How to Do On-Page SEO in WordPress
Hello everyone! Welcome back to our channel. In this article, I’m excited to share with you how to effectively perform on-page SEO in WordPress. Let’s dive right in!
Step 1: Install a SEO Plugin
To get started, you’ll need to install a reliable SEO plugin. Here’s how:
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Access the Plugins Menu: On your WordPress dashboard, navigate to the left-hand menu and click on Plugins. Then, select Installed Plugins.
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Add a New Plugin: At the top left of the screen, click on the Add New option.
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Search for the Plugin: In the search bar, type Yoast and press enter. You should see several plugin options.
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Choose Yoast SEO: Select SEO by Yoast, which has over 10 million installations, a five-star rating, and is compatible with your version of WordPress.
- Install and Activate: Click on the Install Now button. Once it’s installed, click on the Activate button to enable the plugin.
Step 2: Configure the Plugin
After activating the plugin, you’ll need to run the initial configuration:
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Start Configuration: Click on Start the configuration.
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Continue Setup: On the next page, click on Continue.
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Provide Required Information: Fill in the required fields and then click on Save and Continue.
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Connect Social Media: Next, provide your Facebook link and click on Save and Continue.
- Enter Email and Adjust Settings: Enter your email address, adjust the permission settings as needed, and click on Save and Continue.
Step 3: Optimize Your Pages
Now that the plugin is configured, you can optimize your pages for SEO:
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Access the SEO Dashboard: Go to the SEO dashboard by clicking on SEO in the left menu.
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Edit Pages: Click on Pages and then select All Pages.
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Choose a Page to Edit: Scroll down until you find the page you want to optimize, then click on the Edit option.
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Focus Keyphrase: Scroll to the bottom of the page to find the Focus Keyphrase section. Enter the key phrases you want to target.
- SEO Titles, Slugs, and Meta Descriptions: Enter your SEO title, slug, and meta description. These fields are crucial for on-page SEO optimization.
Conclusion
And there you have it! By following these steps, you can effectively optimize your WordPress website for better search engine visibility. Thank you for reading, and happy optimizing!
