SEO-Optimized Blog Upload Checklist

Pre-Publication Content Review

Title Optimization
- Contains primary keyword within first 60 characters
- Compelling and click-worthy (creates curiosity)
- Length: 50-60 characters ideal
- Example: “Remote Work Strategies: 10 Ways Freelancers Boost Productivity”
Meta Description
- Includes primary and secondary keywords naturally
- Clear value proposition and call-to-action
- Length: 150-160 characters
- Example: “Discover how freelancers use remote work tools to increase efficiency. Learn 10 proven strategies for better time management and client communication.”

URL Structure
- Clean, readable URL with keywords
- Hyphen-separated words
- Example: /blog/remote-work-strategies-freelancers
Header Tags Hierarchy
- H1: Blog title (only one per page)
- H2: Main section headings
- H3: Sub-section headings
- Keywords included naturally in headers
Image Optimization
- Descriptive file names (e.g., remote-work-productivity-tools.jpg)
- Alt text for every image (descriptive, includes keywords)
- Compressed file size for fast loading
- Appropriate dimensions for layout

Keyword Placement
- Primary keyword in first 100 words
- Natural distribution throughout content (1-2% density)
- Secondary keywords in subheadings and body
- LSI keywords included naturally
Readability
- Short paragraphs (2-3 sentences)
- Bullet points and numbered lists
- Bold/italic for emphasis
- Sentence length variation
Internal Linking
- 3-5 relevant internal links to other blog posts/pages
- Descriptive anchor text (not “click here”)
- Links to cornerstone content
- Links open in same tab (unless external)

Mobile Optimization
- Responsive design check
- Readable on mobile devices
- Fast loading speed
Schema Markup (Optional but recommended)
- Article schema implemented
- Author information included
- Publication date marked up

Categories & Tags
- 1-2 relevant categories selected
- 5-10 specific tags (including long-tail keywords)
- No tag duplication with categories
Social Media Ready
- Social sharing buttons enabled
- Open Graph tags configured
- Twitter Card meta tags set up
- Pinterest-friendly images included
Preview & Testing
- Preview on multiple devices
- Check all links functional
- Test loading speed
- Verify meta data in search preview