QUOTE(Hamiltonwhs @ Apr 9 2013, 07:57 AM)
Is SEM different from SEO? If it is, what's the difference between. Both look similar to me. But then again I've heard from people that they have distinct characteristics. So I want to look into this more deeply.
SEO is Search Engine Optimization in which we optimize our website for search engines.
SEM is Search Engine Marketing in which we promote our through many marketing tactics