{"id":9611,"date":"2019-01-16T15:43:55","date_gmt":"2019-01-16T10:13:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weblizar.com\/blog\/?p=9611"},"modified":"2025-08-11T17:03:37","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T11:33:37","slug":"yoast-seo-in-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weblizar.com\/blog\/yoast-seo-in-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"Boost your SEO: How to Effectively Use Yoast SEO in WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>WordPress is among the most common platforms used for building websites. While\u00a0WordPress already has its internal controls that help its users in its SEO, there are\u00a0many other ways for which you can further boost your WordPress site.<\/p>\n<p>One of which is through the use of <a href=\"https:\/\/moz.com\/blog\/using-yoast-seo-for-wordpress\">Yoast SEO<\/a>. This article will help explain what Yoast\u00a0SEO is, and how it can be the best choice for boosting your WordPress site\u2019s search\u00a0engine optimization.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What is Yoast SEO?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yoast SEO is a <a href=\"https:\/\/weblizar.com\/blog\/build-wordpress-plugin-for-beginners\/\">WordPress plugin<\/a> that has been doing its wonders as early as 2008.\u00a0Yoast aims to help WordPress sites to have robust search engine optimization,\u00a0assisting these sites to have better chances of earning the top spot in search results.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weblizar.com\/blog\/how-to-use-the-yoast-seo-plugin-correctly\/\">This plugin (Yoast SEO)<\/a> is used by millions of users from various industries, and different size of\u00a0sites. It has proven to be a useful tool to help WordPress sites, allowing it to be among\u00a0the most trusted for over ten years now.<\/p>\n<p>Yoast also has both a free and premium version, with the premium offering even more\u00a0ways to help out WordPress sites do better SEO, as well as supporting users.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Features of Yoast SEO<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yoast SEO is a comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/plugins\/how-to-install-and-setup-wordpress-seo-plugin-by-yoast\/\">SEO plugin that packs a number of features<\/a> which\u00a0include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Optimization of keywords<\/li>\n<li>Change of title and meta settings on posts and pages<\/li>\n<li>Import of settings and data from different SEO plugins<\/li>\n<li>Editing of .htaccess and robots.txt files<\/li>\n<li>Generation of XML sitemap<\/li>\n<li>Verifying and linking your site with Google Webmaster tools.<\/li>\n<li>Control of website permalink<\/li>\n<li>Display of Google search preview<\/li>\n<li>Control of whether or not to index sections of your WordPress site<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These features will help boost your WordPress site\u2019s SEO. So it is clearer than ever that\u00a0it will help you if you have Yoast SEO in your website.<\/p>\n<p>The following are ways on how you can effectively make use of Yoast SEO for boosting\u00a0your site\u2019s search engine <a href=\"https:\/\/weblizar.com\/blog\/7-tips-automate-social-media-optimization\/\">optimization<\/a>:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Yoast SEO Configuration Wizard<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>After having installed the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wordpress-seo\/\">Yoast SEO plugin<\/a>, you should maximize its effectivity by\u00a0configuring your settings. The easiest way to do this is through to the use of the\u00a0configuration wizard. Through it, you will be able to have the optimal settings that will\u00a0enable Yoast to provide the best results for your WordPress site.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9614 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/weblizar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seo.png\" alt=\"seo\" width=\"864\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weblizar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seo.png 864w, https:\/\/weblizar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seo-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/weblizar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seo-768x337.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The configuration wizard involves 12 steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Choosing whether to configure Yoast SEO or going through the Yoast SEO<br \/>\ntraining<\/li>\n<li>Selecting whether your site should be indexed or not<\/li>\n<li>Determining what kind of website you have<\/li>\n<li>Defining whether your site is personal or corporate<\/li>\n<li>Putting in your social media accounts<\/li>\n<li>Choosing whether to show pages or posts in search results<\/li>\n<li>Identifying whether your site has multiple authors<\/li>\n<li>Integrating your WordPress site with Google Search Console<\/li>\n<li>Setting your default page title<\/li>\n<li>Signing up with the Yoast newsletter for updates<\/li>\n<li>Getting more information on the premium version<\/li>\n<li>Completing the configuration<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>SEO Analysis<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>As you start writing in your WordPress site, Yoast will activate its content analysis controls. Yoast\u2019s meta box will show below the text area. It has many tabs where the first one allows you to optimize your content for a specific keyword.<\/p>\n<p>According to Local SEO Search Inc, \u201cKeyword research is the single most important step to make sure that your search engine optimization campaign brings you a return on your investment.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n<p>But aside from just keywords, Yoast SEO will run you through some of the rankings\u00a0factors of search engines, allowing you to adhere to them, increasing your chances to\u00a0be on top of search results.<\/p>\n<p>Yoast\u2019s SEO analysis includes the following metrics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoiding having thin content by having at least 300 words for a keyword<\/li>\n<li>Adding a meta description that contains the keyword<\/li>\n<li>Adding images that make use of the keyword as ALT text<\/li>\n<li>Internally linking with a related page<\/li>\n<li>Linking with other websites<\/li>\n<li>Having a short page title<\/li>\n<li>Making use of URL that contains your keyword<\/li>\n<li>Dedicating just one page for a keyword, and not multiple pages in your site<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>The Readability Analysis<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yoast also has a <a href=\"https:\/\/kinsta.com\/blog\/yoast-seo\/?utm_source=zest.is&amp;amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;amp;utm_term=zst.5a9e82fe6772d#settings_saved\">readability analysis<\/a> feature which aims to help make your content\u00a0more readable. Readability is a critical attribute for your content and believe it or not;\u00a0readability is not always achieved in the realms of web content.<\/p>\n<p>Content Readability is very important as this ensures that you can convey the right message to\u00a0your audience. Failing to come up with explicit content may confuse, as well as giving\u00a0your site poor appreciation as you are unable to provide quality information.<\/p>\n<p>It is therefore essential that you do your best to work on your contents\u2019 readability, and\u00a0Yoast SEO can help you achieve that.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9613 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/weblizar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/img.png\" alt=\"img\" width=\"725\" height=\"458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weblizar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/img.png 725w, https:\/\/weblizar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/img-300x190.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Yoast\u2019s readability analysis involves the following metrics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Using headers and sub-headers<\/li>\n<li>Adhering to the Flesh Reading East test<\/li>\n<li>Using transition words<\/li>\n<li>Keeping sentences and paragraphs short<\/li>\n<li>Limiting the use of passive voice to 10%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>More Advanced Settings<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Aside from the above features, Yoast also has an array of advanced settings that can\u00a0help you make your WordPress site more SEO-focused.<\/p>\n<p>Some of these are the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Search Appearance.<\/strong> Yoast SEO allows you to set up the variables that\u00a0determine how your pages will be seen in search results. Some of the most\u00a0fundamental variables include the page title, the divider, and the site name. You\u00a0can do this for your homepage, your pages, and your posts. While the default\u00a0settings almost always work their best, you are given the ability to personalize to\u00a0your satisfaction.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Google Search Console.<\/strong> During the configuration wizard, you are already\u00a0given a choice to connect to Google Search Console. If you have not connected\u00a0yet, you can do that using the Search Console section in the SEO menu. Google\u00a0Search Console provides you with relevant information about your site, which\u00a0you can use to improve it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Boost your WordPress site now with Yoast SEO<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yoast SEO is indeed a great plugin for your WordPress site. Since 2008, it has proven\u00a0itself useful in helping out its users with their SEO initiatives. Yoast is a comprehensive\u00a0yet user-friendly tool that can help you make the most out of your site. So make use of it today, and see what difference it can bring.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WordPress is among the most common platforms used for building websites. While\u00a0WordPress already has its internal controls that help its users in its SEO, there are\u00a0many other ways for which you can further boost your WordPress site. One of which is through the use of Yoast SEO. 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