How to Use Yoast SEO WordPress

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Here’s a simple, beginner‑friendly guide to using Yoast SEO in WordPress, explained step by step: 

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1. Open your WordPress dashboard and go to 'Plugins'.
2. Select 'Add New' from the options.
3. In the search bar, type 'Yoast SEO' and click 'Install Now'.
4. Once installed, click 'Activate' to continue.
5. 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.
6. Click on 'Continue' to start the SEO Data Optimization.
7. Define if your site represents an organization or a person, and input the name and logo.
8. If satisfied, click 'Save and Continue'.
9. Add links to your social media profiles to help search engines build knowledge panels.
10. Set your Personal Preferences.
11. 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.
12. Once in the 'SEO Settings', select 'Settings' to continue.
13. In the 'General' section, you can enable any feature you want for your site.
14. In the Yoast panel, go to 'Advanced' and click 'Crawl Optimization'.
15. In 'Crawl Optimization', it helps you clear up unnecessary URLs and help search engines crawl your site more efficiently.
16. Now, click 'Save' to confirm and update.