{"id":3148,"date":"2022-08-27T14:48:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-27T14:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nickiong.com\/simplesprout\/?p=3148"},"modified":"2022-09-02T14:53:44","modified_gmt":"2022-09-02T14:53:44","slug":"the-ultimate-seo-checklist-seo-best-practices-for-entrepreneurs-developers-marketers-managers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nickiong.com\/simplesprout\/2022\/08\/27\/the-ultimate-seo-checklist-seo-best-practices-for-entrepreneurs-developers-marketers-managers\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate SEO Checklist: SEO Best Practices for Entrepreneurs, Developers, Marketers &#038; Managers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you&#8217;re in business or work in digital marketing, you already know the <a href=\"https:\/\/nickiong.com\/simplesprout\/2022\/06\/22\/4-seo-small-business-tips-for-beginners\/\">power of Search Engine Optimization<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But how do you actually put it into practice? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What do you need to focus on to get the best bang for your buck? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll learn that and more with the Ultimate SEO Checklists; one for each of the following jobs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b7 Entrepreneurs<br>\u25b7 Web Designers + Developers<br>\u25b7 Digital Marketers<br>\u25b7 Marketing Managers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nickiong.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/woman-learning-seo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nickiong.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/woman-learning-seo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nickiong.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/woman-learning-seo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nickiong.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/woman-learning-seo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nickiong.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/woman-learning-seo.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>The Ultimate SEO Checklist for Entrepreneurs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nickiong.com\/simplesprout\/2022\/06\/05\/how-to-learn-search-engine-optimization-for-diy-female-entrepreneurs\/\">As an entrepreneur<\/a>, your time is precious. You&#8217;re already wearing a million hats and knowing that SEO needs to be another one is exhausting before you even get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to Search Engine Optimization, entrepreneurs need to lay a solid foundation, then focus in on what matters for your customers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are they searching for online? How do they like to consume content and engage with businesses?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-block-service\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center wp-block-column__text\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<h5>SEO for Entrepreneurs<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-service__text\">Here&#8217;s exactly where you need to focus on Search Engine Optimization:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b7 <strong>Website Setup: <\/strong>ensure a solid foundation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b7 <strong>Technical Website SEO: <\/strong>ensure no technical issues are holding you back<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b7 <strong>Keyword Research:<\/strong> what&#8217;s your audience is searching for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b7 <strong>Keyword Optimization: <\/strong>put keywords in the right spots<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b7 <strong>Content Marketing Optimization: <\/strong>ensure your SEO efforts are used everywhere<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b7 <strong>Off Page Optimization: <\/strong>gather links from other sites<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b7 <strong>Ongoing SEO: <\/strong>watch your SEO data to ensure everything is working<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons wp-block-service__buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/nickiong.com\/simplesprout\/checklist\/\">Free SEO checklist for entrepreneurs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center wp-block-column__image\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-block-service__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/nickiong.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/4-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nickiong.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/4-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/nickiong.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/nickiong.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/nickiong.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/4-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/nickiong.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/4.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2>The Ultimate SEO Checklist for Web Designers &amp; Developers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SEO isn&#8217;t just for marketers; there are important best practices for both web designers and developers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, good SEO also means <a href=\"https:\/\/nickiong.com\/simplesprout\/2019\/04\/20\/how-important-is-usability-on-your-website\/\">good usability<\/a> <em>and <\/em>good accessibility. 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they can be used across your digital marketing efforts for yourself or your clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From social media to emails to videos, Search Engine Optimization can be used (almost) everywhere to create a more visible online presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-block-service\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center wp-block-column__text\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<h5>SEO for Digital Marketers<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-service__text\">Here&#8217;s exactly where you need to focus on Search Engine Optimization:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b7 <strong>Structural Setup for SEO: <\/strong>ensure an optimized site structure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b7 <strong>SEO Installation: <\/strong>ensure you have all the right tools in place<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b7 <strong>Check SEO Data: <\/strong>perform a mini-audit on the site<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b7 <strong>Keyword Research:<\/strong> what&#8217;s your audience is searching for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b7 <strong>Keyword Optimization: <\/strong>put keywords in the right spots<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b7 <strong>Content Marketing Optimization: <\/strong>ensure your SEO efforts are used everywhere<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b7 <strong>Ongoing SEO: <\/strong>watch your SEO data to ensure everything is working<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons wp-block-service__buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/nickiong.com\/simplesprout\/marketing-checklist\/\">Free checklist for marketers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center wp-block-column__image\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-block-service__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/nickiong.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/5-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nickiong.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/5-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/nickiong.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/5-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/nickiong.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/nickiong.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/5-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/nickiong.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/5.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2>The Ultimate SEO Checklist for Marketing &amp; Project Managers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re managing the project or the team, but you still need to understand good SEO best practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-block-service\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center wp-block-column__text\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<h5>SEO for Marketing &amp; Project Managers<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-service__text\">Here&#8217;s exactly where you need to focus on Search Engine Optimization:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b7 <strong>Design + Development for SEO: <\/strong>manage the website build for a strong foundation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b7 <strong>Check Installation: <\/strong>ensure you have all the right tools in place<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b7 <strong>Keyword + Content Optimization: <\/strong>put keywords in the right spots<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b7 <strong>Off Page Optimization: <\/strong>gather links from other sites<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25b7 <strong>Ongoing SEO: <\/strong>watch your SEO data to ensure everything is working<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons wp-block-service__buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/nickiong.com\/simplesprout\/manager-checklist\/\">Free checklist for managers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center wp-block-column__image\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-block-service__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/nickiong.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/7-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nickiong.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/7-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/nickiong.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/7-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/nickiong.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/7-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/nickiong.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/7-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/nickiong.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/7.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-block-post-footer\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><div class=\"wp-block-author-meta\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-author-meta__image-wrap\">\n    <img src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/068eb63be25dcd4439f8625fb15c51d7?s=96&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g\" class=\"wp-block-author-meta__image\">\n  <\/div>\n  <span class=\"wp-block-author-meta__byline\">By Nicki Ong<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-social-share alignright\">\n  <span>Share:<\/span>\n  <a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"wp-block-social-share__link wp-block-social-share__link--facebook\" data-sharer=\"facebook\" data-hashtag=\"hashtag\" data-url=\"https:\/\/nickiong.com\/simplesprout\/2022\/08\/27\/the-ultimate-seo-checklist-seo-best-practices-for-entrepreneurs-developers-marketers-managers\/\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"bottom\" title=\"Post to Facebook\">\n    <svg class=\"facebook\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" width=\"22.426\" height=\"22.426\" viewBox=\"0 0 22.426 22.426\"><defs><clipPath id=\"a\"><path d=\"M0,9.731H22.427V-12.695H0Z\" transform=\"translate(-0.001 12.695)\"><\/path><\/clipPath><\/defs><g transform=\"translate(1)\"><g transform=\"translate(-1 0)\" clip-path=\"url(#a)\"><g transform=\"translate(-0.001 -0.002)\"><path d=\"M9.731,4.866A11.213,11.213,0,0,0-1.482-6.348,11.213,11.213,0,0,0-12.7,4.866,11.215,11.215,0,0,0-3.235,15.943V8.107H-6.082V4.866h2.848V2.394C-3.235-.416-1.56-1.967,1-1.967a17.26,17.26,0,0,1,2.51.219V1.011H2.1A1.62,1.62,0,0,0,.27,2.762v2.1H3.379l-.5,3.242H.27v7.836A11.215,11.215,0,0,0,9.731,4.866\" transform=\"translate(12.696 6.348)\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/g><\/svg>\n  <\/a>\n  <a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"wp-block-social-share__link wp-block-social-share__link--twitter\" data-sharer=\"twitter\" data-title=\"The Ultimate SEO Checklist: SEO Best Practices for Entrepreneurs, Developers, Marketers &#038; 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