Automate your SEO checks with Python 2017
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The document discusses how simple Python scripts can be used to automate SEO checks. It provides an example of a Python script that parses HTML, compares meta data values to expected values, and sends an email alert if there are any discrepancies. This allows SEO tasks to be automated instead of done manually. The document encourages readers to think of other use cases for simple automation scripts and provides resources for learning Python and an example script.
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Automate your SEO checks with Python 2017
- 1. Anita Valentinova Senior Marketing Specialist - SEO @Vistaprint Power of simple Python scripts to automate SEO checks @alfina87 https://alfianita.me April 7th, 2017
- 2. Experienced search professional, passionate about digital marketing and technology Like finding issues, but more excited about getting them fixed! Get in touch: Alfianita.me @alfina87 Power of simple Python scripts to automate SEO checks #brightonSEO @alfina87
- 3. Vistaprint - leader in providing a vast array of high quality, custom-printed marketing materials for small business owners 21 Vistaprint locales around the globe Big websites (40 000 + pages) Power of simple Python scripts to automate SEO checks #brightonSEO @alfina87
- 4. Power of simple Python scripts to automate SEO checks Contents #brightonSEO @alfina87 Website health check Automated SEO QA Python – what and why Use cases Simple script to check meta data – use case, code, how to run Script results
- 5. Power of simple Python scripts to automate SEO checks SEO for large websites Different „animal” (no Pandas & Penguins hungry sharks can eat traffic overnight) SEO for small to mid-sized websites No issues? Think twice! You know, nobody wants to mess up canonicals & meta robots noindex #brightonSEO @alfina87
- 6. Has your website ever had problems with one of the following: Power of simple Python scripts to automate SEO checks Indexation Canonicalization Website migrations Broken links #brightonSEO @alfina87
- 7. Power of simple Python scripts to automate SEO checks Test Automation Using software, scripts to control the execution of tests Comparison of actual outcomes with predicted outcomes Automation of repetitive but necessary tasks #brightonSEO @alfina87
- 8. Power of simple Python scripts to automate SEO checks Releases Content changes Deployment issues Meta robots noindex Redirect mapping Automated SEO QA Checks - QA or SEO #brightonSEO @alfina87
- 9. Power of simple Python scripts to automate SEO checks Why do you need automated SEO checks? Too busy putting out fires to get anything important done? #brightonSEO @alfina87 How to change from being reactive to proactive?
- 10. Power of simple Python scripts to automate SEO checks Disclaimer Trust me…But I am not a Computer Science engineer or a Python expert :) (you don’t have to be either) #brightonSEO @alfina87
- 11. Power of simple Python scripts to automate SEO checks What I know: how do I hack the way I work? Focus on thinking & designing solutions Do you need to use code on a daily basis? --> No! Don’t be intimidated by code Learn Python foundations to read code, create scenarios #brightonSEO @alfina87
- 12. Power of simple Python scripts to automate SEO checks What is Python? Favourite programming language to many Reference to British Comedy Group Monty Python Solid programs, simple to complex automations and effective scripts #brightonSEO @alfina87
- 13. Power of simple Python scripts to automate SEO checks Write and run Python code (.py files) with a simple text editor, supporting syntax highlighting: Python’s IDLE Notepad ++ PyCharm Sublime text Get comfortable with the Command Line #brightonSEO @alfina87
- 14. Power of simple Python scripts to automate SEO checks Python for You – Use Cases Thousands of issues Countless manual checks? Optimized meta data disappeared? Scraping competitors’ pages Checking headings Scraping competitors’ prices Structured data wiped out Fancy wasting precious time? No way! #brightonSEO @alfina87
- 15. Power of simple Python scripts to automate SEO checks Simple script - learn by example Problem: Multiple content editors change meta data for key product pages. SEO doesn’t receive any notifications Result: SEO team is aware of any changes. #brightonSEO @alfina87
- 16. Power of simple Python scripts to automate SEO checks Solution: Python Script which parses the HTML, compares current vs. expected values, sends an email alert with any discrepancies No manual checks Timely notifications Spend time on finding the solution (get in touch with stakeholders, change meta data, improve communication etc.) #brightonSEO @alfina87
- 17. Power of simple Python scripts to automate SEO checks Simple script - Preparation All script files should be in the Python folder: Script Script Configuration file Chromedriver #brightonSEO @alfina87
- 18. Power of simple Python scripts to automate SEO checks How to run the script All files in 1 place Run the main script file, located in the folder Use CM to run the script #brightonSEO @alfina87
- 19. Power of simple Python scripts to automate SEO checks This is what you should expect once you open the code: #brightonSEO @alfina87
- 20. Power of simple Python scripts to automate SEO checks #brightonSEO @alfina87 Defining functions
- 21. Power of simple Python scripts to automate SEO checks Script in action Chromedriver opens the pages from the Excel file #brightonSEO @alfina87
- 22. Power of simple Python scripts to automate SEO checks Script – Reading and Writing to Excel Script parses HTML from the current pages Records values in a new tab with the date Before – input After – output #brightonSEO @alfina87
- 23. Power of simple Python scripts to automate SEO checks Email alert #brightonSEO @alfina87
- 24. Power of simple Python scripts to automate SEO checks Behind the scenes Messages during the execution of the script #brightonSEO @alfina87
- 25. Power of simple Python scripts to automate SEO checks Your turn – action items Think about use cases, write scenario Sending automated SEO reports to your boss every week? Validate your idea. Is it worth it? Automation is not a silver bullet #brightonSEO @alfina87
- 26. Power of simple Python scripts to automate SEO checks SEO is a race Try, fail, keep trying, succeed, measure and optimize your productivity #brightonSEO @alfina87
- 27. #brightonSEO @alfina87 Power of simple Python scripts to automate SEO checks Resources: Try it, download the script files here You can do it! Article with more info – https://www.alfianita.me/python-for-seo-checks-meta- data/
- 28. Power of simple Python scripts to automate SEO checks #brightonSEO @alfina87 Key takeaway Want to be on top of your SEO 24/7 in 2017? Don’t forget the basics! Try some automated Python scripts or simply ask your developer create them for you!
- 29. #brightonSEO @alfina87 Power of simple Python scripts to automate SEO checks Thank you! Questions? Drop me a line and share your questions or experience with Python! Happy Optimizing & Think(Script)ing!
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