WordPress is one of the most powerful content management systems, but strong search visibility does not happen automatically. Behind every high-performing WordPress site is a technical setup intentionally configured to support speed indexation, security, and consistent rankings. Many business owners do not realise that default settings, plugins and theme choices can create problems that quietly hold back performance over time. Slow-loading pages, crawl errors, duplicate content, and plugin conflicts can all make it harder for search engines to understand and rank your website.
Our WordPress Technical SEO Setup service addresses these foundational issues effectively. We optimise the technical structure to improve crawl behaviour, enhance performance, and ensure your website is built to support long-term SEO success. The result is a fast, secure, and search-friendly platform that helps your content shine.
The cost depends on the scope of work, which includes the size of the website and the amount of its content. My pricing offers the perfect balance between the time required and the quality of the work delivered.
WordPress provides a solid foundation for SEO, but the default setup is rarely enough to achieve strong rankings. Many websites face technical issues that go unnoticed yet significantly affect visibility, such as:
• slow loading speed and weak Core Web Vitals
• incorrect sitemap and robots’ settings
• poorly structured permalinks
• plugins that clash or add unnecessary code
• thin or duplicate pages generated by themes
• uncompressed media files that slow performance
• missing schema markup and structured data
• weak or unclear internal linking
• hosting settings that limit crawl efficiency
A proper WordPress Technical SEO Setup removes these barriers and creates a solid technical base, so your content and backlinks can deliver real results.
We start with a comprehensive technical review to identify areas for improvement and opportunities to improve SEO performance. This includes:
• analysing how your site structure supports content discovery
• reviewing crawlability and indexability signals
• evaluating plugin and theme configurations
• testing performance and Core Web Vitals
• assessing mobile accessibility and responsiveness
• checking server and hosting settings that influence speed and reliability
This audit provides us with a clear, informed plan for the optimisation work that follows.
We configure key SEO settings that influence how search engines crawl and understand your website. This includes:
• permalink structure setup for clean, organised URLs
• homepage and blog visibility configuration
• search engine visibility checks to ensure indexing access
• proper handling of media attachment pages
• pagination settings that support smooth navigation
• removal of thin or unnecessary default archive pages
These adjustments create a cleaner, more efficient environment, ensuring your site is fully prepared for indexing and long-term optimisation.
We configure the SEO plugin you prefer so it fully supports your website’s goals. This includes:
• global meta configuration for consistent signals
• social metadata setup for better sharing visibility
• schema markup settings to enhance search appearance
• sitemap configuration for improved crawling
• breadcrumb setup to support navigation and structure
• indexing rules to control what search engines see
• URL cleanup to remove unnecessary variations
• canonical tag management to prevent duplication
We create a well-structured robots.txt file that helps search engines focus on the most valuable parts of your website while avoiding unnecessary or low-priority pages. This supports better crawl efficiency and resource management.
We then configure XML sitemaps so Google can easily discover, index and prioritise the key pages that matter most to your visibility.
A fast website creates a stronger first impression and gives both users and search engines a better experience. Improving performance supports higher rankings and increased conversions. We optimise key performance factors, including:
• caching configuration at both the server and plugin levels
• image compression and smart lazy loading
• minification and optimisation of CSS and JavaScript
• database clean up to reduce bloat
• optional CDN integration for global delivery
• removal of plugins that are slow or duplicate functionality
• elimination of render-blocking resources
These enhancements lead to a noticeable improvement in Core Web Vitals and overall loading speed.
Strong security protects your website’s reputation and plays a crucial role in maintaining search performance. We enhance key areas such as:
• firewall setup for proactive threat blocking
• bot protection to limit harmful crawlers
• secure login page configuration
• brute force attack prevention
• filtering of spam and unwanted automated traffic
A secure website is more stable, more trustworthy, and less likely to experience issues that could affect rankings or result in search penalties.
We implement schema markup that helps search engines better understand your business and content. Depending on your website type, we apply relevant structured data such as:
• Organisation information for brand identity
• Local Business details for location-based visibility
• Articles or blog post markup for enhanced publishing signals
• FAQ markup to support rich results
• Breadcrumb schema for improved navigation clarity
• Service or product schema to highlight key offerings
Schema enhances how your pages appear in search results, increasing visibility and encouraging more user clicks.
We strengthen your website’s internal linking structure so search engines can navigate it more effectively. This includes:
• auditing current internal links
• building clear and strategic linking paths
• establishing pillar pages for important topics
• fixing orphan pages that receive no internal links
• configuring breadcrumbs for cleaner navigation
These improvements enhance crawlability, user flow, and topical authority, supporting better ranking performance across the site.
We remove technical clutter that weakens SEO performance and slows down your site. This includes:
• eliminating duplicate pages
• removing unused post types
• cleaning auto-generated archive pages
• turning off unnecessary plugins
• fixing broken internal links
• resolving 404 not found errors
• addressing thin or low-value pages
• clearing leftover demo content from themes
These fixes create a cleaner, faster, and more search-friendly WordPress environment that supports future growth.
Selecting our setup service gives your website the strong technical base needed to compete effectively in search. With the right configuration in place, you can gain advantages such as:
• faster loading pages that improve both rankings and conversions
• better indexing and higher visibility for key content
• smarter use of crawl budget to prioritise important URLs
• improved mobile user experience with smoother interaction
• stronger security and a more stable site environment
• fewer errors and technical obstacles limiting performance
• increased organic traffic potential as the structure improves
• a future-proof foundation built to scale as content grows
This setup gives your SEO strategy the support it needs to succeed and keeps your website technically sharp as it continues to grow.
This service is ideal for websites that rely on search visibility and want a clean, high-performing technical foundation. It is especially valuable for:
• business websites that depend on online leads and credibility
• blogs and content-driven sites aiming for strong organic reach
• ecommerce stores using WooCommerce
• newly launched WordPress websites are preparing for growth
• businesses migrating from another CMS to WordPress
• websites that are slow or poorly optimised
• websites struggling with indexing or visibility issues
If your site is slow, ranking below expectations, or experiencing technical issues, this service helps fix the problems at the core so performance improves.
Take a moment to browse the services I offer here. I also include a free first consultation so we can outline your goals, understand your current situation, and identify the best SEO approach for your business.
If you’re looking for a structured and trustworthy SEO partner, I’d be glad to discuss your needs and see how we can collaborate.