The Ultimate SEO Checklist
The Ultimate SEO Checklist
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Write high-quality content. Disavow links pointing to your site from low-authority websites.
Write for an eighth-grade reading level. Link to your website on all social media profiles.
Add the primary keyword to create a 2-3% keyword density. Set up a Google My Business page.
Use each related keyword at least once in the body copy. Add your website to relevant business directories.
Make your content scannable. Make sure all of your NAP (name, address, phone number) entries
are consistent.
Wrap subheadings in an H2 tag.
Add relevant internal links using targeted anchor text. Create a Bing Webmasters account and submit your sitemap.
Set outbound links to open a new page. Point all domains to the same host.
Add at least one image. Utilize organized and natural site architecture.
Add the primary keyword to the image file name. Use a responsive, mobile-friendly design.
Add the primary keyword to the image title. Add an SSL certificate to your site.
Add the primary keyword to the image alt tag. Increase the speed of your website.
Write an SEO-friendly URL that includes the primary keyword. Use canonical tags on duplicate content.
Assign relevant tags and categories (if it’s a blog post). Fix broken links on your site.
Add an optimized meta title. Track analytics and monitor website activity.