Blogging SEO Checklist for 2025: 15 Must-Do Tasks

Want your blog posts to rank in 2025? Use this practical SEO checklist before hitting publish.

On-Page SEO Checklist

1. Focus keyword in title
2. SEO-friendly URL (slug)
3. Keyword in first paragraph
4. Use H1 + H2 + H3 headings
5. Meta description includes keyword
6. At least 800 words per post
7. Use short paragraphs (2–4 lines)
8. Include images with alt text

Technical SEO Checklist

1. Mobile-friendly layout
2. Fast page loading speed
3. Internal links to relevant posts
4. External links to credible sites
5. Schema markup (use plugins)
6. No broken links or 404 errors
7. Submit post URL to Google Search Console

Rank Math can help automate most of this — but always double-check manually!

Need help implementing this SEO checklist on your blog? Contact us or explore our SEO training resources.

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