How to Use Wix SEO Settings

Using Wix SEO settings can help optimize your website for search engines and improve its visibility in search results.

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to use Wix SEO settings effectively:

Accessing SEO Settings:

Log in to your Wix account and go to your website's dashboard. Click on "Marketing & SEO" or "SEO" from the left-hand menu.Select "SEO Tools" to access the SEO settings.

Setup Page Titles:

Under the SEO Tools section, click on "Page Titles & Descriptions."Edit the title tag for each page by clicking on the pencil icon next to the page name.Optimize the page title by including relevant keywords and keeping it concise (up to 70 characters).

Meta Descriptions:

In the same "Page Titles & Descriptions" section, click on the pencil icon next to each page to edit the meta description.Write a compelling meta description (up to 160 characters) that summarizes the page's content and includes relevant keywords.

Customize URL Slugs:

While editing a page in Wix, click on the page settings icon (the gear icon) in the top left corner.In the "SEO (Google)" tab, customize the URL slug to make it concise, descriptive, and keyword-rich.

Heading Tags:

In the Wix Editor, highlight the text you want to format as a heading (H1, H2, H3, etc.).From the text formatting toolbar, select the appropriate heading tag (e.g., H1 for main headings).Use headings to structure your content, and include relevant keywords where appropriate.

Image alt text:

When adding or editing images in Wix, click on the image and select "Change Image."In the "Image Settings" panel, enter a descriptive alt text that accurately describes the image and includes relevant keywords.

Customize Page Permalinks:

In the Wix Editor, click on the "Page Manager" icon on the left-hand menu.Select the page you want to edit and click on the settings icon (the gear icon).In the "SEO (Google)" tab, customize the page permalink to make it concise, descriptive, and keyword-friendly.

Submitting Sitemaps:

In the SEO Tools section, click on "Sitemaps."Ensure that the toggle switch is turned on to automatically generate and submit your website's sitemap to search engines.

Connecting to Google Search Console:

In the SEO Tools section, click on "Google Search Console."Follow the provided instructions to connect your Wix website to the Google Search Console.This allows you to monitor your website's performance in search results, receive notifications, and address any issues.

Mobile Optimization:

Wix automatically generates mobile-friendly versions of your website. However, you should preview and optimize the mobile view to ensure a smooth user experience.Remember that optimizing your Wix website for SEO involves more than just these settings. It's crucial to create high-quality, relevant content, build backlinks, and promote your website through various marketing channels to enhance its visibility in search results.

By utilizing Wix's SEO settings effectively and implementing other SEO best practices, you can improve your website's search engine rankings and attract more organic traffic.

Read more: https://support.wix.com/en/article/search-engine-optimization-seo

Read more: https://www.wix.com/seo/learn/resource/how-to-use-wix-seo-settings