5 Insanely Easy SEO Hacks You Can Do In Under 55 Minutes For More Website Traffic
It’s pretty crazy but over 90% of all websites get zero traffic from Google.
I know what you’re thinking.
That’s messed up — despite all the effort spent building websites and writing content, most of it stays hidden from search results.
How can that be?
Well, I have done thousands of website audits and I can confidently tell you MOST websites have no backlinks (one of the most important Google ranking factor), most websites don’t even know what keywords they are targeting AND most websites have low quality or irrelevant content.
This might sound a bit harsh but because most websites suck, they don’t rank.
Listen, I feel you. I didn’t come out of the womb knowing how to rank my website well.
It’s been a long and painful learning curve and now my motto is “never give up” and “ABL=Always Be Learning” because Google has over 4000 algorithm updates a year, so you can imagine SEO never, ever stops.
In fact, I do SEO on my own and clients websites monthly.
Depending on the goal, sometimes it’s just adding a few pictures to their Google Business Profile or updating their meta description.
If you’re ready to make sure your site doesn’t fall into that 90%, you’re in the right place!
Here are 5 quick SEO fixes you can tackle RIGHT NOW in under an hour to give your website a traffic-boosting nudge in the right direction.
SEO can be a bit confusing, but seriously no matter your skill level - there is SOMETHING you can do to improve your website every single day.
Consistency is key in the game of SEO. The 1% improvement per day is legit and will compound to something you can be proud of.
Let’s make your site one of the few that Google (and visitors) can’t resist.
The last tip is my personal favourite (I suggest it to every small business owner I come across!)
AND NOW, the moment you’ve been waiting for 👇
1. Optimize Meta Descriptions
Meta descriptions act like a summary for each page in search results.
A clear & concise meta description is super important, this is one of the first things a potential customer is going to see in search.
Keep it under 160 characters so Google doesn’t cut it off in search results.
Meta descriptions need to include relevant keywords and a call-to-action.
2. Make Sure All Media Has ALT Tags
Google can’t actually see images or video so ALT (stands for alternative) tags are absolutely crucial if you want the search engine to understand images and video.
Make sure each image has descriptive, keyword-optimized alt text to help with image search visibility and accessibility.
3. Check for Broken Links
Search engines judge broken links as a sign of poor maintenance (and they are right) or low quality content which can reduce your websites authority.
Use a tool like Broken Link Checker to find and fix any broken links, which can improve user experience and SEO.
4. Implement Internal Linking
Having a lot of healthy internal relevant links helps reduce bounce rate, keeps your customers more engaged and enhances crawling and indexing by the search engines.
The key here is to naturally create internal links, you want a well structured website that is actually beneficial and useful.
5. Claim or Update Your Google Business Profile
This one is my favourite for a reason, it’s free and it’s SUPER DUPER important if you have a local business ( a.k.a your business services or sells products in a particular area and you want to target it)
I update my Google Business Profile once a month, I make sure my business hours and contact information is up to date. I also add a FAQ or some relevant information or photo to keep things fresh.
If you are having any events or promotions, this is the perfect place to do an update.
Sadly, only 50% of small businesses have claimed their Google Business Profile, so RUN don’t walk and get ‘er done.
So, today is the day.
You’re going to roll up your sleeves and implement these 5 easy, powerful SEO hacks.
In under an hour, your website is going to be a little bit more polished and inviting.
As you finish, you take a step back and realize it’s not just about the technical tweaks; it's about reaching the right people who are looking for what only you can offer.
And with these small changes, you’ve brought them one step closer to finding you.
Never forget, SEO is a journey.
These quick wins may seem simple, but together they lay the foundation for something bigger—a more visible, impactful online presence.
Keep nurturing it, and watch your traffic grow.