ai-ops-templates/rules/seo-rules.md
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- Schema.org JSON-LD templates (product, event, local-business, faq)
- Brand, UI, SEO, and decision guide rules
- Working code snippets (vendor-card, schema-inject, deploy-webhook)
- JSON schemas for project config validation
- Client presets (slc-bride, default)
- Self-update protocol with changelog tracking

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SEO Rules

Internal Linking

  • Link to relevant vendor/category pages from content
  • Use descriptive anchor text (avoid "click here")
  • Link to related services/products where contextually relevant
  • Maximum 100 internal links per page

URL Structure

  • Use kebab-case for URLs: /vendors/wedding-photography
  • Include location where relevant: /venues/salt-lake-city/hotels
  • Avoid query parameters for canonical content

Anchor Text Guidelines

  • Include target keywords naturally
  • Match the linked page's primary topic
  • Keep under 60 characters
  • Examples:
    • Good: "wedding photography packages"
    • Bad: "click here for more info"

Alt Text

Format

[Subject] + [Context/Action] + [Relevance to page content]

Examples

  • Product image: "White wedding dress with lace details at Salt Lake Bride bridal expo"
  • Vendor photo: "Portrait of wedding photographer Sarah Smith at outdoor ceremony"
  • Venue image: "Mountain view ceremony space at The Grand America Hotel Salt Lake City"

Rules

  1. Be descriptive but concise (125 characters max)
  2. Include relevant keywords naturally
  3. Don't start with "Image of" or "Picture of"
  4. Describe what's visible, not decorative elements
  5. For decorative images, use empty alt=""

Meta Descriptions

Format

  • 150-160 characters
  • Include primary keyword near beginning
  • Include call-to-action when appropriate
  • Match page content accurately

Template

Discover {{SERVICE}} in {{LOCATION}}. {{UNIQUE_VALUE_PROPOSITION}}. Browse {{COUNT}} options on {{SITE_NAME}}.

Schema Markup

Required Schemas by Page Type

Page Type Required Schema
Vendor listing LocalBusiness
Product page Product
Event page Event
FAQ page FAQPage
Article Article
Homepage Organization + WebSite

Implementation

  • Use JSON-LD format in <head>
  • Include all required properties
  • Validate with Google Rich Results Test

Heading Hierarchy

Rules

  1. One H1 per page (main page title)
  2. H2 for major sections
  3. H3 for subsections
  4. Never skip heading levels
  5. Include keywords naturally in headings

Example Structure

H1: Wedding Photographers in Salt Lake City
  H2: Top Rated Photographers
    H3: Portrait Photography
    H3: Documentary Style
  H2: How to Choose Your Photographer
    H3: Budget Considerations
    H3: Style Matching

Image Optimization

Technical Requirements

  • Format: WebP with JPEG fallback
  • Max file size: 200KB for hero, 100KB for thumbnails
  • Use responsive images with srcset
  • Lazy load images below the fold

Naming Convention

[category]-[subject]-[detail]-[location].webp
Example: venue-ballroom-crystal-chandeliers-salt-lake-city.webp