Blog Post Checklist: 25 Things Every Post Must Have
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A long-tail keyword with low competition
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Variations of your keyword and related terms
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Short paragraphs
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Simple language and a conversational tone
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H1, H2, and H3 headings
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SEO title and meta description
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A green light on the Yoast SEO Plugin
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Featured image
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Categories & tags
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Several high-quality images
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Keyword in image alt text
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Length of 1000+ words
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Internal links with good anchor text
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External link to an authoritative site
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Pinnable image
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Click to tweet
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Affiliate link
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Affiliate disclosure
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Link to another affiliate post
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Email opt-in form
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Content upgrade
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A prompt at the end to promote discussion
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A catchy AF title
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Zero typos