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"id": "wordpress-seo-best-practices-2026",
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"slug": "wordpress-seo-best-practices-2026",
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"type": "seo",
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"title": "WordPress SEO Best Practices for 2026: A Complete Guide",
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"excerpt": "Master WordPress SEO with this comprehensive guide. Learn on-page optimization, technical SEO, content strategies, and how to improve your search rankings.",
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"text": "Search engine optimization (SEO) remains one of the most effective ways to drive organic traffic to your WordPress site. With search algorithms evolving constantly, staying up-to-date with best practices is essential. This guide covers the most important SEO strategies for WordPress sites in 2026, from technical optimization to content creation."
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "Understanding SEO Fundamentals",
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"level": 2
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "Before diving into specific techniques, it's important to understand what search engines are looking for:"
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"Relevant, high-quality content that matches user intent",
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"Proper HTML structure and semantic markup",
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"Fast page loading times",
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"Mobile-friendly design",
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"Secure website (HTTPS)",
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"Good user experience and low bounce rates",
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"Authoritative backlinks from reputable sources"
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "Technical SEO for WordPress",
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"level": 2
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "1. Site Speed Optimization",
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"level": 3
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "Page speed is a confirmed ranking factor. Here's how to optimize your WordPress site:"
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"Use a quality hosting provider appropriate for your traffic",
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"Implement caching (page, browser, and object caching)",
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"Optimize images (compress, use next-gen formats, lazy load)",
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"Minify CSS, JavaScript, and HTML",
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"Reduce server response time",
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"Use a Content Delivery Network (CDN)",
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"Eliminate render-blocking resources"
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}
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "2. Mobile Optimization",
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"level": 3
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"data": {
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"text": "With mobile-first indexing, your site must perform well on mobile devices:"
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"Use a responsive theme that adapts to all screen sizes",
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"Ensure tap targets are appropriately sized",
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"Test with Google's Mobile-Friendly Test",
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"Avoid interstitials that block content",
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"Optimize for Core Web Vitals"
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]
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "3. XML Sitemaps",
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"level": 3
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "Sitemaps help search engines discover and index your content:"
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"Generate an XML sitemap automatically",
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"Include all important content pages",
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"Exclude admin pages, login, and duplicate content",
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"Submit to Google Search Console",
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"Update sitemap when adding new content"
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}
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "4. SSL and Security",
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"level": 3
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "Security is a ranking factor and builds user trust:"
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"type": "list",
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"data": {
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"style": "unordered",
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"items": [
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"Install an SSL certificate (often free via Let's Encrypt)",
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"Redirect HTTP to HTTPS",
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"Implement HSTS headers",
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"Keep WordPress, themes, and plugins updated",
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"Use security plugins for additional protection"
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]
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "5. URL Structure",
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"level": 3
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "Clean, descriptive URLs help both users and search engines:"
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"type": "list",
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"data": {
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"style": "unordered",
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"items": [
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"Use readable, keyword-rich slugs",
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"Keep URLs short and descriptive",
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"Use hyphens to separate words",
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"Avoid parameters when possible",
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"Implement canonical URLs to avoid duplicate content",
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"Maintain a consistent URL structure"
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]
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "On-Page SEO",
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"level": 2
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "1. Title Tags and Meta Descriptions",
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"level": 3
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "These elements appear in search results and influence click-through rates:"
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"data": {
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"style": "unordered",
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"items": [
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"Include primary keyword near the beginning",
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"Keep titles under 60 characters",
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"Write unique titles for each page",
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"Meta descriptions under 155 characters",
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"Include a clear call-to-action",
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"Make each description unique and compelling"
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]
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "2. Heading Structure",
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"level": 3
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "Proper heading hierarchy helps search engines understand content structure:"
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}
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"type": "list",
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"data": {
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"style": "unordered",
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"items": [
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"Use one H1 per page (usually the page title)",
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"Use H2 for major sections",
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"Use H3 for subsections",
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"Include keywords in headings naturally",
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"Don't skip heading levels",
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"Make headings descriptive and clear"
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]
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "3. Content Optimization",
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"level": 3
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "Quality content is the foundation of SEO:"
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}
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},
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"type": "list",
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"data": {
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"style": "unordered",
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"items": [
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"Write comprehensive, in-depth content",
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"Use keywords naturally throughout content",
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"Include related keywords and synonyms",
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"Add images with optimized alt text",
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"Use internal links to related content",
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"Update and improve existing content"
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]
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "4. Image Optimization",
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"level": 3
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "Images can drive significant traffic but need proper optimization:"
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"type": "list",
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"data": {
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"style": "unordered",
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"items": [
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"Use descriptive filenames with keywords",
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"Write detailed alt text for each image",
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"Compress images to reduce file size",
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"Use WebP or other modern formats",
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"Implement lazy loading",
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"Specify dimensions to prevent layout shifts"
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]
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "5. Internal Linking",
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"level": 3
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "Internal links help search engines understand site structure:"
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"type": "list",
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"data": {
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"items": [
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"Link to related content within your site",
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"Use descriptive anchor text",
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"Create a logical hierarchy",
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"Link from high-authority pages to important ones",
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"Don't over-optimize anchor text",
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"Regularly audit for broken internal links"
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]
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}
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},
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "Schema Markup",
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"level": 2
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "Schema markup helps search engines understand your content better and can lead to rich snippets:"
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"type": "list",
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"data": {
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"style": "unordered",
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"items": [
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"Article schema for blog posts",
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"Organization schema for business info",
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"LocalBusiness schema for local SEO",
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"Product schema for e-commerce",
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"FAQ schema for question content",
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"Review schema for testimonials"
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]
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}
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},
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "Content Strategy",
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"level": 2
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "1. Keyword Research",
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"level": 3
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "Understanding what people search for is fundamental:"
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"data": {
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"items": [
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"Identify primary keywords for each page",
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"Find related long-tail keywords",
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"Understand search intent (informational, navigational, transactional)",
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"Analyze keyword difficulty and competition",
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"Look for questions people are asking",
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"Monitor ranking positions over time"
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "2. Content Quality",
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"level": 3
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "Search engines prioritize content that provides value:"
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"type": "list",
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"data": {
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"Answer questions comprehensively",
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"Provide unique insights and perspectives",
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"Use data and statistics to support points",
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"Include expert quotes or research",
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"Update content regularly",
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"Aim for comprehensive coverage of topics"
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"data": {
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"text": "3. Content Types",
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"level": 3
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"data": {
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"text": "Diversify your content to reach different audiences:"
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"type": "list",
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"data": {
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"items": [
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"How-to guides and tutorials",
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"Industry news and updates",
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"Case studies and success stories",
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"Infographics and visual content",
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"Videos and podcasts",
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"FAQ pages addressing common questions"
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "User Experience and SEO",
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"level": 2
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "User signals influence rankings significantly:"
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"Reduce bounce rate with engaging content",
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"Increase time on page with quality content",
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"Improve click-through rate with compelling titles",
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"Ensure easy navigation and clear structure",
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"Make content scannable with formatting",
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"Optimize for Core Web Vitals"
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"data": {
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"text": "Monitoring and Analytics",
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"level": 2
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "You can't improve what you don't measure:"
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"Set up Google Search Console",
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"Install Google Analytics 4",
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"Track keyword rankings",
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"Monitor organic traffic trends",
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"Analyze user behavior metrics",
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"Identify and fix crawl errors"
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"text": "Common SEO Mistakes to Avoid",
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"Keyword stuffing and over-optimization",
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"Duplicate content issues",
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"Ignoring mobile optimization",
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"Neglecting technical SEO",
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"Buying links or link schemes",
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"Not updating content regularly",
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"Ignoring user experience signals"
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"text": "Conclusion",
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"text": "SEO for WordPress requires attention to both technical elements and quality content. By focusing on site speed, mobile optimization, proper markup, and valuable content, you can improve your search rankings and drive more organic traffic."
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"data": {
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"text": "Remember that SEO is a long-term strategy. Results don't happen overnight, but consistent effort in following these best practices will pay off over time. Stay updated with algorithm changes, monitor your performance, and continue improving your site."
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"author": "Plugin Compass Team",
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"status": "published",
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"meta_title": "WordPress SEO Best Practices 2026 | Plugin Compass",
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"meta_description": "Complete WordPress SEO guide for 2026. Learn on-page optimization, technical SEO, content strategies, and how to improve search rankings.",
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"category": "wordpress",
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"tags": ["wordpress", "seo", "search engine optimization", "rankings", "traffic"],
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"published_at": "2026-02-20T10:00:00Z",
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"updated_at": "2026-02-20T10:00:00Z"
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