Experience of working on websites outside of your degree is invaluable as it will enable you to build a portfolio of your design skills and technical ability. (prospects.ac.uk)
I've been a link builder or have had a team of link builders working on my websites for over a decade. (krisjones.com)
This means that you do not have to hire a separate SEO firm to do the SEO work on your website. (copypeer.com)