SEO Checklist
Making Your Blog Posts Epic

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EPIC TITLE
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70 characters maximum, 55 optimum.
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Make the first and last three focus words.
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Aim for 6-9 total.
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KEYWORDS
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Research top keywords for your topic.
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Avoid keyword stuffing (making the post sound unnatural).
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META (SEARCH) DESCRIPTION
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155 characters maximum, 140 optimum.
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Include keywords, but ensure it makes sence.
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TEXT
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400-1200 words per post.
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Below this search engines will overlook you.
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PS, Make sure you're visible to search engines in the first place!
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IMAGES
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Rename all images.
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Add Alt Text (what the image shows) and Title Text (what the post is)
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PERMALINK
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Make your custom!
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Avoid using conjunctions, numbers and characters.
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BACKLINKS
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Direct readers to older posts you've written that they may like.
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Share others' posts too!