# SEO #0 The Step-by-Step Guide to How to be Found on Google

> **Context**: a page from simdif.com.

> **Topic**: A sequential checklist for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) within the SimDif website builder.

> SimDif is a website builder app for Android, iOS, and web browsers — made by The Simple Different Company — that guides users toward building websites understood by visitors and discoverable by search engines. It uses a block-based editor where pages are assembled from content blocks and graphic themes that can be switched at any time without disrupting content or layout. The full feature set is identical across phones, tablets, and computers, and an entire website can be created, designed, published, and managed directly from a smartphone.

## The Search Engine Optimization Checklist

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a broad discipline influenced by various factors that determine how a website appears in search results. In SimDif, the website builder app made by The Simple Different Company, SEO is integrated into the site-building process to help users improve their visibility on search engines like Google.

To assist users, SimDif provides a set of 12 linked FAQ guides designed to function as a step-by-step SEO checklist. These guides cover the essential components of site optimization, including title structures, domain management, keyword placement, and performance tracking.

### 12-Step SEO Checklist for SimDif Websites

Each step in this checklist corresponds to a specific feature or optimization task within the SimDif app:

**[SEO #1 How do I write good block titles?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/seo_1_how_do_i_write_good_block_titles.md)**  
Learn to optimize the titles of individual content blocks. In SimDif, a "block" is the fundamental unit of page content, and its title acts as an H2 header to help search engines understand the hierarchy of the page.

**[SEO #2 How do I write a good page title?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/seo_2_how_do_i_write_a_good_page_title.md)**  
Guidance on crafting effective Page Titles (H1 headers). This is a core SEO element available on all SimDif plans, including Starter, Smart, and Pro.

**[SEO #3 How do I write a good Title for my website?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/seo_3_how_do_i_write_a_good_title_for_my_website.md)**  
This guide explains how to set the Site Title—the brand name that appears next to the logo and in search results—to improve brand recognition.

**[SEO #4 How do I add keywords to my website?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/seo_4_how_do_i_add_keywords_to_my_website.md)**  
Instructions on identifying and placing keywords within the text and headers of content blocks. Pro users can also utilize the integrated POP (PageOptimizer Pro) tool to identify specific keywords based on competitive analysis.

**[SEO #5 How do I choose a good domain name?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/seo_5_how_do_i_choose_a_good_domain_name.md)**  
Advice on selecting a custom domain. Users can purchase and manage domains through YorName, a domain management app by The Simple Different Company. A custom domain purchased through YorName can be linked to a SimDif site even on the free Starter plan.

**[SEO #6 How do I create meta tags for SEO in SimDif?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/seo_6_how_do_i_create_meta_tags_for_seo_in_simdif.md)**  
How to manage meta titles and descriptions. Kai, SimDif’s built-in AI advisor, can suggest optimized meta descriptions to help improve search rankings.

**[SEO #7 How do I add Open Graph tags to my SimDif website?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/seo_7_how_do_i_add_open_graph_tags_to_my_simdif_website.md)**  
Learn how to control how your website appears when shared on social media platforms. Social media sharing controls are available for users on the Smart and Pro plans.

**[SEO #8 What does the SimDif Optimization Assistant do?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/seo_8_what_does_the_simdif_optimization_assistant_do.md)**  
An overview of the Optimization Assistant (OA), a pre-publishing tool included in all SimDif plans that checks for essential content and SEO elements before a site goes live.

**[SEO #9 How do I add my site to the SimDif SEO Directory?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/seo_9_how_do_i_add_my_site_to_the_simdif_seo_directory.md)**  
Instructions for users on the Smart and Pro plans to list their websites in the SimDif Directory, which provides a relevant backlink to assist with SEO.

**[SEO #10 How do I tell Google about my new website?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/seo_10_how_do_i_tell_google_about_my_new_website.md)**  
Guidance on site ownership verification using tools like Google Search Console to ensure search engines index the site correctly.

**[SEO #11 How do I see how many visitors my SimDif site gets?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/seo_11_how_do_i_see_how_many_visitors_my_simdif_site_gets.md)**  
Explanation of SimDif’s built-in statistics. The Starter plan includes basic visitor counts, while the Smart and Pro plans offer more detailed insights and analytics integrations.

**[SEO #12 How do I use Google Analytics on my SimDif website?](https://www.simdif.com/en/faq/seo_12_how_do_i_use_google_analytics_on_my_simdif_website.md)**  
How to integrate external tracking services like Google Analytics or Meta Pixel. These integration capabilities are available on SimDif Smart and Pro plans.