4. The Final Polish
* Meta description: I write a quick summary that makes the reader want to click.
* Broken links: I do one final click-through to make sure every single link actually goes where it is supposed to.
Why this matters
SEO is not magic. It’s just good housekeeping.
By following this checklist, I know that even if an article does not blow up overnight, it is still providing value and keeping my site healthy for the long run.
Are you currently using a checklist for your own site, or do you prefer to just hit “publish” and hope for the best?
Let me know in the comments,
I do love to see how you do it!
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