SEO (full scope)

Search visibility that drives real growth



1. Website Foundation

A strong technical foundation ensures the website can support SEO efforts without errors, security risks, or performance limitations.

  • Website is live, secure (HTTPS), and properly connected to its domain
  • No major server, DNS, or hosting issues
  • Pages load without critical errors or missing content
  • Hosting environment supports speed, uptime, and scalability

2. Crawlability and Indexing

This ensures search engines can find, read, and index website pages accurately.

  • Important pages are crawlable by search engines
  • XML sitemap created and submitted
  • Robots.txt configured correctly
  • No accidental noindex or blocked pages
  • Search Console crawl and index errors resolved

3. Website Speed and Performance

Website speed directly affects rankings, user experience, and conversions.

  • Page load times optimized under three seconds
  • Images compressed and properly sized
  • Unnecessary scripts and code removed
  • Hosting performance optimized
  • Core Web Vitals metrics improved

4. Mobile Optimization

Mobile optimization ensures usability across all devices and aligns with Google’s mobile-first indexing.

  • Responsive design across devices
  • Text readable without zooming
  • Navigation and buttons optimized for touch
  • No mobile layout issues
  • Mobile and desktop content consistent

5. Site Structure and Navigation

Clear structure helps users and search engines understand content relationships.

  • Clean, descriptive URLs
  • Logical page hierarchy
  • Important pages accessible within a few clicks
  • Duplicate URLs eliminated
  • Canonical tags configured correctly

6. On-Page SEO

On-page optimization clarifies page relevance and improves click-through rates.

  • Unique title tags for each page
  • Compelling meta descriptions written
  • One primary headline per page
  • Proper heading hierarchy
  • Keywords used naturally and strategically

7. Content Quality and Optimization

Content builds authority and satisfies user intent.

  • Content answers real user questions
  • Thin or duplicate content addressed
  • Blog or resource content developed
  • Keyword and topic strategy defined
  • Content updated regularly

8. Internal Linking

Internal links distribute authority and improve navigation.

  • Pages linked to relevant content
  • Important pages receive priority links
  • Orphan pages identified and corrected
  • Anchor text descriptive and contextual
  • Navigation encourages engagement

9. Image and Media Optimization

Optimized media improves speed, accessibility, and visibility.

  • Images compressed without quality loss
  • Descriptive file names used
  • Alt text added
  • Lazy loading implemented
  • Media optimized for performance

10. Duplicate Content Control

Duplicate content is consolidated to avoid ranking dilution.

  • URL variations resolved
  • HTTP redirected to HTTPS
  • WWW and non-WWW unified
  • Trailing slash consistency enforced
  • Canonical URLs defined

11. Schema and Structured Data

Structured data enhances how content appears in search results.

  • Business schema implemented
  • Service or product schema added
  • FAQ and review schema applied
  • Structured data tested and validated
  • Errors resolved

12. Local SEO (If Applicable)

Local SEO improves visibility for location-based searches.

  • Google Business Profile optimized
  • Business information consistent across platforms
  • Location pages created
  • Local keyword strategy implemented
  • Review strategy established

13. Backlinks and Authority

Authority signals help search engines trust the website.

  • Backlink profile analyzed
  • Spam links addressed
  • High-quality backlinks acquired
  • Local and industry citations built
  • Brand mentions monitored

14. Tracking and Reporting

Tracking allows SEO performance to be measured and improved.

  • Analytics installed and configured
  • Search Console connected
  • Keyword rankings tracked
  • Keyword rankings tracked
  • Conversion tracking implemented
  • Performance reports generated

15. Ongoing SEO Maintenance

SEO requires ongoing monitoring and refinement.

  • Regular technical audits
  • Content updates and optimization
  • Ranking and traffic monitoring
  • Competitor analysis
  • Strategy refinement based on data

Email

gmg@gmgtech.org

Phone

(586)-909-9779