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Dec 8 14 tweets 4 min read
What's the best way to work on a website for #SEO?

No one really knows, there are multiple paths.

Take action and test as you go.

What should you test?

Practical tips for getting started with content and getting your first $1. 🧵
Plan in advance what's needed.

Clusters, # of articles, internal linking structure.

This is the bare minimum.

You can always adjust halfway or change as you go.

The important is having some material to work on.

The ROI of drafts is $0.
Set up an arbitrary quality threshold.

You decide it.

Articles should have at least that much detail before I hit publish.

Once you ensure decent quality, you can always come back later to update and enrich.

The important is getting data and giving some food to Google.
This thread doesn't imply you use WordPress.

In fact, it's quite rare to work with it for some clients.

Anyway, you should find your ideal tech stack of plugins or functionalities.

What you really need for every project, so you don't waste time on research.
Internal linking is crucial but you need to have the pages to link first.

During the first stages, publish as much quality content as you can.

Try to frontload content in groups.

If you can't, no big deal. Publish first, optimize later.
Schema, further refinements and optimizing titles come later.

Once you're already ranking and the investment is worth it, you can consider optimization.

This doesn't exclude a solid process at the start.

As mentioned before, you need a minimum quality threshold.
I check internal links with Screaming Frog or Advertools (#Python).

If I want to be more detailed, I move to Gephi after a good Python crawl.

This allows me to actually see and play with the internal linking.
I usually prefer to get backlinks once I have some quality content out there.

If I get some naturally, that's great!

If I don't, well, it's time to find a way around it.

I am still practicing with Off-Page because it's not my strongest suit though.
For finding what to optimize, I just pull data from the API.

Then, I analyze them as shown in this article, plus some other methodologies.

You will learn them when I will release my ebook.

This article was one of my first so some stuff was changed.

oncrawl.com/technical-seo/…
My minimum quality threshold is often super high:

- Better than every competitor in terms of depth
- Unique POV/terms/n-grams
- Should have at least X internal links
- Sentences should be clear and stupid
There are infinite processes you can follow but life is imperfection.

Don't become a perfectionist.

Just do, get some healthy self-esteem by reading the BS they write online.

You can always fix it later.
It's always safer to have some systems in place and rely on evidence.

That's why I do a lot of screening and audits first.

I prefer showing something actionable first and guiding my actions with data (if relevant).
Follow me for threads, tips, and case studies (coming soon) about SEO, content, and Python/data.

If you liked this thread, consider liking and retweeting it!🧵
If you own a publisher or a content/niche website, I can help you.

I offer:

- Content audits to solve traffic and $$ loss

- Content Planning and Research

- Training and mentorship for data skills

bookk.me/marcogiordano

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More from @GiordMarco96

Dec 7
#SEO is actually a big mix of many other subjects.

Still, there are differences between those subjects.

You don't have to do it all!

In fact, hybridization is only good for certain professionals.

Let's see some examples and why there is room for differentiation 🧵
SEO is quite large and we often disagree on some definitions or concepts.

That's fine, as many things are subjective and industry-relevant.
Some pages will never rank on Google as they are mostly navigational and serve other purposes.

I have often been asked for advice on CRO and UX but I admit it's totally different.

I know the basics, being a real professional is another beast.
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Dec 6
The 10 most common errors you make when analyzing #SEO data.

These are quite dangerous for your websites.

BUT they can be easily fixed if you know them.

Let's see the full list 🧵
1. Mixing branded with non-branded traffic.

This completely destroys your reporting efforts for big brands.

A big NO for Enterprise SEO but not a big deal for websites with weak brand recognition.

This gets the first spot because it's so wrong for big websites.
2. Not cleaning data.

Analysts normally clean them and spend a lot of time to figure out if they make sense.

Non-technical people just go for the insights, that's super wrong.

This is the difference between making money and losing it.
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Dec 4
Can publishers and big content websites save time with Analytics?

Yes, and also get more $$.

The issue is that some skills are all but mainstream in #SEO.

Let's see 5 methods and ideas that I've tested 🧵
1. Auditing Google Search Console data like an Analyst.

Checking what matters and taking actual action.

Many average SEO audits are expensive and produce long spreadsheets with generic advice.
GSC data allow you to:

- Find decaying content

- Spot new opportunities

- Understand what can be improved

This is key intel because you can find what content is losing you $$.
Read 14 tweets
Dec 3
The best business decisions I've ever taken so far are far from obvious.

In fact, most of them were considered bizarre or even controversial.

#SEO is strictly related to business, you can't escape from it.

Here are my 10 considerations that are quite useful 🧵
1. Build a personal brand.

Many criticized me at first because "are you an influencer???".

Most of your friends won't understand you either.

Do it anyway, it's crucial for your networking and your future.
2. Start freelancing/side projects.

It's easier to make money now if you have some modern skills.

There is no reason to sacrifice extra money that you can use for leisure.

Most of this stuff is starting to become my primary activity with time.
Read 13 tweets
Dec 2
After 1 year of activity here, I have learned a lot of things.

Most of my old beliefs have changed, thanks to many healthy discussions.

Not for the faint of heart or those who love comfortable lies.

My personal considerations on #SEO and how to improve 🧵
Disclaimer: as said before, these are personal considerations.

They may NOT work for you, everyone's free to craft their own path.
Most of the stuff you read on social media is fake or artificial.

There are wonderful and skilled people but the opposite is also true.

Always have a critical eye and don't fall for the money trap.

Following influencers promising you money won't get you reach.

Prove me wrong.
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Dec 1
Content Optimization with Analytics:

1) Spot 0-click pages

2) Find decaying articles

3) Inspect 0-click queries

It's incredible how many #SEO Specialists run audits without checking them.

Resources in the comments ↓ ↓
General overview of the Ultimate GSC Audit, feat @theDrewDag.

Decaying articles and all the rest can be found here.

You need some coding or spreadsheet knowledge to replicate most of this stuff.
Reporting for content websites can be shorter but more effective.
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