SEO for Indie Hackers: The 15-Minute Weekly Routine That Actually Works

You're an indie hacker. You've got a product to build, customers to support, features to ship, and probably a full-time job on the side. The last thing you have time for is spending 10 hours a week on SEO.

But here's the thing: organic search is the most sustainable customer acquisition channel for indie products. Paid ads stop working the moment you stop paying. SEO compounds over time, bringing you customers while you sleep.

The problem isn't that you don't know SEO matters. It's that every SEO guide assumes you have hours to dedicate to keyword research, content creation, link building, and technical audits.

This guide is different. We're going to show you a 15-minute weekly routine that actually moves the needle - designed specifically for busy founders who can only spare a fraction of their time on marketing.

Why Most SEO Advice Fails Indie Hackers

Let's be honest about why typical SEO advice doesn't work for solo founders:

The Time Problem

Most SEO guides assume you can:

Spend 4+ hours per week on content creation

Dedicate time to manual outreach and link building

Conduct extensive keyword research every month

Monitor rankings daily and adjust strategy

For an indie hacker, that's not realistic. You're shipping features, handling support, and maybe working another job. You're lucky if you have 30 minutes total for marketing each week.

The Expertise Problem

Traditional SEO advice requires you to understand:

Technical concepts (canonical tags, crawl budgets, core web vitals)

Complex tools (Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog)

Content strategy frameworks

Link building tactics

You didn't start a SaaS company to become an SEO expert. You want results, not another skill to master.

The Results Timeline Problem

SEO takes months to show results. When you're trying to validate a product or hit your first $1K MRR, waiting 6 months to see if your strategy works isn't viable.

The Indie Hacker SEO Philosophy

Before diving into the routine, let's establish a framework that actually works for solo founders:

Principle 1: Optimize Existing Assets First

You probably already have:

A landing page

Documentation or help articles

A blog with a few posts

A product with pages that could rank

Before creating anything new, squeeze more value from what exists. This is where the 80/20 rule shines - small improvements to existing pages can yield big results.

Principle 2: Focus on High-Intent Keywords

Indie hackers don't need millions of visitors. You need the right visitors - people actively looking for a solution like yours.

Target keywords like:

"[competitor] alternative"

"best [tool] for [specific use case]"

"how to [problem your product solves]"

These have lower search volume but much higher conversion rates.

Principle 3: Compound Small Wins

One small SEO improvement per week might seem insignificant. But 52 improvements over a year? That compounds.

The magic is consistency, not intensity.

Principle 4: Automate What You Can

Your time is your scarcest resource. Any SEO task that can be automated or systematized should be.

The 15-Minute Weekly SEO Routine

Here's the exact routine you can follow every week. Set a recurring 15-minute calendar block and treat it like a standup meeting - short, focused, actionable.

Minutes 1-3: Check Your Ranking Changes

What to Do:

Open Google Search Console (it's free and gives you real data).

Go to Performance

Compare the last 7 days to the previous 7 days

Sort by position change

What to Look For:

Pages that dropped significantly (more than 3 positions)

Pages that improved (to celebrate and understand why)

New keywords you're appearing for

Action:

Write down one page that needs attention and one keyword opportunity. That's your focus for this week.

Minutes 4-8: Review One Underperforming Page

What to Do:

Take the page you identified and spend 5 minutes analyzing it.

Quick Analysis Checklist:

Title tag: Does it include the target keyword? Is it compelling?

First paragraph: Does it immediately address the search intent?

Structure: Are there clear H2/H3 headings?

Content depth: Is it comprehensive enough compared to competitors?

Internal links: Are other pages linking to this one?

Pro Tip:

Search your target keyword in incognito mode. Look at what's ranking above you. What do they have that you don't?

Minutes 9-12: Make One Targeted Improvement

What to Do:

Based on your analysis, make ONE improvement. Not five. One.

High-Impact Improvements (pick one):

Rewrite the title tag to include the keyword and a compelling hook

Add 200-300 words addressing a subtopic competitors cover but you don't

Add a FAQ section with 3 questions from "People Also Ask"

Update the content with current year references and fresh data

Improve the intro to better match search intent

Why Just One?

Because you'll actually do it. Trying to make 5 improvements means you'll make zero.

Minutes 13-15: Update One Internal Link

What to Do:

Find one high-traffic page on your site and add a link to the page you're trying to improve.

How to Find High-Traffic Pages:

In Search Console, go to Performance > Pages > Sort by clicks.

How to Add the Link:

Find a natural place in your high-traffic page to mention the topic of your target page. Link using relevant anchor text.

Example:

If you're trying to rank a blog post about "email automation," find your homepage or another popular page that mentions email or automation, and link that phrase to your target post.

Why This Works:

Internal links pass "authority" between pages. Linking from your strongest pages to pages you want to rank helps Google understand those pages are important.

The Compound Effect: Why This Works

Let's do some math on why this simple routine delivers results:

Week 1: One page improved, one internal link added

Month 1 (4 weeks): Four pages improved, four new internal links

Quarter 1 (12 weeks): Twelve pages improved, twelve new internal links

Year 1 (52 weeks): Fifty-two pages improved, fifty-two new internal links

Even if each improvement only moves the needle a tiny bit, the cumulative effect is significant. You've:

Touched every important page on your site multiple times

Built a strong internal linking structure

Kept content fresh and updated

Identified and capitalized on keyword opportunities

Real Numbers:

If each improvement increases a page's traffic by just 5-10%, and you improve 52 pages over a year, you're looking at 50-100% overall traffic growth - all from 15 minutes per week.

What to Focus on at Different Stages

Your SEO priorities should shift as your traffic grows. Here's what to focus on at each stage:

Stage 1: 0-100 Monthly Visitors

Focus: Foundation

At this stage, you're getting minimal organic traffic. Focus on:

Making sure your site is indexed (check Search Console for errors)

Having one page targeting your core value proposition keyword

Getting basic on-page SEO right (title, meta, H1)

Weekly Routine Emphasis:

Spend more time in minutes 4-8 (analyzing your core pages) and less on tracking rankings (there's not much to track yet).

Stage 2: 100-1,000 Monthly Visitors

Focus: Content Gaps

You're getting some traction. Now expand:

Create content for adjacent keywords

Improve pages that are ranking but not on page one

Focus on "striking distance" keywords (positions 11-20)

Weekly Routine Emphasis:

Your minutes 1-3 check becomes more valuable now. Look for keywords where you're close to breaking through.

Stage 3: 1,000-10,000 Monthly Visitors

Focus: Optimization and Authority

You have momentum. Now optimize:

Double down on what's working

Improve CTR for high-impression pages

Build internal linking between related content

Consider some content updates for freshness

Weekly Routine Emphasis:

Start looking at CTR in addition to rankings. A page ranking #5 with 1% CTR has room to grow without improving its position.

Stage 4: 10,000+ Monthly Visitors

Focus: Scaling and Defense

You're a real organic traffic machine. Focus on:

Protecting rankings for key pages

Expanding into new keyword territories

Building topical authority clusters

Potentially investing more time (or tools) in SEO

Weekly Routine Emphasis:

15 minutes might not be enough at this stage. Consider expanding to 30 minutes or adding automation tools.

Tools That Respect Your Time

You don't need expensive, complex tools. Here's the minimal toolkit for indie hacker SEO:

Essential (Free)

Google Search Console

The only tool you truly need. It shows you:

What keywords you rank for

Which pages get clicks

Technical issues

Ranking trends

Google Analytics

Understand how organic visitors behave on your site. Track conversions from organic traffic.

Helpful (Optional)

WeeklySEO

Full disclosure: this is our tool. WeeklySEO connects to your Search Console and sends you weekly, prioritized suggestions. It does the analysis for you, so you can focus on implementation.

Perfect if you want to skip minutes 1-3 of the routine and have opportunities delivered to your inbox.

Ahrefs Webmaster Tools (Free)

A free version of Ahrefs that shows you backlinks and basic keyword data. Useful for competitive analysis.

ChatGPT or Claude

Use AI to help you:

Rewrite title tags

Generate FAQ questions

Improve content quickly

Not Needed (For Now)

Full SEMrush or Ahrefs subscriptions

Rank tracking tools (GSC is enough)

Technical SEO crawlers

Backlink analysis tools

Save these for when you're past 10K monthly visitors and ready to invest more time.

Common Mistakes Indie Hackers Make

Mistake 1: Writing Content Before Optimizing Existing Pages

It's tempting to think you need more content. Usually, you need better content for what you already have.

Fix: Spend your first month of 15-minute routines only on existing pages. Create new content only when current pages are optimized.

Mistake 2: Targeting Keywords That Are Too Competitive

Trying to rank for "project management software" when you're a solo founder is a waste of time.

Fix: Go specific. "Project management for freelance designers" or "simple project management for solo developers" are more achievable.

Mistake 3: Ignoring Search Intent

Your page might target the right keyword but provide the wrong type of content.

Fix: Always check what's ranking. If the top results are all comparison articles and yours is a product page, you need a different approach.

Mistake 4: Inconsistency

Doing SEO for two weeks, then ignoring it for three months, then panicking and doing it intensely, then ignoring it again.

Fix: 15 minutes every week beats 3 hours once a quarter. Set a recurring calendar event and treat it as non-negotiable.

Mistake 5: Not Tracking Results

Making changes without knowing if they work is shooting in the dark.

Fix: Keep a simple log. "Week 5: Updated title on /blog/automation. Previous position: 14. Will check in 4 weeks."

Making It Even Easier with WeeklySEO

The 15-minute routine works, but it requires you to:

Log into Search Console

Analyze data

Identify opportunities

Decide what to do

WeeklySEO automates the analysis part. Every Monday, you get an email with:

Your top 3-5 SEO opportunities this week

Specific, actionable recommendations

Priority ranking so you know what matters most

One-click implementation where possible

This means your 15 minutes can focus entirely on implementation - the part that actually improves rankings.

What a WeeklySEO Monday Looks Like:

Open the email or dashboard (1 minute)

Review this week's top suggestion (2 minutes)

Implement the change (10 minutes)

Done - move on with your day

No analysis paralysis. No wondering what to work on. Just clear actions that move the needle.

Your First Week: A Detailed Walkthrough

Let's make this concrete. Here's exactly what your first 15-minute session should look like:

Before You Start:

Make sure you have Google Search Console set up (if not, do this first - it takes 10 minutes)

Have your website CMS ready to make edits

Minutes 1-3: Initial Analysis

Log into Search Console. Look at your top 10 pages by impressions over the last 3 months.

Ask yourself:

Which page has the most impressions but isn't on page one (position 11+)?

That's your target page for this week.

Minutes 4-8: Deep Dive on Your Target Page

Search for the main keyword that page is ranking for.

Compare your page to the top 3 results:

Is your title as compelling?

Is your content as comprehensive?

Do you have similar structure (headings, lists, images)?

Identify one gap.

Minutes 9-12: Make the Improvement

Fix that one gap. Maybe it's:

Adding 200 words on a subtopic you missed

Rewriting the title to be more clickable

Adding a FAQ section

Make the change and publish.

Minutes 13-15: Add an Internal Link

Find your highest-traffic page (probably your homepage).

Add a contextual link to your target page somewhere natural.

Done.

Set a reminder to check this page's rankings in 4 weeks. Repeat the routine next week with a different page.

Conclusion: Sustainable SEO for Builders

You didn't become an indie hacker to spend your life doing SEO. You're here to build products that help people.

But SEO is too valuable to ignore. It's the channel that compounds, that works while you sleep, that brings you customers who are actively looking for what you built.

The 15-minute weekly routine is designed for builders like you. It's:

Fast: Fits into the busiest schedules

Focused: One improvement at a time

Effective: Compounds into significant growth

Sustainable: Easy to maintain for years

Start this week. Set a 15-minute recurring event. Do the routine.

A year from now, you'll have made 52 improvements. Your organic traffic will have grown significantly. And you'll still have had time to build your product.

That's the indie hacker way.

Want to make it even easier? WeeklySEO delivers your weekly SEO priorities directly to your inbox, so you can skip the analysis and focus on implementation.

[Start Your Free Analysis](/signup)

*Last updated: January 2026*

SEO for Indie Hackers: The 15-Minute Weekly Routine That Actually Works

The problem isn't that you don't know SEO matters. It's that every SEO guide assumes you have hours to dedicate to keyword research, content creation, link building, and technical audits.

Why Most SEO Advice Fails Indie Hackers

Let's be honest about why typical SEO advice doesn't work for solo founders:

The Time Problem

Most SEO guides assume you can:

Spend 4+ hours per week on content creation

Dedicate time to manual outreach and link building

Conduct extensive keyword research every month

Monitor rankings daily and adjust strategy

For an indie hacker, that's not realistic. You're shipping features, handling support, and maybe working another job. You're lucky if you have 30 minutes total for marketing each week.

The Expertise Problem

Traditional SEO advice requires you to understand:

Technical concepts (canonical tags, crawl budgets, core web vitals)

Complex tools (Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog)

Content strategy frameworks

Link building tactics

You didn't start a SaaS company to become an SEO expert. You want results, not another skill to master.

The Results Timeline Problem

SEO takes months to show results. When you're trying to validate a product or hit your first $1K MRR, waiting 6 months to see if your strategy works isn't viable.

The Indie Hacker SEO Philosophy

Before diving into the routine, let's establish a framework that actually works for solo founders:

Principle 1: Optimize Existing Assets First

You probably already have:

A landing page

Documentation or help articles

A blog with a few posts

A product with pages that could rank

Before creating anything new, squeeze more value from what exists. This is where the 80/20 rule shines - small improvements to existing pages can yield big results.

Principle 2: Focus on High-Intent Keywords

Indie hackers don't need millions of visitors. You need the right visitors - people actively looking for a solution like yours.

Target keywords like:

"[competitor] alternative"

"best [tool] for [specific use case]"

"how to [problem your product solves]"

These have lower search volume but much higher conversion rates.

Principle 3: Compound Small Wins

One small SEO improvement per week might seem insignificant. But 52 improvements over a year? That compounds.

The magic is consistency, not intensity.

Principle 4: Automate What You Can

Your time is your scarcest resource. Any SEO task that can be automated or systematized should be.

The 15-Minute Weekly SEO Routine

Here's the exact routine you can follow every week. Set a recurring 15-minute calendar block and treat it like a standup meeting - short, focused, actionable.

Minutes 1-3: Check Your Ranking Changes

What to Do:

Open Google Search Console (it's free and gives you real data).

Go to Performance

Compare the last 7 days to the previous 7 days

Sort by position change

What to Look For:

Pages that dropped significantly (more than 3 positions)

Pages that improved (to celebrate and understand why)

New keywords you're appearing for

Action:

Write down one page that needs attention and one keyword opportunity. That's your focus for this week.

Minutes 4-8: Review One Underperforming Page

What to Do:

Take the page you identified and spend 5 minutes analyzing it.

Quick Analysis Checklist:

Title tag: Does it include the target keyword? Is it compelling?

First paragraph: Does it immediately address the search intent?

Structure: Are there clear H2/H3 headings?

Content depth: Is it comprehensive enough compared to competitors?

Internal links: Are other pages linking to this one?

Pro Tip:

Search your target keyword in incognito mode. Look at what's ranking above you. What do they have that you don't?

Minutes 9-12: Make One Targeted Improvement

What to Do:

Based on your analysis, make ONE improvement. Not five. One.

High-Impact Improvements (pick one):

Rewrite the title tag to include the keyword and a compelling hook

Add 200-300 words addressing a subtopic competitors cover but you don't

Add a FAQ section with 3 questions from "People Also Ask"

Update the content with current year references and fresh data

Improve the intro to better match search intent

Why Just One?

Because you'll actually do it. Trying to make 5 improvements means you'll make zero.

Minutes 13-15: Update One Internal Link

What to Do:

Find one high-traffic page on your site and add a link to the page you're trying to improve.

How to Find High-Traffic Pages:

In Search Console, go to Performance > Pages > Sort by clicks.

How to Add the Link:

Find a natural place in your high-traffic page to mention the topic of your target page. Link using relevant anchor text.

Example:

If you're trying to rank a blog post about "email automation," find your homepage or another popular page that mentions email or automation, and link that phrase to your target post.

Why This Works:

Internal links pass "authority" between pages. Linking from your strongest pages to pages you want to rank helps Google understand those pages are important.

The Compound Effect: Why This Works

Let's do some math on why this simple routine delivers results:

Week 1: One page improved, one internal link added

Month 1 (4 weeks): Four pages improved, four new internal links

Quarter 1 (12 weeks): Twelve pages improved, twelve new internal links

Year 1 (52 weeks): Fifty-two pages improved, fifty-two new internal links

Even if each improvement only moves the needle a tiny bit, the cumulative effect is significant. You've:

Touched every important page on your site multiple times

Built a strong internal linking structure

Kept content fresh and updated

Identified and capitalized on keyword opportunities

Real Numbers:

If each improvement increases a page's traffic by just 5-10%, and you improve 52 pages over a year, you're looking at 50-100% overall traffic growth - all from 15 minutes per week.

What to Focus on at Different Stages

Your SEO priorities should shift as your traffic grows. Here's what to focus on at each stage:

Stage 1: 0-100 Monthly Visitors

Focus: Foundation

At this stage, you're getting minimal organic traffic. Focus on:

Making sure your site is indexed (check Search Console for errors)

Having one page targeting your core value proposition keyword

Getting basic on-page SEO right (title, meta, H1)

Weekly Routine Emphasis:

Spend more time in minutes 4-8 (analyzing your core pages) and less on tracking rankings (there's not much to track yet).

Stage 2: 100-1,000 Monthly Visitors

Focus: Content Gaps

You're getting some traction. Now expand:

Create content for adjacent keywords

Improve pages that are ranking but not on page one

Focus on "striking distance" keywords (positions 11-20)

Weekly Routine Emphasis:

Your minutes 1-3 check becomes more valuable now. Look for keywords where you're close to breaking through.

Stage 3: 1,000-10,000 Monthly Visitors

Focus: Optimization and Authority

You have momentum. Now optimize:

Double down on what's working

Improve CTR for high-impression pages

Build internal linking between related content

Consider some content updates for freshness

Weekly Routine Emphasis:

Start looking at CTR in addition to rankings. A page ranking #5 with 1% CTR has room to grow without improving its position.

Stage 4: 10,000+ Monthly Visitors

Focus: Scaling and Defense

You're a real organic traffic machine. Focus on:

Protecting rankings for key pages

Expanding into new keyword territories

Building topical authority clusters

Potentially investing more time (or tools) in SEO

Weekly Routine Emphasis:

15 minutes might not be enough at this stage. Consider expanding to 30 minutes or adding automation tools.

Tools That Respect Your Time

You don't need expensive, complex tools. Here's the minimal toolkit for indie hacker SEO:

Essential (Free)

Google Search Console

The only tool you truly need. It shows you:

What keywords you rank for

Which pages get clicks

Technical issues

Ranking trends

Google Analytics

Understand how organic visitors behave on your site. Track conversions from organic traffic.

Helpful (Optional)

WeeklySEO

Full disclosure: this is our tool. WeeklySEO connects to your Search Console and sends you weekly, prioritized suggestions. It does the analysis for you, so you can focus on implementation.

Perfect if you want to skip minutes 1-3 of the routine and have opportunities delivered to your inbox.

Ahrefs Webmaster Tools (Free)

A free version of Ahrefs that shows you backlinks and basic keyword data. Useful for competitive analysis.

ChatGPT or Claude

Use AI to help you:

Rewrite title tags

Generate FAQ questions

Improve content quickly

Not Needed (For Now)

Full SEMrush or Ahrefs subscriptions

Rank tracking tools (GSC is enough)

Technical SEO crawlers

Backlink analysis tools

Save these for when you're past 10K monthly visitors and ready to invest more time.

Common Mistakes Indie Hackers Make

Mistake 1: Writing Content Before Optimizing Existing Pages

It's tempting to think you need more content. Usually, you need better content for what you already have.

Fix: Spend your first month of 15-minute routines only on existing pages. Create new content only when current pages are optimized.

Mistake 2: Targeting Keywords That Are Too Competitive

Trying to rank for "project management software" when you're a solo founder is a waste of time.

Fix: Go specific. "Project management for freelance designers" or "simple project management for solo developers" are more achievable.

Mistake 3: Ignoring Search Intent

Your page might target the right keyword but provide the wrong type of content.

Fix: Always check what's ranking. If the top results are all comparison articles and yours is a product page, you need a different approach.

Mistake 4: Inconsistency

Doing SEO for two weeks, then ignoring it for three months, then panicking and doing it intensely, then ignoring it again.

Fix: 15 minutes every week beats 3 hours once a quarter. Set a recurring calendar event and treat it as non-negotiable.

Mistake 5: Not Tracking Results

Making changes without knowing if they work is shooting in the dark.

Fix: Keep a simple log. "Week 5: Updated title on /blog/automation. Previous position: 14. Will check in 4 weeks."

Making It Even Easier with WeeklySEO

The 15-minute routine works, but it requires you to:

Log into Search Console

Analyze data

Identify opportunities

Decide what to do

WeeklySEO automates the analysis part. Every Monday, you get an email with:

Your top 3-5 SEO opportunities this week

Specific, actionable recommendations

Priority ranking so you know what matters most

One-click implementation where possible

This means your 15 minutes can focus entirely on implementation - the part that actually improves rankings.

What a WeeklySEO Monday Looks Like:

Open the email or dashboard (1 minute)

Review this week's top suggestion (2 minutes)

Implement the change (10 minutes)

Done - move on with your day

No analysis paralysis. No wondering what to work on. Just clear actions that move the needle.

Your First Week: A Detailed Walkthrough

Let's make this concrete. Here's exactly what your first 15-minute session should look like:

Before You Start:

Make sure you have Google Search Console set up (if not, do this first - it takes 10 minutes)

Have your website CMS ready to make edits

Minutes 1-3: Initial Analysis

Log into Search Console. Look at your top 10 pages by impressions over the last 3 months.

Ask yourself:

Which page has the most impressions but isn't on page one (position 11+)?

That's your target page for this week.

Minutes 4-8: Deep Dive on Your Target Page

Search for the main keyword that page is ranking for.

Compare your page to the top 3 results:

Is your title as compelling?

Is your content as comprehensive?

Do you have similar structure (headings, lists, images)?

Identify one gap.

Minutes 9-12: Make the Improvement

Fix that one gap. Maybe it's:

Adding 200 words on a subtopic you missed

Rewriting the title to be more clickable

Adding a FAQ section

Make the change and publish.

Minutes 13-15: Add an Internal Link

Find your highest-traffic page (probably your homepage).

Add a contextual link to your target page somewhere natural.

Done.

Set a reminder to check this page's rankings in 4 weeks. Repeat the routine next week with a different page.

Conclusion: Sustainable SEO for Builders

You didn't become an indie hacker to spend your life doing SEO. You're here to build products that help people.

But SEO is too valuable to ignore. It's the channel that compounds, that works while you sleep, that brings you customers who are actively looking for what you built.

The 15-minute weekly routine is designed for builders like you. It's:

Fast: Fits into the busiest schedules

Focused: One improvement at a time

Effective: Compounds into significant growth

Sustainable: Easy to maintain for years

Start this week. Set a 15-minute recurring event. Do the routine.

A year from now, you'll have made 52 improvements. Your organic traffic will have grown significantly. And you'll still have had time to build your product.

That's the indie hacker way.

Want to make it even easier? WeeklySEO delivers your weekly SEO priorities directly to your inbox, so you can skip the analysis and focus on implementation.

[Start Your Free Analysis](/signup)

*Last updated: January 2026*

SEO for Indie Hackers: The 15-Minute Weekly Routine That Actually Works

SEO for Indie Hackers: The 15-Minute Weekly Routine That Actually Works

Why Most SEO Advice Fails Indie Hackers

The Indie Hacker SEO Philosophy

Principle 1: Optimize Existing Assets First

Principle 2: Focus on High-Intent Keywords

Principle 3: Compound Small Wins

Principle 4: Automate What You Can

The 15-Minute Weekly SEO Routine

Minutes 1-3: Check Your Ranking Changes

Minutes 4-8: Review One Underperforming Page

Minutes 9-12: Make One Targeted Improvement

Minutes 13-15: Update One Internal Link

The Compound Effect: Why This Works

What to Focus on at Different Stages

Stage 1: 0-100 Monthly Visitors

Stage 2: 100-1,000 Monthly Visitors

Stage 3: 1,000-10,000 Monthly Visitors

Stage 4: 10,000+ Monthly Visitors

Tools That Respect Your Time

Essential (Free)

Helpful (Optional)

Not Needed (For Now)

Common Mistakes Indie Hackers Make

Mistake 1: Writing Content Before Optimizing Existing Pages

Mistake 2: Targeting Keywords That Are Too Competitive

Mistake 3: Ignoring Search Intent

Mistake 4: Inconsistency

Mistake 5: Not Tracking Results

Making It Even Easier with WeeklySEO

Your First Week: A Detailed Walkthrough

Conclusion: Sustainable SEO for Builders

Want AI-powered SEO suggestions for your website?

SEO for Indie Hackers: The 15-Minute Weekly Routine That Actually Works

SEO for Indie Hackers: The 15-Minute Weekly Routine That Actually Works

Why Most SEO Advice Fails Indie Hackers

The Indie Hacker SEO Philosophy

Principle 1: Optimize Existing Assets First

Principle 2: Focus on High-Intent Keywords

Principle 3: Compound Small Wins

Principle 4: Automate What You Can

The 15-Minute Weekly SEO Routine

Minutes 1-3: Check Your Ranking Changes

Minutes 4-8: Review One Underperforming Page

Minutes 9-12: Make One Targeted Improvement

Minutes 13-15: Update One Internal Link

The Compound Effect: Why This Works

What to Focus on at Different Stages

Stage 1: 0-100 Monthly Visitors

Stage 2: 100-1,000 Monthly Visitors

Stage 3: 1,000-10,000 Monthly Visitors

Stage 4: 10,000+ Monthly Visitors

Tools That Respect Your Time

Essential (Free)

Helpful (Optional)

Not Needed (For Now)

Common Mistakes Indie Hackers Make

Mistake 1: Writing Content Before Optimizing Existing Pages

Mistake 2: Targeting Keywords That Are Too Competitive

Mistake 3: Ignoring Search Intent

Mistake 4: Inconsistency

Mistake 5: Not Tracking Results

Making It Even Easier with WeeklySEO

Your First Week: A Detailed Walkthrough

Conclusion: Sustainable SEO for Builders

Want AI-powered SEO suggestions for your website?