> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.nettify.no/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# SEO — getting found on Google

> How to make your site visible in Google — SEO settings, meta description, keywords, sharing image and local search

## What Nettify does automatically

Websites built with Nettify are made for search engines from the first publish. The groundwork is done before you lift a finger:

> [card] Clean code structure
>
> Semantic HTML and a correct heading structure, the way Google expects.

> [card] Fast loading
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> Pages load quickly — one of the things Google ranks on.

> [card] Mobile friendly
>
> Pages work on every screen size.

> [card] Metadata in place
>
> Title and description are set up for each page.

> [!NOTE]
>
> SEO is part of **Nettsidebygger** and **Levert**. On Levert, our team handles the SEO work for you.

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## Set up SEO for your website

You will find the settings under **SEO** in your project settings.

**1. Open project settings**

Open the project and go to settings. Choose the **SEO** tab.

**2. Write an SEO title**

This is the heading shown in the Google result. Keep it under **60 characters**.

Example: `Klipp & Kroll — hairdresser in central Bergen`

**3. Write a meta description**

The short text below the title in the search result. Keep it under **160 characters**, and include what you offer and where you are.

Example: `Hair salon in central Bergen. Cuts, colour and styling. Book online — slots available this week.`

**4. Add keywords**

The words your customers actually search for. Press Enter between each one.

Example: `hairdresser bergen`, `haircut bergen centre`, `hair salon`

**5. Save changes**

Choose **Save changes**. Then publish your site for the changes to take effect.

> [!TIP]
>
> Write for people, not machines. A title that makes sense to a customer also works best in Google.

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## Image for social sharing

When someone shares your site on Facebook, LinkedIn or in a message, a preview image is shown.

* **Open Graph image** — the image that appears. Recommended size is **1200 × 630 pixels**
* **Favicon** — the small icon in the browser tab. Recommended **32 × 32** or **16 × 16** pixels, in PNG or ICO format

> [!NOTE]
>
> If you have not uploaded your own sharing image, an image from your site is used.

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## Let Nettify AI do the SEO work

You do not have to do it all by hand. In the chat you will find ready-made actions under **Get found on Google**:

> [card] Make every page SEO friendly
>
> Nettify AI goes through meta text, headings and image captions on every page. You can give it a main keyword, for example "hairdresser in Drammen".

> [card] Show up in local search
>
> Adjusts your content so Google understands where your business is located.

> [!NOTE]
>
> These actions use [Nettify AI credits](https://docs.nettify.no/en/planer/kreditter.md).

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## How long does it take to appear on Google?

It takes time, no matter who builds your site.

**1. Publish your website**

Google cannot find a site that is not live. See [Publish your website](https://docs.nettify.no/en/publisering/publiser-nettsiden.md).

**2. Connect your own domain**

A domain like `yourcompany.no` gives better visibility than a shared subdomain.

**3. Wait a few weeks**

Google usually takes anywhere from a few days to a few weeks to find and index a new website.

> [!TIP]
>
> Register your business with **Google Business Profile** as well. For local businesses that often brings visibility faster than the website alone.

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## Frequently asked questions

> [accordion] Do I have to fill in the SEO fields?
>
> No. Nettify sets sensible values automatically. But your own text usually gives better results.

> [accordion] Do the SEO settings apply to every page?
>
> The fields in project settings apply to the site as a whole. If you want separate text per subpage, ask Nettify AI in the chat.

> [accordion] Can you guarantee first place on Google?
>
> No — nobody can. We make sure the technical work and the content are in place, but Google decides the ranking.

> [accordion] Do I get SEO on the Free plan?
>
> You can fill in the fields, but your site has to be published for Google to find it. Publishing requires [Nettsidebygger or Levert](https://docs.nettify.no/en/planer/oversikt.md).


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