Portfolio SEO Checklist (2026)
47 checks across structure, content, and technical SEO — built for portfolio sites in photo, video, and design.
Portfolio sites are usually beautiful and almost impossible to find. This checklist is the audit we run on every new client site — covering technical fundamentals, content structure, and the specific quirks of image- and video-heavy portfolios.
What's inside
- Technical SEO (15 checks)
- On-page and content (18 checks)
- Image and video optimisation (9 checks)
- Local and niche SEO (5 checks)
Who it's for
Photographers, videographers, designers, and studios with a portfolio site.
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