SEO Checklist

SEO Checklist

Prepared by: [Your Name]

Company: [Your Company Name]

Date: [Date]

I. On-Page SEO

Task Description

Status/Progress

  1. Title & Meta Descriptions: Unique, keyword-focused, and concise (Title: <60 chars; Meta: <160 chars).

  • Pending

  • In Progress

  • Completed

  1. Headers (H1, H2, H3): Proper structure with relevant keywords.

  • Pending

  • In Progress

  • Completed

  1. Keyword Use: Natural placement of primary keywords.

  • Pending

  • In Progress

  • Completed

  1. Internal Links & URLs: Clear, descriptive links and short, keyword-focused URLs.

  • Pending

  • In Progress

  • Completed

  1. Image Optimization: Compressed images with keyword-rich alt text.

  • Pending

  • In Progress

  • Completed

II. Technical SEO

Task Description

Status/Progress

  1. Site Speed: Optimize images, cache, and minimize JavaScript.

  • Pending

  • In Progress

  • Completed

  1. Mobile-Friendliness: Responsive design across devices.

  • Pending

  • In Progress

  • Completed

  1. SSL (HTTPS): Secure the site.

  • Pending

  • In Progress

  • Completed

  1. Crawlability & Sitemaps: Ensure pages are crawlable; submit an XML sitemap.

  • Pending

  • In Progress

  • Completed

III. Content Optimization

Task Description

Status/Progress

  1. Quality & Keyword Use: High-value content with natural keyword placement.

  • Pending

  • In Progress

  • Completed

  1. Length: Align with topic depth (800–1,500 words).

  • Pending

  • In Progress

  • Completed

  1. Multimedia: Optimize videos and images with relevant alt text.

  • Pending

  • In Progress

  • Completed

IV. Off-Page SEO

Task Description

Status/Progress

  1. Backlinks: Quality links from reputable sites.

  • Pending

  • In Progress

  • Completed

  1. Social Media: Ensure content is shareable.

  • Pending

  • In Progress

  • Completed

  1. Backlink Audit: Remove harmful links regularly.

  • Pending

  • In Progress

  • Completed

V. User Experience (UX)

Task Description

Status/Progress

  1. Navigation: Simple, intuitive structure.

  • Pending

  • In Progress

  • Completed

  1. Design: Readable fonts, whitespace, and clear CTAs.

  • Pending

  • In Progress

  • Completed

  1. Reduce Bounce Rate: Improve content engagement and load speed.

  • Pending

  • In Progress

  • Completed

VI. Analytics & Monitoring

Task Description

Status/Progress

  1. Google Analytics & Search Console: Track performance, crawl errors, and keywords.

  • Pending

  • In Progress

  • Completed

  1. Traffic & Behavior Monitoring: Use data to refine content and user experience.

  • Pending

  • In Progress

  • Completed

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