If you are just starting out and you are about to build your very first website... DON'T even think about stuff like schema markup or semantic SEO.

Make sure you get the basics right and you will be on your way to growing traffic.

Focus on these 4 things 👀👇
1. Keyword Research

As your new website will have zero authority, you need to concentrate on finding low-competition keywords first.

Follow my method and you can find thousands of low-competition keywords in no time.

2. Understand Search Intent

There are 4 main types of search intent.

1. Informational
2. Navigational
3. Transactional
4. Commercial

Check out this detailed guide on search intent from Semrush.

semrush.com/blog/how-to-us…
3. Create Unique Content

Most beginners make the mistake of just copying headings (sections) from the first few articles in SERP and using them as an outline.

This content will have no unique info and won't stand out.

Make sure to do extra research to add a unique perspective.
4. Implement On-Page SEO

Follow these basic practices:

1. Include the primary keyword in the title
2. Use short URLs (include a keyword)
3. Add keyword-rich H2s & H3s
4. Add 'alt text' to your images
5. Use the primary keyword naturally in content, do not do keyword stuffing.
I promise you that if you get these four basic SEO aspects right, you will have a solid foundation for your new website.
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