A step-by-step checklist to control what matters most on your page — from keywords to schema to speed — and boost organic traffic without guessing.

Want more traffic without guessing?

Start with what you control.

Here’s your SEO battle plan:

· Choose one keyword.

· Add it to your H1.

· Use it in your title.

· Mention it in the URL.

· Place it naturally in text.

· Drop it into image names.

Optimize images (WebP is best)

Add schema for Google clarity

Run speed tests, fix what’s slow. Link to trusted, high-authority sites

Go mobile-first or fall behind

Write for humans, not bots

Use bullet points + subheadings

Add real, practical takeaways

Highlight key info in boxes

Use stats to build credibility

Keyword Research

· Focus on one main keyword per page

· Choose keywords with lower competition

· Make sure keyword matches user intent

· Analyze monthly search volume

· Use Google Trends for fresh ideas

Keyword Placement

· Add keyword in the Hl tag

· Include keyword in page URL

· Use within the first 100 words

· Save images with a keyword in the filename

· Place keyword in H2 subheadings

· Use naturally in H3 if possible

· Mention in meta description

· Add in title tag

· Include in alt text of images

· Use in body content naturally

· Place again near the end of the content

Meta Description

· Keep under 150 characters

· Add a keyword in a natural way

· Include a clear and useful CТА

· Make it relevant and informative

Internal & External Links

· Add 3 to 5 internal links

· Use exact or partial match anchors

· External links should open in a new tab

· Add internal links with focus keywords

· Link to 1 to 3 high-authority sources

Page Title

· Focus on a single keyword

· Keep under 60 characters

· Reflect actual page content

· Use odd numbers or emotional words

· Add location for local SEO pages

Images

· Use WebP format for faster loading

· Keep image size below 100KB

· Add at least 4 to 5 images

· Use original, high-quality visuals

· Keep image size below 1280×720

· pixels

· Use keywords in alt text

· Use keywords in filenames

Content

· Write content over 1000 words

· Keep paragraphs under 20 words

· Use bullet points for clarity

· Make content sound natural and human

· Ensure content is original and

· accurate Structure using clear subheadings

· Include practical, useful advice

· Apply basic copywriting techniques

· Use stats, facts, and figures

· Highlight important points in info boxes

· Provide clear value to the reader

URL Structure

· Add the main keyword in the URL

· Use hyphens to separate words

Schema Markup

· Use relevant schema types

· Add schema in the header section

· Implement schema on all pages

Technical

· Run a page speed

· performance test

· Fix errors from Google Search Console

· Use a mobile-optimized theme

· Minify CSS and JavaScript files

· Avoid pages without internal links

Bonus Points for Content

· Apply basic copywriting techniques

· Use stats, facts, and figures

· Highlight important points in info boxes

· Provide clear value to the reader

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