10 Easy Tips to Improve Your SEO Ranking (Free & Beginner-Friendly)
I am Shiju Vas, Digital Marketing Strategist in Palakkad and SEO Expert in Kollengode. As a Digital Marketing Strategist in Palakkad, Kerala and SEO Expert in Kollengode, I specialize in SEO, SEM, SMM, Web Development, E-Mail Marketing, and Content Marketing.
What is SEO and Why It’s Needed?
Search engine optimization (SEO) is the process of enhancing your blog or website’s visibility to search engines like Google. If your blog isn’t readily found on the first few pages of Google search results, it will likely receive minimal traffic. SEO helps ensure your blog appears in search results when someone searches for relevant topics you’ve covered. Therefore, if you desire increased readership without advertising costs, SEO is essential. Table of Contents
1, Use the right keywords
2, Write helpful and honest content
3, Make your title catchy
4, Use headings (H1, H2 &H3)
5, Add internal links
6, Use images
7, Make your blog
8, Improve page speed
9, Share on social media and ask for shares
10, Analyze competitors
1. Use the Right Keywords
Before writing anything, think: “What will people type in Google to find this?” Use those exact words (called keywords) in your title, headings, and content. You can use free tools like Ubersuggest or Google Keyword Planner to find good keywords.
2. Write Helpful and Honest Content
Google loves content that really helps readers. Don’t just write to fill space. Write answers to real problems. Add examples, personal stories, or simple steps so people find value.
3. Make Your Titles Catchy
Your blog title should be clear and interesting. For example, instead of writing “Fitness Tips,” write “7 Easy Fitness Tips to Stay Active at Home.”
4. Use Headings (H1, H2, H3)
Break your content into small sections using headings. It helps both your readers and Google to understand the structure of your blog.
5. Add Internal Links
If you have written other blogs, link them inside your new post. For example: “I explained more about SEO tools in [this post].” This keeps people on your blog longer.
6. Use Images (and Add Alt Text)
Always add clear images to your blog. Give each image a name (alt text) that describes it. This helps in Google Image Search and boosts your SEO.
7. Make Your Blog Mobile-Friendly
Most people read blogs on phones. Use a responsive design or mobile-friendly theme so your site looks good on all screen sizes.
8. Improve Page Speed
If your blog loads slowly, people will leave. Use free tools like Page Speed Insights to check speed and follow the tips to fix problems.
9. Share on Social Media and Ask for Shares
Once published, please share your blog on WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram. Ask your friends to share too. The more people visit, the better your chances of ranking.
10. Analyze Competitors
Compare your site with competitors to find missing topics, using free tools like Google Search Console
Final Words
SEO may sound big, but it’s just about making your blog useful, easy to read, and easy to find. If you follow these 10 simple tips, your blog can slowly climb up the Google ladder even if you are just starting out this year!
Author Info
Shiju Vas, Best Freelance Digital Marketer in Palakkad, Kerala
Learner of CDA Digital Marketing Academy