90-Day SEO Plan to Rank your Website in Top 10 Niche Rankings

SEO has changed dramatically and so must Marketers and IT to keep up. Here is a 90 Day Guide to get you started.

Phase 1: Foundation & Technical SEO (Days 1–30)

  1. Technical Audit

    • Fix crawl errors, broken links, and duplicate content.

    • Optimize page speed (target <2s load time) via image compression (WebP format), CDN, and code minification.

    • Ensure mobile responsiveness and HTTPS security.

    • Submit XML sitemap to Google Search Console.

  2. Keyword Research

    • Use SEMrush Keyword Magic Tool and SEO.AI to identify:

      • High-Intent Keywords: Target low-competition terms (PKD ≤29).

      • Long-Tail Keywords: Focus on niche-specific phrases (e.g., “AI-driven CRM for sales teams”).

    • Top 20 Keywords (mix of high-volume and long-tail):

      1. AI automation tools

      2. Predictive analytics software

      3. Sentiment analysis AI

      4. CRM workflow automation

      5. AI sales forecasting

      6. No-code AI integration

      7. AI-powered customer insights

      8. Real-time sales analytics

      9. Best AI tools for SaaS

      10. AI for pipeline management

      11. AI-driven lead scoring

      12. Automate sales data entry

      13. AI vs. traditional CRM

      14. Top AI platforms for SMBs

      15. AI for sales team productivity

      16. Context-aware AI assistants

      17. AI for sales coaching

      18. Reducing CRM manual work

      19. AI for accurate sales forecasts

      20. AI-powered sales reports

  3. Competitor Analysis

    • Analyze top 10 competitors’ content, backlinks, and metadata using Ahrefs and SEMrush.

Phase 2: Content & On-Page Optimization (Days 31–60)

  1. Content Creation

    • Publish 8–10 pillar posts targeting priority keywords (1,500+ words each).

      • Example: “How AI Automation Transforms CRM Workflows in 2025.”

    • Use SEO.AI to generate SEO-optimized drafts aligned with search intent.

  2. On-Page SEO

    • Optimize title tags (include keywords, <60 chars), meta descriptions, and headers (H1/H2).

    • Internal linking: Connect pillar posts to product/service pages.

    • Add schema markup for FAQs, how-tos, and product features.

  3. User Intent Alignment

    • Structure content to match top-ranking pages (e.g., listicles for “best AI tools,” guides for “how-to” keywords).

Phase 3: Authority Building & Monitoring (Days 61–90)

  1. Link-Building Strategy

    • Guest posts on niche sites (e.g., SaaS blogs, AI forums).

    • Partner with influencers for product reviews.

    • Leverage HARO for expert quotes in industry publications.

  2. Local SEO & Citations

    • Claim Google Business Profile (if applicable).

    • Ensure NAP consistency across directories.

  3. Performance Tracking

    • Monitor rankings via SEMrush Position Tracking.

    • Use Google Analytics 4 for traffic and behavior analysis.

    • Weekly adjustments based on keyword movement.

Tools & Resources

  • Keyword Research: SEMrush, SEO.AI, Ahrefs

  • Content Optimization: SEO.AI, SurferSEO

  • Technical SEO: Screaming Frog, Google Search Console

  • Link Building: Pitchbox, BuzzStream

Expected Outcomes

  • 30 Days: Technical issues resolved, keywords finalized.

  • 60 Days: 15–20 optimized posts published, initial traffic growth.

  • 90 Days: Top 10 rankings for 5–7 priority keywords, 50%+ traffic increase.

Avoid These Pitfalls

  • Over-optimizing content (keyword stuffing).

  • Neglecting mobile users.

  • Ignoring backlink quality (prioritize DA ≥40 sites).

By aligning technical fixes, intent-driven content, and strategic link-building, your.website can secure top 10 rankings within 90 days. 🚀

Need a detailed keyword map or content calendar? Let’s connect!

David is an investor and executive director at Sentia AI, a next generation AI sales enablement technology company and Salesforce partner. Dave’s passion for helping people with their AI, sales, marketing, business strategy, startup growth and strategic planning has taken him across the globe and spans numerous industries. You can follow him on Twitter LinkedIn or Sentia AI.
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