An SEO checklist is a set of steps to optimize your website so it ranks higher on search engine results.
- Keyword Research
- Identify main keywords
- Find long-tail keywords
- Analyze competitors’ keywords
- Use keyword tools (e.g., Google Keyword Planner)
- On-Page Optimization
- Include keywords in the title tag
- Use keywords in meta descriptions
- Utilize header tags appropriately
- Incorporate keywords in URL
- Optimize images with alt tags
- Content Quality
- Ensure original content
- Maintain a clear keyword strategy
- Update content regularly
- Write comprehensive and useful articles
- Technical SEO
- Check mobile-friendliness
- Improve site speed
- Implement secure HTTPS
- Fix broken links
- Ensure proper site architecture
- Backlink Strategy
- Obtain high-quality backlinks
- Use guest blogging
- Leverage internal linking
- Monitor backlink profile