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SEO

SEO (Search Engine Optimization) helps your website rank better in search results and appear more attractive when shared on social media. new.website provides built-in SEO tools to optimize your site’s metadata, including page titles, descriptions, and OG meta tags.

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Built for Performance

new.website automatically builds super fast, SEO-optimized websites so you don’t have to do extra work. Your sites are optimized for performance, accessibility, and SEO best practices right out of the box. Performance metrics showing excellent scores

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Setting up SEO

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Step 1: Access SEO Settings

In the editor, locate and click the SEO button in the top navigation bar. Click the SEO button in the editor

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Step 2: Configure SEO Settings

The Website SEO Settings modal will open, allowing you to optimize how your site appears when shared on social media and search engines. SEO settings modal with configuration options

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SEO Configuration Options

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Page Title

Set a compelling title for your page that will appear in:
  • Search engine results
  • Browser tabs
  • Social media shares
Best practices:
  • Keep it under 60 characters
  • Include your main keywords
  • Make it descriptive and engaging

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Meta Description

Write a concise description of your page content that will appear in:
  • Search engine result snippets
  • Social media previews
Best practices:
  • Keep it between 120-160 characters
  • Include relevant keywords naturally
  • Write a compelling summary that encourages clicks

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OG Meta Tags (Open Graph Image)

Upload or select an image that will be displayed when your page is shared on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Recommended specifications:
  • Dimensions: 1200x630px
  • File format: PNG or JPG
  • File size: Under 1MB for optimal loading

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SEO Health Indicators

The SEO modal provides real-time feedback on your SEO optimization:
  • Title Length: Shows character count (optimal: 51/60 characters)
  • Description Length: Shows character count (optimal: 121/160 characters)
  • OG Meta Tags: Indicates if an image is set (✓ Set)
These indicators help ensure your content is properly optimized for search engines and social media platforms.

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Testing Your SEO

After configuring your SEO settings, you can verify how your page will appear when shared using new.website’s built-in tool: OG Meta Tags Checker This tool allows you to:
  • Preview how your page will look on social media
  • Validate your OG meta tags
  • Ensure all SEO elements are working correctly

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SEO Best Practices

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Title Optimization

  • Use your primary keyword early in the title
  • Keep it descriptive and compelling
  • Avoid keyword stuffing
  • Make each page title unique

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Description Optimization

  • Write unique descriptions for each page
  • Include relevant keywords naturally
  • Create compelling copy that encourages clicks
  • Summarize the page content accurately

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Image Optimization

  • Use high-quality, relevant images
  • Ensure images load quickly
  • Include alt text for accessibility
  • Choose images that represent your content well

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Regular Monitoring

  • Check your SEO settings regularly
  • Update titles and descriptions as content changes
  • Monitor how your pages perform in search results
  • Test social media sharing to ensure proper display

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Advanced SEO Tips

  • Keyword Research: Use tools like Google Keyword Planner to find relevant keywords
  • Content Quality: Focus on creating valuable, original content
  • Page Speed: Ensure your website loads quickly
  • Mobile Optimization: Make sure your site works well on mobile devices
  • Internal Linking: Link to other relevant pages on your website
By following these SEO best practices and using new.website’s built-in SEO tools, you can improve your website’s visibility in search engines and create more engaging social media shares.
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