How to do SEO on your Squarespace website.

We're all about helping you create a stunning online presence for your business! Today, we're diving into the world of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and sharing some simple but effective tips and tricks to boost your Squarespace website's visibility.

SEO doesn't have to be a mystery; any business owner can harness its power with the right guidance.

Let's start improving your Squarespace website's search engine rankings and attracting more visitors.

Research your Keywords.

Keywords are like the compass that guides your website's SEO strategy. Write a list of relevant keywords and phrases that potential customers might use to find your products or services. Consider what sets your business apart and what problems you can solve for your audience.

Once you have your keywords, strategically place them in your website's content, titles, and meta descriptions to improve your search engine rankings.

High-Quality content is King.

Content is the heart of your website. Create informative, engaging, and unique content that adds value to your audience's lives. Regularly update your blog, product descriptions, and other pages with fresh content. Search engines love websites that offer valuable information, and so do your visitors.

Optimize Images and Multimedia

Images and multimedia elements are crucial to your website's user experience. However, they can also slow down your site if they need to be properly optimized. Use high-quality images with small file sizes and include alt text that describes the image. This improves SEO and makes your website more accessible to users with disabilities and impairments.

Mobile-Friendly Design

In today's modern world, having a mobile-friendly website is essential. Squarespace offers responsive design templates that automatically adjust to different screen sizes, ensuring a seamless user experience on smartphones and tablets. Google rewards mobile-friendly sites with higher search rankings, so pay attention to this crucial aspect of SEO.

Keep URLs user-friendly and simple.

Squarespace automatically generates user-friendly URLs for your pages. However, you can make them even more SEO-friendly by customizing them. Use descriptive words that convey the page's content, making it easy for users and search engines to understand.

For example, your about page should be something simple like www.inspiringdesign.co.nz/about

Use keywords in Page Headings and Meta Descriptions.

Using keywords in headings and meta descriptions can be helpful.

• For headings, using the page's primary keyword in the <h1> tag is common. Then, organize other content clearly with sub-headings using <h2> and <h3> tags. 

• You can also use keywords in meta descriptions (these are the short summaries of your pages that appear in the search engine results). Descriptions are not a ranking factor, but highly relevant meta-descriptions can encourage people to visit your site. But remember, whether you write descriptions or not, Google will sometimes pull other text from your page to better answer a searcher's query.

How to add meta descriptions to various Squarespace pages:

• Home page: Settings > SEO Appearance > SEO Site Description

• Individual pages: Pages > Page Settings > SEO > SEO Description

• Blogs, products, or events: Select the blog post (product or event) > Edit > SEO > SEO Description

Internal Linking

Internal linking is like a roadmap for both your visitors and search engines. Create a logical structure for your website and link related pages to each other, such as linking shop pages to images of products, linking blogs to informative content about your products and services.

This helps distribute SEO "juice" throughout your site and keeps visitors engaged longer.

Optimize page title tags.

Squarespace title tags default to the title of your websites page (or blog post, product, event, etc.) plus your websites name, but any of this information can be customized if desired. 

For example, the Title tag for this blog looks like this. 'How to do SEO on your Squarespace website. - Inspiring Design.'

Individual titles can be updated and optimized by

• hovering over a page and clicking the settings icon.

• Click on the SEO tab to make changes.

Titles can be keyword-rich but not spammy. The title tag of your websites page should be an accurate and detailed description of your page's content that entices users to click through to your site.

REMEMBER

• Keep titles under 60 characters.

• Ensure each page's title is unique, descriptive, and engaging.

• Keywords matter, but avoid titles that are just a list of keywords or repeated variations.

The world of SEO is constantly evolving. Stay informed about the latest SEO trends and algorithm updates. Squarespace often releases new features and tools to help you improve your SEO, so keep an eye on their updates.

SEO may seem daunting, but with these straightforward tips, you're on your way to improving your Squarespace website's search engine rankings.

Remember, SEO is an ongoing process, so be patient and persistent. By implementing these strategies, you can make your website more visible, attract more visitors, and, ultimately, grow your business.

Written by: Natasha Tahiwi | To Done (NZ)