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What should be the SEO checklist for beginners?

Quick, practical beginner SEO checklist you can act on now:

  • Set up tracking: install Google Analytics and Google Search Console; verify site and submit sitemap.xml.
  • Pick target keywords: use Google Keyword Planner or Ubersuggest; choose 1 primary keyword per page (low–medium competition).
  • On-page basics: include keyword in page title (front-loaded), H1, first 100 words, URL, meta description, and 1–2 image alt texts. Keep titles 50–60 chars, meta ~150–160.
  • Content: publish helpful, original pages (500–1,500+ words as needed). Answer user intent, add internal links, and update regularly.
  • Technical essentials: enable HTTPS, ensure mobile-friendly design, use fast hosting, compress images, and aim for <3s load (PageSpeed Insights).
  • Indexing & crawl: create robots.txt, use canonical tags to avoid duplicates, fix 4xx/5xx errors reported in GSC.
  • Local & Rich Results: claim Google Business Profile and add basic schema markup where relevant.
  • Backlinks & monitoring: earn 3–5 quality links monthly, check rankings/traffic weekly, run a monthly SEO audit.

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