There is a hard truth in digital marketing: if your blog article doesn’t make it on the first page of search results for your prospects, they won’t see it.

The issue grows even more acute. The #1 organic result is ten times more likely to receive a click compared to a page in the #10 spot.

How are your blog articles ranking?

We’ve compiled a list of the 19 essential tasks you must complete for every blog article. When you do, you’ll see your overall website rankings begin to rise. It’s not a magic wand that will bring about instant results, but it is a tried and true formula for moving up.

The list includes:

  • #2 What is Your Audience’s Search Intent?
  • #6 Can You Frame Your Headers (H2s) in the Form of a Question?
  • #10 Have You Broken Your Paragraphs into Shorter Segments?
  • #13 Does Your Featured Image Support Both the Topic and Your Brand’s Visual Identity?
  • #17 Have You Optimized Your Permalink?

Read the entire article to discover all 19 essentials.

We also created an infographic and checklist to help you accomplish the entire list every time you write. Click on the link below to download the infographic.