SEO Checklist

Basic SEO is included in all of our web design packages.

Website Settings

SEO Site Description (Your SEO statement/elevator speech one-liner)
Input Page Descriptions (you write, we update)
Format titles
Turn on AMP
Turn on SSL
Connect social media accounts
Update business information
Turn on Google and AI crawlers
Turn on Cookie Banner
Test mobile view

Graphics

Create social sharing image (this is the image people see when they share your pages on socials)
Create favicon/website browser icon. Yes you need this!

Keywords

Based on your website copy we:

Place keywords in H1 and H2 tags
Include keyword-rich paragraph on opening page
Add Alt-Text to Images (up to 15)
Optimize website title

Housekeeping

Clean up Not-Linked section
Create custom 404 page
Create basic Website Terms page (that you can then customize and make your own)

Google

Setup Google Analytics and link to your in-house Analytics
Setup Google Search Console
Submit your site-map to Google

Bonus!

We’ll code a cute Cookie Banner, in line with your branding
We’ll create a social media- friendly version of your logo for your accounts

What you can do to improve your SEO

Add your website URL to all of your social media channels
Keep your site active by adding fresh content regularly (ie: blogging, updating pages)
If you have not already, create a Google Business Account and page and keep it updated with images and blog posts and respond to any reviews
Mingle and engage your audiences on the web
Get backlinks to your website by positioning yourself as an expert in your field:

guest post on other blogs
answer questions in online forums and Facebook groups providing relevant links to your website
get listed on your local Chamber of Commerce or other relevant directories

Some Informative SEO Articles in our Blog

Featured

Mastering SEO for Squarespace Websites: A Comprehensive Guide

If you've been wondering how to enhance your Squarespace site's visibility and ranking on search engines, you're in the right place. Let's explore the world of SEO together, in a way that's both informative and easy to understand.

How to Drive Traffic to Your Website: A Beginner's Guide

In the bustling digital marketplace, having a website is like owning a shop on the busiest street in town. The key challenge? Attracting visitors to step inside. This guide is your roadmap, whether you're a burgeoning small business, an enthusiastic blogger, or an online retailer.

Leverage Your SEO With A FAQ Page

Creating an FAQ page can help boost SEO rankings. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at why having an FAQ page is beneficial for SEO and how to create one that really works.

Make a List. Check it Twice: SEO - Part 3

A check list of items to help you improve your SEO. This is another article in our series on SEO for small businesses.

Keywords and Keyword Phrases: SEO - Part 2

In Part I of this series, we talked about keywords and keyword phrases. These are some of the most important components to successful search engine ranking so let’s dig into them a bit more.

What Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know About SEO - Part 1

SEO is short for Search Engine Optimization. Today most businesses with websites understand that search engines, like Google, are key to reaching customers. In this series, we’re going to start at the beginning and help you solve the mystery of SEO.