All the basic steps are explained in details with the vidoes. This is all what I learned in my earleir years of SEO. I like to share Google's Post with you.
Learn about search engine optimization (SEO) so you can disregard the rumors and know what's important? That's easy! Here's how to gain SEO knowledge as you go about your new start to 2010:
Step 1: Absorb the basics
Step 2: Explore details that pique your interest
Step 3: Verify ownership of your site in Webmaster Tools
Step 4: Research before you do anything drastic
Complete post can be found at http://googlewebmastercentral.blogspot.com/2010/01/google-seo-resources-for-beginners.html
