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Quick start

These steps focus on the initial module configuration.

Advanced SEO Suite extension starts work immediately after installation, but to unlock its potential, the following settings are recommended to be configured:

1. Configure general settings​

Start by configuring the Canonical settings, Meta robots, and SEO-friendly URLs in the SEO general settings section — these are the foundation for proper indexing by search engines. The other settings can be configured as needed, depending on your website structure and SEO strategy.

2. Configure and validate rich snippets​

Rich snippets help improve visibility by showcasing additional details, such as product prices, reviews, and stock status, directly within search results. To enable this functionality, you must provide the web crawler with extra information through structured data. By adding these snippets to your web pages, Google can effectively extract and display this data in search results, making your listings more attractive and informative to users.

3. Configure templates​

Check out how to configure SEO template page to configure meta-information and SEO description of your pages across the store. Templates offer great flexibility and can be customized to fit your specific SEO policy using a complex condition-based system. Templates work well for the general structure, as one template can be applied to many pages. By setting up templates, you can apply a consistent metadata strategy across multiple pages, saving time and ensuring that the right information is automatically included.

4. Configure and generate sitemap​

Configuring and generating a sitemap is essential for improving SEO and helping search engines index your pages faster. A sitemap lists all important pages on your site, making it easier for search engines to find and crawl them, especially for larger stores with many products or categories. Submitting your sitemap helps search engines prioritize and index pages correctly, ensuring your site’s content is up to date and more visible in search results. Regularly updating your sitemap boosts your website’s SEO and visibility.

Cross-links connect pages within your website and help both users and search engines navigate your content. They improve SEO by making it easier for search engines to discover and index more pages. Cross-links also enhance user experience by guiding visitors to related content and keeping them on your site longer. Visit how to configure cross-links page to configure them.

6. Configure SEO audit and SEO AI helper​

Configure SEO Audit and SEO AI Helper to ensure your website's SEO performance is consistently optimized. SEO Audit regularly monitors your site's health, identifies issues, and ensures your pages comply with SEO standards. Meanwhile, SEO AI Helper automatically fixes meta field errors detected during the audit, improving the SEO of your pages and saving time. Together, these tools automate processes, boosting productivity and enhancing your website's SEO without the need for manual intervention.

This should be a great starting point. Refer to the respective sections of this manual to learn more!