On-Page & Technical SEO

On-Page SEO

Learning Outcome

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Explain how On-Page SEO improves search rankings

4

Recognize the role of SEO-friendly URLs and image optimization

3

Understand how structured content improves readability

2

Identify key page optimization elements (headings, keywords, links)

1

Understand the concept of On-Page SEO

Why Structure Matters

Imagine entering a large library

In the first library:

Books are placed randomly

No titles on shelves

No sections or categories

Readers struggle to find books

In the second library:

Each section has a proper heading

Books are arranged in categories

Each shelf has labels

Related books are linked together

Why Structure Matters

Because the information is properly organized and structured

Obviously the second one.

Which library will help readers find information faster?

Why?

Disorganized Library

Organized Library

Why Structure Matters

                      When information is structured properly, people can easily understand and find what they need

Understanding On-Page SEO in Practice

A company published a blog article on their website.

No headings

No structured sections

No internal links

Images had no description

Content looked like one long paragraph

The article had good information but:

Result

Search engines and users both struggled to understand the page

Understanding On-Page SEO in Practice

Later the content was optimized with On-Page SEO:

Proper H1 and H2 headings

Keywords used naturally

Internal and external links added

Images optimized with alt text

Content structured into sections

Result

Article became search friendly and easier to read

Understanding On-Page SEO in Practice

After these improvements:

The article became easier to read

01

Search engines understood the topic better

02

Search engines understood the topic better

03

Meaning of the Case

On-Page SEO organizes content for users and search engines.

What is the Foundation of SEO?

Foundation SEO refers to the basic elements that define how a webpage appears on the Search Engine Result Page (SERP).

These elements help users and search engines understand the page quickly

Image Alt Text

Title Tag

Meta Description

URL

Elements of Foundation SEO (SERP Appearance)

Focus Keyphrase

The main keyword represents the webpage’s primary topic and helps search engines understand the page

SEO Title / Meta Title

Title of the webpage that appears on search results

Elements of Foundation SEO (SERP Appearance)

Slug (URL)

The readable part of the webpage URL

Meta Description

Short description that explains the page content

Strategies to Implement the Foundation of SEO

SEO Title Strategy

Start the title with the focus keyword

01

Example :

Keyword: Digital Marketing Course
SEO Title: Digital Marketing Course | Learn Digital Marketing Skills

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Slug should contain the Focus Keyphrase

Slug Strategy

Example :

Website URL
example.com/digital-marketing-course

Strategies to Implement the Foundation of SEO

Example :

Meta Description Strategy

  • Include the focus keyphrase in the meta description.
  • Clearly describe the page content

03

Example :
Learn digital marketing courses with practical training and industry projects.

Strategies to Implement the Foundation of SEO

Example
Learn digital marketing courses with practical training and industry projects.

1

Implementing Foundation SEO Using Yoast SEO Plugin

2

Introduction to On-Page SEO

3

Strategies of On-Page SEO

Heading Structure

Insert the main heading of the page in H1 tag

Focus Keyphrase must be present in H1 heading

Subheading Optimization

Insert subheadings using H2 tags

Focus Keyphrase should appear in H2 subheading

Content Optimization

Focus Keyphrase should appear in the page introduction

Each page should contain minimum 300 words

Keyword density should be maximum 3%

Use LSI keywords

Link Optimization

Add at least one internal link

Add at least one external link

Image Optimization

Add Alt Text in images describing the image content

Adding simple descriptions (ALT text) to images so search engines can understand what the image shows

User Experience Optimization

Make sure the webpage works well and is easy to use on mobile phones
Ensure each page is mobile friendly

Summary

4

Helps search engines understand the page and improve rankings

3

Links, images, and mobile-friendly design support better SEO

2

Proper headings, keywords, and structure improve readability

1

On-Page SEO organizes webpage content for better understanding

Quiz

What is the recommended minimum content length for a webpage according to basic On-Page SEO practices?

A. 100 words

B. 200 words

C. 300 words

D. 50 words

Quiz

What is the recommended minimum content length for a webpage according to basic On-Page SEO practices?

A. 100 words

B. 200 words

C. 300 words

D. 50 words

On-Page & Technical SEO : On-Page SEO

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On-Page & Technical SEO : On-Page SEO

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