MAKING SEO SO EASY YOUR GRANDMOTHER COULD DO IT
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The SEO Checklist is a step-by-step guide to every important SEO action you need to take
to optimize your website and get more organic traffic.
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- All 122 checklist steps, not a teaser set
- All 66 standard operating procedures
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Imagine a constant stream of customers flowing to your site
That’s what can happen when you use SEO to optimize your website.
Get to page #1 of Google and your business (and life) might never look the same again.
But people will tell you SEO is complicated and hard to do.
The truth is, SEO is actually really simple. If you know what you’re doing…
What if SEO was as easy as following a checklist?
Introducing The SEO Checklist
The SEO Checklist is a step-by-step framework to help you take action and climb the Google rankings faster. This is the comprehensive SEO guide you need to get your website to page #1 of Google.
The SEO Checklist as it looks inside SEO Buddy today: 122 steps grouped into 9 stages, each one carrying its impact, its effort, the procedure that does it, and where you are with it on this project.
What people say about the seo checklist by seobuddy
Craig Hunter Thanks, this is going to save me a lot of time. I’ve been doing SEO for a few years now and I can already see the value.
Tung Nguyen What a great SEO toolkit. The checklist is great to help you understand what you need to do, but you also get all the process docs to follow.
Choose your SEO twin
Which person sounds like you?
TheConfuseddiy seo guy
“I want traffic,
but I’m not sure what I’m doing.”
Theswampedagency director
"I need SEO process docs,
but don’t have the time.”
Thecluelessentrepreneur
"I tried an SEO Agency,
but it was BLAH"
Free-flowing organic traffic is a beautiful thing
To really appreciate the power of SEO, think about what your prospective customer is doing when they’re using Google…
They’re NOT scrolling mindlessly through social media.
They’re NOT reading gossip about their friends.
And they’re NOT busy doing something else.
No. It’s the exact opposite.
They have stopped what they’re doing. They have typed (or spoken) a search query into Google. They’re actively looking for your help.
SEO is all about getting your website to show up in Google, so YOU can provide that person with the help they need (which sooner or later will be your product or service).
The SEO Checklist will help you optimize your website, so you get more of that organic traffic.
Some stats to show why
Being on the first page of Google is worth your hard work
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91% of adults use search engines to find information
(they should find your site). - Google dominates search with over 90% of the market (that’s roughly 5.8 billion searches a day)
- About 95% of searchers only look at the first page of Google (let’s help you get there).
- The top organic search result in Google gets clicked over 30% of the time.
- Moving up one position in the search results can increase click through rates by over 30%.
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46% of all searches are looking for local info
(if your customers are local, this is a big deal) - People view highly ranked sites as more authentic and trustworthy (and trust leads to higher conversion rates).
Ranking highly in Google is the holy grail of marketing...
But maybe something is stopping you grabbing this SEO opportunity with both hands?
Barrier 01
You tried it before without much success
I’ve done SEO before, but I didn’t see any results for my hard work. So I gave up.
You’re skeptical, I hear you. But listen... you shouldn’t give up on being healthy just because a diet or exercise regime didn’t work out. Likewise, you shouldn’t give up on ranking high in Google.
It’s not the goal of reaching number one in Google that’s the problem, it’s likely the way you tried to get there. With the right guide, you can climb Mount Google.
Barrier 02
You think SEO is old news
SEO is like email marketing, old news for old fashioned marketers. Social media is where the action is these days.
You often hear that “SEO is dead”. But never from someone who’s on the first page of Google (they’re too busy making money). Like email marketing, SEO generates a high return on investment.
The fact is, search engines are not going away anytime soon. They’re a fundamental tool of life, helping us find the info we need. So knowing how to capture this search traffic is an incredibly valuable skill.
Barrier 03
You’re not sure what you’re doing
I’ve never fully learned SEO, or created a process. And because I’m always so busy, life gets hectic and SEO takes a backseat.
This is a legit concern. If you’re not sure what you’re doing, or you don’t yet have a system, the idea of climbing Mount Google is daunting. Getting overwhelmed and losing motivation are real threats.
So without an SEO system, it’s no wonder you’ve found it hard. The truth is, without a step-by-step process guiding you, it’s easy to get lost and waste your time.
But you don’t have time to waste
You need a proven system that helps you get the SEO results you’ve always wanted. That’s why...
You need The SEO Checklist
The SEO Checklist is a collection of resources to help you get your website onto the first page of Google. You’re getting practical guides and proven methods, that include EVERYTHING you need to be thinking about.
Important: This is not fluffy SEO theory by someone who has never actually ranked a website. I have taken websites from nowhere to number one in Google and built very successful businesses because of that.
- Easy to follow action steps
- Simple but effective strategies
Take a look inside ...
Here’s what you get (hint: it’s a lot)
The SEO Checklist
It’s a comprehensive checklist of all the important SEO steps to consider if you want your website to climb to the top of Google. You get the exact steps you need to take. And detailed guidance on how to execute.
- Assess your website and identify what needs to be done
- Get a Google sheet containing over 100 key SEO action steps
- See recommended tools that will help you get the job done
- Make the checklist part of your SEO process so you cover all bases
The SEO Buddy SOP Collection
This is a series of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for you to follow. We’re talking idiot-proof detailed instructions you could give to your granny to make SEO progress (no offense to your granny).
- Walk step-by-step through a process with screenshots and tips
- Follow proven SEO procedures that have worked in the real world
- Find the exact instructions you need for a specific SEO task
- Learn the basic steps as well as the more advanced procedures
- Save weeks training new hires with ready-made processes
66 procedures today, across 7 areas — see the collection.
So with these two incredible SEO assets you have…
The SEO Checklist
Knowledge of the steps you need to take
The SOP Collection
And instructions on how to take those steps
It’s the perfect one-two punch you need to beat your SEO competitors in the search rankings.
Live from the product
122 steps, grouped into 9 areas.
Counted as this page loaded. 54 of the steps carry their own step-by-step procedure, 94 carry a video, and 74 different tools are recommended across them.
Ranked by what it is worth against what it costs you
Every step carries an impact and an effort, which is how the app builds its what to do next list. This is the real spread.
| Effort | High impact | Medium | Low | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick | 24 | 32 | 9 | 65 |
| Moderate | 15 | 15 | 15 | 45 |
| Involved | 9 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
24 of the 122 steps are quick wins — the highest impact at the lowest effort. That is where the app starts you.
Here’s just a glimpse of the unmissable information contained within The SEO Checklist Bundle…
The Foundation
To build a solid house, you have to start with the foundations. SEO is no different.
- How to set up Google Analytics
- How to start tracking your keywords
- Tracking important metrics in Google Search Console
User Experience
Google cares about the experience a person has when they land on your site. So you should too.
- How to check your site loads quickly and is mobile friendly
- Making sure you have short and easy to read URLs
- See how to improve your site by watching people use it
Content
When you create awesome content, people will share it, quality sites will link to it and Google will love you for it.
- Learn to use Google to get SEO boosting content ideas
- See how to do quick and effective keyword research
- Identify and fix content issues that damage your ranking
Performance
Learn how to make sure your website is running like a high performance engine. So everything loads like lightning.
- Fine tune your website for SEO boosting performance
- Learn to optimize images to boost website speed
- How to choose your web host and get the most from them
On-page SEO
It’s key that you make every page on your site easy for search engines to crawl and for people to use.
- Position keywords so Google notices and values your content
- Dealing with images so Google can understand and include them
- Get more clicks in the SERPs with better page titles and meta descriptions
Off-page SEO
People need to know about your website before you can convert them. Off-page SEO helps create awareness of your website.
- How to find and gain the most valuable backlinks for your site
- Learn effective link building and outreach strategy
- Using social media to climb the Google rankings
Technical SEO
Set your site up for success and avoid the common technical pitfalls that can harm your SEO efforts.
- Guide Google so it looks at your most valuable web pages
- Keeping URLs, links and meta tags clear, tidy and user friendly
- Structuring your site and submitting sitemaps to Google.
Local SEO
With 46% of searchers looking for local information, there is a goldmine of traffic available if your customers are local to you.
- Optimize local listings in search engines and major directories
- Maximize your exposure to prospects that live locally
- Gain customer reviews and use them to boost SEO
That covers every single key area of SEO, so you’re able to rank your website at the summit of Google...
- Instead of feeling overwhelmed, you’ll be making steady progress toward your goal of page #1 on Google
- Instead of confusion about what action to take, you’ll know what needs to be done with a simple look at your checklist.
- Instead of endlessly searching the internet trying to work out how to do something, you’ll follow a detailed, step-by-step process document.
And take note: This is not an online course
You don’t need another course.
On average 4 out of 5 people that buy an online training course never even finish it.
An 80% failure rate? That’s like burning cash.
The SEO Checklist is about taking ACTION. It’s for doers, not course collectors.
Use it for a couple of minutes to get your next action step. Or use it everyday as your core SEO process document. However you use it, use it to make progress.
It works. Whatever platform your website is built on
Most of the checklist steps have nothing to do with what platform your site is built on. Only about 10 items from the 122-point checklist are specific to Wordpress (and even those likely have an equivalent step for your CMS of choice). So at least 90% of the checklist will be useful for you, whether you’re using Shopify, Ghost, Wix, WooCommerce, Squarespace – you name it.
Let’s unpack those bonuses for you…
Get your SEO game on with these valuable extras
All four are included with the free account, exactly as they were when this was a paid bundle.
The SEO Checklist Trello Board
Don’t you just love that feeling when you move an item through from to-do to done? This pre-made Trello board helps you stay organized as you work through the steps in The SEO Checklist.
- Keep notes, stay organized and tick off action items like a pro
- Set deadlines and prioritize tasks so you’re working on the right things
- Collaborate with your team so everyone knows what needs to be done
52-WEEK Content Planning Calendar Method + Trello Board
Consistently creating great content is key to SEO success. But doing that is not easy. From planning to publication to promotion, there are a lot of moving parts. The 52-week planner will help you structure and organize your content strategy.
- Create an SEO-focused content plan for the whole year ahead
- No more wondering what to do, or what to do next. Simply execute
- Learn how to generate content that Google and your prospects will love
One month access to the “Startup” plan on SEOBUDDY
SEOBUDDY is a new SaaS tool that makes SEO simple, fun and repeatable. Its killer feature is making the competitive analysis of search results (a key SEO task) faster and easier, so you can boost the authority of your domain.
- Discover SEO-boosting backlink and content opportunities in the results
- Eliminate repetitive analysis work due to Google’s constant updates
- Track the performance of your keywords, backlinks and competitors
The Content Distribution Checklist
Everyone is creating content. So it’s getting harder and harder to rank for it. While your competitors hit publish and wait for miracles, you’ll spread your message far and wide, so as many people see your content as possible.
- Add rocket fuel to your content with smarter distribution
- Follow this checklist for a simple and repeatable process
- Get more backlinks, likes, leads and customers from your content
The SEO Buddy plan that comes with your account is the free one, and it stays free. The Checklist, the SOP Collection and the bonuses do not expire with it.
It’s time to grab it…
SEO is a golden opportunity to get highly targeted, high converting traffic flowing to your website
The good news? SEO is not rocket science. It doesn’t take special skills to rank high in Google. And you don’t have to spend years mastering it. It simply requires you to take the correct steps consistently.
Just like staying fit, SEO is a game of small regular actions. You will get and stay fit if you exercise little and often. Likewise, you will outrank your competitors in Google if you do SEO little and often.
The SEO Checklist toolkit will give you the guidance you need to make this steady, consistent action. If you want more traffic, more leads, more customers and more revenue, then it’s time to take action.
The SEO Checklist Bundle will help you work smarter, not harder.
You have a checklist to follow. The step-by-step processes to follow. The planning tools. And the software to help you manage all your SEO activities.
The SEO Checklist Bundle will help you make progress…
- Even if you’re an SEO newbie and you don’t yet know what you’re doing (the step-by-step SOP instructions will be a godsend).
- Even if you’ve tried SEO before, but always seem to get stuck, or lose motivation (the checklist will be perfect for helping you stay on track and make progress).
- Even if you’re an experienced SEO. You’ll be able to work faster and more efficiently with documented processes. (And SEOBUDDY is going to blow your mind.)
Advice based on real results, from a real entrepreneur
These are proven tactics and steps that can help you achieve SEO results like me…
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John Abott Highly recommended, it's the best SEO Checklist, period!
Sandeep Patel There is a lot of work put in this checklist.
Louise Green If you’re serious about SEO, this is an awesome resource. What I love about it is the clarity you get. It’s like trying to do a jigsaw puzzle and seeing the picture for the first time. You know what needs to be done.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it really free? What is the catch?
It is free, in full. The catch, if you want to call it one, is that you need a SEO Buddy account — which is also free — because the Checklist and the SOP Collection live inside it. We would rather you met the product this way than paid $97 for a spreadsheet.
No card is asked for, nothing expires, and there is no paid tier of the Checklist holding back the good steps.
What exactly is The SEO Checklist?
The SEO Checklist itself is a value packed spreadsheet containing all the important SEO steps and actions you need to consider. Keeping everything you need to do in one place, it’s the master document you’ll keep coming back to.
For each project you work on, you can create a new version of the document and work through it step-by-step. Within the document there are the steps to take, recommendations on the tools you might need, plus links to resources that will help you complete those steps (this is usually a step-by-step process document, but could also be a link to another useful resource to help you).
What level of SEO experience do I need to use The SEO Checklist?
These resources will be useful whatever level of SEO knowledge you have. For the business owner with little SEO experience, you now have a guiding document for all your efforts – a single comprehensive checklist of all the SEO actions you should be taking.
If you’ve tried SEO before and know your way around a bit, The SEO Checklist will help you stay organized. Bonuses like the 52-week content calendar will help you manage this critical piece of the SEO puzzle. And, you’re going to love SEOBUDDY to help you analyse the SERPs for opportunities.
And even if you’re an expert, or run an SEO agency, you probably don’t have all your procedures documented. We’ve spent countless hours creating detailed process documents, which will help your team stay consistent and efficient.
Ok, but I’m a complete SEO newbie looking for guidance, will this work for me?
It will, and here’s how. I’ve considered someone just like you in the design of the SEO Checklist. I asked and answered the question: what would someone who wanted to rank higher need to know, if they knew nothing about SEO?
The Checklist makes it crystal clear what SEO actions you need to take. And with the SOP collection, you also get help with how to take those actions. These step by step instructions (packed with screenshots) are designed just for you.
I’m a little confused, is this a training course?
Although you’re getting a lot of training, this is not a course. The SEO Checklist is an actionable checklist for you to follow as you work. You perform an action (we guide you on exactly how to do each step) and then you move onto the next step. It’s your master guide to help you as you work.
Plus, you’re getting a collection of process documents to help you execute. And the project planning and strategy tools you need to stay organized and on track.
How long does it take to work through the checklist and start seeing results?
Here’s the hard truth. SEO is not a sprint. It’s not even a marathon. It’s an ongoing mission. You have to keep the wheel spinning (but the same goes for any marketing).
So there is no simple answer. That said, here’s a rough guide:
The foundation part of the checklist can take less than 2 days to implement and you’re pretty much set for life.
The User Experience, Performance, Technical SEO, and On-Page SEO parts are more about building habits to ensure your content and site are "SEO friendly".
It’s the Content and Off-Page SEO part that’s the long-game.
If you already have some content on your site, and some authority, you can implement the SEO Checklist and get results in as little as 3-6 weeks.
If your website is new and you have little authority, it’s more like 3 months at least before you’ll start to see results. And then you’re building from there.
The secret? Take small regular steps forward. It takes time. But it’s worth it.
I’m using the Shopify/WordPress/Ghost/WooCommerce/Wix CMS, will the SEO Checklist still be good for me?
Yes it will. Only about 10 items from our 122-point checklist are exclusive to WordPress (and even those likely have an equivalent for your specific CMS). So at least 90% of the Checklist will be useful for you whatever tech you’re using.
How is the content delivered?
Inside your account, immediately. Open the SEO Checklist from the sidebar and the SOP Collection sits beside it; there is nothing to download first and nothing to wait for in an inbox.
Investing in SEO = Investing in your business
SEO is a long-game. Some people are put off by that. But the fact is, all marketing is a long-game. Social media is a long game. You have to keep that marketing wheel spinning otherwise the flow of new business dries up.
But the thing with SEO is it requires a lot less wheel spinning than, say, social media. Instead of a relentless content publishing schedule (that can often feel like you’re shouting into the void), with SEO you’re turning your website into a more profitable money-making asset.
You’re building domain authority that can’t be easily taken from you.
You’re building an impressive backlink profile (which acts like a defensive moat against your SEO competitors).
You’re building a strong position in the Google results page.
And you’re building a business that’s not dependent on the whims of other platforms.
Yes, you have to play ball with Google. But actually, their mission should be aligned with yours. That is, to make it easy for people to find the information they’re seeking. SEO is investing in the long-term success of your business.
Get The SEO Checklist Bundle today and get your website onto the first page of Google (and reap the rewards)
- Action orientated resources
- Step-by-step processes
- Free, in full, for every SEO Buddy account