15 customisable OKR examples for SEO
What are SEO OKRs?
The Objective and Key Results (OKR) framework is a simple goal-setting methodology that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s. It became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s, and it's now used by teams of all sizes to set and track ambitious goals at scale.
Writing good OKRs can be hard, especially if it's your first time doing it. You'll need to center the focus of your plans around outcomes instead of projects.
We understand that setting OKRs can be challenging, so we have prepared a set of examples tailored for SEO. Take a peek at the templates below to find inspiration and kickstart your goal-setting process.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Building your own SEO OKRs with AI
While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own OKRs.
Feel free to explore our tools:
- Use our free OKR generator
- Use Tability, a complete platform to set and track OKRs and initiatives, including a GPT-4 powered goal generator
Our customisable SEO OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for SEO. We also included strategic projects for each template to make it easier to understand the difference between key results and projects.
Hope you'll find this helpful!
1. OKRs to improve and optimize team's SEO projects' execution and output
Improve and optimize team's SEO projects' execution and output
Reduce website bounce rate by 10% by improving landing page SEO
Implement engaging, keyword-focused metadata for better search engine recognition
Improve landing page content for relevancy and clarity
Optimize loading speed to enhance user experience
Rank for 20 new relevant keywords on the first page of search engine results
Conduct a comprehensive keyword research for relevance
Optimize website content based on selected keywords
Build high-quality backlinks using these keywords
Increase organic website traffic by 30% through effective SEO strategies
Enhance on-page SEO including meta descriptions, title tags, and keywords
Create high-quality, SEO-optimized content regularly
Improve website's loading speed for better user experience
2. OKRs to successfully merge two websites with optimized SEO strategy
Successfully merge two websites with optimized SEO strategy
Increase the combined organic search traffic by 30%
Build strong, relevant backlinks to increase site authority
Improve SEO strategies to boost rankings on search engines
Generate high-quality, keyword-infused content
Achieve a combined domain authority of over 60
Build high-quality, reputable backlinks from trusted sources
Enhance SEO strategies focusing on quality content and relevant keywords
Regularly monitor and audit website for SEO performance
Lower bounce rate to below 50% on merged website
Incorporate engaging and relevant content regularly
Enhance page load speed for better visitor retention
Improve website navigation for a user-friendly experience
3. OKRs to increase visibility of our website using SEO practices
Increase visibility of our website using SEO practices
Improve the site's organic traffic by 20% from SEO methods
Develop and post engaging, keyword-optimized content regularly
Implement SEO-friendly metadata for all website pages
Build high-quality, relevant backlinks for the site
Increase backlink count by 15% with high quality, relevant sites
Identify high-quality sites relevant to our content
Monitor and track backlink progress regularly
Draft personalized outreach emails for link opportunities
Achieve the first page ranking for 5 targeted keywords on Google
Consistently produce quality, keyword-optimized blog posts
Regularly monitor, analyze, and adjust keyword strategies
Implement SEO strategies for target keywords on website content
4. OKRs to successfully execute SEO projects for improved online visibility
Successfully execute SEO projects for improved online visibility
Rank in top 10 search results for at least 20 primary keywords
Create and implement targeted SEO strategies for each keyword
Identify and select 20 primary keywords relevant to the business
Regularly monitor, evaluate and adjust SEO strategies
Increase organic website traffic by 40% through effective SEO practices
Create high-quality, SEO-friendly blog posts
Implement a backlink strategy to boost site authority
Perform keyword research to optimize website content
Improve conversion rate by 30% via SEO optimized landing pages
Test and refine meta descriptions and headers
Update landing pages with SEO-optimized content
Conduct keyword research for high-volume, relevant search terms
5. OKRs to increase SEO by addressing all broken links
Increase SEO by addressing all broken links
Identify all broken links on the website using a link checker tool
Document and analyze the results
Run the tool across your entire website
Select a reliable link checker tool
Monitor website performance and observe an increase in SEO ranking
Implement and regularly check a website analytics tracking system
Utilize SEO tools to monitor keyword ranking improvements
Document changes in website traffic and search engine ranking weekly
Fix all broken links by redirecting to relevant content or updating URL
Update URLs or create redirects
Identify all broken links on the website
Find relevant content for redirection
6. OKRs to improve website's SEO performance and user engagement
Improve website's SEO performance and user engagement
Increase monthly website traffic by 30%
Regularly publish high-quality, unique, and relevant content
Utilize social media platforms to promote website content
Implement SEO strategies to improve website visibility on search engines
Achieve top 3 ranking on SERPs for 10 targeted keywords
Implement a robust link-building strategy
Conduct comprehensive keyword research for targeted keywords
Optimize website content for search engine ranking
Reduce website bounce rate by 20%
Optimize website speed and performance
Improve website content quality and relevance
Enhance page navigation and user interface
7. OKRs to increase inbound customer opportunities to 11
Increase inbound customer opportunities to 11
Develop and launch a customer referral program to generate 4 inbound opportunities
Implement the referral program within our customer journey
Promote the referral program to current customers
Research effective referral program strategies and develop a plan
Enhance SEO strategies to attract 3 new inbound opportunities
Optimize website content for selected keywords
Research and identify relevant keywords for target audience
Implement best practice link-building strategies
Implement a targeted email marketing campaign that yields 4 inbound customer opportunities
Develop engaging, personalized email content
Identify target customer segments through market research
Evaluate and optimize based on campaign metrics
8. OKRs to boost the volume of organic traffic to our website
Boost the volume of organic traffic to our website
Achieve a 25% increase in website search engine ranking for top 5 keywords
Optimize website content using top 5 keywords effectively
Utilize backlinks from high authority websites
Continually monitor and adjust SEO strategies
Create and publish 50 SEO-optimized articles related to our industry
Write and optimize 50 industry-related articles
Research industry-related keywords for SEO purposes
Publish and share articles on relevant platforms
Improve bounce rate by 15% through improved website UI/UX
Implement feedback system to understand user experience
Revamp website layout for intuitive navigation and ease of use
Incorporate appealing visuals and simplified, engaging content
9. OKRs to increase website traffic by 30% through SEO and content marketing
Boost website traffic
Achieve 50% higher engagement on social media posts
Improve website ranking on targeted keywords
Increase organic traffic by 20%
Increase backlinks by 15%
10. OKRs to enhance Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) conversion rates
Enhance Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) conversion rates
Improve the checkout process, reducing cart abandonment by 15%
Implement abandoned cart email reminders to incentivize completion
Optimize loading speed at checkout page for efficiency
Simplify site navigation to allow easy checkout process
Implement targeted marketing campaigns to boost customer engagement by 30%
Identify key demographics for targeted marketing strategies
Develop tailored marketing campaigns for each demographic
Track and monitor customer engagement metrics regularly
Increase DTC site traffic by 20% through optimized SEO strategies
Regularly update site with fresh, SEO-optimized content
Optimize website content for identified SEO keywords
Perform keyword research for high-traffic and industry-related terms
11. OKRs to conduct website audit to fix technical SEO issues
Improve website technical SEO
Decrease page load time by 25%
Reduce broken links by 50%
Increase website mobile-friendliness score by 10 points
Improve website's search engine indexation rate by 20%
12. OKRs to enhance understanding of competitors' keyword gaps and ranking
Enhance understanding of competitors' keyword gaps and ranking
Implement SEO strategies to fill 80% identified keyword gaps in our content
Develop SEO optimized content for identified keywords
Monitor and adjust strategy based on SEO results
Identify specific keyword gaps in existing content
Identify and categorize 20 main competitors' top keywords by end of next quarter
Categorize and document each competitor's keywords
Use SEO tools to identify their top keywords
Conduct a competitive analysis for 20 main competitors
Increase our ranking for identified competitor's top 10 keywords by 15%
Analyze competitor's keywords, ad campaigns, and backlinks
Implement robust SEO strategies using these keywords
Regularly monitor and adjust strategies based on results
13. OKRs to elevate brand awareness and conversion rates through dynamic marketing strategies
Elevate brand awareness and conversion rates through dynamic marketing strategies
Achieve a 15% increase in social media engagement through intriguing content
Monitor audience engagement trends and adjust strategies accordingly
Regularly update social media with intriguing, resonating materials
Identify trending topics for more relevant, engaging content
Increase website traffic by 20% through improved SEO techniques
Boost local SEO by improving the quality of backlinks
Incorporate relevant keywords throughout the website content
Optimize website for mobile and page loading speed
Generate a 10% uplift in online sales from effective email marketing campaigns
Segment customer base for personalized, targeted email campaigns
Test and optimize email subject lines for open rates
Analyze campaign data to improve future email strategies
14. OKRs to improve Domain authority score to 35
Improve Domain authority score to 35
Increase inbound links from reputable websites by 20%
Implement effective SEO strategies to improve website visibility and organic search rankings
Create high-quality, shareable content that appeals to reputable websites' audiences
Actively engage in online communities and forums to build relationships and gain backlinks
Outreach to influential bloggers and website owners for guest posting opportunities
Publish high-quality content regularly, resulting in a 30% increase in organic backlinks
Conduct keyword research to identify relevant topics and optimize content accordingly
Implement on-page SEO techniques to improve the visibility and searchability of the content
Develop a content calendar with regular publishing schedule to ensure consistency
Promote the published content through outreach and building relationships with influencers and industry experts
Optimize website pages for SEO to achieve a 10% increase in organic search traffic
Optimize page load speed by compressing images and removing unnecessary scripts
Perform keyword research and update meta tags to improve relevancy for target keywords
Build high-quality backlinks from authoritative websites to improve organic search rankings
Enhance website content with relevant keywords to boost organic search visibility
Enhance on-page engagement metrics, aiming for a 15% decrease in bounce rate
Optimize website load speed by compressing images and minimizing code
Improve website navigation by simplifying menus and adding clear call-to-action buttons
Create visually appealing and interactive content to captivate and engage users
Conduct A/B testing to identify and optimize high-performing website elements
15. OKRs to achieve a 20% upsurge in organic traffic for designated categories
Achieve a 20% upsurge in organic traffic for designated categories
Upscale social media marketing to attract 15% more visitors to the website
Collaborate with influencers relevant to the brand for wider reach
Increase frequency of engaging posts on popular social media platforms
Implement targeted advertising campaigns using platform-specific metrics
Develop and implement a search engine optimization strategy for increasing site visibility
Create a comprehensive strategy utilizing identified SEO methods
Implement and monitor the effectiveness of the SEO strategy
Research current SEO trends and best practices
Amplify engagement through sharing informative, unique blog posts bi-weekly
Develop engaging, educational blog content twice a week
Promote posts through various social media platforms
Encourage readers to share posts across their networks
SEO OKR best practices to boost success
Generally speaking, your objectives should be ambitious yet achievable, and your key results should be measurable and time-bound (using the SMART framework can be helpful). It is also recommended to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.
Here are a couple of best practices extracted from our OKR implementation guide 👇
Tip #1: Limit the number of key results
The #1 role of OKRs is to help you and your team focus on what really matters. Business-as-usual activities will still be happening, but you do not need to track your entire roadmap in the OKRs.
We recommend having 3-4 objectives, and 3-4 key results per objective. A platform like Tability can run audits on your data to help you identify the plans that have too many goals.
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Tip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins
Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to get the full value of your OKRs and make your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.
Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.
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Tip #3: No more than 2 yellow statuses in a row
Yes, this is another tip for goal-tracking instead of goal-setting (but you'll get plenty of OKR examples above). But, once you have your goals defined, it will be your ability to keep the right sense of urgency that will make the difference.
As a rule of thumb, it's best to avoid having more than 2 yellow/at risk statuses in a row.
Make a call on the 3rd update. You should be either back on track, or off track. This sounds harsh but it's the best way to signal risks early enough to fix things.
How to turn your SEO OKRs in a strategy map
Quarterly OKRs should have weekly updates to get all the benefits from the framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:
- It brings the goals back to the top of the mind
- It will highlight poorly set OKRs
- It will surface execution risks
- It improves transparency and accountability
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKR platform to make things easier.
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If you're not yet set on a tool, you can check out the 5 best OKR tracking templates guide to find the best way to monitor progress during the quarter.
More SEO OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
OKRs to develop a comprehensive monolingual dictionary for both online and print use
OKRs to broaden understanding in the new work field
OKRs to reduce the frequency of rollbacks following system releases
OKRs to boost lead generation for the sales team
OKRs to accelerate growth to reach a $33 mln yearly revenue target
OKRs to streamline the accounting close process
OKRs resources
Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the Objectives and Key Results framework.
- To learn: What is the meaning of OKRs
- Blog posts: ODT Blog
- Success metrics: KPIs examples
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