Here’s a simple, beginner‑friendly guide to using Yoast SEO in WordPress, explained step by step:
- Open your WordPress dashboard and go to 'Plugins'.
- Select 'Add New' from the options.
- In the search bar, type 'Yoast SEO' and click 'Install Now'.
- Once installed, click 'Activate' to continue.
- Upon activation, use the configuration wizard to set up basic settings. Hit 'Start first-time configuration' to allow Yoast to analyze your site's content.
- Click on 'Continue' to start the SEO Data Optimization.
- Define if your site represents an organization or a person, and input the name and logo.
- If satisfied, click 'Save and Continue'.
- Add links to your social media profiles to help search engines build knowledge panels.
- Set your Personal Preferences.
- After the configuration, you will be able to access your Yoast SEO. Navigate and click the Yoast icon to configure how your site appears in search results.
- Once in the 'SEO Settings', select 'Settings' to continue.
- In the 'General' section, you can enable any feature you want for your site.
- In the Yoast panel, go to 'Advanced' and click 'Crawl Optimization'.
- In 'Crawl Optimization', it helps you clear up unnecessary URLs and help search engines crawl your site more efficiently.
- Now, click 'Save' to confirm and update.
