Our detailed guide on how to use Yoast SEO for your Woo eCommerce site.
- Install the Yoast SEO plugin on your WordPress site.
- Go to the plugin’s configuration page, and fill out the website information in the “General” tab, such as business name, address, and social profiles.
- Set up your XML Sitemap in the “Features” tab and enable it.
- Under the “Titles & Metas” tab, configure your title and meta descriptions for pages, posts, categories, and tags.
- In the “Social” tab, add your social media profiles, set your default image, and configure the Facebook and Twitter metadata.
- Go to the “Search Appearance” tab, and set up your content types, taxonomies, and archives.
- Use the “Text Link Counter” and “Cornerstone Content” sections to improve your internal linking and ensure that you have a strong pillar content.
- In the “Tools” section, use the “File Editor” to add custom code to your site’s header and footer.
- Monitor your progress in the “Search Console” tab, and fix any crawl errors and broken links.
- Use the “Advanced” section to set up redirects, breadcrumbs, and other advanced features.
- Finally, run regular SEO checks using the “Analysis” section, and use the suggestions to improve your website’s ranking and visibility.
Note: Always keep Yoast SEO plugin updated for the best performance and security.