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Basic Setup and Optimization
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Favicon: Upload Favicon/Webclip
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Set Language Code: You can find the full list here.
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Use a Custom Domain: If you haven’t already, switch to a custom domain.
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Set Default Domain: Preferably use the "www." version to avoid duplicate content issues.
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Speed Optimization: Enable all advanced publishing options for better page load speed.
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Disable Indexing of Webflow.io Domain: In Project Settings under the SEO tab.
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Setup Robots.txt and Auto-Generate Sitemap: Essential for guiding search engine crawlers.
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Google Site Verification: Add your verification code in Project Settings for Google Search Console.
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Canonical: Add a global canonical tag have the proper shown and indexed.
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Manual Font Uploads: For faster website performance, manually upload font files.
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Google Analytics Integration: Place your Measurement ID in the Integrations tab.
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Sitewide Schema Markup: Add in the custom code section the code for sitewide schema markup.
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Content and On-Page Elements
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Ensure Mobile Responsiveness: Confirm that your site is mobile-friendly.
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Implement Header Tags: Use H1, H2, H3 tags appropriately in your content.
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Compress Images: Utilize Webflow's built-in tool.
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Optimize Image Alt Text: Add descriptive alt text to all images.
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Internal Linking: Link to other pages within your site where relevant.
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Link Prefetching: Improve UX and page speed by setting Preload options for links.
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Check for Clean, Semantic HTML5 Use: Ensure your site's code structure is SEO-friendly.
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Optimize URL Slugs: Ensure URLs are clean, user-friendly, and contain relevant keywords.
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Use Descriptive Meta (Page) Titles: Each page should have a unique and descriptive title, no longer than 55 characters, including spaces.
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Write Effective Meta Descriptions: Craft concise and engaging meta descriptions for each page, no longer than 155 characters long, including spaces.
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Add Open Graph Image: Upload an image to your assets and get its URL to put into here.
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Single Page Schema Markup: Add schema markup for every single-page in each custom code section.
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Advanced and Additional Reminders
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Set Up Google Analytics and Search Console: Monitor your site's performance.
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Regular Content Updates: Keep your site’s content fresh and updated.
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Link Building Strategies: Consider ways to acquire quality backlinks.
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Stay Informed on SEO Trends: Keep up with the latest in SEO best practices.