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The Ultimate Blog Post Editing Checklist

The Ultimate Blog Post Editing Checklist

Use this editing checklist to perfect the copy, SEO and images in your next blog post.
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Introduction:
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Copy editing:
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Wait for a day after writing before editing
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Split the article into sections
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Check for spelling and grammar errors
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Check for language inconsistencies
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Fact-check the article
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Remove adverbs and filler words
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Convert from the passive voice to the active voice
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Remove cliches
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Replace weak verbs and adjectives
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Check punctuation is consistent
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Check the article reads like a human wrote it
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On-page SEO:
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Check the keyword is early in the title
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Change the slug to be only your target keyword
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Include images, videos, infographic, embeds
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Check your subheading structure is SEO-friendly
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Use your exact target keyword 2-3 times in the body
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Include 2-4 outbound links for every 1,000 words
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Add plenty of internal links
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Optimize visual content:
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Replace stock images with tasteful graphics
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Make sure media is full-width
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Optimize image titles and alt text
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Keep graphics consistent with house style
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