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SEO Basics

Understand SEO best practices and learn how to configure Meta-Titles, descriptions, URLs, and Google tools to improve search visibility.

Updated over 2 weeks ago

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) helps your club appear in search results when families search for programs in your area.

In Sprocket, you can control SEO at both the page level and the club profile level.


What You’ll Find in This Article

  • What SEO is

  • What you can control in Sprocket

  • How to update page URL, Meta Title, and Meta Description

  • Simple writing tips

  • Where to find the SEO checklist


What Is SEO?

SEO helps search engines understand your content so they can show it to the right audience.

Strong SEO increases visibility when families search for things like:

  • Youth soccer near me

  • Volleyball club in Austin

  • Summer camps for kids


What You Can Optimize in Sprocket

You can control:

  • Page URL (URL slug)

  • Meta Title

  • Meta Description

  • Meta Page Description (club-level summary)

You can also improve SEO by writing clear, specific, and updated content.


Update Your Page URL

  1. Go to Website & App > Pages.

  2. Open the page.

  3. In the Setup tab, find Custom URL.

  4. Enter a short, descriptive URL.

  5. Select Save.

Best practices:

  • Keep it short

  • Avoid vague names like page-1

  • Keep naming consistent

URLs must be unique.


Update Your Meta Title

  1. Go to Website & App > Pages.

  2. Open the page.

  3. In Setup, expand the SEO section.

  4. Update Meta Title (SEO).

  5. Select Save.

Best practices:

  • Make each page unique

  • Include your club name when relevant

  • Keep it specific

Example:
Spring Soccer Programs | Club Name


Update Your Meta Description

  1. Open the page.

  2. In Setup, expand SEO.

  3. Update Meta Description (SEO).

  4. Select Save.

Best practices:

  • Keep under 155 characters

  • Include sport and location

  • Focus on action

Example:
Register for spring soccer in Denver. Programs for ages 5–18. View schedules and pricing.


Update Meta Page Description (Club-Level)

  1. Go to Club > Settings.

  2. Select Edit Club Profile.

  3. Find SEO Meta Page Description.

  4. Update with a concise description including sport and location.

  5. Save.


Simple SEO Writing Tips

  • Use your club name early on key pages

  • Avoid duplicating text across pages

  • Update seasonal content regularly

  • Write clearly for families, not search engines


SEO Changes Not Showing in Google? (Troubleshooting)

If changes do not appear immediately:

  • Search engines may take time to re-crawl your site.

  • This delay is normal.

  • Continue updating content and maintaining accurate titles and descriptions.


SEO Checklist

To access Sprocket’s SEO checklist:

  • Open your Resources page

  • Look under Sprocket Resources


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