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If you\u2019re like millions of other WordPress publishers, you\u2019re either using or have at least heard of the Yoast SEO plugin. This plugin has allowed publishers from all backgrounds to easily integrate basic SEO into their sites.<\/p>\n
It is a favorite, clearly a market leader, and one that we recommend. If you are not using it, you are missing out on a great tool. And even though Yoast is a household name in the world of plugins, and our recommendation, many others have come onto the market<\/a>. It\u2019s not uncommon for website owners to select a handful of their favorite SEO plugins to accomplish everything they need to do on their site. So I am sure that it will be one of many plugins that you use.<\/p>\n We launched our own WordPress plugin last year to help plug the gaps left by other WordPress SEO plugins<\/a> out there \u2014 including Yoast SEO.<\/p>\n But the good news for Yoast SEO fans: You don\u2019t have to choose between our plugin and theirs. The Bruce Clay SEO plugin is fully compatible with Yoast SEO.<\/strong><\/p>\n We add more power to WordPress by providing non-competing information. We simply give you more data.<\/p>\n Now I\u2019ll show you exactly where our SEO plugin fills in the gaps, including:<\/p>\n The biggest difference between Yoast SEO and the Bruce Clay SEO plugin is that our plugin is powered in real time. Our software-as-a-service (SaaS) tools give advanced analysis right in WordPress.<\/p>\n Our robust SEOToolSet\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> is the force behind the plugin. And, this is complemented by Google Analytics and Search Console data.<\/p>\n What that means is that all recommendations are calculated, in real time, based on your specific competition in the search results and your website \u2014 not general recommendations.<\/p>\n Why is this necessary?<\/strong> It’s because each search query produces different search results and a new set of competition to analyze. We wanted to make sure that the SEO guidance was specific to the insights found when looking at the pages that are ranking right now.<\/p>\n This SaaS functionality impacts every feature of the plugin that I\u2019ll highlight today.<\/p>\n Yoast SEO\u2019s snippet preview allows you to view what the page\u2019s meta information (title plus description) might look like in the search results. It will serve a message if the meta info is too short or too long based on SEO best practices. It will then allow you to see what your meta description would look like in the search results within a preview tool.<\/p>\n Our SEO plugin ensures your meta information is on par with the top-ranked pages<\/em> for your keywords. After analyzing the search results in real-time, you get a recommended word count for your title and meta description.<\/p>\n You can then switch back to Yoast SEO to view your proposed meta title and description in the snippet preview tool.<\/p>\n Note: For websites that don\u2019t use Yoast, the Bruce Clay SEO plugin lets you edit meta information. But we keep those features tucked neatly away if Yoast is active, to avoid any conflicts.<\/p>\n While Yoast SEO offers a great many ways to optimize content, one feature it\u2019s lacking is the ability to properly target word count for your webpage.<\/p>\n Our SEO plugin gives you the target word count for your article before<\/em> you start writing based on the top-ranked pages in the search results. We use patent-pending technology to review top-ranked pages for your keyword phrase. This competitive analysis determines what characteristics the search engine is rewarding.<\/p>\n This lets you know, for example, if the top-ranked pages fall into the 2000-word range or the 800-word range. There\u2019s no use creating a monster webpage in hopes of ranking if the top-ranked sites all have shorter webpages.<\/p>\n Yoast SEO can give you guidance on the readability of your content, and show you where you can improve it. This is based on Yoast SEO\u2019s research and opinion of what makes text readable.<\/p>\n Our WordPress SEO plugin adds to this the reading level of your content compared to your competition’s.<\/p>\n It computes the reading grade level to target based on the currently ranking pages in the search results for your keywords. This effectively tells you what readability level Google thinks is appropriate for the subject matter. This is useful because an author commonly writes to their own level, not that of their target personas. Now you can see if the grade level is too high as it is being written.<\/p>\n You can then use Yoast\u2019s readability analysis to pinpoint where you might be able to improve the readability, then recheck your score in our plugin. Or you could use the Hemingway App<\/a> to get your content to the grade level it needs to be. In my opinion, the Hemingway App with our tool is always a starting point.<\/p>\n Yoast does not currently have content or mobile performance tracking within its plugin.<\/p>\n Rich analytics powered by Google tools can be viewed right within our plugin.<\/p>\n A flagship feature of our plugin is the ability to track content performance \u2014 by post or by author. For the first time, writers can see the market response to their work, right in WordPress.<\/p>\n You can discover your top-performing content across the entire site by looking at things like:<\/p>\n Also, if you have multiple authors adding content on your site, it can be useful to see which author has the top-performing content based on things like:<\/p>\n This data is critical to content managers struggling to manage large writing teams. It can also offer some fun competition as writers compare their performance.<\/p>\n Another feature identifies any issues with the site\u2019s mobile usability and performance.<\/p>\n By now you\u2019re probably thinking of all the ways you can use Yoast SEO and Bruce Clay SEO WP plugins together. But you may be wondering how to actually do so.<\/p>\n When you install our plugin, it detects whether you also have an active Yoast SEO plugin. Then the Bruce Clay SEO interface automatically hides any overlapping features. That avoids conflicts and stepping on each other’s toes. (Did I mention I like their tool?)<\/p>\n That way you can continue to use features you know and love in Yoast while getting the added benefit of our features. And both are right within your WordPress page editor.<\/p>\n It is obvious to everybody that you will not get every feature you want in a single WordPress SEO plugin. But the good news is that you don\u2019t have to worry about that.<\/p>\n Using Yoast SEO and our plugin together gives you better SEO insights and more functionality.<\/p>\n Here’s where you can get your free trial to the Bruce Clay SEO WP plugin<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Yoast SEO and Bruce Clay SEO plugins are exceptional WordPress plugins. Let\u2019s unveil what makes these plugins stand out and why they are essential for optimizing your WordPress website.<\/p>\n Yoast SEO: Mastering On-Page SEO with Precision<\/strong><\/p>\n Yoast SEO, a household name among WordPress users, is renowned for its precision in on-page SEO. Its snippet preview allows you to visualize how your meta information will appear in search results, ensuring your website’s title and description meet SEO best practices. What truly distinguishes Yoast is its real-time guidance, offering suggestions tailored to your specific competition and website. This dynamic approach ensures your SEO strategy is always aligned with current search trends.<\/p>\n Bruce Clay SEO: Bridging SEO Gaps with Cutting-Edge Tools<\/strong><\/p>\n In the world of WordPress SEO, the Bruce Clay SEO plugin emerges as a formidable contender. What sets it apart is its ability to bridge the gaps left by other SEO plugins. With real-time analysis powered by Google Analytics and Search Console data, it delivers advanced insights right within WordPress. It calculates recommendations based on the latest search results, making your SEO efforts relevant and effective.<\/p>\n The Power of Synergy: Yoast and Bruce Clay Together<\/strong><\/p>\n The beauty of these plugins is that they can coexist harmoniously in your WordPress arsenal. When using both Yoast and Bruce Clay SEO plugins, you get a holistic approach to SEO. Yoast’s expertise in on-page optimization complements Bruce Clay’s real-time data analysis. Together, they empower you to fine-tune your content, meta information, and overall SEO strategy with unparalleled precision.<\/p>\n Elevating Your WordPress SEO Game<\/strong><\/p>\n The choice between Yoast and Bruce Clay SEO plugins isn’t about one being better than the other; it’s about synergy. These plugins complement each other, filling in the gaps to create a robust SEO strategy.<\/p>\n Step-by-Step Procedure to Uncover the Superiority of Yoast and Bruce Clay SEO Plugins in WordPress:<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re like millions of other WordPress publishers, you\u2019re either using or have at least heard of the Yoast SEO plugin. This plugin has allowed publishers from all backgrounds to easily integrate basic SEO into their sites. It is a favorite, clearly a market leader, and one that we recommend. If you are not using […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":79861,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[1919,407,1921,1232,281,1920,1918],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
<\/a>Real-Time SEO Guidance<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Meta Information<\/h2>\n
Yoast SEO<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n<\/a>Content Word Count<\/h2>\n
Yoast SEO<\/h3>\n
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Yoast<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n<\/a>Performance Tracking<\/h2>\n
Yoast<\/h3>\n
Bruce Clay SEO WP<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n<\/a>Compatibility with Yoast SEO: How It Works<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nBruce Clay SEO WP + Yoast SEO = Better SEO<\/h3>\n
<\/a>FAQ: What Makes Yoast and Bruce Clay SEO Plugins Stand Out Among WordPress SEO Tools?<\/h3>\n
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