Reminders
- Google's job is to display relevant content based on what internet users are looking for.
- Your job is to understand what your customers are looking for and offer them suitable content.
- Google ranks pages, not domains: each page should be optimized to address search intent.
Element 1: The Main Keyword
- Each page targets a main keyword, which can be multiple in case of synonyms.
- It addresses identified search intents through questions.
- Avoid being "spammy": prioritize a rich and diverse vocabulary that Google understands well.
- Read your text aloud: if it sounds awkward, it needs revision! (true advice)
Element 2: Title Tag & Meta Description
- The title tag is the title displayed in search results (the blue hyperlink).
- Generally, text beyond 65 characters will be hidden.
- A good title tag is crucial.
- Each URL should have a unique title tag.
- Ideally, the main keyword should be included in the title tag, preferably at the beginning.
- The meta description complements the title.
- 120-150 characters help avoid truncation.
- It's interesting to include the main keyword to have it displayed in bold during searches.
- It doesn't directly impact ranking, but it indirectly affects your click-through rate and SEO performance.
- Sometimes, Google may use different content than your meta description, so don't overestimate its significance.