On-Page SEO (0/7)

Page Title Tag

Keep under 50-60 characters and place the main keyword near the front.

Meta Description

Keep under 150-160 characters and include a compelling call to action.

H1 Tag

Use one H1 per page that includes your primary keyword.

Heading Hierarchy

Use H2-H6 in logical order without skipping levels.

Keyword Placement

Naturally include keywords in the title, first paragraph, and URL.

Canonical Tag

Specify a canonical URL to prevent duplicate content issues.

Robots Meta Tag

Set index/noindex and follow/nofollow appropriately.

Technical SEO (0/7)

HTTPS

Install an SSL certificate and redirect all HTTP to HTTPS.

Mobile Friendliness

Use responsive design and verify readability on mobile devices.

Page Speed

Reduce load time with image optimization, caching, and a CDN.

XML Sitemap

Generate an XML sitemap and submit it to Google Search Console.

Robots.txt

Use robots.txt to control which pages crawlers can and cannot access.

Hreflang Tags

Add hreflang tags to specify language versions for multilingual sites.

Structured Data

Add JSON-LD structured data to earn rich snippets in search results.

Content Optimization (0/6)

Content Length

Aim for 300+ words; longer content tends to rank better for competitive topics.

Image Alt Text

Add descriptive alt text to every image for accessibility and SEO.

Internal Links

Add internal links to related content to improve user experience and crawlability.

External Links

Link to trustworthy external sources to enhance content credibility.

Content Freshness

Update content regularly and display the publication date.

Readability

Use short sentences and paragraphs; minimize jargon.

Social & OG (0/4)

OG Title

Set og:title to control how your page title appears on social media.

OG Description

Set og:description to define the preview text shown on social platforms.

OG Image

Use an og:image of at least 1200×630px to optimize social shares.

Twitter Card

Add a twitter:card meta tag to optimize how your content appears on Twitter.

About This Tool

The SEO Checklist helps you systematically audit your web page's search engine optimization.

It covers all key areas: on-page SEO, technical SEO, content optimization, and social/OG tags.

How to Use

Review each SEO element for the page you want to audit.
Check the box for each item that is already implemented.
Use the tips to fix any unchecked items.
Track your progress and complete all items for a fully optimized page.

Use Cases

Use it before launching a new page, auditing existing pages, learning SEO, or preparing client reports.

FAQ

Which items should I prioritize? — On-page and technical SEO are the most critical; content and social OG come next.
Do I need to complete every item? — Completing everything is ideal, but some items may not apply depending on your site type.
How long until I see results after completing the checklist? — SEO results typically take weeks to months. Consistent optimization is key.