How to set up Opencart for SEO?

@june.crooks 

Here are some steps to set up Opencart for SEO:

1. Configure your Opencart SEO Settings: Go to "System" and then "Settings" in the Opencart dashboard. Select the store you want to configure, and click on the "Server" tab. Enable "SEO URLS" and "Use SSL", and then save your changes. This will ensure that your store's URLs are search engine friendly and secure.
2. Install an Opencart SEO Extension: There are many SEO extensions available for Opencart, such as SEO Pack Pro and All in One SEO Pack. Choose one that suits your needs and install it through the Opencart extensions marketplace. These extensions will help you optimize your store's metadata, sitemaps, and more.
3. Optimize your Opencart Product Pages: Make sure that each product in your store has a unique title and description that accurately describes the product. Use relevant keywords in your titles and descriptions, but do not overdo it as this can hurt your SEO.
4. Create a Sitemap: Use an SEO extension or a sitemap generator tool to create an XML sitemap for your Opencart store. Submit your sitemap to Google Search Console to help Google discover and index your pages more efficiently.
5. Optimize your Opencart Site Speed: Site speed is a crucial factor in SEO. Use tools like GTmetrix or PageSpeed Insights to analyze your store's speed and identify any issues that need to be fixed, such as large images or slow server response times.

By following these steps, you can set up Opencart for SEO and ensure that your store is optimized for search engines.