4. Keyword Research

You will only know what keywords and phrases make the most sense for your content if you do keyword research. First, think of what questions people are asking in your niche, second Google the question to look at your competition.

If you only see Reddit, Quora and small forums then go for it, otherwise, look further down the page at ‘People Also Asked’ to find a better question and check that competition. Then check the keywords in Jaaxy before writing the post.

You must do your research to create an SEO-optimized WordPress website that attracts organic traffic.

Although there are many ways to perform keyword research, the most effective method is using the right tool.

You should create a master spreadsheet listing the keywords you want to target and their search volume.

Another important keyword research strategy you should try is to look at keywords you rank for and expand on them.

5. Titles and Meta Descriptions

Your pages and posts must have a Meta description and a title that is optimized for search engines. Search results will show your title and Meta description, which are important parts of SEO.

*Tip - You can find it at the bottom of your post. Don’t forget to fill your meta description out.