SEO
WordPress SEO: the basics for better findability
4 February 2025 · 4 min read
Search engine optimisation (SEO) is optimising your website to score higher in Google's organic search results. For WordPress websites there are specific technical and content-oriented optimisations that can make a big difference.
At WP Maintainer we install SEO optimisation as part of our maintenance plan. In this article we share the basic principles every WordPress user should know.
Technical SEO for WordPress
Content SEO
On-page SEO checklist
- Focus keyword in title, URL, H1, first paragraph - Minimum 500 words per page/post - Unique content (no duplicate content) - Use of schema markup (structured data) - Fast loading time (< 3 seconds) - Mobile-friendly design
SEO plugins for WordPress
WP Maintainer SEO service
Our maintenance plan includes technical SEO optimisation: speed improvements, structured data implementation, mobile optimisation and Core Web Vitals monitoring. We ensure your technical SEO is in order, so your content can shine.