1. Project Overview
Client Name:
[Client Name]
Website URL:
[Client Website URL]
Industry:
[Industry Type]
Main Objective(s) of SEO Campaign:
[Examples: Increase organic traffic, improve search rankings, enhance user engagement, optimize product pages]
2. Target Audience
Primary Target Audience:
[Description of target audience, such as demographic, geographic location, and behavior]
Secondary Audience (if applicable):
[Additional audience types]
3. Current Website Performance
Current Organic Traffic (monthly visits):
[Insert current data or leave blank for tracking]
Primary Traffic Sources:
[Organic search, social media, paid search, etc.]
Current Top Ranking Pages/Keywords:
[List of current pages or keywords ranking well]
4. SEO Goals
Primary SEO Goal(s):
[Examples: Improve visibility for specific keywords, increase organic traffic to product pages, build backlinks]
Secondary Goals:
[Examples: Improve mobile responsiveness, reduce bounce rate, enhance website speed]
KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to Track:
[Insert metrics such as CTR, traffic growth, bounce rate reduction, etc.]
5. Website Audit Insights
Current Technical SEO Issues:
[Examples: Broken links, slow page load speed, poor mobile optimization, etc.]
Content Gaps Identified:
[Insert key content areas that need improvement]
Backlink Profile Health:
[Insert details regarding the current backlink profile and strategies for improvement]
6. Keyword Strategy
Primary Keywords to Target:
[Insert top target keywords related to the business]
Secondary Keywords to Target:
[Insert additional keywords for long-tail searches]
Content Strategy for Keywords:
[Create blog posts, landing pages, product descriptions, etc., for the targeted keywords]
Keyword Research Tools:
[Google Keyword Planner, SEMrush, Ahrefs, etc.]
7. Competitor Analysis
Top Competitors (websites/brands):
[Insert competitors’ websites for comparison]
Competitor Strengths:
[SEO tactics they’re using effectively, such as content marketing, strong backlink profiles]
Competitor Weaknesses:
[Opportunities where you can surpass them]
8. On-Page SEO Strategy
Recommended Changes to Existing Pages:
[List any on-page SEO improvements: meta tags, alt text, keyword placement]
New Content Needed:
[Examples: Blog posts, landing pages, or FAQs]
Internal Linking Strategy:
[Focus on creating strong internal link structures to boost SEO juice]
9. Off-Page SEO Strategy
Link Building Goals:
[Target specific backlinks from high-authority sites related to your industry]
Social Media Integration for SEO:
[How social media engagement and campaigns will complement SEO]
Reputation Management:
[Focus on improving online reviews, maintaining a strong brand reputation]
10. Local SEO Strategy
Local SEO Tactics:
[Examples: Optimizing for local search, creating Google My Business listings, getting local backlinks]
Target Locations:
[Cities, states, or regions where the business wants to be prominent]
Local Keywords to Target:
[List of keywords like “best web development in [location]”]
11. Technical SEO Strategy
Website Structure Recommendations:
[Examples: URL structure, mobile-first design, site speed optimization]
Mobile Optimization:
[Ensuring the site is fully mobile-friendly and loads quickly]
Structured Data/Schema Markup:
[Recommendation for adding rich snippets, review schema, etc.]
12. Content Marketing Strategy
Content Topics to Focus On:
[List topics related to your services and target keywords]
Content Formats to Use:
[Blog posts, case studies, eBooks, infographics, videos, etc.]
Content Calendar:
[Create a schedule for consistent content production and publishing]
13. SEO Tools & Platforms
SEO Tools to Use:
[List tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, etc.]
Tracking & Reporting Platforms:
[How will performance be tracked? Google Analytics, custom dashboards, etc.]
14. Ongoing Maintenance & Reporting
SEO Reporting Frequency:
[How often will reports be generated? Monthly, bi-weekly, etc.]
KPIs to Measure and Report:
[Traffic growth, keyword rankings, lead conversions, etc.]
Maintenance Tasks Post-Launch:
[Ongoing tasks like monitoring rankings, fixing issues, and updating content]
15. Timeline & Budget
Timeline for Strategy Implementation:
[How long will it take to implement the full strategy?]
Budget Allocated for SEO Campaign:
[Insert estimated cost or budget for SEO efforts]
16. Additional Information
Client Notes/Requests:
[Any additional information or special requests from the client]
17. Contact & Next Steps
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