Micro Website SEO Checklist (2025) — 25 Quick Wins
Ship faster and rank sooner. Use this micro website SEO checklist to cover the essentials: titles, headings, internal links, schema, speed, and rank tracking. Hit these wins before chasing backlinks.
On-Page Basics (8 wins)
- Title tag: keyword first, benefit after (≤60ch).
- H1: once per page; mirrors intent.
- H2/H3: logical blocks; no keyword stuffing.
- Intro: answer the query in 1–2 lines.
- Slug: short, readable (e.g.,
/simple-rank-tracker/). - Primary CTA: one per screen; consistent wording.
- Images: compressed WebP/PNG; descriptive ALT text.
- Outbound links: cite helpful sources; add
rel="sponsored"where needed.
Content & Intent (4 wins)
- Match the current SERP format (how-to, list, comparison).
- Front-load value: steps, criteria, or verdict near the top.
- Use examples, screenshots, or tables to raise utility.
- Close with related actions: Tools, Start Guide, or product.
Internal Links (4 wins)
- Each post → Tools, Orbit Blog, and its pillar.
- Pillar ↔ money pages (“Best”, “VS”) and key how-tos.
- Use descriptive anchor text (no “click here”).
- Keep orphan pages at 0.
Technical & Speed (5 wins)
- Fast theme, no heavy builder; lazy-load below the fold.
- XML sitemap on; robots.txt clean; canonical tags set.
- Core Web Vitals: target LCP < 2.5s, CLS < 0.1.
- Optimize fonts (swap), defer non-critical scripts.
- Use privacy-friendly analytics + outbound click events.
Schema (2 wins)
- Article for posts; FAQ only if you actually have Q&A.
- Keep it lean; don’t force irrelevant rich results.
Indexing & Tracking (2 wins)
- Submit in Search Console; fix coverage issues.
- Track 20–80 keywords; prioritize pages in positions 6–15.
| Area | Check | Pass? |
|---|---|---|
| Title/H1 | Keyword front-loaded, one H1 | ⬜ |
| Structure | Clear H2/H3 blocks | ⬜ |
| Intent | Matches SERP format | ⬜ |
| Internal links | Pillar, Tools, Blog linked | ⬜ |
| Media | Compressed, ALT text set | ⬜ |
| Speed | LCP < 2.5s, CLS < 0.1 | ⬜ |
| Schema | Article/FAQ where relevant | ⬜ |
| Tracking | 20–80 keywords watched | ⬜ |
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