Best SEO Checklist
ONE FOCUSED ACTION

Ensure pages load quickly and return proper HTTP status codes.

Knowledge-base SEO

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    Why this matters

    Fast-loading, properly coded pages improve crawl frequency and AI engine inclusion in candidate sets.

    A STARTING-POINT EXAMPLE

    Hypothetical standard operating procedure

    Adapt this example to your site, access, tools, and change process. It is our suggested procedure, informed by the sources below.

    1. Run page speed tests using tools like Google PageSpeed Insights.
    2. Optimize assets: compress images, leverage caching, minimize JS and CSS.
    3. Confirm HTTP status codes via server logs or online tools.
    4. Implement server-level redirects and error handling properly.
    5. Regularly monitor page performance and crawl logs for anomalies.

    Watch for

    Slow pages or incorrect HTTP responses reduce crawl budget and cause AI engines to ignore content.

    Definition of done

    Pages load under 3 seconds; live pages return 200 codes, redirects 301, and removed pages 404 codes.

    Sources & attribution

    1. AI Search Optimization Checklist | Fastlook ↗

    Original checklist wording and example SOP by Best SEO Checklist, using source-grounded AI assistance. Editorial contact: Ted Kubaitis, @tedkubaitis on Teams. Check current source guidance before implementation.