SEO Basics Cheat Sheet

Last Updated: November 21, 2025

On-Page SEO

Title Tags
Include primary keyword, keep under 60 characters
Meta Description
Compelling summary, under 160 characters
Header Tags
Use H1 for title, H2-H6 for structure
URL Structure
Short, descriptive, include keyword
Internal Links
Link to related pages on your site
Image Alt Text
Describe images for accessibility and SEO

Content Best Practices

Quality Content
Original, valuable, solve user problems
Keyword Usage
Natural placement, avoid keyword stuffing
Content Length
1000+ words for competitive topics
Fresh Content
Update regularly

Technical SEO

Mobile-Friendly
Responsive design
Page Speed
Fast loading times
HTTPS
Secure site with SSL
XML Sitemap
Help search engines crawl your site
💡 Pro Tip: Focus on user experience first - SEO follows naturally from great content!
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