13 Steps To Writing SEO-Friendly Content That Always Ranks [Infographic]


Every business dreams of ranking high in Google’s search results and attracting the attention of their audiences. In order to achieve this objective, companies must be able to create highly engaging content that satisfies search engine algorithms.

But to rank high in Google’s search results, so millions of people see your site in Google search, quality content is just one (important) part of the equation.

As studies have shown, 9 out of 10 content pieces that are written get zero traffic from Google. And when comparing organic results, the no. 1 spot receives 10x more clicks than the tenth position in Google’s search engine results pages (SERPs).

So what separates the top 1% from the rest of the content pile?

 

 

Content that delivers incredible value and consistently ranks high follows a proven content framework that significantly attracts the attention of users and search engines alike.

But before we dive in, let’s define what SEO content is.

 

13 Steps To Writing SEO-Friendly Content That Always Ranks [Infographic]

 

What is SEO content?

SEO content is purpose-driven content designed to attract website traffic and rank high in search engines like Google. It’s about using copywriting and SEO elements together to inform and engage your readers while helping Google understand your site.

This helps Google easily index your site, leading to higher organic rankings in the search results. To put it another way – without quality SEO content, your website will be far less competitive in SERPs.

Today, I’m going to show you how to create SEO content that will dramatically increase your site’s traffic and improve your organic rankings. The infographic details the specifics of how to structure your on-page elements and its content to earn higher rankings in search engines.

No matter the type of SEO content you want to write, the infographic below covers aspects of SEO writing that includes:

  • Mastering search intent
  • Using the APP formula
  • Writing descriptive, keyword-rich URLs
  • Formatting headlines with the right header tags
  • Making use of LSI keywords
  • Structuring your content with benefit-driven subheaders
  • And much more…

Let’s get started.

 

 

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Wrapping it all up

Now that you know the most significant SEO factors you need to include in your writing, you’ll create content that ranks long-term on Google. The hard work you put into writing around a proven SEO content framework will undoubtedly be rewarded with improved ranking positions and increased online visibility.

Knowing these essential SEO elements, how do you plan to change your content writing strategy?

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About Karl Tablante

Karl Tablante is the Inbound Marketing Manager for SEO Sherpa, a top-rated organic SEO/SEM agency that lives and breathes all things SEO. Karl works across multiple marketing disciplines, from content marketing and social media marketing to SEO and inbound marketing. As a passionate copywriter and content marketer, Karl enjoys creating content that is informative, yet an entertaining read. To help flex his creative muscle, Karl enjoys drinking a cup (or six) of black coffee every morning.