Any advice on Umbraco builds?
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Hi there,
I'm a php gal really, but am working with a client on a new build which will be in Umbraco. So the question to Seomozzers out there is what should I be aware of and are there any recommendations for plugins/extensions that'll help in ongoing SEO?
Thanks!
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In Umbraco you have total control over you html, meta tags, page names etc. so there's not anything that should cause you SEO issues. You may find this link interesting though, there are a few packages you can install to make life easier.
http://blog.mattbrailsford.com/2010/07/15/10-essential-umbraco-packages-for-seo/
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