Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
EO is the practice of optimizing your website and content to rank higher in search engine results (like Google, Bing), thereby increasing organic (unpaid) traffic.
A. Types of SEO
On-Page SEO
Optimizations made directly to your website’s pages.Keyword research & placement
Meta titles and descriptions
Header tags (H1, H2, etc.)
Image alt text
Internal linking
Content readability and structure
Off-Page SEO
Signals outside your website that affect rankings.Backlink building (guest posts, digital PR)
Influencer mentions and brand signals
Social media sharing (indirect impact)
Online citations and directory listings
Technical SEO
Back-end and infrastructure improvements that affect crawlability, speed, and UX.Site speed (Core Web Vitals)
Mobile responsiveness
Secure protocol (HTTPS)
Crawlability and indexing (robots.txt, XML sitemaps)
Structured data/schema markup
Canonical tags
Local SEO
Optimizing for visibility in local search results and Google Maps.Google Business Profile optimization
NAP consistency (Name, Address, Phone Number)
Local backlinks and citations
Localized content
Customer reviews
E-commerce SEO (if applicable)
Optimizing product and category pages for online stores.SEO-friendly product URLs
Schema markup for reviews and availability
Unique product descriptions
Faceted navigation management
B. Keyword Research
Tools: Google Keyword Planner, Ahrefs, SEMrush, Ubersuggest, Moz
Target keyword types:
Short-tail (e.g., “shoes”)
Long-tail (e.g., “best running shoes for flat feet”)
Informational vs. transactional intent
Focus on search volume, keyword difficulty, and user intent
C. Content Optimization (SEO Content Strategy)
Blog posts, landing pages, guides, and product pages optimized for both users and search engines
Use semantic keywords (LSI) and topical depth
Content clusters & pillar pages
Regularly update and refresh older content
D. Link Building (Backlinks)
White-hat techniques:
Guest blogging
Broken link building
Digital PR & press mentions
Creating link-worthy assets (original research, infographics)
Avoid black-hat methods (link farms, spammy directories)
E. Technical SEO Checklist
Mobile-friendly test
PageSpeed Insights (Core Web Vitals)
HTTPS and SSL certificate
Fix crawl errors via Google Search Console
Clean URL structure
Canonicalization to avoid duplicate content
XML sitemap and robots.txt setup
Schema markup implementation
F. Local SEO Essentials
Google Business Profile: claimed, optimized, and active
Local keywords in metadata and content
Acquire reviews and respond to them
Get listed on local directories (Yelp, BBB, YellowPages, etc.)
Use location schema
G. SEO Tools & Platforms
Analytics & Tracking: Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console
Crawling & Audits: Screaming Frog, Sitebulb, Ahrefs Site Audit
Keyword & Competitor Research: Ahrefs, SEMrush, Moz, Ubersuggest
Technical Testing: GTmetrix, PageSpeed Insights, Mobile-Friendly Test
Rank Tracking: SERPWatcher, SE Ranking, AccuRanker
H. Performance Metrics
Organic traffic growth
Keyword rankings
CTR (Click-through rate) from search results
Bounce rate and time on page
Backlink profile quality
Indexed pages
Conversion rate from organic visits