trust the information you are reading, and have just solid faith in it, you tend to learn better, I know this for a fact and it came through with Will Coombe.)Who this book is not for ( My personal opinion )1. Let me make this easy for you, to save on your money. If you are the type of person who is looking for shortcuts( This is not definitely..! Not for you. Though it is also great to skim through if you are wanting to get clarification on a certain topic.)2. If you are the type of person who when faced with obstacles OR adversity OR when the going gets tough OR seems to duck in turbulent situations (Pun intended hah) and hides then this book is again not for you. If however you are this person and looking for a change, then there is no better place to start than here, SEO is an accessible tool and a learnable one.3. If you are a thrifty spender when it comes to SEO and digital assets... and are in the mindset of viewing this book as an expense rather than an investment with the potential for a MASSIVE RETURN on that investment (Then that is right I'm going to say it again..) I think your money might be better spent elsewhere. Mind you it is a for a low price compared to the huge value you get in return for it, but once again if this is you! then definitely keep that money and better spend it elsewhere..!Whom I think this book is for :1. For people who are dedicated and are looking for an improvement in their life.2. For people who have a business small-medium and are interested in the SEO process. ( Will is an absolute professional.)3. For starting affiliate marketers who want to make massive returns on their investment. ( Yes, please skip the other books with flashy titles.. Go with this one.)4. For people who want to start an agency.5. For those who are already in the game and are doing all right but are even more interested to take it to the next level and increase their market share. (Want to be more accessible to your customers? I highly recommend it. )6. For those looking debunk some common issues and myths around SEO I feel this book is an excellent choice for that also.7. For those who are really on top of their SEO game and just basically are top-notch experts on the subject - but who are looking to get a different insight. It might be worth a read I think.All in all - I thought this book was a great read, Will Coombe has created a raging fan in me here for sure.This review is not biased in any way, shape, or form however it just depicts my true thoughts about this book.I have purchased a few SEO books both digitally and paperbacks, which I would of course not name here,for the purposes of not tarnishing them but I will say this book is the cream of the crop.The author has also made a good effort to connect with his readers.I was impressed with the writing style, felt like I was sitting down and having a coffee across fromWill as he takes you through the process and explains the different parts.In the words of Jack welch "Innovation is not a big breakthrough invention every time. Innovation is a constant thing. But if you don't have an innovative company [team], coming to work every day to find a better way,you don't have a company[team]. You're getting ready to die on the vine.You're always looking for the next innovation, the next niche, the next product service improvementBut always trying to get better. "I feel that Will is a living testament to this and is trying to impart this philosophy through his writing and his work.Thank you very much for reading my review, I hope it was helpful.

A quick background: I've never really worked with SEO before. So, when it came time to design my website, I had very little traffic and absolutely no conversions. Since I hate reading, I turned to blogs that claimed if I followed their tips, I could have a website that ranked number one in google in a VERY short amount of time.These websites did little to nothing to help me.So, like anyone with something to buy does, I went to amazon to search for an SEO book that would make me an expert.Before reading this, I had gone through about three other books (all of which were hard to understand and either provided too much detail or not enough).Even though I hate reading, I found that Mr. Coombe was able to write about SEO in a unique way (one that is full of great examples and humor). Naturally, I was able to actually remember what I'd just read and implement it on my website.The price for this book is NOTHING compared to what you get in return. Allow me to highlight a few of the perks you receive by purchasing this book:1. You are given access to a series of well thought out videos that are short, yet detailed. They range from the perfect URLs to keyword research. If you are a visual learner like me, they are a ton of help!2. You are given a FREE trial to SEMRush, a very valuable tool that cost $99.95 per month.3. Perhaps the most impressive perk that comes with purchasing this book is that the author, Will Coombe, is eager to help you with any questions you have. About a week after buying the book and signing up for his online video series (which comes with the book for free), he sent an email to me asking if I had any questions. I sent him a question, thinking I would receive a generic response linking me to an article. What I got instead was a detailed video response he recorded exclusively for me. This act alone makes it clear that not only can Will write a great book, but he stands behind his product and is very willing to provide quality help!4. He includes a 3 Months to No.1 blueprint that is outlines a weekly plan. It goes in-depth into what you should accomplish and includes references to videos should you get lost.Of course, there are many other perks I didn't highlight, but there are just so many that it's hard to cover all of them in a short review.The bottom line: This book is worth the price and I look forward to purchasing Will's next book.I will update this review in 6 months’ time with my results.

First, let me say that if you stumbled across this book on Kindle Unlimited as I did, BUY THE PAPERBACK! I would’ve done so regardless, but you’ll get access to Will’s video tutorials which are extremely helpful. The book itself is very well written - Will is able to take a topic that is far from riveting and make it interesting and easy to understand. His writing style is colorful and humorous - I laughed out loud several times, something I’ve never, ever done while reading a business related book. I loved it - it’s my favorite, by far, in both style and content! :)If you consider SEO a subject that seems like a tedious, extensive undertaking, fear no more. In the first few chapters, Will explains exactly what Search Engine Optimization is and why it is so unbelievably important, then he breaks it down in a way that even someone with zero experience in SEO can quickly learn and master. As soon as I began reading this book, I realized that virtually all of my assumptions about SEO were wrong. To use a quote from Chapter 3, albeit a bit differently, “I didn’t know what I didn’t know.” Specifically, instead of placing SEO at the end of my list of priorities, it should have been at the top - if I’d had this book when I started my company, it would have saved me a SIGNIFICANT amount of both time and money!Fortunately, I was at least familiar with all of the SEO elements Will thoroughly breaks down in the book and he’s right - they will increase your ranking. As with anything, however, you’re only going to get out of it what you put into it. It reminds me of working out - if you’re patient and diligent, you will eventually get the results you want. If you go to the gym sporadically for a few weeks and then quit, however, you’ll waste your time and look exactly the same. In short, you can get to number one on Google (or very close to it) if you apply Will’s method correctly and stick with it, something he repeatedly stresses in the book.I can’t thank Will enough for sharing his experience and expertise. It is obvious that he loves what he does and truly wants to help others succeed. This is reflected not only in his book and on his website, but in his personal approach. I emailed him with a question and not only did he respond right away, he followed up several more times. This level of commitment and dedication goes far beyond simply selling a book - it’s clearly a personal ethos.I look forward to writing an update in a few weeks to share my amazing progress. And I literally can’t stress this enough...BUY THIS BOOK!!! :)

I ordered this book then waited a few months to read it because honestly I was dreading SEO...but when I was finally desperate enough to read it I was very pleasantly surprised. It was a very easy read, and very thorough!This is a great first book for anyone learning SEO. I am now implementing Will's strategies in the blueprint he lays out at the end of the book. I emailed him with a question and he answered with a video demonstrating what he was talking about, which felt above and beyond. Loved it.I will say that as a person working a full time job and trying to do the SEO stuff on the side, it has been a slower process to get the steps done than I would have hoped. If you have more time to devote to it it will likely go faster for you.What I would like now is an updated version, since the book was written in 2018 - it might be that all the strategies still apply, but I want to make sure I know all I can about the current world of SEO. Regardless, this book was well worth it and I really wish I had read it as soon as I decided to start a business.

I'll start with the good. This is a great resource for search engine optimization. If you know nothing at all about SEO other than your company needs it, this book is for you. Will steps through the entire process in an understandable way and includes many examples to make it something everyone can understand. In fact you should really start with this book prior to "starting" your company as it explains processes like choosing a domain and setting up a website with Wordpress. I had already done some of that and had to walk back bad choices I made, but live and learn.Will has a personable writing style and even attempts humor to keep the text from becoming too dry. I don't have a doubt that I'm better off having read this book and followed Will's steps. I can already see my Google search ranking going up and I'm appearing on local searches.The one negative I currently have with the instructions concerns local SEO and the steps to adding your company to many online listing companies like Yellow Pages. Will warns about being prepared for upsells when you are signing up for these sites, and sates you don't need to pay for them to boost your local SEO. What is not mentioned is how many scams you will draw by listing your company in a directory and what NOT to do when the scams come rolling in.My experience after one day has been two rather convincing calls asking to "verify" my listing. The first emailed me a link to click so I could "join" her to review my listing. Oh no. Today the caller walked me through my listing again then started in with a sales pitch about how it was just $5 a month. I said no and he immediately hung up. So I say go ahead with the directory listing step, just because you must, but be aware yourself and warn all your employees you will be getting scam calls and probably scam mail with fake Yellow Pages bills. Search for directory listing scam online and educate yourself and your employees before getting into trouble. WATCH OUT.

I’ve never had any interest in SEO whatsoever and only utilized paid advertisement for my small online niche business over the past three years.Sometime last year I made the decision to start writing blog content as a way to bolster my paid advertising. When a prospect visited my website, it couldn’t hurt to have a few helpful pieces of content there, right?Now here’s where things got interesting: I monitor my growing email list and every week, sure enough, there were more organic leads. After two months of this, I finally shut down all my paid advertisement. It simply wasn’t necessary.Then a light bulb went off in my head - this had been happening because my page was ranking on google for some of the content I was writing.Trust me, my page was as far from Search Engine Optimized as you could get, but I was getting results. I wondered to myself, what might happen if I took this SEO thing seriously? What if I optimized?I took the risk of getting Coombe’s book. Not based on monetary risk, but the risk required to spend my time reading through what I suspected would just be a semi-helpful common sense and dreary guide. It was anything but.The Coombes writing is engaging, clean, and easy to read. There’s little fluff, and his perspective on SEO is accessible. As far as the content, it provides an actionably game plan to increase the likelihood that Google will highly your business.Best yet, the author goes above and beyond with his the personal touches included - such as a full length video course, and many remarks to email him for anything. Curious, I sent a message to him and was pleasantly surprised to receive a warm and prompt reply. Great!Couldn’t recommend the book enough.

I bought this book after searching for a definitive source to learn the fundamentals of SEO marketing from someone who is a practitioner in the field. After reading the book, I now have a solid grasp on what search engine optimization (SEO) is all about and also have a detailed action plan from the author on how to practically implement the knowledge with the ultimate goal of generating increased web traffic.If a business owner or marketing consultant is seeking a roadmap on the "How" to practically implement SEO, I would highly recommend the study of this material. The author Will Coombe co-founded Sharpe Digital (a London SEO agency) and uses the strategies in this book everyday with his business clients. He walks the reader through the whole SEO process with examples -- including keyword research, on-page optimization, link building, content marketing, and a lot more --and explains the technical aspects in simple-to-understand language. Included with the purchase is a series of video tutorials that can be accessed upon proof of receipt.There is a reason why this book is highly-rated as the author offers genuine, actionable advice! Before studying any other SEO material, I would read this book!

Being the 1st SEO book I read I can't talk about it's thoroughness. What I can tell thought, is how well written it is, the author has a gift to explain tedious and cumbersome things and make them really ejoyable and understandable. Ahh, and he does overdeliver with all the videos where he walks you through all the referenced activities you need to perform to rank in Google and other search engines for that matter. I feel I have now a detailed picture of what SEO is and a detailed map of the tasks required.

Will Coombe's "3 Months to No.1" promises a no-nonsense guide to SEO domination, and largely delivers. Whether you're a complete beginner or a frustrated entrepreneur yearning for Google glory, this book offers a clear roadmap with actionable steps.Here's what I loved:* Straightforward and pragmatic: Ditch the jargon and fluffy theory. Coombe's pilot background shines through in his direct, no- BS approach. He gets straight to the point, outlining practical strategies you can implement right away.* Structured and actionable: Forget information overload. Coombe breaks down SEO into manageable 12-week sprints, each packed with specific tasks and resources. It's like having a personal trainer for your website's online journey.* Demystifying SEO: Coombe peels back the curtain on the Google beast, explaining complex concepts like keyword research and link building in plain English. No prior SEO knowledge needed!* Hands-on approach: This book isn't just about reading. Coombe encourages you to roll up your sleeves and get dirty with practical exercises and tutorials. You'll be actively building your SEO foundation, not just passively consuming information.* Value for money: Packed with over 3 hours of video tutorials and bonus resources, "3 Months to No.1" offers immense value for its price. You're essentially getting an SEO course disguised as a book.Things to consider:* Focus on Google ranking: While the principles are broadly applicable, the book heavily leans towards Google-specific SEO tactics. Be aware that you might need to adapt for other search engines.* Not a silver bullet: Reaching the top spot in 3 months is a bold claim, and the book itself admits it depends on various factors. Expect hard work and dedication, not overnight miracles.* Target audience: Geared towards entrepreneurial website owners and solopreneurs. Some sections might not resonate with larger businesses or agencies.Overall, "3 Months to No.1" is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to take control of their website's online visibility. Coombe's practical guidance, no-nonsense approach, and actionable steps make this book a worthy investment for any serious SEO aspirant. Just remember, success takes time and effort, so buckle up and enjoy the ride!

I found this book easy to read and it offered a lot of practical SEO advice. It was great learning experience for me, as someone new to SEO.

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As a complete SEO beginner, just starting my own business, just created my first webpage, this book is worth its weight in gold! Will Coombe explains in a fun and easy to understand way! I will come back to this over and over again. I follow in his guiding footsteps and feel more and more confident in each step.