10 Tips To Write SEO-Optimized Content

Thinking about the user and Google both at the same time is a difficult task. If you are planning to write SEO content that can attract your user along with Google bots, believe me, you have to really work hard.

Gone are the days when you could easily put up some keywords in the content, and Google will rank your content. Now, the competition is really high, and you have to really rock it on when it comes to SEO content writing.

No doubt, it takes time and effort to write SEO-optimized content, but it will surely pay you if you do it the right way. Often people think that SEO-optimized content is not user-friendly. However, in my personal opinion, this is just a misconception. If you are able to plan and structure your content well, you will not only optimize it for the search engines, but it will be really engaging for the readers as well. Let’s look at some of the crucial tips while writing SEO-optimized content.

Keyword Research Goes First

However, it’s not a writing tip but the most integral part before you plan to write SEO-optimized content. There are so many tools for conducting in-depth keyword research, but my personal favorite is SEMRush. Its features and keyword magic tools allow you to search more relevant LSI keywords around your focused keyword.

But, still, you have to rely on Google Keyword Planner when it comes to checking monthly searches and average CPC. For instance, if you are planning a blog of 1500 words, make sure that you have a focused long-tail keyword and 8 to 10 relevant keywords to support it.

Once you have selected the keywords, you are all set to write.

1.   Structure Your Content

The first step would be to plan your complete content from the start till the end. You must know what you are going to write in the whole content. Moreover, plan the total number of words required to completely cover your topic. This step may also include researching the competitors and top-ranked web pages for your focused keyword.

As you are done analyzing the competitors, create an outline with headings and subheadings so that you have a complete structure of your content.

2.   Plan Your Keywords

Often, it is observed that if you do not plan your keywords from the beginning, you end up messing with the keywords and placing them in irrelevant positions. Keeping in mind the density of your focused keyword and LSI keywords, plan them in the whole content.

For instance, if you have a long-tail focused keyword consisting of 4 words, then for 1500 words of content, you should include your focused keyword 4 to 5 times maximum. Include it in the H1, in your first paragraph, in the middle of the content, at the end and one time in the subheading as well. Spread the LSI keywords in the whole content where they set the best, making sure that they are not inserted together.

3.   Create An Engaging Title

The next step is to create an engaging title for your content. You can include your focused keyword or a long-tail variation of your focused keyword in the title. If your focused keyword is buy assignment help, a long-tail variation would be, buy assignment help online.

You can also include a number to make it more engaging. Try to add catchy words and keep it under 50 to 55 characters with spaces.

4.   Do Not Neglect Meta Description

Meta descriptions are a summary of your content which Google often uses to show under the title of your content as it appears on the search engine. It should be engaging and informative so that it encourages the user to click your webpage link.

The ideal length for a meta description is 141 to 148 characters. You can include your focused keyword along with a supporting keyword in your meta title. Keep it to 2-3 sentences making sure that you are delivering what your audience can expect in the content. Use an attractive tone to grab your readers’ attention.

5.   Start It With A Boom

Now, this is the perfect moment to start with your content since you have planned it completely. The first sentence should be really engaging and thoughtful, which should give your readers a path to go through your whole content. Moreover, you need to use the focused keyword keeping the tone of the sentence natural. Ensure that readers may not think that the keyword is added unnaturally without any flow.

Moreover, do not beat about the bush, and start directly to the point. Adding some stats and graphs will also make your initial paragraphs more engaging. You can look for relevant stats on the internet but make sure to add the sources.

6.   Use Headings & Paragraphs

It is very important that you should utilize multiple headers in your content. After the first H1, you may go with multiple H2s and H3s. You can also use H4s if required in your content. This gives your reader an idea of what you are up to discussing. Moreover, it is also an SEO practice since Google focuses more on content which is well-structured according to the needs of the readers. Moreover, use small sentences and paragraphs to improve the readability of the content. You can utilize online tools like Yoast for readability.

7.   Optimize The Length

Always keep in mind how long should a blog post be. You are going to write each subheading according to it. For instance, if you have planned for ten sub-headers in 1500-word content, you may keep 200 words for H1, 150 words for the conclusion, and the remaining shall be covered under the subheadings.

8.   Go For Internal Linking

Another important part of writing SEO content is internal linking. These are the links that are directed towards other pages of the website your article is being published. For instance, if you are writing for your own website, then you should link back to some other pages of your website in your content.

Make sure that internal links are relevant and are not in competition with your current page. Moreover, it is essential that they are placed on the correct keyword.

9.   Never Forget External Links

Often SEOs and content writers ignore external links, thinking that they are not necessary for SEO-optimized content. However, this is not the case. According to experienced experts, authoritative external links relevant to your content brings value to your content. You should always link back to the stats and resources you have taken data from.

10.                  Add Images & Alt Tags

Some writers do not add images to the content, and sometimes they forget to add alt tags to it. Since bots are unable to see your images, they read alt tags to understand them. So, your visual image is for the readers, and the alt tag goes for the bot.

While Summing It Up…

Optimizing content for SEO starts with keyword research and goes on till adding the visuals in it. Planning and placing your keywords in the content is the most crucial step for writing SEO-optimized content. Never forget to create catchy titles, meta descriptions, images and alt tags.

I wish you the best of luck with your SEO content and hope that this content will help you by providing essential tips for writing SEO-optimized content.