What is Baseline SEO
Baseline SEO, Built into Every Website We Create
A great website is more than just design, it needs to be structured properly, optimised for search engines, and built with performance in mind. That’s why every website we create at NE1 Web Design & SEO comes with Baseline SEO as standard.
Baseline SEO provides a solid foundation for your website’s visibility in search engines, ensuring that your site is search-friendly, fast, and ready for growth. It covers all the essential technical and on-page optimisations that every website should have from day one.
What’s included in Baseline SEO?
SEO friendly website structure
We ensure your website is built with clean, well-organised code and a logical structure that makes it easy for search engines to crawl and index your pages properly.
Keyword optimised page titles and headings
Your website’s key pages are optimised with relevant keywords, ensuring that search engines understand what each page is about and helping to improve rankings for the right search terms.
Meta descriptions for click-through optimisation
Every page is set up with a clear, compelling meta description, helping to improve click-through rates when your site appears in search results.
Mobile friendly and responsive design
Google prioritises mobile-friendly websites. Every website we build is fully responsive, ensuring it works seamlessly on phones, tablets, and desktops.
Fast loading speeds
A slow website affects both user experience and search rankings. We optimise your site’s code, images, and caching to ensure it loads quickly and efficiently.
Secure and HTTPS enabled
Security is a ranking factor, and users expect a safe browsing experience. Every website we build includes an SSL certificate, ensuring your site is HTTPS-secure from launch.
Optimised image and media files
We ensure that images and other media are properly compressed and formatted, reducing file sizes without sacrificing quality to help improve load times and performance.
Logical internal linking
A well-structured internal linking system helps both users and search engines navigate your site effectively. We make sure key pages are linked together properly, improving usability and SEO.
Indexing and search engine submission
Once your website is live, we submit it to Google Search Console and ensure it is properly indexed, so search engines can start ranking your pages as soon as possible.
Baseline SEO vs. Ongoing SEO
Baseline SEO is a strong starting point, ensuring that your site is built correctly and follows best practices. However, true success in search rankings requires ongoing SEO efforts.
Without ongoing optimisation, regular content updates, and link-building strategies, a website can struggle to maintain and improve its rankings over time. That’s why we recommend a long-term SEO strategy, such as our Local SEO and Advanced SEO plans, to help your website continue to grow and stay ahead of competitors.
Build on a strong SEO foundation
Every NE1 Web Design & SEO website comes with Baseline SEO included, giving your business the right foundation to succeed online. If you want to take your SEO further and start climbing the rankings, we offer tailored SEO plans designed to drive long-term growth and visibility.
Get in touch today to learn how we can optimise your website for success and develop an SEO strategy that works for you.
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Michael James
Michael heads up NE1 Web Design & SEO in North Shields and has been building websites for more than twenty years.