WordPress SEO Tutorial

Inrtduction 

WordPress SEO gives score based on the design of your website, but for ranking, if you want to get into top rankings, you will have to do some different settings which will make your content a ranking factor.

WordPress SEO optimize 

You can use some plugins for SEO.

The plugin tells you the steps that lead in the right direction and make things easier.

The best SEO plugins are Rank Math and Yoast SEO, which are completely free to start with.

Install an XML sitemap, which will guide you step by step on how to submit it in Google Search Console.

In Google Search Console, you can index your website.

One page optimize

First is keyword research. You need to choose a keyword with very low competition so that you can rank faster. You can use tools like Google’s own Google Keyword Planner. There are many tools in the market such as SEMrush and Ahrefs. Many tools are available in both free and paid versions.

Meta title is where you add the keyword for the topic you want to do SEO for. It usually has around 60 characters.

Meta description is where you can add information related to the keyword about the topic of your SEO. It is usually up to 160 words, and you should include your main keyword in it.

Heading tags like H1, H2, and H3 are used for SEO. H1 should be only one, which is your title, and the rest can be H2 and H3.

Site speed is important. You should test your website speed. The faster the speed, the faster your website loads.

Internal linking means linking your new post to your other posts, which makes it easier for Google to understand your content.

External Links means adding links from other websites to your website so Google can understand the topic better.

Make your website mobile-friendly so that it displays properly on mobile devices. This helps Google consider your website for better ranking factors.

Some settings that are important to do.

According to SEO, you must install an SSL certificate on your website [HTTPS/SSL], which makes your website secure and helps in ranking.

Be sure to use an XML sitemap and submit it through Google Search Console so that Google can understand and find your site.

Permalink is the URL, where you can choose the post name and customize it according to your preference.

SCHEMA ADD

Schema organizes your site according to Google and clearly shows the information. For example, when you search something on Google, it sometimes shows full details with positive and negative points.

Schema increases your site’s CTR, which helps bring more users and becomes a ranking factor.

To add it in WordPress, you need to install a plugin like Rank Math or Yoast SEO, where schema is already