SEO Implementation Checklist

Technical SEO - ✅ Complete

  • ✅ Sitemap.xml created at /api/functions/sitemap
  • ✅ Robots.txt created at /api/functions/robots
  • ✅ JSON-LD Schema markup (Product, Article, Blog, Organization)
  • ✅ Canonical URLs implemented
  • ✅ Mobile-first responsive design
  • ✅ HTTPS enabled by default
  • ✅ Image lazy loading component created
  • ✅ Breadcrumb navigation with schema
  • ✅ 404 error page

On-Page SEO - ✅ Complete

  • ✅ Title tags optimized for all pages
  • ✅ Meta descriptions with keywords
  • ✅ Open Graph tags for social sharing
  • ✅ Twitter Card tags
  • ✅ Alt text for images
  • ✅ Internal linking structure
  • ✅ H1/H2 hierarchy

⚙️ Required Setup Actions

1. Google Analytics Setup

Update Layout.js line 42-52 with your actual Google Analytics tracking ID:

Replace: G-XXXXXXXXXX
With: Your GA4 Measurement ID

2. Google Search Console

  1. Go to Google Search Console
  2. Add your property (website URL)
  3. Verify ownership (meta tag is in Layout.js line 58)
  4. Submit sitemap: https://lescal.com/api/functions/sitemap

3. Image Optimization

  • Compress product images (use TinyPNG or ImageOptim)
  • Target size: <200KB per image
  • All images now use lazy loading automatically

4. Page Speed Testing

  • Test on PageSpeed Insights
  • Target: Core Web Vitals "Good" scores
  • LCP < 2.5s, FID < 100ms, CLS < 0.1

5. Content Optimization

  • Write unique product descriptions (avoid manufacturer text)
  • Create regular blog content (target: 2-4 posts/month)
  • Focus on user search intent and questions
  • Use keywords naturally in content

📊 Ongoing Monitoring

  • • Check Google Search Console weekly for indexing issues
  • • Monitor Google Analytics for traffic trends
  • • Track Core Web Vitals monthly
  • • Update content regularly to maintain freshness
  • • Build backlinks through PR, partnerships, and content marketing