The Ultimate Website SEO Checklist: If You Need or Have A Website, Save This Podcast Episode!
Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS breaks down the anatomy of a business website. He explains that owning a domain, hosting, and a mailbox are just the starting points; maintaining a website is like maintaining a house.
Favour details the risks of platform lock-in (like the migration challenges with Squarespace and Bluehost) and emphasizes the importance of a standalone FAQ page to boost search impressions.
He provides a checklist for website owners, covering image compression, canonical tags, and critical integrations like Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools.
Key Moments
Favour compares website maintenance to home ownership: you don't stop caring for a house just because you moved in (50:08).
He highlights an "I love you" font experiment to prove typography drastically changes how your brand is received (51:06).
A critical discussion occurs regarding the acquisition of Google Domains by Squarespace and how DNS lock-in complicates website migration (24:23).
Favour also shares a case study where adding a standalone FAQ page skyrocketed a client's impressions from under 1 million to over 5 million per month (57:45)
Timestamps
[12:48] – The importance of owning your domain name.
[24:23] – Google Domains vs. Squarespace: What you need to know.
[35:36] – Understanding DNS and why it complicates migration.
[50:08] – Why a website is like a house you must maintain.
[51:06] – The "I love you" font test: How typography changes perception.
[57:45] – Case Study: How an FAQ page generated 5 million impressions.
[68:18] – The core three: Domain, Hosting, Mailbox.
[70:39] – The final SEO integration checklist.
FAQs
What happens when I buy a domain through a website builder?
When you buy through platforms like Squarespace or Wix, your DNS records are tied to their hosting. If you move your website later, transferring the domain can take up to seven days and cause downtime.
Why can't I just put my FAQs on my homepage?
Putting FAQs on the homepage limits your SEO potential. A standalone FAQ page keeps visitors on your site longer, increasing your "screen time" and signaling trust to search engines.
What integrations does my website need in 2026?
Beyond basic hosting, you need Google Search Console, Microsoft Clarity, Bing Webmaster Tools, and consistent NAP listings on platforms like Google Business Profile and Trustpilot.
Action Steps
- Audit Your Core Three: Verify you have full access to your domain, hosting provider, and a professional business mailbox.
- Check Your Fonts: Review your website typography. Does the font style accurately convey the tone of your brand message?
- Create a Standalone FAQ Page: Move FAQs off your homepage to a dedicated page to increase dwell time and capture specific queries.
- Compress Your Media: Ensure all images and videos are compressed (e.g., using WebP format) to prevent slow load times.
- Connect Integrations: Ensure your site is linked to Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools so search engines can index your pages.
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