Chapter 4: On-site SEO Flashcards
on site SEO
formatting content to maximize its chances of ranking for all desired searches
- Off site SEO
o : creation and dissemination of content on the website to maximize quality back links
backlinks
link on any other website that links back to your website
o Show quality of website
how to max on site SEO
- max relevance
- choose target search phrases
- make high quality webpages
maximizing SEO on site checklist
URL
- have targeted key word
title tag
- shows up in top of browser ex . silvery Kerley drops
Header tags
main content
- avoid key word stuffing
image alt text and file name
anchor text
chose search phrases based on
Relevance of search intent
Traffic
Competition
Current ranking
long tail vs fat heads
o Long tail key words
Multi phrase words that are extended or more specific
* Ex: gold earrings online
Lower search volume but more relevant
o Fat head
Ex: earrings
Higher search volume
why mapping is important
o Reminds developers which key words need to be used
o Ensures right webpage is displayed for the right search
o Ensures webpage is not accidently optimizing multiple pages for the sale keyword
what is the primary indicator of quality
links from other websites directed to that page
what you need for high quality webpage
original content
meta descriptions
short load times
fresh content
quantity content
low bounce from landing page
quality of content
how to improve local search ranking
create my business
NAP (name address phone number)
Structured citation
reviews