SEO Audit & Optimization Workflow

Run a comprehensive SEO audit using this 10-step framework. Each step includes actionable checks and links to detailed reference guides.

Step 1: Basic Technical SEO Foundation

Verify core technical infrastructure is in place: Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console, robots.txt, XML sitemap, SSL certificate, and mobile responsiveness. Eliminate duplicate content issues. Ensure the site provides a good user experience.

→ Full checklist: references/technical-seo.md

Step 2: Site Speed Optimization

Compress all images (use WebP format). Enable lazy loading for below-fold content. Minify CSS/JS. Enable CDN caching (Cloudflare recommended). Target page load under 3 seconds. Pass Core Web Vitals.

→ Full checklist: references/technical-seo.md (Speed section)

Step 3: Keyword Research (200-300+ targets)