Ultimate Shopify SEO Checklist 47 Critical Tasks

Don't miss a single optimization. Track your progress through 47 essential SEO tasks that will transform your Shopify store's search visibility.

✅ 47 Actionable Tasks 📊 Progress Tracking ⏱️ Time Estimates
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Technical SEO Products Collections Site Structure Content Schema Analytics

Technical SEO Foundation

Essential technical optimizations for crawlability and performance

Enable SSL Certificate and Force HTTPS High Priority

Ensure your store redirects HTTP to HTTPS. Check Settings > Domains in Shopify admin.

⏱️ Estimated time: 5 minutes
Submit XML Sitemaps to Google Search Console High Priority

Submit yourstore.com/sitemap.xml to help Google discover all your pages efficiently.

⏱️ Estimated time: 10 minutes
Optimize Page Loading Speed High Priority

Compress images, minimize apps, choose a fast theme. Target under 3-second load times.

⏱️ Estimated time: 2-4 hours
Configure robots.txt File Medium Priority

Block search, cart, account pages from crawling to focus Google on important content.

⏱️ Estimated time: 15 minutes
Set Up 301 Redirects for Broken Links Medium Priority

Use Shopify's URL Redirects feature to fix any broken internal or external links.

⏱️ Estimated time: 30 minutes

Product Page Optimization

Optimizing individual products for maximum search visibility

Write Unique, Keyword-Rich Product Titles High Priority

Include brand, product name, key features, and target keywords in natural order.

⏱️ Estimated time: 3-5 hours for 100 products
Create Detailed Product Descriptions High Priority

Write unique, benefit-focused descriptions with natural keyword integration. Minimum 150 words.

⏱️ Estimated time: 10+ hours for 100 products
Optimize Product Images with Alt Text High Priority

Add descriptive alt text to all product images for accessibility and image SEO.

⏱️ Estimated time: 2-4 hours for 100 products
Set Up Product Meta Descriptions Medium Priority

Write compelling 150-160 character meta descriptions that encourage clicks from search results.

⏱️ Estimated time: 3-5 hours for 100 products
Implement Product Schema Markup Medium Priority

Add structured data for rich snippets including price, availability, and reviews.

⏱️ Estimated time: 1-2 hours

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Collection & Category Pages

Optimizing collection pages for broader keyword targeting

Create SEO-Friendly Collection URLs High Priority

Use descriptive, keyword-rich URLs like /collections/wireless-headphones instead of generic names.

⏱️ Estimated time: 30 minutes
Write Collection Descriptions with Keywords High Priority

Add unique, keyword-optimized descriptions to all collection pages explaining the category.

⏱️ Estimated time: 2-3 hours
Optimize Collection Meta Tags Medium Priority

Create unique title tags and meta descriptions for each collection page.

⏱️ Estimated time: 1 hour
Create Collection Banner Images with Text Low Priority

Design eye-catching banners that include your target keywords visually.

⏱️ Estimated time: 2 hours

Site Structure & Navigation

Creating a logical hierarchy for better crawlability

Create Logical Site Hierarchy High Priority

Organize products into clear categories and subcategories, maximum 3 levels deep.

⏱️ Estimated time: 2-3 hours
Implement Breadcrumb Navigation Medium Priority

Add breadcrumbs to help users and search engines understand page hierarchy.

⏱️ Estimated time: 1-2 hours
Create HTML Sitemap Page Low Priority

Build a user-friendly sitemap page linking to all important sections.

⏱️ Estimated time: 1 hour
Optimize Internal Linking High Priority

Link related products and collections using descriptive anchor text.

⏱️ Estimated time: 3-4 hours

Content Marketing & Blog

Building authority through valuable content creation

Start a Blog Section High Priority

Create helpful content targeting informational keywords in your niche.

⏱️ Estimated time: 2 hours setup
Create Buying Guides High Priority

Write comprehensive guides that help customers make purchase decisions.

⏱️ Estimated time: 4-6 hours per guide
Add FAQ Pages Medium Priority

Answer common customer questions to capture voice search traffic.

⏱️ Estimated time: 2-3 hours
Create How-To Content Medium Priority

Publish tutorials showing how to use your products effectively.

⏱️ Estimated time: 3-4 hours per article
Implement Content Calendar Low Priority

Plan and schedule regular content updates to keep site fresh.

⏱️ Estimated time: 2 hours

Schema Markup & Rich Results

Implementing structured data for enhanced search appearance

Add Organization Schema High Priority

Implement organization markup with logo, contact info, and social profiles.

⏱️ Estimated time: 1 hour
Implement Review Schema High Priority

Add aggregate rating schema to show star ratings in search results.

⏱️ Estimated time: 2-3 hours
Add FAQ Schema Medium Priority

Structure FAQs to appear directly in search results.

⏱️ Estimated time: 1-2 hours
Implement Breadcrumb Schema Low Priority

Add breadcrumb markup to show navigation path in search results.

⏱️ Estimated time: 1 hour

Analytics & Monitoring

Tracking performance and identifying opportunities

Set Up Google Analytics 4 High Priority

Install GA4 with enhanced ecommerce tracking for detailed insights.

⏱️ Estimated time: 2 hours
Configure Search Console High Priority

Verify ownership and monitor search performance, errors, and opportunities.

⏱️ Estimated time: 30 minutes
Set Up Goal Tracking Medium Priority

Configure conversion tracking for purchases, signups, and key actions.

⏱️ Estimated time: 1-2 hours
Monitor Core Web Vitals High Priority

Track and improve LCP, FID, and CLS scores for better rankings.

⏱️ Estimated time: Ongoing
Create SEO Dashboard Low Priority

Build custom reports to track key SEO metrics monthly.

⏱️ Estimated time: 2-3 hours

Local SEO & Mobile Optimization

Capturing local searches and mobile users

Create Google Business Profile High Priority

Set up and optimize your Google Business listing if you have a physical location.

⏱️ Estimated time: 1-2 hours
Add Local Business Schema Medium Priority

Implement LocalBusiness structured data with address and hours.

⏱️ Estimated time: 1 hour
Optimize for Mobile Speed High Priority

Ensure mobile page speed scores are 90+ in PageSpeed Insights.

⏱️ Estimated time: 3-5 hours
Implement Mobile-First Design High Priority

Ensure all pages are fully responsive and touch-friendly.

⏱️ Estimated time: Varies by theme

Advanced SEO Tactics

Taking your optimization to the next level

Implement Hreflang Tags Medium Priority

Add language/region tags if selling internationally.

⏱️ Estimated time: 2-3 hours
Create Video Content Medium Priority

Add product videos and optimize for YouTube search.

⏱️ Estimated time: 4-8 hours per video
Optimize for Voice Search Low Priority

Target conversational long-tail keywords and question phrases.

⏱️ Estimated time: 3-4 hours
Implement AMP Pages Low Priority

Create Accelerated Mobile Pages for key content.

⏱️ Estimated time: 4-6 hours
Set Up A/B Testing Medium Priority

Test different titles, metas, and content to improve CTR.

⏱️ Estimated time: Ongoing
Monitor Competitor Strategies Medium Priority

Track competitor keywords, backlinks, and content strategies.

⏱️ Estimated time: 2-3 hours/month
Create SEO SOPs Low Priority

Document your SEO processes for consistent optimization.

⏱️ Estimated time: 3-4 hours

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