How to Optimize Blog Posts for SEO
Keyword research, on-page best practices, content quality, technical SEO, and link building to grow organic traffic from your blog.
Overview
Blogging can build authority and steady organic growth when posts are planned and optimized. In this video we cover research (short-tail & long-tail), titles/metas/headings, content depth and formatting, internal/external linking, technical SEO (structure, speed, mobile), and scalable link-building tactics.
- Find topics with keyword research (intent + difficulty)
- Optimize titles, meta descriptions, and headings for clarity
- Publish high-quality, well-formatted long-form content
- Use internal links for discovery; cite credible external sources
- Improve tech foundations: structure, speed, mobile responsiveness
- Earn links via guest posts, influencer outreach, broken-link wins
Explore AI Strategy & PlanningBook a consultation Read transcript / key moments Blogging is a powerful way to grow authority and traffic—if posts are optimized for search.Keyword researchUse tools like Google Keyword Planner, Semrush, or Ahrefs to find both short-tail and long-tail phrases. Long-tail often brings more targeted traffic with lower competition.On-page optimization• Title: include the primary keyword; write a compelling, informative title.• Meta description: entice clicks and include the primary keyword.• Headings: structure content with H2/H3 and include keywords naturally.Content qualityAim for depth and clarity. Use headings, bullets, and images to improve readability. Include internal and external links to aid users and search engines.Technical SEOKeep a clear site structure, optimize loading speed (compress images, consider a CDN, minimize plugins), and ensure full mobile responsiveness.Link buildingEarn links via guest blogging, influencer outreach, and broken-link replacement. These increase authority and can lift rankings.ConclusionWith consistent research, on-page optimization, quality content, technical excellence, and link building, your blog can rank higher and drive meaningful traffic. Contact Halyard Consulting to accelerate your blog SEO roadmap.
Who it’s for
- Teams growing thought leadership via blogging
- SMBs seeking compound organic traffic
- Editors standardizing SEO checklists