Coming Q2 20267 Modules
Get found on Google without paying for ads
The honest guide to SEO for Aussie businesses. Built by Josh from the exact processes we use at Create & Grow Media with clients across Queensland.
Australia's biggest SEO education provider closed in early 2026. That left a massive gap in practical, affordable SEO education for small businesses. This course fills it, with real examples from real Australian businesses, not American case studies that don't translate to our market.
7 modules
Progressive curriculum
~7 hours of content
Self-paced
Beginner-friendly
No technical skills needed
Certificate
On completion
What You'll Learn
Specific, practical skills you'll gain from each module of this course.
Understand how Google discovers, crawls, and ranks your pages
Conduct keyword research to find what your customers actually search for
Optimise on-page elements (titles, meta descriptions, headings, content)
Set up Google Search Console and Google Analytics 4 correctly
Build a local SEO strategy for your Australian service area
Create content that ranks and converts (not just traffic for traffic’s sake)
Identify and fix technical SEO issues slowing your site down
Your SEO Journey
7 modules that build on each other. By the end, you'll have a fully optimised website, a content plan, and the knowledge to keep climbing.
Everything You Need. Nothing You Don't.
This isn't a course that drowns you in technical jargon or tells you to “just create great content.” It's a step-by-step system built from the exact processes we use at our agency with clients across Queensland. Every module includes checklists, templates, and real examples you can apply the same day.
Self-Paced
From $497
Guided tier available at $997
7 hands-on modules (no jargon, all action)
Done-for-you SEO audit checklists
Keyword research template (the one we use with clients)
Content planning spreadsheet
Local SEO setup guide for Australian businesses
Google Business Profile audit worksheet
Monthly ranking tracker template
Real examples from Australian businesses
7 Modules. Zero Jargon.
Each module builds on the last. Click to expand and see exactly what you'll learn and do.
Is This Course For You?
This course is built for business owners, not marketers. If any of these sound like you, you're in the right place.
You have a website but it is not bringing in enquiries from Google, and you are not sure why or how to fix it
You have been paying for Google Ads and want to reduce your ad spend by building organic traffic
You have been quoted thousands for SEO services and thought there has to be a way to learn the basics yourself
You want a clear, step-by-step system you can follow at your own pace without needing to be technical
Real Examples from Real Businesses
Every module includes a real case study from an Australian business we have worked with. No hypothetical examples or American case studies.
Plumbing
Aqua First Plumbing (Sydney)
Page 1 for local searches, significantly reduced ad dependency
Healthcare
Cleveland Chiropractic
Consistent new patient enquiries from Google Business Profile
Trades
Total Grind N Polish
Multiple keywords on page 1, dominant in niche market
Wellness
Dip Bathhouse (North Brisbane)
SEO-ready brand foundation built pre-launch
Wellness
Muse Bathhouse (Loganholme)
Ranking across Brisbane–Gold Coast corridor
Services
Recycle King Australia
Strong organic traffic from educational blog content
Want a Taste Before You Commit?
Download our free Local SEO Checklist for Tradies . 10 items you can action today that come straight from Module 5 of this course.
Get the Free ChecklistFrom the Blog
Get a taste of what we teach in this course.
Your Instructor
Josh Higgins
Josh is the founder of Create & Grow Media, a Brisbane digital marketing agency. He has spent years helping local businesses across Queensland get found on Google without relying on paid ads.
This course is built from the exact SEO processes Josh uses with agency clients every day. From tradies and chiropractors to wellness brands and ecommerce stores, every module includes real examples from real Australian businesses.
Josh's style is direct, practical, and jargon-free. He'll walk you through each step like a mate explaining it over coffee. No fluff, just clear guidance that gets results.
What a Module Looks Like
Each module follows a clear structure: learn, apply, check your understanding. Here's a preview.
04
MODULE 4
On-Page SEO
Key Insight
Your title tag is the single most important on-page SEO element. It's what Google reads first, and it's what searchers see in the results. Get this right and you're already ahead of most competitors.
Quick Check
Which title tag is better optimised for a Brisbane plumber?
A) “Home | Smith Plumbing Services”
B) “Emergency Plumber Brisbane | Smith Plumbing | 24/7 Call-Outs”
Activity
On-Page SEO Audit Checklist: Review your top 5 pages for title tags, meta descriptions, heading structure, image alt text, and internal links.
What Students Are Saying
Join 200+ small business owners learning to get found on Google.(Aspirational target, we're just getting started and growing fast)
I was spending $2,000 a month on Google Ads with no organic presence. After this course, I ranked on page one for my main keyword in 8 weeks. Wish I found this years ago.
Mark T.
Plumbing contractor, Gold Coast
Josh explains SEO the way I wish someone had years ago. No jargon, just 'do this, then this.' My Google Business Profile is now bringing in two or three new clients a week.
Jessica L.
Boutique hair salon, Brisbane
The local SEO module alone paid for the course. I had no idea citation consistency mattered so much. Fixed it in one afternoon and saw results within a month.
Tom W.
Removalist company, Logan
4.8/5
Average rating
(Beta cohort feedback)
94%
Completion rate
(Beta cohort)
14 day
Money-back guarantee
Join Our Growing Community
Join a growing community of Brisbane and Australian business owners who are taking control of their SEO. Share progress, ask questions, and get feedback from others on the same journey.
Private community accessMonthly live Q&A sessionsPeer SEO reviews
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OUR AGENCY
Need It Done For You?
Our agency, Create & Grow Media, handles everything: branding, SEO, Google Ads, and websites for businesses across Sydney, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and beyond. We have worked with Aqua First Plumbing, Cleveland Chiropractic, Total Grind N Polish, and more.
Brand Strategy
Positioning, identity & messaging
SEO & Content
Rankings, traffic & authority
Google Ads & Social
Campaigns that convert