Difference between SEO and SEM

[jayakumari]

Hello friends,


I want to ask that What are the difference between SEO and SEM ? tell me friends..

[othername0104]

The main difference between these two terms is that search engine optimization is simply a component of search engine marketing. As mentioned above, SEM includes components of paid search, such as PPC and also SMM (social media marketing).
It is important to note that you should never use the terms SEO and SEM interchangeably, because although they work hand in hand, they are not the same term.

[SAP Tainer]

SEO is the best for organic searches and SEM is considered the best for paid searches.

[Tempo Travellers]

In my opinion difference between SEO and SEM is simply that Search Engine Optimization is part of Search engine marketing or Search marketing as it is widely known. Both processes aim in increasing visibility in search engines. ... It involves other methods as well which can get you more search engine visitors like PPC advertising.

[RH-Calvin]

Search engine optimization is a part of search engine marketing and is the process of optimizing your website and ranking it is various search engines.

[arianagrand]

The main difference between the two is simply that SEO is a non-paid component of SEM. SEM includes paid search tactics like Pay Per Click as well as methods like SEO.

[sofiacoppol]

SEM for paid working and ranking in Search engine and for result, once your ad is approved it should be immediately visible in search results. SEO for free working and ranking in search engine and result appear time not fix, 6 month, 1 year or more time to take for result.