Without the right data, you can't make the right decisions

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If you don't have these tools set up yet, do it now and thank us later.

2. Set up Google Analytics
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Google Analytics  is a free analytics tool that lets you view data and insights about how many people visit your website, who they are, and how they engage with it.

Google Analytics data example
Our  ultimate guide to Google Analytics  will walk you through korea database everything you need to know about the tool as a beginner, including how to set it up and the most useful reports. One thing is for sure, and that is that you cannot implement a successful SEO strategy without this tool.

Additionally, you will need to  connect Google Analytics and Google Search Console  to import the data later.

3. Install and configure an SEO plugin (if you are using Wordpress)
If you are using WordPress as your CMS (which is quite likely, since it powers 35% of the entire web ), you should install and configure an SEO plugin. This will give you access to the features you need to optimize your site.

In our  Wordpress SEO checklist , we have plugin suggestions for you. Which plugin to choose depends mostly on your personal preferences, but these are three good options.

If you're using a CMS other than Wordpress, talk to your developer to see if you need to install a specific SEO plugin or module.

Plug in SEO , for example, is one of the most popular SEO apps for Shopify.

4. Generate and submit a sitemap
The purpose of a sitemap is to help search engines decide which pages to index and which canonical version to choose.

It's as simple as a list of URLs that specify the main content of your site to ensure it is indexed and crawled properly.

In  Google's own words :