Why Developers Need SEO
You built a beautiful site. But if no one finds it, does it matter?
Here's my developer-focused SEO checklist based on ranking 10+ client sites.
Technical SEO Checklist (Do These First)
- ✅ Add meta tags - title, description, viewport
- ✅ Create an XML sitemap - submit to Google Search Console
- ✅ Add robots.txt - tell Google what to crawl
- ✅ Use semantic HTML - h1, h2, nav, article tags
- ✅ Optimize images - compress, use WebP, add alt text
- ✅ Enable HTTPS - Google prioritizes secure sites
- ✅ Make it mobile-friendly - responsive design is non-negotiable
- ✅ Improve Core Web Vitals - speed matters for ranking
Content SEO Checklist
- ✅ Target long-tail keywords - "how to build a React app" not just "React"
- ✅ Write 1200+ word posts - Google prefers comprehensive content
- ✅ Use internal linking - link between your own posts
- ✅ Add external links - link to authoritative sources
- ✅ Include a clear CTA - tell readers what to do next
Off-Page SEO Checklist
- ✅ Get backlinks - guest posts, directory listings, HARO
- ✅ Share on social media - LinkedIn, X, Facebook
- ✅ List in directories - Clutch, Upwork, Toptal
Quick Wins (Do These Today)
- Submit your site to Google Search Console
- Add your site to Bing Webmaster Tools
- Create a Google Business Profile (if local)
- Add schema markup (JSON-LD for Person/Organization)
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