Technical SEO: The Foundation of Search Success
Technical SEO ensures search engines can crawl, index, and understand your website effectively. Without a solid technical foundation, even the best content may struggle to rank.
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Core Web Vitals Checklist
Largest Contentful Paint (LCP)
Target: Under 2.5 seconds
Optimize images with next-gen formats (WebP, AVIF)
Implement lazy loading for below-fold content
Use a CDN for faster content deliveryFirst Input Delay (FID) / Interaction to Next Paint (INP)
Target: Under 100ms
Minimize JavaScript execution time
Break up long tasks
Remove unused third-party scriptsCumulative Layout Shift (CLS)
Target: Under 0.1
Set explicit dimensions for images and videos
Avoid inserting content above existing content
Preload fonts to prevent FOIT/FOUT#
Crawlability and Indexing
XML Sitemap
Include all important pages
Submit to Google Search Console
Keep file size under 50MB
Update automatically when content changesRobots.txt
Allow access to important resources
Block admin and duplicate pages
Reference your sitemap
Test in Google Search ConsoleSite Architecture
Implement logical URL structure
Keep important pages within 3 clicks of homepage
Use breadcrumbs for navigation
Create a clear internal linking strategy#
Mobile Optimization
Implement responsive design
Test with Google's Mobile-Friendly Test
Ensure tap targets are appropriately sized
Avoid interstitials that block content#
Security and HTTPS
Use HTTPS across entire site
Implement HSTS headers
Keep SSL certificate updated
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