Homework:
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Create an About Page:
- Set up a basic About page on your website.
- Include details about who you are, focusing on your handmade business if applicable.
- This page doesn't need to be elaborate, just clear and informative.
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Set Up a Privacy Policy:
- Write and publish a Privacy Policy on your website.
- This is essential for legal compliance and for ranking on Google.
- Ensure it covers the necessary legal points, especially if you plan to run ads or use third-party apps.
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Create a Contact Page:
- Design a dedicated Contact page with a simple form.
- It's okay to include your email address on your site, but a Contact page adds professionalism.
- Ensure the Contact page URL is something straightforward like
yourdomain.com/contact.
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Ensure Blog Posts Have Visible Dates:
- Make sure the publication dates of your blog posts are visible.
- This adds legitimacy and helps users understand the relevance of your content.
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Include Author Information at the Top of Blog Posts:
- Add your name as the author at the top of each blog post.
- Consider making it clickable, linking to your About page or Contact page.
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Add an "About the Author" Section at the End of Blog Posts:
- Create a template or manually add an "About the Author" section at the end of each blog post.
- Include a brief bio, links to your About and Contact pages, and a picture of yourself.
- This section helps humanize and legitimize your blog.
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Make Sure Your Contact Page is GDPR Compliant:
- Review your Contact page to ensure it meets GDPR requirements.
- Include necessary compliance information to protect your site legally.
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Optimize for Google Reviewers:
- Ensure all the above elements are in place to present your site as legitimate and trustworthy if reviewed by Google.
- Regularly check that your pages are functioning correctly and that all information is up-to-date.