It is a known fact that SEO is essential for any website and there is no dearth of books, opinions, tutorials and what not, out there. And this problem of information overload can be really overwhelming.
I know there is a lot to be done, but where do I start ?
Here’s a SEO beginner’s checklist to optimize your posts – it is by no means, the end of your SEO journey, but it is a very very good start.
1. Identify Keywords & phrases
SEO Keywords & phrases are the keywords that help search engines locate your content when a user types in the related words or phrases in the search engine. Research for keywords related to your post.
Make sure you research the keywords related to your blog post. Also you could include longer phrases into your content. You can use free tools like Google Keyword Tool or the Wordtracker for keyword research.