Want to skyrocket your rankings, bring in consistent organic traffic, and finally get the SEO results you’ve been chasing?
Whether you’re starting from scratch or optimizing an existing site, this 90-day SEO plan will help you build momentum, gain visibility, and outrank your competition, with a clear, tactical roadmap broken into 3 powerful phases.
🔍 Phase 1: FOUNDATION (Day 1–30)
🎯 Goal: Lay the groundwork with technical fixes, smart keyword research & content structure.
🔧 Technical Setup
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Install Google Analytics 4 & Google Search Console to start tracking performance.
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Submit your XML sitemap and verify your site.
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Fix broken links, redirect chains, and make sure you’re using HTTPS.
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Boost site speed and mobile usability for better Core Web Vitals.
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Check robots.txt and meta tags to ensure nothing important is being blocked.
🔑 Keyword Research
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Use tools like Ahrefs, Ubersuggest, or Google Keyword Planner.
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Find a blend of:
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🔹 Low-competition long-tails
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🔹 Local/niche opportunities
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🔹 High-converting commercial intent keywords (like “buy now” or “near me”)
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🧱 Content Structure
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Build your content architecture:
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Create pillar pages (main topics/services)
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Support them with cluster content (targeted blog posts)
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Example: Pillar = “SEO Services” → Clusters = “Technical SEO”, “Local SEO Tips”, etc.
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⚙️ On-Page Optimization
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Optimize title tags, meta descriptions, H1s, and URLs.
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Add internal links, use image alt text, compress media, and implement schema markup for rich results.
✍️ Phase 2: CONTENT & GROWTH (Day 31–60)
🎯 Goal: Build topical authority, attract traffic, and start earning backlinks.
📝 Publish SEO-Optimized Blog Content (2–3x/week)
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Target long-tail keywords naturally in the title, URL, intro, and subheadings.
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Keep posts valuable, visual, and over 1,000 words if possible.
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Link internally to strengthen your site’s content web.
💼 Create Lead-Generating Pages
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Add service/location pages targeting transactional keywords.
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Include testimonials, FAQs, and calls-to-action to convert visitors.
🔗 Start Building Backlinks
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Pitch guest posts to relevant blogs.
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Use HARO or Qwoted to get featured in articles.
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Look for broken link opportunities to pitch your content.
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Submit to relevant directories—crucial for local SEO.
🌟 Get Google Reviews
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Ask satisfied clients for reviews.
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Optimize your Google Business Profile with photos, services, and frequent updates.
🏆 Phase 3: AUTHORITY & SCALING (Day 61–90)
🎯 Goal: Strengthen rankings, fill gaps, and push ahead of competitors.
📈 Audit & Improve
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Review what’s ranking in Search Console.
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Boost underperformers with:
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More detailed content
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Fresh meta titles
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Videos, FAQs, or infographics
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✍️ Keep Publishing
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Try comparison posts, case studies, or “best tools” lists.
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Target new long-tails or seasonal keywords to stay relevant.
🔗 Keep Building Backlinks
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Launch a linkable asset (free tools, guides, stats).
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Promote content through LinkedIn, Reddit, Quora, and email outreach.
📊 Track Your KPIs
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Are keyword positions improving?
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Is organic traffic growing?
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Are more pages indexed and ranking?
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Are you getting leads/sales from SEO?
🎁 Bonus Tips to Go the Extra Mile
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Use Loom videos to pitch audits and close SEO clients.
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Repurpose content into carousels, reels, and YouTube videos.
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Always optimize for user experience and search intent—not just bots.