New: Yoast AI Content Planner turns a blank post into a structured draft

If you’ve ever opened a new post and immediately closed it again because you had no idea what to write, this one’s for you.  Yoast AI Content Planner is now available for Yoast SEO Premium users. Open a new post in your WordPress editor and you’ll find five relevant post ideas waiting for you, built from your existing site content. Pick one and […]

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New: Yoast AI Content Planner turns a blank post into a structured draft

If you’ve ever opened a new post and immediately closed it again because you had no idea what to write, this one’s for you.  Yoast AI Content Planner is now available for Yoast SEO Premium users. Open a new post in your WordPress editor and you’ll find five relevant post ideas waiting for you, built from your existing site content. Pick one and […]

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New: Yoast SEO Content Analyses scores can now chat with “AI” through new API

From today, your AI tools, dashboards, and automated workflows can now talk directly to Yoast SEO, thanks to the new Abilities API, built to work hand in hand with WordPress 6.9 .As WordPress evolves, we evolve with it, and the release of the Yoast SEO Abilities API is an extension of these new capabilities.  What does that […]

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Three new tasks, better navigation, and a bug fix in the Yoast SEO Task List 

We launched the Yoast SEO Task List in December to give you a clear, actionable to-do list for your site’s SEO. In this update, we’ve added two new tasks, improved how you navigate to fixes, and resolved a bug that was showing tasks in the wrong language.  A quick recap: what does the Task List do?  The […]

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New: Futureproof your website for the agentic web with Yoast SEO Schema Aggregation 

In November 2025, Yoast announced a collaboration with NLWeb, an open web protocol developed by Microsoft designed to simplify building conversational interfaces for the web. Today, we are proud to introduce the first major result of that work: Yoast SEO Schema Aggregation. This is an opt in feature that brings your website’s structured data together […]

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Choosing the right WordPress SEO plugin for your business – Yoast vs Rank Math 

Selecting an SEO plugin for your WordPress site is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your online presence. It’s not just about installing software; it’s about choosing a long-term partner that will grow with your business, adapt to changing search algorithms, and support you in the age of AI. While the market offers several options, understanding what truly matters is […]

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Site Kit by Google integration available for all Yoast customers 

This first release of 2026 brings Site Kit by Google insights into your Yoast SEO Dashboard. After introducing the integration in phases throughout 2025, we are pleased to share that the rollout is now complete and available to all Yoast customers using WordPress.  What you can see in your Yoast SEO Dashboard  You can now view key performance data […]

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Site Kit by Google insights now available for all Yoast SEO Premium users 

Since its launch in June we have been rolling out our integration with Site Kit by Google. Every Yoast SEO Premium customer now has access to it. The update brings key Google Analytics and Search Console insights directly into your Yoast Dashboard, giving you a clear view of your site’s performance without switching between tools […]

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Still not ready for Black Friday 2025? Here is your last minute rescue plan

Heads up! Black Friday is almost here, and if you still haven’t prepared, it’s time to act fast. The clock is ticking, but you can still make meaningful updates that count. This article covers practical and straightforward last minute Black Friday tips to help you make quick, effective changes to your eCommerce store. Even with […]

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Introducing a new AI-powered package: Track your brand in AI search 

We’re excited to announce the beta release of Yoast AI Brand Insights, available as part of the Yoast SEO AI+ package. This new tool helps you understand how your brand appears in AI-powered answers, and where you can improve your visibility. Ideal for bloggers, marketers, and brand managers, Yoast AI Brand Insights gives you an […]

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Yoast SEO vs. Rank Math: Let’s compare features   

So, you want to get going with SEO and have heard about Yoast SEO and Rank Math. But not sure which one is the best choice for you? In this blog post, we’ll look at the most important features in both plugins and the differences between them. That way, you can figure out which one […]

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New: From longform to key takeaways, in seconds. Meet Yoast AI Summarize

Today, we’re excited to welcome Yoast AI Summarize to our growing family of AI features. Just like our other AI tools, this new feature is designed to make your publishing process faster and easier by putting powerful, practical AI right where you work, in the WordPress Block Editor.  Yoast AI Summarize is perfect for bloggers, […]

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How much does it cost to build a website?

Thinking about building a website? Whether you are a small business owner, a freelancer, or launching a side project, one of the first questions you will want answered is: how much does it cost to build a website? This is not just about curiosity, understanding your website costs early on can help you budget effectively […]

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How much does it cost to build a website?

Thinking about building a website? Whether you are a small business owner, a freelancer, or launching a side project, one of the first questions you will want answered is: how much does it cost to build a website? This is not just about curiosity, understanding your website costs early on can help you budget effectively […]

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LLM SEO Optimization Techniques: (including llms.txt)

How to make your content visible in the age of AI search  So, what exactly is LLM Optimization? Well, the answer to that question depends on who you ask. For example, if you ask a machine learning engineer, they’ll tell you it’s all about tweaking prompts and token limits to get better performance from a […]

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 A smoother Redirect Manager and Yoast AI Optimize for Classic Editor 

We just introduced two new updates to Yoast SEO Premium that focus on clarity and speed. Yoast SEO Redirect Manager just got a cleaner, more user-friendly workspace. After heavy testing, Yoast AI Optimize is now available for the Classic Editor. It helps you optimize your copy for readability and SEO without disrupting your workflow or […]

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Try AI-powered SEO with 10 free Sparks.

Writing the right SEO title or meta description can be time-consuming, especially when unsure what works best. That’s where Yoast AI Generate comes in. Now, all Yoast SEO users can try it with 10 free Sparks.  What does Yoast AI Generate do?  Yoast AI Generate suggests SEO titles and meta descriptions based on your content […]

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Updated llms.txt: More control for future discovery 

AI tools are changing how people discover your website, and not always in the way you’d want.  They might surface old blog posts, low-priority pages, or content that no longer reflects your brand. That can confuse users, damage trust, and dilute your expertise.  That’s where llms.txt comes in. And now, you can personalize it.  Choose […]

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Optimize your content directly in Google Docs with Yoast SEO

Optimize your content directly inside Google Docs. Yoast SEO’s new Google Docs add-on provides real-time SEO and readability analyses in your writing environment, eliminating the need for multiple apps or CMS logins. You’ll produce fully optimized content faster, collaborate smoothly, and deliver content your audience and search engines love. Here’s why you’ll love it: Yoast […]

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New: Future proof your website for tomorrow’s visitors with Yoast SEO llms.txt

Increased usage of AI is changing how people discover businesses and services online. While your website may be optimized for traditional search engines, large language models (LLMs) process your website’s information differently. Our new feature, llms.txt offers to bridge the gap. Yoast SEO generates a file that highlights the most important, up-to-date content on your […]

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