Technical SEO

# Complete Technical SEO Checklist for 2024

Technical SEO forms the foundation of any successful search engine optimization strategy. This comprehensive checklist will help you audit and optimize your website's technical aspects.

## Core Web Vitals

Google's Core Web Vitals are now ranking factors. Focus on these three metrics:

1. **Largest Contentful Paint (LCP)** - Should occur within 2.5 seconds
2. **First Input Delay (FID)** - Should be less than 100 milliseconds  
3. **Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS)** - Should be less than 0.1

## Site Structure & Navigation

### URL Structure
- Use clean, descriptive URLs
- Implement proper URL hierarchy
- Avoid dynamic parameters when possible

```
Good: /blog/seo-tips-2024
Bad: /page?id=123&cat=seo
```

### Internal Linking
- Create logical link architecture
- Use descriptive anchor text
- Implement breadcrumb navigation

## Technical Implementation

### Schema Markup
Implement structured data for better search result appearance:

```json
{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "Article",
  "headline": "Technical SEO Checklist",
  "author": {
    "@type": "Person",
    "name": "SEO Expert"
  }
}
```

### XML Sitemaps
- Generate comprehensive XML sitemaps
- Submit to Google Search Console
- Update regularly with new content

## Performance Optimization

- Optimize images (WebP format recommended)
- Minimize CSS and JavaScript
- Implement browser caching
- Use Content Delivery Network (CDN)

Remember: Technical SEO is an ongoing process, not a one-time setup. Regular audits and updates are essential for maintaining optimal performance.