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WEBSITE OPTIMISATION
By our News Team | 2022
Websites have long been a business necessity. Ensure yours is visible and maximises opportunities to convert prospects into customers.
While WordPress is an SEO-friendly platform, there are still several things that an organisation can to do ensure its website is optimised to its fullest extent for search engines.
According to Domains.co.za, a domain name and website hosting provider, the following are among the most important steps:
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Create a dynamic sitemap
A dynamic sitemap automatically updates with every new page added, making it easier for web owners and search engines to navigate. Compared to static sitemaps, which need to be updated manually, dynamic sitemaps are delivered faster and more efficiently.
Utilise SEO plugins
Yoast SEO is one of the most popular SEO plugins available for WordPress websites. It detects any SEO issues on your site as well as checking that you are following best practices for ‘on-page SEO’.
Use unique title tags
Each web page should have its own unique title tag that accurately describes its content in a concise way (50–60 characters). This will help search engines better understand what your page is about and display it in search results.
Add internal links
Linking to other pages on your website can help increase traffic and boost SEO. Additionally, adding internal links will make it easier for visitors to find more relevant content on your website.
Use optimised images
Always save images in the correct dimensions and scale for the web. You should also use descriptive file names that include keywords related to the image, as well as optimise ALT tags with relevant keywords so that they appear in Google Images searches.
Implement structured data markup
Structured data markup helps search engines understand the content of a page more easily and accurately, which can result in increased visibility in search results.
Optimise your URLs
URL structure should be short and descriptive, not long and confusing. It’s also a good idea to include keywords related to the page content in your URL – this will help with SEO ranking.
Monitor website speed
Page speed is an important SEO factor, as it directly affects user experience and can have a negative impact on rankings if it’s too slow. Use tools such as Google Pagespeed Insights or Pingdom Tools to test your website’s speed and get suggestions for increasing performance.
Leverage social media platforms
Having an active presence on social media platforms can also help improve SEO ranking by driving more traffic to your website. Posting regularly, using relevant hashtags, and engaging with followers can help increase your visibility on search engines.
Check your SEO progress
Use tools such as Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools to check your website’s performance and obtain insights as to how to improve it.
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Dr. Kin Kariisa is an extraordinary force at the helm of Next Media Services, a conglomerate encompassing NBS TV, Nile Post, Sanyuka TV, Next Radio, Salam TV, Next Communication, Next Productions, and an array of other influential enterprises. His dynamic role as Chief Executive Officer exemplifies his unwavering commitment to shaping media, business, and community landscapes.
With an esteemed academic journey, Dr. Kariisa’s accolades include an Honorary PhD in exemplary community service from the United Graduate College inTexas, an MBA from United States International University in Nairobi, Kenya, a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering from Huazong University in China, and a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from Makerere University.
Dr. Kariisa pursued PhD research in Computer Security and Identity Management at Security of Systems Group, Radboud University in Nijmegen, Netherlands. As a dynamic educator, he has shared his expertise as a lecturer of e-Government and Information Security at both Makerere University and Radboud University.
Dr Kin did his PhD research in Computer Security and Identity Management at Security of Systems Group, Radbond University in Nigmegen, Netherlands. He previously served as a lecturer of e-Government and Information Security at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda and Radbond University in Netherlands.
Dr Kin did his postgraduate courses in Strategic Business Management, Strategic Leadership Communication and Strategies for Leading Successful Change Initiatives at Harvard University, Boston USA.