Homepage Settings in CranSEO #

Configuring your homepage SEO settings is crucial for improving visibility and ensuring your site ranks well in search results. CranSEO provides powerful options to optimize your homepage title, meta description, and structured data.

1. Set Homepage Title & Meta Description #

Your homepage title and meta description influence how your site appears in search engine results.

How to Set: #

1. Navigate to CranSEO > Homepage Settings.
2. Locate the Homepage Title field and enter a compelling title (under 60 characters).
3. Fill in the Meta Description field with a concise and engaging description (under 160 characters).
4. Click Save Changes.

Best Practice: Include primary keywords naturally while maintaining readability.

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2. Customize Open Graph & Twitter Card Data #

Ensure your homepage is optimized for social media sharing by setting default Open Graph and Twitter Card metadata.

How to Configure: #

1. Go to CranSEO > Homepage Settings.
2. Upload a Homepage Social Image (recommended size: 1200×630 px).
3. Fill in the Social Title and Social Description fields.
4. Click Save Changes.

Best Practice: Use a high-quality branded image to improve engagement when shared on social platforms.

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3. Enable Schema Markup for Homepage #

Schema markup helps search engines understand your homepage content better.

How to Enable: #

1. Navigate to CranSEO > Homepage Settings.
2. Toggle Enable Homepage Schema Markup to On.
3. Choose the appropriate schema type (e.g., Organization or Local Business).
4. Enter required details such as Business Name, Logo URL, and Contact Info.
5. Click Save Changes.

Best Practice: Ensure the information is accurate and matches your Google Business Profile if applicable.

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4. Canonical URL & Indexing Settings #

Manage how search engines index and display your homepage.

How to Configure: #

1. In CranSEO > Homepage Settings, locate Canonical URL.
2. If needed, enter the preferred URL for your homepage.
3. Toggle Allow Search Engine Indexing to On or Off based on your preference.
4. Click Save Changes.

Best Practice: Use a canonical URL to prevent duplicate content issues.

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5. Homepage Breadcrumb Settings #

Breadcrumbs improve site navigation and SEO.

How to Enable: #

1. Go to CranSEO > Homepage Settings.
2. Toggle Enable Breadcrumbs on Homepage to On.
3. Click Save Changes.

Best Practice: Breadcrumbs help users and search engines understand your site structure.

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Final Tips for Homepage SEO Optimization #

• Use a clear and compelling title that reflects your brand.
• Write a meta description that encourages clicks.
• Enable Open Graph and Twitter Card metadata for social sharing.
• Use schema markup to enhance search engine understanding.
• Set a canonical URL to avoid SEO conflicts.