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Setting up this site's SEO from zero: what I did first
Permalinks, sitemap, Search Console, GA4 — the exact technical setup order I followed on this site, and why sequence matters.
technical seo
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How I chose keywords without an Ahrefs subscription
Free tools, search intent mapping, and a practical process for early-stage keyword research on a tight budget.
keyword research
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Core Web Vitals, explained without the jargon
What LCP, INP, and CLS actually measure, and the specific fixes that moved each one on this site.
core web vitals
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Why I'm not chasing backlinks yet
The case for fixing on-page and technical fundamentals before spending any effort on off-page SEO.
strategy