On-Page SEO Checklist
- Include a Title Tag with Keywords
- Meta Description (150-160 Characters)
- Use Headings (H1, H2, H3)
- Use Alt Text for Images
- Optimize URL Slug (Short and Keyword-Rich)
- Internal Linking (Link to Related Pages)
- Mobile-Friendly Design
- Fast Page Load Time
- Include Schema Markup
- Ensure HTTPS and Security
- Keyword Placement in the First 100 Words
- Use of LSI (Latent Semantic Indexing) Keywords
- Content Length (Minimum 500 Words)
- Use of Bullet Points and Numbered Lists
- Outbound Links to High-Authority Sites
- Optimize for Featured Snippets
- Image File Size Optimization
- Use Descriptive Anchor Text for Links
- Avoid Duplicate Content
- Check for Broken Links
- Optimize for Voice Search (Natural Language)
- Use Social Sharing Buttons
- Create a Custom 404 Error Page
- Implement Lazy Loading for Images and Videos
- Utilize Canonical Tags for Duplicate Pages
- Ensure Proper HTML/CSS Validation
- Use a Unique Title Tag for Each Page
- Ensure Content is Easy to Read (Flesch-Kincaid Score)
- Optimize for Core Web Vitals (Largest Contentful Paint, First Input Delay, Cumulative Layout Shift)
- Include Keywords in Subheadings (H2, H3)
- Create Content with Search Intent in Mind
- Ensure Proper Use of Robots.txt
- Implement Pagination for Long Content
- Use Structured Data for Rich Results (FAQ, How-To, Breadcrumbs)
- Optimize Meta Tags for Social Media (Open Graph and Twitter Cards)
- Optimize Images with Descriptive File Names
- Set Up Google Search Console and Monitor Performance
- Set Up Bing Webmaster Tools
- Regularly Update and Refresh Old Content
- Optimize for Local SEO (if applicable)
- Ensure Pages Have a Clear Call to Action (CTA)
- Add Breadcrumbs for Better Navigation
- Create a Sitemap and Submit to Search Engines
- Ensure Consistent NAP (Name, Address, Phone Number) for Local SEO
- Conduct Regular SEO Audits
- Reduce Redirects to Improve Speed
- Make Use of Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP)
- Ensure Alt Text Describes the Image Clearly
- Avoid Using Too Many Popups or Intrusive Ads
- Include Target Keywords in the URL
- Use of Multilingual SEO (if applicable)
- Ensure Proper Content Hierarchy (Headings, Lists, Paragraphs)
- Implement Caching to Improve Speed
- Ensure URLs are Easily Readable and User-Friendly
- Minimize JavaScript and CSS to Improve Load Time
- Ensure Proper Tagging for Analytics