SEO widget

The SEO Widget in ReadyCMS is a powerful tool that allows users to optimize their product pages, blog posts, and other content for better search engine visibility. By configuring key SEO elements such as meta titles, descriptions, and social media sharing information, you can improve your site's ranking on Google and other search engines while ensuring your content looks great when shared across platforms like Facebook and Twitter.

This guide will explain the SEO Widget’s key features and provide step-by-step instructions for optimizing your content.

General SEO settings

The General tab in the SEO widget configures essential SEO elements for your content, including the title, description, image, and main keywords.

1. Title: The page title that will appear in search engine results.
2. Description: A meta description that appears under the page title in search results.
3. Image: An image URL or upload representing your content on social media or in search results if applicable.
4. Additional fields:
   • Author: Indicate the author of the content for metadata purposes.
   • Canonical: A canonical URL pointing to the original content version.
   • Main keywords: A list of target keywords to help search engines understand your content.

Social media integration: Facebook & Twitter

The SEO Widget also allows you to configure social media-specific metadata for Facebook and Twitter. This ensures that when your content is shared, it looks professional and attractive to potential visitors.

Facebook tab

1. Title: Customize the title that will appear when shared on Facebook.
2. Description: Add a meta description for Facebook sharing.
3. Image: Choose a specific image for Facebook sharing.
4. Additional fields:
   • App ID: Add your Facebook App ID for tracking and social interactions.
   • Admins: Identify administrators who manage this content for Facebook.
   • Site name: Customize the site name that appears on Facebook shares.

Twitter tab

Like Facebook, Twitter (now X) metadata can also be customized to fit your branding and social media strategy.

1. Title: Customize the title for Twitter(X) posts.
2. Description: Add a meta description specifically for Twitter(X).
3. Image: Select an image for Twitter(X) sharing.
4. Additional fields:
   • Card type: Specify whether you want to use a "summary" card or another format.
   • Creator: Add a Twitter(X) handle to identify the content creator.

Other SEO settings

The Other tab contains additional options to fine-tune your SEO settings. This includes indexing options, geo-location details, and audience ratings.

1. Indexing: Specify whether search engines should index this content.
2. Rating: Set a rating for the content (e.g., General) to ensure it's appropriate for specific audiences.
3. Geo position & Place Name: Provide location details if the content relates to a physical place or business.

SEO tools

The Tools tab provides access to various SEO validation and optimization tools. These tools help ensure your content adheres to SEO best practices and is optimized for search engines and social media platforms.

1. Google tools: Access tools like Google Search Console, Analytics, and Structured Data Testing.
2. Facebook tools: Use tools like Facebook Debugger and Page Insights to optimize your content for social sharing.
3. Twitter tools: Validate Twitter cards and other Twitter-related content.
4. Other tools: These include tools like GTMetrix, W3C Markup Validation, and Moz Link Explorer for further SEO optimization.

What’s next?

Once you've configured the SEO settings for your content, you might want to explore how product details can influence SEO activities.

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