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Good SEO on a WordPress site starts at the build — in the URL structure, the heading hierarchy, the schema markup, and the page speed decisions made before a single piece of content is published. This category covers both the technical foundations and the on-page work: how WordPress SEO differs from generic advice, what Core Web Vitals actually require, how schema markup affects AI search tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity, and what visibility looks like when the foundations are right.

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SEO & Visibility

Schema markup for WordPress: what it is and why it matters

Schema markup is one of the most consistently misunderstood parts of WordPress SEO. It’s not visible on the page, it…

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SEO & Visibility

The on-page SEO mistakes I see on almost every WordPress site

After fifteen-plus years of looking at WordPress sites, the same on-page SEO mistakes come up again and again. Most of…

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SEO & Visibility

Why WordPress SEO starts at the build, not after launch

The most common SEO mistake isn’t a bad title tag or a missing meta description. It’s treating SEO as something…

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SEO & Visibility

How to get your WordPress site cited by ChatGPT and Perplexity

Getting ranked in Google is a process most people understand by now. There’s a body of practice around it —…

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SEO & Visibility

What is llms.txt and does your WordPress site need one?

If you’ve spent any time in the GEO conversation over the last year, you’ve probably heard someone mention llms.txt. It…

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SEO & Visibility

What is GEO? Generative engine optimisation explained plainly

Search used to work like this: someone types a question, Google returns ten blue links, they pick one and visit…

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SEO & Visibility

SEO Tasks vs SEO Decisions: Why Most WordPress SEO Fails

Most WordPress sites that struggle with SEO are not neglected. They publish content. They run audits. They fix issues as…

Mastering custom WordPress themes A step by step guide
SEO & Visibility

Mastering custom WordPress themes: A step-by-step guide

Introduction In today’s digital landscape, having a unique and visually appealing website is crucial for standing out among the competition.…

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SEO & Visibility

Advanced Custom Fields: A Comprehensive Guide to Elevating Your WordPress Content

WordPress, the world’s most popular content management system, has been a favorite among bloggers, businesses, and developers alike. While its…

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SEO & Visibility

WordPress FAQs: The Basics of WordPress

I receive lots of questions about WordPress, it’s themes, plugins, functionality and more to the point, why I use it.…

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SEO & Visibility

Moving your WordPress Site to a Dedicated Server

You are hosting your WordPress website with a shared server, and you want to move it over to a dedicated…