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Shopify SEO

SEO Optimisation for Shopify Stores

Unlock the full SEO potential of your Shopify store. While Shopify is a powerful e-commerce platform, it requires specialized optimisation to compete in search results. We understand Shopify's unique architecture and implement proven strategies that drive organic traffic and revenue.

SEO Capabilities

Built-in SSL security
Automatic sitemap generation
Mobile-responsive themes
Clean URL structure
Blog functionality included
Product schema support

Limitations to Know

Limited URL structure customization
Restricted access to robots.txt
Duplicate content from collections
Limited canonical tag control
Fixed heading hierarchy in themes
Navigation depth limitations

Shopify SEO Optimization Checklist

Key optimizations we implement for Shopify websites

Technical SEO
Sitemap Optimisationhigh

Ensure all important pages are included and unnecessary pages are excluded from the sitemap

Canonical Tagshigh

Implement proper canonical tags to handle collection and product page duplicates

Page Speed Optimisationhigh

Optimize images, reduce app bloat, and leverage Shopify's CDN effectively

Structured Datamedium

Implement Product, BreadcrumbList, and Organization schema markup

On-Page SEO
Product Page Optimisationhigh

Optimize titles, descriptions, images, and internal links on product pages

Collection Page Contenthigh

Add unique, keyword-optimized content to collection pages

Blog Content Strategymedium

Develop informational content that supports product pages and builds authority

Navigation Optimisationmedium

Structure navigation for both users and search engine crawlers

Content Strategy
Product Descriptionshigh

Create unique, compelling product descriptions that rank and convert

Category Contentmedium

Develop informative category content that targets commercial keywords

Buying Guideslow

Create in-depth buying guides that attract top-of-funnel traffic

Recommended Tools & Plugins

Best tools for Shopify SEO optimization

Plug in SEO
freemium
Comprehensive SEO auditing and optimisation app for Shopify
Smart SEO
paid
Automated meta tag and alt text generation
JSON-LD for SEO
paid
Advanced structured data implementation
TinyIMG
freemium
Image compression and optimisation

Technical Considerations

1

Shopify uses Liquid templating - custom SEO modifications require theme editing

2

Collections create duplicate product URLs that need canonical management

3

Shopify's CDN is excellent but custom caching rules are limited

4

Theme changes require Liquid knowledge for optimal SEO implementation

5

App bloat can significantly impact page speed and Core Web Vitals

Shopify SEO FAQs

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