The world of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is all about helping websites reach a wider audience through search engines. But what about individuals who are visually impaired? Can they too become experts in this field? The answer is a resounding yes, and blind SEO experts in Pakistan are proving just that.
What Makes a Blind SEO Expert?
Blind SEO experts use specialized tools and assistive technologies. This allows them to analyze websites, understand search engine algorithms, and implement effective optimization techniques.
Meet 2 blind SEO experts in Pakistan.
1: Shahnoorblogger (Islamabad):
I’m Pakistan’s youngest SEO expert, and I happen to be blind. My journey started at 17, and since then, I’ve helped countless businesses improve their online presence. I even built, optimised, and manage this website! I’m also a certified digital marketer from Google, constantly learning and growing.
2: Sajid Hussien (Lahore):
Another outstanding blind SEO expert, Sajid has a proven track record. His dedication and expertise have made him a valuable asset to many businesses needing a boost in visibility.
How Do Blind SEO Experts Do SEO?
While search engine optimization seems heavily reliant on visual elements, blind SEO experts utilize a variety of specialized tools and techniques to excel in this field. These may include:
- Screen readers: These software programs convert on-screen text into speech, allowing them to access and analyze website content.
- SEO software: Specialized software helps them analyze keywords, competitor data, and website performance, providing valuable insights for optimization strategies.
- Braille displays: In some cases, individuals may use Braille displays to access and interact with information in a tactile format.
Overcoming Challenges:
Blind SEO experts face unique challenges in their field. They need to adapt their approach to tasks that typically involve visual elements, such as:
- Website audits: Evaluating website design and user experience can be more complex without visual cues. However, they can leverage screen readers and accessibility testing tools to identify potential issues.
- Content creation: Blind SEO experts can easily create high-quality content in several ways. They can use voice dictation software to speak their ideas and have them transcribed into text. Additionally, we use screen reader to type, edit, or format any type of content in any style and tone.
Why Consider a Blind SEO Expert?
Besides their top-notch skills, blind SEO experts bring a unique perspective.
- Their experiences help them understand web accessibility, which benefits all your site visitors,
- and their ability of consuming information is faster than a sighted person, because they listen the Internet using screen reader, having speaking rate up to 85 to 90%. If you ever used screen reader, you would know how fast it is.
- Plus, their determination is truly inspiring!
How to become an SEO expert as a blind?
If you are a visually impaired or blind and want to get into SEO. Guess what! You can easily jump into SEO right away just bye:
- Listening or watching videos from YouTube.
- Researching and learning from several blogs like: shahnoorblogger, SEMRush, SEO.AI and more.
- You can also connect with me and I’ll be your SEO guide.
- Join some relevant SEO communities.
- Most importantly, start creating your own website and practice over there practically.
A word from SHAHNOORBLOGGER.
I do feel there are more blind SEO experts in Pakistan, but are not recognised yet. That’s why, if you know more people who are blind and working in SEO field. Feel free to let me know in the comments. I’ll add their names in this list.
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