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Neil Patel’s Tips - Rewritten for Your Credit Union SEO

Jul 02, 2024
Credit Union SEO tips

 

We love Neil Patel! He’s the go-to for all things SEO. His latest tips for 2024 include a comprehensive list of strategies to improve your SEO—definitely worth the read. But if you’re not ready for an SEO overhaul, here are a few quick actions you can take for your credit union website this month to make an impact!

Content Creation and Marketing

  • Regularly Update Your Credit Union Blog: Maintain an active blog with valuable content to drive traffic and signal to search engines that your site is relevant. Our campaigns come with ready to use blog posts that you can make your own!
  • Internal Links: Create well-written, informative content with internal links for better site navigation and external links to reputable sources to boost credibility. Example: Posting a blog about auto loans? Link to your auto loan page, rate page, and link to similar articles with the same theme within your website.

Have more time?

  • Google Search Console: Monitor and maintain your site’s presence in Google Search results, identifying any issues that need fixing.
  • Focus on Long-Tail Keywords: Target specific search phrases that have lower competition and higher relevance to your audience for better conversion rates. Examples might include: 
    • How to get a mortgage pre-approval
    • Best investment accounts for beginners
    • How to consolidate debt with a personal loan
    • Best banks for online savings accounts
    • Auto loan refinancing options
  • Add local keywords:  Include terms for your local area, city, branch location to help with your local search. 
    • Best personal loans in [city/state]
    • High-yield savings accounts in [city/state]
    • Checking accounts with no fees in [city/state]
    • Mortgage lenders in [city/state]
    • Auto loan rates in [city/state]
  • Improve Site Speed: Compress images, leverage browser caching to ensure your website loads quickly, improving user experience and search engine rankings.
  • Ensure Mobile-Friendliness and Security: Make your site mobile-friendly and secure with an SSL certificate, as search engines prioritize secure and mobile-optimized websites.

By following these steps, you'll be well on your way to SEO success, ensuring your website attracts and retains more visitors. For a detailed guide, you can visit the full article here.