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The Comprehensive SEO Checklist.
Run this checklist every quarter to keep your search engine presence compounding. These are the exact technical, content, and authority steps ASM RankRise executes for client campaigns.
Treat this checklist as your operating framework for technical fixes, structured schema, on-page semantics, content velocity, backlink acquisition, and executive reporting.
Checklist directory
Jump to an SEO pillar.
Work section by section, check tasks as you complete them, then print or save the page for your next sprint review.
50-point action plan
Build durable local search visibility.
Duplicate these tasks in your project tool, assign owners, and keep local priorities alongside Maharashtra-wide initiatives in every sprint.
10 Checklist tasks
Technical foundations
Completed: Install SSL certificate and enforce HTTPS redirectsConfigure 301 redirects from HTTP to HTTPS across all pages. Verify certificate via SSL Labs and monitor expiry dates. Completed: Submit XML sitemap to Google Search ConsoleGenerate sitemap.xml with priority and last-modified dates. Monitor indexation rate weekly to catch crawl anomalies. Completed: Fix crawl errors, 404s, and duplicate pagesReview GSC Coverage report. Redirect broken pages to relevant content. Use canonical tags for duplicate content. Completed: Achieve Core Web Vitals green scores on mobileTarget LCP <2.5s, FID <100ms, CLS <0.1. Use PageSpeed Insights and optimize images, fonts, and JavaScript. Completed: Implement schema markup for organisation, local business, and FAQsAdd JSON-LD structured data. Test with Schema Validator. Monitor rich results in GSC Enhancement reports. Completed: Enable browser caching and GZIP compressionSet cache headers for static assets (CSS, JS, images). Enable GZIP to reduce file sizes by 60-70%. Completed: Create and maintain robots.txt fileAllow crawling of public pages, block admin, staging, and parameter-heavy URLs. Verify with GSC robots.txt Tester. Completed: Implement breadcrumb navigation with structured dataAdd breadcrumb schema to improve SERP appearance. Ensure logical hierarchy: Home > Category > Page. Completed: Fix mobile usability issuesUse GSC Mobile Usability report. Ensure tap targets are 48px minimum, text is readable, and viewport is set. Completed: Set up proper URL structure (lowercase, hyphens, no parameters)Use /service-name-kolhapur/ format. Avoid underscores, uppercase, and session IDs in URLs.
10 Checklist tasks
On-page optimisation
Completed: Create unique title tags with "service + Kolhapur" targetingKeep titles 50-60 characters. Front-load primary keyword. Include brand name at end for awareness. Completed: Write compelling meta descriptions with CTAs and local cues150-160 characters with action verbs. Mention Kolhapur, benefits, and clear next step (call, book, visit). Completed: Use a single H1 and logical H2/H3 hierarchy per pageH1 matches primary keyword intent. H2s for major sections, H3s for subsections. No heading gaps (H1→H3). Completed: Add internal links to priority service pages and blog contentLink from high-authority pages to conversion pages. Use descriptive anchor text, not "click here". Completed: Optimise images with descriptive file names and alt textRename files before upload: "plumber-kolhapur-service.jpg". Alt text describes image for screen readers. Completed: Target featured snippet opportunitiesAnswer "what is", "how to", "why" queries in concise paragraphs (40-60 words) or lists at page top. Completed: Add location keywords naturally throughout contentMention Rajarampuri, Shahupuri, Tarabai Park in context. Avoid keyword stuffing—aim for 1-2% density. Completed: Create custom 404 error page with navigationInclude search box, popular pages links, and contact CTA. Track 404s in GSC and fix high-traffic ones. Completed: Implement proper pagination and canonicalsUse rel=next/prev for paginated content. Set self-referencing canonicals on unique pages. Completed: Optimize URL slugs for readability and keywordsKeep URLs short (<60 characters). Remove stop words (a, the, in). Use primary keyword in slug.
10 Checklist tasks
Local SEO & reviews
Completed: Optimise Google Business Profile categories, services, and descriptionChoose primary category carefully—it drives rankings. Add 5-9 secondary categories. Update services list. Completed: Upload new photos or videos every monthInclude team, office, work samples, events. Photos get 42% more direction requests. Use 720x720px minimum. Completed: Collect and respond to customer reviews within 24 hoursSend review request link post-purchase. Thank positive reviews. Address concerns in negative ones professionally. Completed: Build local citations on high-quality directoriesTarget Justdial, Sulekha, India Mart, local chambers. Ensure NAP consistency (name, address, phone). Completed: Use UTM-tagged links in GBP buttons to track conversionsTag website button with utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb. Track in GA4. Completed: Add Google Posts weekly with offers and updatesPosts expire after 7 days. Include CTA button. Use high-quality images. Track clicks in GBP Insights. Completed: Complete Q&A section proactivelyAnswer common questions before customers ask. Monitor weekly for new questions. Respond within 24 hours. Completed: Set up review monitoring alertsUse GBP app notifications or BrightLocal alerts. Never let negative review sit unanswered >48 hours. Completed: Create location-specific landing pages for multi-location businessesUnique content per location. Include address, hours, local team, neighborhood info. No duplicate content. Completed: Build backlinks from local news sites and blogsSponsor local events, offer expert quotes, publish press releases. Target sites with Kolhapur audience.
10 Checklist tasks
Measurement & reporting
Completed: Set up GA4 conversion tracking and lead source attributionTrack form submissions, calls, email clicks, downloads. Create conversion events with monetary value. Completed: Monitor keyword rankings and map pack placements weeklyTrack 20-50 priority keywords. Use BrightLocal or SEMrush. Alert team if rankings drop >3 positions. Completed: Review organic conversions in dashboards during monthly check-insCompare MoM and YoY. Identify top landing pages and traffic sources. Document insights in shared doc. Completed: Document experiments and insights in a shared reportLog changes (title tests, content updates, technical fixes). Note date, hypothesis, result. Review quarterly. Completed: Plan next-month sprint based on data (content, technical, outreach)Prioritize tasks by impact and effort. Assign owners. Set measurable goals (rankings, traffic, conversions). Completed: Set up Google Search Console email alertsGet notified of manual actions, indexing issues, critical errors. Check weekly for new messages. Completed: Track Core Web Vitals in Google Search ConsoleMonitor CrUX data for real user metrics. Fix pages in "Poor" or "Needs improvement" categories first. Completed: Create monthly SEO scorecard with KPIsTrack: organic sessions, top 3 rankings, conversions, avg. position, GBP actions. Share with stakeholders. Completed: Set up competitor monitoring dashboardTrack competitor rankings, backlinks, content velocity. Identify gaps and opportunities monthly. Completed: Monitor backlink profile for toxic linksUse Ahrefs or SEMrush. Disavow spammy domains via GSC. Check quarterly or after manual action penalty.
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