Complete SEO Checklist
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1. On-Page SEO
All pages have unique, descriptive title tags (50-60 characters)
Title tags include primary keyword near the beginning
All pages have unique meta descriptions (150-160 characters)
Meta descriptions are compelling and include a call-to-action
Each page has exactly one H1 tag
H1 tag includes primary keyword
Proper heading hierarchy (H1 → H2 → H3)
URLs are clean, descriptive, and include keywords
URLs are lowercase and use hyphens (not underscores)
Internal links connect related pages
Internal links use descriptive anchor text
Note:
Use Google Search Console to check for duplicate title tags and meta descriptions.
2. Technical SEO
Page load speed is under 3 seconds
Images are optimized (compressed, WebP format when possible)
Website is mobile-responsive (test on multiple devices)
Mobile page speed is optimized
SSL certificate is installed (HTTPS)
XML sitemap is created and submitted to Google Search Console
robots.txt file is properly configured
Canonical tags are set to avoid duplicate content
Schema markup is implemented (JSON-LD)
Custom 404 page is created
301 redirects are set up for old URLs
Tip:
Use Google PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix to test page speed.
3. Content SEO
Content is high-quality, original, and valuable
Primary keyword is naturally integrated throughout content
Secondary keywords are included where relevant
Content length is appropriate (300+ words minimum, 1000+ for pillar content)
All images have descriptive alt text
Image file names are descriptive and include keywords
Content is updated regularly
Blog posts are published consistently
Note:
Focus on creating content that answers user questions and provides value.
4. Off-Page SEO
Quality backlinks from authoritative sites
Local citations are accurate and consistent
Social media profiles are optimized and linked
Content is shared on social media regularly
Google Business Profile is created and optimized
Business information is consistent across all platforms (NAP)
Tip:
Focus on earning natural backlinks through great content, not buying links.
5. Analytics & Tracking
Google Analytics is installed and tracking
Google Search Console is set up
Conversion goals are set up in Google Analytics
Site performance is monitored regularly
Keyword rankings are tracked
Regular SEO audits are performed (monthly/quarterly)
Note:
Review analytics data regularly to identify opportunities for improvement.
Next Steps
Work through this checklist systematically
Prioritize items that will have the biggest impact
Revisit this checklist monthly
Track your progress and measure results
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