How to Optimize Your Website with CranSEO #

CranSEO provides powerful tools to help you optimize your website effortlessly. Follow this guide to ensure your site meets the best SEO standards.

Step 1: Automate SEO Tasks #

CranSEO allows you to automate repetitive SEO tasks, saving time and improving efficiency. Some key automation features include:

• Automatically Add Nofollow to External Links
  • Navigate to CranSEO > Settings > SEO Tweaks.
  • Enable the option to automatically apply rel="nofollow" to all external links.
• Redirect Attachment Pages
  • Go to CranSEO > Redirections.
  • Enable the setting to redirect attachment pages to the parent post or homepage.
• Auto-Generate Meta Descriptions
  • Under CranSEO > Titles & Meta, enable automatic meta description generation based on page content.

Step 2: Optimize Titles and Meta Descriptions #

1. Navigate to CranSEO > Titles & Meta.
2. Customize the title and meta description templates for posts, pages, and custom post types.
3. Use dynamic variables like %title%, %category%, and %date% to automate optimization.

Step 3: Improve Internal Linking #

1. Enable CranSEO’s Internal Linking Suggestions under SEO Tweaks.
2. Receive recommendations on internal links while editing posts and pages.
3. Use CranSEO’s automated anchor text suggestions for better link relevance.

Step 4: Optimize Content for SEO #

1. Edit any post or page and scroll down to the CranSEO Meta Box.
2. Use the SEO Analysis Tool to check:
   • Keyword density
   • Readability score
   • Missing alt text for images
3. Follow the recommended improvements to enhance your content’s SEO.

Step 5: Generate and Submit an XML Sitemap #

1. Go to CranSEO > Sitemap Settings.
2. Enable XML sitemaps and customize:
   • Include/exclude post types and taxonomies.
   • Set update frequency for different content types.
3. Submit your sitemap (yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml) to Google Search Console.

Step 6: Improve Site Speed & Performance #

1. Enable CranSEO’s Performance Optimization settings.
2. Use lazy loading for images and videos.
3. Integrate caching and minification plugins for faster page load times.

Step 7: Track and Improve SEO Performance #

1. Navigate to CranSEO > Performance Dashboard.
2. Monitor keyword rankings, traffic, and SEO scores.
3. Make adjustments based on real-time insights.

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