Yoast has changed the game
I have just finished a blog on Yoast and its full set of features.
In WordPress 5.1.1 The fastest version of block building I found many great ideas.
For those that are still using the classic version of WordPress I would really encourage you to try out and adopt the Block building in WP5. It is the future and using classic is like using a Nokia flip Phone a relic of the past.
However that rant over we move on to Yoast SEO and the extras now on offer.
First of all a read timer. Place it where you like however not in front of your Meta
Next comes a content block.
This is pretty amazing as itself loads all your headlines as you write and your readers can quickly pick what they have an interest in.
Following on with a Q and A list
Simply think up a question and write an answer and it is all laid out for you.
Next was the How to list. This puts everything into place when you want to describe how to do something.
At Wealthy Affiliate we are programmed to cut back on plug-ins in fact so far it is really hard to meet the rule of five.
However here we have one plugin that does multiple jobs and all of them very well.
If you have not found all these extra scroll down to the bottom of the + list and try them out, they are simple and extremely effective.
I was an early convert to WP5 and have changed between AIO and Yoast over time however Yoast is clearly leading the game with over five million installs v the AIO two million.
First of all I am not pushing here for commission, I am not an affiliate however when writing a review I took my understanding to a new level.
We all know and understand about Schema and how important it is for your Blog. First of all it is a bit over my head so I am happy that Yoast does it for me and I don't have to try to understand it more. It did my head in.
What we now have is one SEO plug in that offers a variety of useful extras that you can use when you want
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Excellent post, Peter, but of course the rule of five is only a guideline. There are members here like Marion Black and Andre who have 44 and 17 plugins respectively, and their sites run very well!
Jeff
Thanks Jeff
HAHA If Marion can do it so can I
In fact I actually have twelve at the moment.
and that is trying hard.
Peter H
Ps hi to the cat
She just recently answered someone in a post about that! You could check her profile and click on her trainings, or even PM her and she would be happy to give you the link! You can't go wrong with her training, Peter!
Jeff😾
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Hi Peter,
Thank you for your post - most informative.
I will bookmark this for when I am really ready to work with Yoast.
Also have updated to WordPress 5.1.1 & learning Block building.
No Nokia for me LOL
Denis
Thanks Denis
My first exercise with 5.1 was to build a page using every block I could . That way I understood them and new there was no problems.
Deleted the page and started again.
Best wishes
Peter h