SEO TOOLS & GUIDES
SEO Hub
Everything you need to rank better: free SEO checkers that run on any public URL, guides we keep updated as Google changes, and services for when you'd rather have it done for you.
Not sure where to start? Run your homepage through the schema validator and meta tag checker below, then work through the on-page SEO checklist. Those three cover most of what separates ranking pages from invisible ones.
Free SEO Checkers
Instant checks on any public website. No signup, nothing stored.
Schema Markup Validator
Test the structured data on any URL: every JSON-LD type, required properties, and issues that block rich results.
Robots.txt Tester & Validator
Validate your robots.txt and test whether specific URLs are blocked, the replacement for Google's retired tester.
Sitemap Checker & Validator
Validate your XML sitemap, count URLs, and catch format errors before Google does.
Meta Tag Checker
Audit title tags, meta descriptions, robots directives, and social tags on any page.
Heading Checker
See the full H1-H6 outline of any page and spot missing or duplicate headings.
Canonical URL Checker
Verify canonical tags and catch conflicts that split your ranking signals.
Internal Link Analyzer
Map the internal links on a page and find orphaned or over-linked content.
Duplicate Content Checker
Compare two pages for duplicate content that could dilute your rankings.
Google Index Checker
Check whether a page is indexed by Google and estimate how many pages of a site are.
Optimizing for AI search too? The GEO Hub covers AI visibility, llms.txt, and getting cited by ChatGPT and Perplexity.
SEO Guides That Stay Current
Written from 8+ years of doing SEO for clients, and updated when Google moves the goalposts.
On-page fundamentals (start here)
On-Page SEO Checklist for 2026
Every on-page element that matters, in the order to fix them.
Title Tag SEO Guide
The single highest-impact on-page element, done right.
Meta Tags SEO Guide
Which meta tags matter in 2026 and which are dead weight.
Heading Tags SEO Guide
How to structure H1-H6 for readers, Google, and AI engines.
Image SEO Guide
File names, alt text, compression, and lazy loading that rank.
Technical SEO
Technical SEO Audit Guide
A step-by-step audit you can run yourself with free tools.
How to Test Schema Markup
The full validation workflow, from pre-publish to quarterly audits.
Canonical Tags Explained
What canonicals do, when you need them, and common mistakes.
How to Check Robots.txt
Read, test, and fix the file that controls your crawlability.
What Is a Sitemap?
XML sitemaps explained: what to include and what to leave out.
Google Search Console Guide
Set up GSC and actually use the data it gives you.
Strategy & authority
Internal Linking Strategy for Topic Authority
How clusters and hubs compound your rankings over time.
How Long Does SEO Take?
Realistic timelines by site age, competition, and budget.
Is SEO Worth It for Small Businesses?
An honest cost-benefit look, with the math shown.
SEO Competitor Analysis
Reverse-engineer what ranking competitors do differently.
Off-Page SEO & Link Building Strategies
Earning authority signals without buying spam links.
Rather have the SEO done for you?
Our SEO plans run month-to-month with no long-term contracts, and every engagement starts with the same technical checks you see here. Or start free with a 48-hour website audit.
SEO Hub: FAQ
What is the SEO Hub?
It is Web Aloha's central resource for search engine optimization: free SEO checkers that run on any public URL, guides we keep updated as Google changes, and done-for-you SEO services. Check, learn, and fix in one place.
Are these SEO tools really free?
Yes. Every tool here is completely free, with no signup, no limits, and no stored data. They run instant checks on any public website, including your competitors.
Which SEO tool should I start with?
Start with the Schema Markup Validator and the Meta Tag Checker: together they cover how search engines and AI systems read your pages. Then run the Robots.txt Tester and Sitemap Checker to confirm crawlers can actually reach your content.
How is SEO different from GEO?
SEO earns you rankings in classic search results; GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) earns you citations in AI answers from ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. They share foundations like schema markup and clean site structure. Our GEO Hub covers the AI search side.
Can Web Aloha do the SEO work for me?
Yes. Our SEO services run month-to-month with no long-term contracts, and every plan starts with a technical audit using the same checks as these free tools. If you first want to see where your site stands, request a free 48-hour website audit.