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SEO for Web

Enabling SEO (Search Engine Optimization) for your eBroker web application requires a VPS server and additional configuration. This guide explains how to set it up.

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This section is for advanced users who have a VPS server and are familiar with Node.js, npm, and pm2. If you don't need SEO functionality, you can use the Deployment Without SEO approach instead.

Enabling SEO Mode​

To enable SEO for your web application:

  1. Open the .env file in your project's root directory
  2. Find the NEXT_PUBLIC_SEO variable
  3. Set its value to "true"

Next Public SEO

Server Requirements​

For SEO functionality, you'll need:

  • A VPS (Virtual Private Server) with at least 3-4GB of free RAM
  • SSH root access
  • Node.js (version 18 or later) installed
  • A Linux-based operating system (preferably Debian-based)

SEO Benefits​

Enabling SEO mode provides several advantages:

  • Server-side rendering of pages for better search engine indexing
  • Improved page load times for users
  • Better handling of meta tags and structured data
  • Support for social media preview cards
  • Improved accessibility for users with slower connections

SEO Best Practices​

In addition to enabling the SEO mode, follow these best practices:

  • Create descriptive, unique titles for each page
  • Write compelling meta descriptions
  • Use semantic HTML with proper heading structure
  • Ensure your site has a valid sitemap.xml file
  • Register your site with Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools
  • Implement structured data (schema.org) for rich snippets
  • Optimize images with descriptive alt text and efficient formats
  • Ensure your site is mobile-friendly
  • Create high-quality, unique content

Next Steps​

After enabling SEO, proceed to: