SEO Basics for New Websites

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is vital for attracting organic traffic to your website. This beginner-friendly guide covers foundational SEO practices to help your new site rank well on Google and other search engines. Learn how to conduct keyword research to discover terms your target audience uses and how to integrate those keywords naturally into your page content, titles, and headings. Optimizing meta titles and descriptions improves your listing’s appeal and click-through rate. We explain the importance of clean, descriptive URLs and fast site speed, both key ranking factors. Mobile-friendliness is also crucial as Google prioritizes mobile-first indexing. Additionally, you’ll learn how to create XML sitemaps and use schema markup to help search engines understand your content better. Setting up Google Search Console allows you to monitor your site’s performance and fix crawl errors. Coupled with consistent high-quality content and strategic link building, these basics lay a strong foundation for SEO success.