Here is a checklist which you can evaluate against your web pages to make sure you have implemented all the elements required for SEO.
- Use keywords in Title tag.
- Use keywords in URL (filenames).
- Monitor keyword density to prevent the page from getting spammed.
- Use keywords in anchor text (<a href=”#”>Keyword1</a>).
- Use Keywords in Header tag (<H1> to <H6>).
- Position keywords at the beginning of paragraph.
- Use keywords in image “alt” tag.
- Use keywords in Meta Description tag.
- Use keyword phrases.
- Use LSI Keywords.
- Use keywords misspelling but only in Meta Keyword tag.
- Do not stuff too many keywords.
- Links from outside should have keyword as anchor text rather than a simple URL (<a href=”#”>Keyword1</a>).
- Get Inbound Links from good page ranked websites rather than from low PR websites.
- Get Links from similar products/content websites. It gives more value.
- If possible get inbound links from .gov and .edu. Such links has high value.
- Linking pages with other pages of the website.
- The text before and after the anchor tag also matters.
- Get links from directories like DMOZ and Yahoo.
- Inbound link is of less value if it is reciprocal.
- Use keywords in anchor name (if you have to use any anchor name that is <a name=”keyword”>.
- Do not get too many links from same IP.
- Do not place too many outbound links on your website.
- Do not use duplicate content.
- Update your website regularly.
- Format your keywords with Bold, Italic and Underline.
- Low file size: Do not overload the pages with graphics.
- Coding: Make sure all HTML tags are used properly and formatted correctly.
- Do not use Black Hat SEO. Click here for more info
- Do not use images for providing links. It’s better to use text links.
- Avoid using Frames.
- Use alternative text if you are using Flash objects.
- Regularly check your server log to find any broken links or 404 errors.
- Use Sitemap (sitemap.xml).
- Do not burry the files in deep folder. One or two level folders are advisory.
- Have your own domain rather than having a sub-domain on others domain. Eg: blog.wordpress.com.
- Use Hyphens in URLs.
- Do not use lengthy URLs.
- Use 301 and 302 Redirect.
- Validate your pages with HTML validation tools.
- If you are creating multiple language websites. Then, specify language in the Meta tag.
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Here is a checklist which you can evaluate against your web pages to make sure you have implemented all the elements required for SEO.
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All valid points, however some of them outdated for a LONG time…..
Lke:
-The H1-H6 will not do any impacts nowadays
-nice to follow w3c standards, but it doesn’t make any difference now..
Hi Mike,
Thanks for the comment.
My believe is what all options are available in SEO, use them until it is declared as out dated.
It would be very help if you can provide any article which says that Header tag has no impact on SEO.
Regards
Hyder
Nice list…informative…
This is very useful to who are in the beginning stage in SEO. Very useful one.
Hello Syed Hyder Ali,
I am owner of SEO Expert group on Facebook. I read your post & find out some useful tips. I need some useful article on link building strategy. Can you send me suggestion regarding it?
Those are very good tips.. but one thing is missing.. HOW do we do those
Do you have any link that explains link building techniques?
Thanks
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Thanks for the tips, meta tag, is very useful , the description must loaded with keywords, the meta title must lot of searches. . .
Can you send me suggestion regarding it?
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