Ultimate Blog SEO Checklist
Keyword Implementation
- [ ] Primary keyword in title (first 60 characters)
- [ ] Primary keyword in URL slug
- [ ] Primary keyword in first 100 words
- [ ] Primary keyword in at least one H2
- [ ] Related semantic keywords incorporated
- [ ] Keyword density natural (not forced)
Content Quality
- [ ] More comprehensive than competing articles
- [ ] Current information and statistics
- [ ] Unique insights included
- [ ] Logical structure with clear sections
- [ ] Search intent fully satisfied
- [ ] Actionable takeaways provided
Technical Elements
- [ ] Mobile responsive design
- [ ] Page load time under 2.5 seconds
- [ ] Proper heading hierarchy (H1 → H2 → H3)