Complete Yoast Seo Tutorial 2025 - WordPress SEO for Beginners

[@darrelwilson]

Sup Party People! ( Just came from vacation, as you can tell im quite red from the beach ) if you guys need help with the yoast seo plugin, feel free to let me know in the comments below! ALSO, make sure to smash the thumbs up!

[@PoweredByA.I]

Rank math vs Yoast SEO, what do you recommend?

[@sherbicko872]

@darrelwillson Do you recommend this or the AIO SEO plugin?

[@tantohdarline8662]

Hey party man,how long does it take before your website starts getting ranked

[@S.Sangamon100]

I’ve got everything accepted/verified up to the sitemap (“view the xml sitemap”). Once I select “view the xml sitemap” the page just buffers with a never-ending blue buffer circle. I’ve tried on laptop, tablet, and multiple phones-all the same thing. So I’ve been unable to complete any steps from that point, will you please help?

[@S.Sangamon100]

Thank you for this video, very clear and user friendly for non-tech savvy people. I’ve completed/verified everything up to the “view the xml sitemap”. When I choose that, the page endlessly buffers and I can’t get any further. I’ve tried on a laptop; tablet; & multiple phones-all producing the same results. Can you please help?

[@bedouin80]

Simply the best walkthrough for enabling search engines to reference your WordPress posts and static pages. An hour or so worth every minute.

[@darrelwilson]

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[@Alhamdulillah_Restaurant]

Hello I am Ramy, restaurant owner I just wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude, for the explanations you've provided in this video and all your other videos. Even though I didn't have any experience I was able to create my own WordPress website by following the guidance, from your previous videos. Now I'm really eager to learn how I can incorporate keywords onto my website especially when it comes to mentioning dish names. Thank you much in advance!

[@EnglishwithSam685]

hey man, congrads!!!!!

[@chideradigitalfreak]

Congratulations bro, The restaurant is a local business and you should be optimizing for local search.

[@stephenray5615]

Very good and clear explanation

[@Edward3DFX]

Darren W - Rulezzzzz epic videos !

[@darrelwilson]

Hey Ramy ! Thanks for your comment! Feel free to drop your questions in the comments. Also, check out my latest tutorial here 🔥: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWHQZJuAibRkeNksi=w1QrlKGfXv1IRTEw

[@RogerFoster-jy2sx]

Really clever explanation and no unnecessary verbiage! Respect! + subscription

[@darrelwilson]

Thanks for the sub! feel free to ask .

[@themonocledalchemist]

One of the most logical and straight-forward tutorials I've used on KZbin. Thanks for helping me out with Yoast SEO which I previously had no experience with.

[@darrelwilson]

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[@mlememe9541]

Great video, great yoast tutorial with great background topics covered. I learned way way more than expected.

[@darrelwilson]

Great to hear!

[@LukeWaters-il7ej]

You putting this up for free is actually clutch - praise to you

[@darrelwilson]

Anytime! feel free to drop your question in the comments :)

[@thegreekvibe]

Thank you so much for your help. Clear, easy and to the point. Much appreciated.

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! Thanks for your comment! If you need any help, feel free to drop your questions in the comments. Also, take a look on my last tutorial here🔥: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWHQZJuAibRkeNksi=w1QrlKGfXv1IRTEw

[@anshx28]

Thank you Darrel you've always been a great help! I learned a lot from you and successfully launched 2 business websites.

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! That's awesome to hear!

[@RonAbernethy]

Very Helpful Darrel, I was lost not knowing how to get my website showing in the google search and your tutorial is fantastic. Thank you

[@darrelwilson]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jayjayjohnson499]

You are my new go-to. All of your videos are great. THANK YOU!

[@darrelwilson]

Enjoy :) if you need help feel free to drop your questions in the comments below .

[@henrythomas7112]

Thanks for the new video! I’m looking forward to seeing what other content you post! Always good to learn as much as you can!

[@darrelwilson]

More to come!

[@Yohannisbeer]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! It helps me a lot and you are explaining everything very well. It's a joy to listen to you.

[@darrelwilson]

Glad it was helpful! feel free to ask .

[@tech.solution247]

This video is complete video to learn use of yoast seo and on page seo. Thanks for this video

[@darrelwilson]

Enjoy :) if you need help feel free to drop your questions in the comments below .

[@drmhan]

Great video! Very informative and easy to follow. Wish you had talked about keyword phrases in the pages section, but loved everything else about this.

[@darrelwilson]

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[@DavidFrancis-re5qr]

Crisp, smart way of explaining, necessary and sufficient information. That was helpful. Thank you.

[@darrelwilson]

Glad you enjoyed it! feel free to drop your question in the comments :)

[@luckylu5742]

Hi Darrel, Thank you for your amzing tutorial,it helped us a lot. Have a great day!

[@darrelwilson]

Thanks, you too!

[@LiamMarcus-fq5eh]

A good lecture that will benefit all who have followed this excellent explanation.

[@darrelwilson]

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[@alamiyo]

Finally, you are back. Wonderful tutorial as usual.

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! Thanks for your comment! Still need help? Feel free to drop your questions in the comments. Also, check out my latest tutorial here 🔥: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWHQZJuAibRkeNksi=w1QrlKGfXv1IRTEw

[@WarrenAckary]

Hi Darrel! Thanks for the tutorial, Im going to read up on writing better blog posts now! Warm regards from Australia

[@darrelwilson]

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[@tinafrazier3251]

Thank you! I was intimidated by SEO, but you made it easy to understand.

[@darrelwilson]

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[@AnneOneill1111]

Darrell, this was first class! Thank you! Love, Light and Blessings, Anne.

[@darrelwilson]

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[@ForestvanEeden-personal]

Walked me through every step of Yoast really thoroughly. Great tutorial.

[@darrelwilson]

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[@rona1320]

Outstanding tutorial, thanks for the clear step by step. I would have never known to do all of this.

[@darrelwilson]

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[@darrelwilson]

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[@juandelacruise5403]

Your tutorials are great, you speak very less of yourself but more of the content and the HOW TO? unlike others wherein speak more about themselves and do not focus on the steps. I hope you keep making more videos like this and be very clear on the steps and procedures. Great job and more power to your channel for the coming year 2024!

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! Thanks so much for your kind words! I'm glad you find my tutorials helpful. I'll definitely keep focusing on clear, step-by-step content to help you with your projects. Stay tuned for more videos, and feel free to drop your questions in the comments.

[@DaryleRico]

Thank you for creating such an easy-to-follow tutorial, Darrel. Until now, I have always been a bit intimidated by SEO, but you make it look so easy.

[@darrelwilson]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HugoBurt]

Appreciate the non-fluff straightforward approach. Was a great review for me. Thank you!

[@darrelwilson]

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[@BrodyDavis-eq6fe]

Everything is clear. Brief and clear. No water. Thank you)

[@darrelwilson]

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[@abdulrafay3092]

Amazing video I saw the whole video you made this video very insightful Have a great weekend Part🎉

[@darrelwilson]

You too, enjoy the weekend! 🎉

[@dnrhossain]

Best tutorial about Yoast SEO! Thanks

[@darrelwilson]

Glad you think so!

[@MilanKozic-cy4co]

great video, followed all of your instructions, hope I will be google's first lady

[@darrelwilson]

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[@TrioSEO10]

Thank you for the tips! A lot of beginners with SEO will surely find this helpful! Among the things I love about Yoast is the way it analyzes the focus keyword to help users ensure that the focus keyword is being used correctly throughout the page!

[@darrelwilson]

enjoy , if you need help feel free to drop your questions in the comments .

[@WaylonCarlson-rk9mj]

Thank you for explaining everything so clearly. Everything is very clear. Like for the explanation.

[@darrelwilson]

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[@AnthonyShields-j4b]

No water, fast! Way to go.

[@darrelwilson]

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[@johndurrant7864]

This was insanely helpful! Thanks so much Darrell!

[@darrelwilson]

Enjoy :)

[@tomstabs-i8i]

Brilliant Tutorial, thank you. it has been a complete mystery to me and now I feel a little more confident. How long does it take to see updates appear on Google?

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! Thanks for the kind words! Updates can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks to appear on Google, depending on factors like your site's crawl frequency and Google’s indexing speed. Keep your sitemap updated and submit it via Search Console for faster results. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below.

[@QuantumJumperTv]

derrel i really liked the video i have followed though one hour and impleted everthing you tought me. thank you so much for this video

[@darrelwilson]

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[@BudgetElegancehub]

I hope you know how amazing you are, I really appreciate every detail

[@darrelwilson]

Thanks, I appreciate that!

[@aftermagazine]

Thank you for this. This video was amazingly helpful!

[@darrelwilson]

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[@mouhameddiouf5085]

Thank you so much Darrell Wilson as Always

[@MandarinLeisure]

What a great tutorial, thank you for posting this Darrel

[@darrelwilson]

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[@Ismina15]

Thanks a lot Darrel, I am a brand new Blogger and this video was so helpful.

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! Thanks for your comment! Still need help? Feel free to drop your questions in the comments. Also, check out my latest tutorial here 🔥: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWHQZJuAibRkeNksi=w1QrlKGfXv1IRTEw

[@Mari_free_to_flow]

Thanks great and clear info, greta video. But... I completed the set up of basic on Yoast, looking now thats the appearance with the meta description I entered does not look quite the same when i open on google. I saved everything. What am I miisng? Thanks!

[@samuelhelm8941]

I’m having the same issue! Just commented the same question

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! Thanks for the kind words! If your meta description in Google doesn’t match what you entered in Yoast, it’s likely because Google sometimes generates its own snippet based on the search query. To help Google use your meta description, make sure it’s highly relevant, includes primary keywords, and aligns with your page content. Also, give it some time to update after saving. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below!

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! Thanks for the feedback! If your meta description doesn’t appear as expected on Google, it’s likely because Google sometimes overrides it to display a snippet that better matches the user’s search query. To improve this, ensure your meta description is highly relevant, includes target keywords, and matches the content on the page. Also, give it time to update after saving changes. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below!

[@IndiAfro_Healthcare]

Best Yoast content ever, Thank you

[@darrelwilson]

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[@easyteachacademy21]

Thank you 🙏 so much for the wonderful explanations with so many details it was too big to help God bless you and your family 🙏😊 I took to do seo with the help of your video 4 hr it is too much in detail hi my name is Niral from India thank you too much

[@darrelwilson]

Welcome , Enjoy :) if you need help feel free to drop your questions in the comments below .

[@JaxonLucas-e5o]

It's a pleasure to watch.

[@darrelwilson]

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[@Mameaddis]

wow, simple but very interesting. Many thanks, i never knew about yoast seo this much

[@darrelwilson]

You are most welcome , feel free to ask .

[@MilanTaylor-wf3mk]

Clear and understandable, I wish there was more information like this.

[@darrelwilson]

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[@romanatart6455]

thanks! any tips why google preview does not appear for me in Yoast settings? How to make it appear?

[@AnthonyRussell-w8l]

This is a quality video. Thank you, Darrel.:)

[@darrelwilson]

You're very welcome!

[@philipperoch7668]

I don't comment a lot but your video is wonderful and very helpful. Good job!

[@darrelwilson]

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[@kalanadasith114]

Thank you so much. Much helped to SEO my first client's site.

[@darrelwilson]

You are welcome! I’m glad this tutorial on yoast helped you out

[@cecilypepler5894]

Excellent tutorial. Beautifully detailed. Thank you!

[@darrelwilson]

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[@PristineExteriorsVA]

Thanks for the great video, very helpful. I did notice you never changed the 'focus keyphrase' on the pages tab. Should we be adding something in that section? When I go back to my dashboard each page has a red light saying focus keyphrase not set.

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! Thanks for your comment! If you need any help, feel free to drop your questions in the comments. Also, check out our latest resources here🔥: darrelwilson.com

[@anchalagg]

Hi Darrel, Thank you so much. This is an amazing video, makes it so easy. In the Yoast link I see a new option of Holes. And also in Post- Meta Description- %Excerpt is no more available.

[@darrelwilson]

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[@anchalagg]

@@darrelwilson Hi Darrel, I was told that all the images on the websites need to renamed for better SEO. For ex if my image is saved as 123.jpg. Then I need to go back and save it with a SEO friendly words like Emirate golf club 18th hole. Can you help me with this. Please, Thanks!!!

[@Mssuperclean]

Thank you! Awesome detailed clear tutorial!

[@darrelwilson]

Glad it was helpful! Good luck on your seo journey!

[@shaktalinnocent8611]

Thanks a lot for the beautiful content

[@darrelwilson]

Appreciate it! 👍

[@AccountFoto-sy8zf]

First of all, great content! Extremely useful for beginners. I would like to know if, once we make a change in any of these sections (site representation, meta descriptions, social media appearance and so on), how much time it takes to Google to make these changes. Should we re-index the website so the process is faster? Thank You

[@darrelwilson]

So right now I’m making another Seo tutorial. Ow and it took about one week to reflect the changes on bing, Yandex and in two weeks to reflect on google

[@kibocodequantum7133]

This video is extremely helpful thanks a lot sir

[@darrelwilson]

You are welcome 🙏

[@lexy9960]

If I’m trying to make a portfolio site, what should the article type under schema for each project page should be? none for a homepage makes sense but idk if a project page is considered a post

[@darrelwilson]

Hey , For a portfolio site, the appropriate schema type for each project page would typically be "CreativeWork" or a more specific subtype if it fits better, such as "VisualArtwork," "WebPage," or "Article," depending on the nature of the projects you're showcasing.

[@Sharan-o9l]

So helpful and made it so easy! Many thanks

[@darrelwilson]

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[@Sharan-o9l]

@@darrelwilson please help. I am on step 3 - optimise each page. But I don't have the Yoast editor sidebar so I can see how the page is displayed on google and I can make edits. Hope this makes sense. Await your reply.

[@motocrib653]

Great video! Thank you so much!!

[@darrelwilson]

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[@MartialArtsAustinTX]

This video is extremely helpful. I run a martial arts gym, so I'm always trying to manage our visibility online. Thank you for making such a clear and detailed video!

[@darrelwilson]

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[@CassiesPetParent]

Very useful & straightforward video, thank you. 👍🏾

[@darrelwilson]

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[@stunsskincare]

Very helpful. I applied all these on my website. Thank you!

[@darrelwilson]

Glad it was helpful! if you need help let me know .

[@Shilpainnovate]

Also Darrel, around 45 minutes into the video when you teaching settings for page and post, why do you leave the focus keyphrase empty?

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! Thanks for your comment! If you need any help, feel free to drop your questions in the comments. Also, check out our latest resources here🔥: darrelwilson.com

[@risha_music]

Thank you so much! I have a question about the "Focus keyphrase" field appearing under each website page. Would you leave it blank?

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! You're welcome! For the "Focus keyphrase" field, it’s best not to leave it blank. Enter the main keyword or phrase that represents what your page is about. This helps Yoast guide you on optimizing the content for that specific keyphrase. It’s a great way to boost your SEO! Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below!

[@WestinPerry-gc7ii]

Thank you for creating the video - likes Unequivocally !!!!

[@darrelwilson]

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[@violetalombabrandon7618]

Hi! Thank you for video. I have a question. I have no that "Meta Description" Option in "Content Types"- "Pages". What could I do? What could I write? Thank you again in advanced!

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! If you’re not seeing the "Meta Description" option in Yoast’s Content Types > Pages, make sure Yoast SEO is fully updated. Also, go to Yoast SEO > Settings > Site Representation and ensure everything’s set up correctly. If it still doesn’t show, check if another plugin might be conflicting, or try reinstalling Yoast. Let me know if that helps, and feel free to drop your questions in the comments below!

[@VitalityMLC]

This is amazing, thank you for your help!

[@darrelwilson]

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[@VitalityMLC]

@@darrelwilson I have got to the point when I am trying to roughly the 39 mark where you are talking about Google Preview and I dont see it on my side. I skipped it for the most part and just edited the metadata. I have done ,but when i go to search my information on any of the search engine, the information I typed does not appear as how I had wrote it. Does it take a long time for it show up the way it is edited? Would you continue to recommend yoast or perhaps the Complete All In One SEO would be more helpful? Thank you for your help

[@TeacherCast]

Wonderful tutorial Darrel! Thank you so much.

[@darrelwilson]

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[@AlexanderBrooks-pz3lh]

You explain it very well!

[@darrelwilson]

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[@TysonGill-gm6nw]

You're doing a good job.

[@darrelwilson]

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[@DavidOpapeju]

Thank you Darel!

[@darrelwilson]

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[@jc-iz8lp]

What a gem! this is how you do it ya’ll

[@darrelwilson]

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[@elkhdirahmedosman]

Thanks, quite helpful tutorial, would like to ask if I did verified my website previously on both Google console and Bing, should I do that again when setup Yoast?

[@darrelwilson]

No, if you've already verified your website on Google Search Console and Bing, you don't need to do it again when setting up Yoast. Just ensure that your verification codes are still present in your site's settings.

[@EnglishWithMubeen]

Can a website rank without adding keywords in SEO tags?

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! Yes, a website can rank without adding keywords in SEO tags, but including relevant keywords in the SEO tags (like meta title, description, and header tags) can improve your chances of ranking higher in search engines. It's a good practice to optimize your SEO tags along with other factors like content quality, backlinks, and user experience. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below!

[@JeremyCummings-hy1ho]

Thanks for the video! Loved it very much!

[@darrelwilson]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikaeljotsa6290]

Thanks for the tutorial, however I have an issue with the search result layout part, they don't appear to be to be modified on Google as I defined in WordPress

[@darrelwilson]

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[@mikaeljotsa6290]

@@darrelwilson I defined a search appearance for the mobile and desktop version of my home page as you did in the video at 39:40 but my page doesn't appear on Google search result with the layout I and meta description I defined. I'm using blocksy theme

[@BalloonSchool]

What I dont understand is on 10:30 you say something like if someone shares your homepage, about us or contact page. On 12:44 you say this "G" Logo is for the search results and mobile devices. On 42:40 we see the 1st Logo in a weird way (why does the size dont fit?) and why we don´t see here the "G" Logo from 12:44?

[@darrelwilson]

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[@shredder3034]

Very detailed tutorial! 👍

[@darrelwilson]

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[@hasanwaraich]

can you guide a little bit more on RSS (do we have to put each post link or what kind of settings we have to do ?) thanks for the lovely content

[@darrelwilson]

Hey ! Glad you enjoyed the content. For RSS, you don’t have to manually put each post link. Once you’ve set up your WordPress site, it automatically generates an RSS feed for you. You can find it at yoursite.com/feed. Just make sure your RSS settings in Yoast are configured properly to include the content you want. If you have any more questions, feel free to drop them in the comments below. Thanks for watching!

[@anuproy6213]

I watch the full video and it's very helpful

[@darrelwilson]

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[@MariaValeriaFelcaro]

Hi Darrel, I am curious about the last part of the video where you show ech web page configuration by Google, twitter, etc. Is this related to free Yoast version? because I am only seeing a general option to configure "search engines" in general. I will appreciate your insight on this. Many Thanks.

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! Thanks for watching! The specific configurations for Google, Twitter, etc., are part of the Social tab in Yoast SEO, which is available even in the free version. You can find it under SEO > Social in your WordPress dashboard. From there, you can set up your social media metadata for platforms like Twitter and Facebook. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below!

[@noooway9527]

Thankyou , we'll explained Video 🥰

[@darrelwilson]

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[@lymeBayRIBCharter]

Thank-you for the video, it's so helpful, was feeling very lost with how to optimise our website but your instructional made it very easy. One quick question - we have sliders on our website - how should I configure the SEO title in the content section, is it the same as pages (Title, separator, tagline)?

[@darrelwilson]

Great to hear! For sliders, configure the Yoast SEO title as for pages. Include the main keyword, a separator and a brief description for optimization.

[@mandyarchery3780]

So, I already added my website as a property on Search Console and submitted the site map prior to learning Yoast SEO. Do I now add the website as a second property to link it to Yoast? Also please do a 2025 update. thank you.

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! No need to add your website as a second property in Search Console. Yoast SEO connects directly to your existing property. Just integrate Yoast SEO with Search Console under the plugin settings for seamless tracking. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below!

[@kraferdmarketing9389]

For the default template for the SEO title for posts / pages set by Yoast ( Title, Page, Separator, Site Title) - What is the difference Title and Page? Why are they both there? When I edit this I don't see any changes on my SERP , so not understanding what these variables represent

[@darrelwilson]

In Yoast SEO, the "Title" refers to the post or page title, while "Page" refers to the page number if your content is paginated. Both variables offer flexibility in customizing your SEO titles, but they may not always result in visible changes on the SERP. It's essential to experiment and monitor the results to understand their impact fully.

[@Plant-BasedScienceEats]

Good stuff. Thanks Darrel

[@darrelwilson]

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[@PhillyMTB]

Thanks for the great tutorial. This was immensely helpful and you got my sub!

[@darrelwilson]

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[@dunkleydigital]

Hello Darrel, You mentioned about post titles and descriptions but not product titles and descriptions…. Do you recommend the same as posts? Not including the site title? Could you confirm?

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! For product titles and descriptions, it’s best to keep them unique and focused without adding the site title-just like with posts. This helps improve search relevance for each product. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below.

[@dunkleydigital]

@@darrelwilson Morning Darrel, That's awesome. Thanks so much for coming back to me. Great content and I will work my way through all of your videos, I have created a playlist. Thanks

[@epas2265]

Very helpful video! thank you very much

[@darrelwilson]

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[@Christine-esque]

Thank you so much for this video! I do have a question: I noticed when you were entering SEO info into each page, that you by-passed filling in the Focus Keywords field. Is this field unnecessary?

[@darrelwilson]

Glad you found the video helpful! The "Focus Keyword" field isn’t absolutely necessary but can help guide your content if you're aiming to optimize for specific terms. It's mainly used to ensure that your primary keyword is used effectively in your page’s content, meta description, and headings. However, Rank Math and similar SEO plugins can still provide solid optimization without it, as long as your content naturally includes relevant terms.

[@arthurlognay9240]

Hi Darrel, Thank you already for such free 'course'. I have encountered a little problem with the xml sitemaps part of the video. Google search console couldn't fetch my sitemap but Bing could. What can I do to resolve this problem? ( thank you again for helping me out and I'm sure you helped many others!!)

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! Thanks for watching! If Google Search Console can't fetch your sitemap, try clearing your site's cache and resubmitting the sitemap in Search Console. Make sure your sitemap URL is correct (e.g., /sitemap_index.xml). You can also try disabling and re-enabling the XML sitemaps feature in Yoast. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below.

[@eliaskhassim4719]

You are amazing. i will subscribe to each video you post. Thanks alot

[@martynareszke1285]

Hello, thanks for the video! Now in the setting content types, we also have a floating button and my library. What setup would you recommend for these?

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! For the floating button and My Library content types in Yoast SEO, it’s best to set them to “noindex” if they don’t contribute directly to your SEO goals. This prevents search engines from indexing these pages, which typically aren’t meant for public visibility. You can do this by navigating to Yoast SEO > Search Appearance > Content Types and toggling the settings to "no" for indexing. This keeps your focus on the content that matters most. Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below.

[@martynareszke1285]

@@darrelwilson Thanks!

[@happyyowkkoo]

thank you for the video. so, I have a question, in the on page optimization the SEO Title and Meta Description they both seem have a parameter, which been controlled by the length of the character count (if I'm not wrong). Can you please explain the parameters? when they go green and when red and what the reasoning behind this? Thanks in advance.

[@darrelwilson]

Hey! You're right about the character count. In Yoast SEO, the SEO Title and Meta Description fields have color-coded indicators. Green means the length is optimal, while red means it's too short or too long. The ideal length ensures your content is fully displayed in search results without being cut off, which improves click-through rates. Thanks for your question!

[@happyyowkkoo]

@@darrelwilson thank you much appreciated

[@Anthlucky13]

Really useful video this, thanks!

[@darrelwilson]

thanks ! feel free to drop your question in the comments :)

[@vasilenaspasova4475]

Hey, Darrel your videos are amazing! I have only one question left - how can I get my favicon to show in search results?

[@darrelwilson]

hey , here is how you can do that step by step : yoast.com/how-to-change-your-favicon-in-wordpress-a-step-by-step-guide/ if you need help feel free to ask .

[@mossienes]

Hi Very helpful video and everything went fine until I got to the item for Landing Pages. You don't cover the settings required for this at all. What gets put into the "SEO title" and "Meta description" fields here. Also I have no idea how to distinguish between pages and landing pages. Your input would be appreciated, thanks

[@darrelwilson]

hey thanks For landing pages in Yoast SEO, you need to create compelling titles and descriptions that encourage clicks. Focus on keywords and benefits to attract visitors. As for the distinction between pages and landing pages, landing pages are generally stand-alone pages designed for specific campaigns or objectives, while regular pages are part of your website's navigation and structure.