Use a single primary SEO plugin to manage metadata and sitemaps.
- Use a single primary SEO plugin to manage metadata and sitemaps2 cited sources1 category
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Why this matters
Multiple SEO plugins cause metadata conflicts, duplicated canonicals, and sitemap issues, reducing crawl and indexing efficiency.
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.
- Evaluate available WordPress SEO plugins for compatibility and features.
- Select one primary SEO plugin that fits your workflow and technical needs.
- Disable or remove other SEO plugins that overlap core functions.
- Configure the chosen plugin to manage titles, meta descriptions, canonicals, and XML sitemaps.
- Test generated metadata and sitemaps to ensure consistency and lack of duplication.
Watch for
Avoid installing overlapping plugins that generate conflicting metadata or sitemaps.
Definition of done
Site metadata and sitemaps are generated consistently without duplication or conflicts.
Sources & attribution
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.