SEO Essential Checklist: Technical, On-Page, and Off-Page

2024-05-02 · 18 min read · WebMaster HK

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In short

Good SEO rests on three layers: technical foundations, on-page content and structure, and off-page links. Technical work makes the site crawlable and fast; on-page work makes each page clear to readers and search engines; links from reputable sites build authority over time. This checklist covers the core items in each layer.

Checks from Technical to Content

SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is a long-term process. This checklist covers the core optimization points WebMaster HK executes on every project. See our AI SEO optimisation service for how these checks are applied.

Technical SEO

SSL certificate: HTTPS is a baseline expectation for any site.
Mobile-first: Ensure the mobile touch and reading experience is at least as good as desktop.
Core Web Vitals (CWV): Google defines a "good" Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) as 2.5 seconds or less.
XML Sitemap: Submit to Google Search Console.

Content & Architecture (On-Page SEO)

Title & Meta Description: Each page must be unique and contain target keywords.
H1-H3 heading structure: Follow clear logical hierarchy.
Image Alt tags: Let search engines "see" image content.
Internal links: Build a healthy website authority transfer network.

Link Building (Off-Page SEO)

Earning high-quality external links is one way to build website authority. We recommend publishing industry research reports or collaborating with media to gain natural links. Our website development builds these foundations in from day one — see pricing.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

We've compiled professional answers to details you may be interested in.

How long does SEO take? +

SEO is a long-term process. Rankings depend on competition, content, and ongoing work.

Can a website rank on the first page of Google? +

SEO best practices are embedded from the build phase, but rankings depend on competition, content, and ongoing work. Ongoing SEO management is also offered.

What are Core Web Vitals? +

A set of metrics for page experience, including Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) — how quickly the main content loads. Google defines a "good" LCP as 2.5 seconds or less.

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