1. Comprehensive Site Audit
Tools: Google Search Console, Screaming Frog, SEMrush.
Key Checks:
Broken links
Crawl errors
Mobile usability
Duplicate content
Page speed insights
Actions:
Fix broken links
Resolve crawl errors
Ensure mobile-friendliness
Eliminate duplicate content
Optimize page speed
2. Keyword Research
Tools: Ahrefs, SEMrush, Google Keyword Planner.
Key Strategies:
Identify high-volume, low-competition keywords
Focus on long-tail keywords
Analyze competitor keywords
Actions:
Create a keyword list
Map keywords to content
3. On-Page Optimization
Title Tags: Include primary keyword, keep it under 60 characters.
Meta Descriptions: Summarize page content, include primary keyword, under 160 characters.
Headings (H1, H2, H3): Use keywords naturally.
Content:
High-quality, relevant, and engaging.
Use primary and related keywords naturally.
Include multimedia (images, videos).
URL Structure:
Short, descriptive URLs.
Include primary keyword.
Internal Linking:
Link to related content within your site.
Use descriptive anchor texts.
4. Technical SEO
Site Architecture:
Ensure clear, logical site structure.
Use breadcrumbs.
Schema Markup: Add structured data to pages to help search engines understand content.
Robots.txt and XML Sitemaps:
Ensure robots.txt is not blocking important pages.
Submit XML sitemap to Google Search Console.
HTTPS: Ensure your site is secure with HTTPS.
5. Mobile Optimization
Responsive Design: Ensure your site looks good on all devices.
Mobile Speed: Optimize for fast loading on mobile devices.
Mobile-First Indexing: Ensure mobile version of your site has all the content and structured data as the desktop version.
6. Content Strategy
Content Creation:
Focus on high-quality, in-depth content.
Regularly update old content.
Content Types:
Blog posts, infographics, videos, guides, case studies.
Content Calendar: Plan and schedule content in advance.
7. Link Building
Quality Over Quantity: Focus on acquiring high-quality backlinks.
Strategies:
Guest blogging
Broken link building
Skyscraper technique
Influencer outreach
Monitoring: Use tools like Ahrefs to monitor your backlink profile.
8. User Experience (UX)
Page Speed: Optimize for fast loading times.
Navigation: Ensure easy and intuitive navigation.
Engagement:
Reduce bounce rate.
Encourage longer session durations.
Accessibility: Ensure your site is accessible to all users.
9. Analytics and Reporting
Tools: Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Ahrefs.
Key Metrics:
Organic traffic
Bounce rate
Average session duration
Conversion rate
Keyword rankings
Actions:
Regularly review and analyze data.
Adjust strategies based on performance.
10. Continuous Optimization
Stay Updated: Keep up with the latest SEO trends and algorithm updates.
Testing: Continuously test and optimize elements like CTAs, landing pages, and content.
Feedback: Collect and act on user feedback.