What is the difference between SEO and SEM?

SEOSEM
Search Engine OptimizationSearch Engine Marketing
Gets unpaid (organic) trafficGets traffic from paid ads (and sometimes includes SEO)
You do not pay for each clickYou pay per click or per view (PPC)
Takes months, but results stayResults are fast, and stop when you stop paying
Builds long term trustGood for quick tests, offers and launch

Many businesses use both. Paid ads give quick visitors, and SEO builds a base for the long term.


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