Use this checklist monthly or before a major update. It keeps your site visible and ready to attract enquiries.
Technical SEO
- Fast hosting
- SSL enabled
- CDN where appropriate
- Clean navigation
- Responsive design
- Optimised images
- Caching enabled
- Passing Core Web Vitals
- Schema where relevant
- Crawlable structure
- No broken links
See Technical SEO hub.
On-page SEO
- Clear, descriptive titles
- Useful meta descriptions
- Strong H1 headings
- Logical H2/H3 structure
- Readable paragraphs
- Internal linking
- Alt text on images
- Simple URLs
See On-page SEO.
Content and intent
- Content pillars or hubs defined
- Regular publishing or updates
- Older content refreshed
- Problem-solving approach
- Clear CTAs in key posts
- Keyword and intent aligned
- Topics matched to funnel (TOFU/MOFU/BOFU)
See Keyword research and Search intent.
Local SEO (if relevant)
- Google Business Profile optimised
- Citations consistent
- Reviews encouraged
- Local keywords in content
See Local SEO guide.
Analytics and tracking
- GA4 or Fathom set up
- Search Console connected
- Top pages reviewed
- Queries analysed
- Conversion tracking in place
- Monthly review scheduled
Conversion (CRO basics)
- Clear hero section
- Strong benefits
- Social proof
- Logical page flow
- Simple forms
- Fast mobile experience
Use this checklist as a baseline. Adjust based on your goals and resources.
Want visibility and tracking set up properly? Explore SEO foundations →