SEO Best Practices for 2025

Published: October 20, 2025

How Kenyan businesses are ranking #1 on Google — even with small budgets and no technical team.

1. Google Now Loves Helpful Content

Write for humans, not robots. Answer real questions like "How much does bank reconciliation cost in Kenya?"

2. Speed Is King

Pages loading >3 seconds lose 50% of visitors. Use WebP images and Hostinger’s LiteSpeed cache.

3. Claim Google Business Profile

Free listing = appears in "near me" searches. 70% of local customers come from here.

4. Target "Excel Automation Kenya"

Not just "Excel". Long-tail keywords have 80% less competition and convert 3x better.

5. Add Schema Markup

Free code that makes your site show stars, prices, and FAQs in Google results.

6. Mobile-First Is Mandatory

Google ranks mobile version only. Test with Google's Mobile-Friendly Tool.

7. Update Old Posts

Refresh 2023 posts with 2025 data → Google rewards freshness.

8. Get Listed in Kenyan Directories

Yellow Pages Kenya, Business List, BrighterMonday — free backlinks!

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