The Complete Blog SEO Checklist for Small Business (June 2025)

Want more customers from Google?
Most small business websites aren’t failing because of their service - they’re invisible. In 2025, SEO is no longer about gaming the algorithm. It’s about showing Google you're the real deal. Here's your complete checklist to start winning traffic today — even if you just launched your site yesterday.

Start with a Winning Keyword Gameplan

• Use Google Suggest, AnswerThePublic, and Ubersuggest to gather seed topics.

• Focus on buyer-intent long-tail keywords:

  • Instead of “plumber,” try “best plumber in Austin with emergency service.”

• Bonus: Use Amplify’s SEO Add-on to get local keyword research handled monthly.

Master On-Page SEO (The Stuff Google Sees First)

• One H1 per page. Keep it keyword-rich, but human.

• H2s and H3s should map to common questions (boosts chances for Featured Snippets).

• Write 150–160 character meta descriptions with emotional hooks.

• Don’t forget alt text: every image should describe what’s in the photo + context.

✅ Pro Tip: Use a blog structure like this one — short paragraphs, lots of white space, bulleted lists.

Make Your Website FAST

Google doesn’t rank slow sites.
Here’s how to fix it:

• Use Amplify’s managed hosting (fast servers, built-in CDN).

• Compress all images using tools like TinyPNG.

• Eliminate unused JavaScript and bloated WordPress plugins.

Use the Right Tools (Free + Paid)

• RankMath or Yoast for WordPress

• Ahrefs Free Tools (Keyword Generator, SERP Checker)

• Google Search Console (track ranking + indexing)

Install the Technical SEO Backbone

• SSL certificate (Amplify provides this by default)

• Mobile-optimized design

• Clear URL structure: /services/web-design not /page-id=7892

• Add a sitemap.xml and submit it to Google

Use Internal Links to Tell Google What’s Important

• Every blog should link to 2–3 other internal posts

• Use anchor text like “how to start a blog with free hosting”

• Your homepage should link to your most profitable service pages

Schema + FAQ Markup (Easy Rankings Boost)

Add structured data to your blog post:

• FAQ schema (like below)

• Article schema
  Use free tools like Merkle Schema Markup Generator

Bonus: Common SEO Mistakes That Kill Rankings

• Copying content from competitors

• Keyword stuffing

• Ignoring mobile formatting

• Hosting on slow or shared platforms with poor uptime

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❓ FAQ (SEO Structured)

Q: How long should a blog post be in 2025?
A: Aim for 1,500–2,500 words for competitive topics. Use semantic keywords and visuals.

Q: How often should I post?
A: Once per week is ideal - consistency signals freshness to Google.

Q: Can a free website really rank on Google?
A: Yes, if the structure, hosting, and SEO practices are solid — which is what Amplify offers.