A bit more extensive rundown here:
�� 1. Planning & Research
Define primary keyword and secondary / semantic keywords for the page.
Map search intent (informational, commercial, transactional, navigational).
Identify top 5–10 SERP competitors for that topic.
�� 2. Structural SEO (HTML)
Use one clear H1 that matches or closely reflects the main keyword and intent.
Add H2/H3 structure to answer common user questions (FAQ‑style headers if relevant).
Check heading hierarchy (no skipped levels: H1 → H2 → H3).
Add / update title tag (ideally 50–60 characters, unique per page).
Write a meta description (140–160 characters) with clear value + CTA‑style text.
Use semantic HTML: <main>, <article>, <section>, <figure> where relevant.
�� 3. Content Optimization
Match content length to intent (short for quick answers, long for comprehensive guides).
Ensure keyword appears naturally in H1, first paragraph, headings, and body.
Add synonyms and related terms (semantic keywords) to strengthen topical relevance.
Break text with short paragraphs, bullet points, numbered lists, and bold highlights.
Include internal links to related pages (especially cluster‑hubs).
Link from weaker pages to stronger ones (authority‑by‑link).
�� 4. Technical On‑Page
Use a clean, descriptive URL with the main keyword (no random strings).
Check canonical tag (avoid duplicate content and incorrect canonicals).
Test mobile‑friendliness and responsive layout.
Ensure Core Web Vitals meet thresholds (LCP, FID, CLS) via GTmetrix / PageSpeed / DevTools.
Add <meta name="viewport"> and <link rel="preload"> / loading="lazy" where needed.
Check 301 redirects for moved / deleted content.
Fix 404 errors and add helpful context where 404s are unavoidable.
�� 5. Media & Schema
Add alt text to all images, focusing on intent and context (not just “product photo”).
Compress and rename images (e.g., blue-running-shoes.jpg instead of IMG_1234.jpg).
Implement JSON‑LD schema where relevant:
Article, Product, LocalBusiness, Breadcrumb, FAQ, HowTo, Review, etc.
Test schema output with Google Rich Results Test.
�� 6. UX, CTR & Engagement
Write an introduction that answers the user’s question in the first sentence or two.
Place primary CTA or key info “above the fold” where possible.
Use internal navigation aids: TOC, “Jump to” links, related‑posts blocks.
Avoid intrusive popups that hurt Core Web Vitals or UX.
Optimize internal links text (descriptive anchor phrases, not “click here” constantly).
�� 7. Monitoring & Experiments
Monitor impressions, clicks, CTR, and position of that page in Search Console.
If CTR is low despite good ranking, rewrite H1 / title tag / meta description and test.
If bounce rate is high, improve intro, clarity, or structure based on data.
Run A/B‑style experiments with different headings, intros, or CTA placements (if you can track properly).