How to Set Up SEO for Your Help Center
Your help center comes ready for search engine with pre configured SEO settings
Table of content
Accessing SEO Settings
Configuring SEO Elements
Site & Domain Settings
Images
Final Steps
Additional Tips
Optimizing your Help Center for search engines is a critical step in ensuring that your content is easily discoverable by users. Here’s a simple guide to set up SEO for your Help Center using the settings page.
Accessing SEO Settings
- Navigate to Settings: On your dashboard, find and click on the ‘Settings’ tab.
- Select the SEO Tab: Within Settings, locate and select the ‘SEO/Widget’ tab to access SEO options.
Configuring SEO Elements
Site & Domain Settings
- Meta Title:
- This is the title that appears in search engine results.
- Enter a concise title that reflects the overall purpose of your Help Center.
- Meta Description:
- Provide a brief description of your Help Center.
- This should be compelling to encourage clicks from search results.
Images
- Upload OG Image:
- The OG (Open Graph) image is what will be displayed when your pages are shared on social media.
- Ensure the image is clear, relevant, and has a max size of 1000KB.
- Upload Favicon:
- A favicon is the small icon that appears in browser tabs and bookmarks.
- Your favicon should be a simplified logo or symbol that represents your brand, with a max size of 200KB.
Final Steps
- Allow Indexing:
- Toggle on the option ‘Let Google index this Help Center’ to ensure your pages are included in Google Search results.
- A sitemap will be automatically generated for all published pages.
- Save Changes:
- After entering all the details, click ‘Save’ to apply the changes.
- It’s a good practice to review your entries before saving to ensure accuracy.
Additional Tips
- Consistency is Key:
- Keep your meta titles and descriptions consistent with the content of your Help Center.
- Quality Over Quantity:
- When choosing an OG image or favicon, opt for quality and clarity to make a strong visual impact.
- Review Regularly:
- SEO is not a one-time setup. Regularly review and update your settings to align with any changes in your Help Center content or SEO best practices.
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