Quick SEO ‘hacks’ no longer exist.

To reach the top of the search rankings (SERP’s) and receive tons of organic (FREE) tra�c you must be consistent, provide value and optimise your pages for search engines.

Follow as many of these points as possible on EVERY PAGE and be consistent. You will not appear top of the rankings overnight, but if you’re optimised for search, you will see a continuous growth in organic tra�c.

This checklist has been separated into 3 levels of di�culty. The higher your score, the better chance that page has of ranking!

Beginner (1 point per tick)

I have created this page/post with a specific target audience in mind. It is written for THEM with their pain points in mind.

I have not stuffed keywords into this article. My keyword(s) are appropriately placed and do not cripple the reading experience.

The keyword(s) appear in my introduction.

The keyword is in my headline

I have written at least 300 words on this page, but I understand that a page with 1200-2500 will rank better

I am using a sub-heading every 300 words maximum

I have used relevant images to explain my key points

I have included (1-5) relevant, high-value INTERNAL links to other pages/posts on my website

I have included (1-5) solid external links to relevant resources that will help my audience

I am replying to every comment on my blog posts

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Intermediate (2 points per tick)

My keyword(s) density is somewhere between 0.5 and 2.5% of the entire page content. (1-5 target keyword mentions every 200 words)

The keyword(s) are as close to the start of my headline as possible

I have used my keyword(s) in at least 1 of my sub-headings

I am using my keyword(s) in the URL slug for the domain, e.g. www.einsteinmarketer.com/my-keyword

I have used the keyword(s) in my meta description.

I have titled every image included on the page using the editimage feature

I have included the keyword(s) in my image ‘alt text’ field so search engines can read them easier (within the edit image feature)

I have categorised this article/post under an appropriate category

I have never used this keyword before

I have provided search engines with social media indicators of popularity and engagement, e.g. share, like or follow buttons

Advanced (3 points per tick)

I have used my keyword(s) in questions that my audience might ask search engines and I have used these as sub-headings where appropriate

I will link to this page/post from other relevant posts on my website when it is published

I have included an author’s profile (or author’s box) on the page with clear links to social media profiles

I have installed a ‘Table of Content’s plugin, and I am using it on this page with all my subheads linked

I have used appropriate technical language where relevant, but haven’t riddled my text with long, confusing words that will cause a high bounce and exit rate.

I have contacted relevant websites about my article/post/page with the aim of gaining a backlink