SEO for Websites: A Developer's Perspective
Introduction When people think of SEO (Search Engine Optimization), they often imagine keywords, meta tags, and content strategies. While those elements are critical, the technical side of SEO is equally important. Developers play a crucial role in building websites that are not just functional and attractive but also search-engine friendly. In this blog, we'll explore key SEO practices from a development perspective that can significantly impact a website's visibility and ranking. 1. Clean and Semantic HTML Search engines prefer clean, well-structured HTML. Semantic HTML elements like `<header>`, `<footer>`, `<article>`, and `<section>` help search engines understand the content and context of web pages better. Best Practices: Use appropriate tags for headings (`<h1>`, `<h2>`, etc.). Properly nest elements. Ensure ARIA roles are used where necessary for accessibility. 2. MobileFirst Design Google predominantly uses...