SEO Intermediate 14 min read

SEO Checklist for New Websites

Prioritized SEO actions that map to website builders so you can launch fast and rank without custom dev work.

Updated Jan 2025

Metadata & crawling

Content & structure

  1. Use one H1 per page, descriptive H2s, and short paragraphs for scannability.
  2. Link related pages together (guides to comparison pages, calculator to guides) to distribute authority.
  3. Create FAQ blocks with concise answers; mark them up with FAQ schema where available.

Speed & media

Compress hero images, lazy-load below-the-fold media, and audit apps/widgets that add render-blocking scripts.

Schema & SERP features

Add Organization, Article, and Product schema presets from your builder; test in Rich Results.

Accessibility

Add alt text, maintain 45+ color contrast, use logical heading order, and ensure focus states are visible.

Analytics & conversions

Set up analytics, conversions (CTA clicks, form submits), and event tracking to guide future SEO updates.

Pre-launch QA