SEO Best Practices

Optimize your Brave store for search engines. Learn how to improve rankings and drive organic traffic.

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Overview

Brave includes powerful SEO features out of the box. This guide helps you maximize their potential.

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Semantic HTML

Proper heading hierarchy and landmarks
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Schema Markup

Rich snippets for products and FAQs
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Fast Loading

Core Web Vitals optimized
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Mobile-First

Responsive design for mobile indexing

Built-in SEO Features

Brave automatically handles these SEO fundamentals:

Semantic HTML Structure

  • Proper heading hierarchy — H1 → H2 → H3 structure
  • Landmark elements — <header>, <main>, <footer>, <nav>
  • Accessible links — Descriptive link text
  • Alt text support — All images can have alt text

Structured Data (Schema)

Brave automatically generates structured data for:

  • Product pages — Price, availability, reviews
  • Collection pages — Product lists
  • Article pages — Blog post metadata
  • Organization — Business information
  • Breadcrumbs — Navigation path
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Test your schema: Use Google's Rich Results Test to verify your structured data.


Title Tags & Meta Descriptions

Product Pages

Shopify generates titles from product names. To optimize:

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Optimize Product Titles

Include keywords naturally in product names. "Black Leather Crossbody Bag" is better than "Bag - Style 1234".

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Write Meta Descriptions

In Shopify Admin, each product has an SEO section. Write unique 150-160 character descriptions.

Collection Pages

1

Name Collections Strategically

Use keyword-rich collection names: "Men's Running Shoes" not "Mens Collection 1".

2

Add Collection Descriptions

Write 100-200 word descriptions for each collection. Include relevant keywords naturally.

Homepage

1

Set Homepage Title

Go to Online Store → Preferences and set a descriptive homepage title.

2

Write Homepage Description

Write a compelling meta description that represents your entire brand.


Image SEO

Images need optimization for both performance AND search.

Alt Text Best Practices

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Good Alt Text

'Black leather crossbody bag with gold chain strap' - Descriptive and specific

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Bad Alt Text

'IMG_1234.jpg' or 'bag' - Not descriptive, no context

File Name Best Practices

Before uploading, rename files with descriptive names:

  • ✅ black-leather-crossbody-bag.jpg
  • ❌ IMG_1234.jpg or product-photo.jpg

Where to Add Alt Text

  • Products — Shopify Admin → Products → Edit product → Click image → Add alt text
  • Hero images — Some sections have alt text fields in settings
  • Theme images — Files uploaded via the theme editor

Content Strategy

Blog/Article SEO

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Target Keywords

Each blog post should target 1-2 specific keywords or phrases.

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Write Compelling Titles

Include keywords near the beginning. "Best Running Shoes for Beginners (2024 Guide)".

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Use Headings

Break content with H2 and H3 headings. Include keywords where natural.

4

Link Internally

Link to related products and collections within your content.

Product Descriptions

  • Write unique descriptions (not manufacturer copy)
  • Include relevant keywords naturally
  • Address customer questions and concerns
  • Aim for 150-300 words minimum

Technical SEO

URL Structure

Shopify handles URL structure, but you can optimize handles:

Products
/products/black-leather-bag (use descriptive handles)
Collections
/collections/womens-bags (keyword-rich)
Pages
/pages/about-us (descriptive)

Sitemap

Shopify automatically generates and updates your sitemap at yourstore.com/sitemap.xml.

Robots.txt

Shopify manages robots.txt automatically. Avoid modifying unless you have specific needs.

Canonical URLs

Brave includes proper canonical tags to prevent duplicate content issues.


Local SEO

If you have a physical store:

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Google Business Profile

Claim and optimize your Google Business listing with accurate information.

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Local Keywords

Include city/region names in relevant content: "Seattle Leather Goods Store".

3

Store Location Section

Use the Store Location section with an embedded Google Map.

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Contact Information

Display consistent NAP (Name, Address, Phone) across all pages.


Mobile SEO

Google uses mobile-first indexing, so mobile is critical.

Mobile Optimization Checklist

  • [ ] Test all pages on actual mobile devices
  • [ ] Ensure text is readable without zooming
  • [ ] Buttons are large enough to tap easily
  • [ ] No horizontal scrolling issues
  • [ ] Images resize correctly
  • [ ] Forms are easy to complete on mobile
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Google's Mobile-Friendly Test: Use Google's tool to check your pages.


FAQ Schema

The FAQ section in Brave includes automatic schema markup for FAQs.

How to Optimize FAQ for SEO

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Use Real Questions

Use actual questions customers ask, written naturally.

2

Write Complete Answers

Provide thorough answers that fully address the question.

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Include Keywords

Incorporate relevant keywords into questions and answers naturally.

FAQ Placement

For maximum SEO benefit, add FAQs to:

  • Product pages (product-specific questions)
  • Collection pages (category questions)
  • Homepage (general questions)

Common SEO Mistakes

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Avoid these common errors:

  1. Duplicate content — Each product needs unique descriptions
  2. Missing alt text — All important images should have alt text
  3. Thin content — Pages with little text are hard to rank
  4. Keyword stuffing — Don't force keywords unnaturally
  5. Ignoring mobile — Always test and optimize for mobile
  6. Slow pages — Speed is a ranking factor
  7. No internal linking — Link between related pages

SEO Tools

Free Tools

Google Search Console
Monitor search performance and issues
Google Analytics
Track organic traffic and behavior
PageSpeed Insights
Check page load speed
Rich Results Test
Verify structured data
Mobile-Friendly Test
Check mobile compatibility

Paid Tools (Optional)

  • Ahrefs — Keyword research and backlink analysis
  • SEMrush — Comprehensive SEO platform
  • Screaming Frog — Technical SEO auditing

SEO Checklist

Before Launch

  • [ ] Set homepage title and meta description
  • [ ] Write unique product descriptions
  • [ ] Add alt text to all product images
  • [ ] Create FAQ content
  • [ ] Submit sitemap to Google Search Console
  • [ ] Test page speed
  • [ ] Check mobile compatibility

Ongoing

  • [ ] Monitor Google Search Console for issues
  • [ ] Update content regularly
  • [ ] Add new blog posts monthly
  • [ ] Check for broken links
  • [ ] Review and improve underperforming pages