Let me be honest for a second:
I used to run in the opposite direction whenever someone mentioned “SEO.”
It felt technical, overwhelming, and like something only giant companies or marketing pros needed to worry about. I told clients I didn’t “do SEO” – because, truthfully, I didn’t feel confident enough to touch it.
But the more I blogged – and the more I talked to other small business owners trying to grow their websites – the more I realized something:
If you’re creating content, you’re already doing SEO.
The question is… are you doing it well enough to be found?
What SEO Actually Is (And Isn’t)
Let’s simplify it.
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) just means making your content easier for search engines (like Google) – and real people – to find.
It’s not about tricking algorithms or stuffing keywords into every sentence.
It’s about creating helpful content, using words your audience is searching for, and making sure your site doesn’t scare people away with weird formatting or slow load times.
If you’re a small business blogger, you don’t need fancy software or a marketing team. But you do need a basic strategy.
Why Small Business Blogs Need SEO
Think of your blog like a library.
SEO is what gets your content cataloged correctly — so when someone’s searching, your post shows up on the shelf.
Here’s why it matters:
- You’re probably not posting every day so each blog post needs to work harder.
- Your audience is searching for answers. SEO helps you show up as the solution.
- Blog posts that are optimized can bring in traffic for years.
Without SEO, even your best posts might disappear into the internet void.
DIY Blogger? SEO Helps You Stay in the Game
Let’s be real:
If you’re doing this on your own, you don’t have time to waste. You need each post to pull its weight.
That’s where simple SEO strategies come in. You can:
- Write about what your audience is already searching for
- Use titles and descriptions that make people want to click
- Link to other posts on your site (that’s internal linking!)
- Use free tools like Google Search Console to see what’s working
You don’t need to become an SEO expert. You just need a process that works.
Start Here: 3 Simple Things You Can Do Today
- Look at your past blog titles. Do they clearly say what the post is about?
- Use one keyword or phrase you’d actually Google and work it into your title, intro, and subheadings.
- Link to at least one other blog post on your site. Google loves connections.
That’s it. No tech headache required.
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