How to Set Up Rank Math SEO Plugin

Rank Math is a feature-rich SEO plugin for WordPress that offers many capabilities in its free version, including schema markup, keyword rank tracking, and detailed SEO analysis. It is a strong alternative to Yoast SEO, and dotCanada customers frequently use both — try each and stick with whichever fits your workflow.

Installing Rank Math

1. Go to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard.
2. Search for Rank Math SEO.
3. Click Install Now, then Activate.

Running the Setup Wizard

1. After activation, Rank Math launches a setup wizard. Click Start Wizard.
2. Connect your Rank Math account (free registration) to enable rank tracking features.
3. Select your website type — blog, e-commerce, news, etc.
4. Connect Google Search Console for keyword data and crawl reports.
5. Configure your sitemap and choose which content types to include.
6. Complete the wizard and save your settings.

Using Rank Math on Posts and Pages

When editing a post or page, open the Rank Math panel on the right side of the editor. Enter your focus keyword, and Rank Math will score your content against more than 40 SEO criteria, including keyword usage, readability, meta length, and image alt text. Aim for a score above 80 for well-optimized content.

Rank Math’s built-in schema support makes it easy to add structured data without a separate plugin. For setup assistance, contact our support team.