SEO Tips for Developer Blogs – What I Did for TheVsHub.in

Introduction: Why SEO Matters for Developer Blogs

Developer blogs are unique—we share code, technical guides, or project breakdowns. So, our SEO needs are different from a recipe or fashion blog.

In this post, I’ll walk you through the specific SEO strategies I used on TheVsHub.in to grow organic traffic and improve discoverability.

1. Choosing the Right Keywords (but Not Overstuffing)

Instead of targeting high-volume keywords like “PHP tutorial,” I focused on long-tail keywords with search intent:

• ✅ “PHP automatic logout after inactivity”

• ✅ “responsive contact form with validation using JavaScript”

• ✅ “How to Turn On Flight Mode When Emergency Sharing Is Active on Android”

What Worked:

• Used tools like Google Search Console, Ubersuggest, and YouTube autocomplete.
• Included keywords in:
• URL
• Title
• H1
• First paragraph
• Alt text (where relevant)

<meta name="description" content="Discover how 'Vibe Coding'—the fusion of natural language and AI—is changing how developers write software. Is this the next evolution in programming?">
<meta property="og:title" content="Vibe Coding: The Future of Programming with AI">
<meta property="og:image" content="https://www.thevshub.in/images/vibe-coding-cover.jpg">

3. Creating SEO-Friendly URLs

Avoid:

Prefer:

This improves CTR and helps search engines understand content better.

4. Content Formatting & Readability

Even for technical blogs:

• Use H2 and H3 headings properly.
• Write short paragraphs and bullet points.
• Highlight key takeaways or steps clearly.
• Embed code blocks with syntax highlighting.

Tip: Use a table of contents or collapsible sections for long posts.

5. Internal Linking

Help Google crawl your site better by linking:

• Related tutorials (“Check out my login system post here…”),
• Project demos,
• Tags/categories.

It also keeps readers on your site longer. 

6. Mobile Optimization & Speed

Speed Score: 90+ on Google PageSpeed Insights (for mobile too!).

7. Structured Data (Schema Markup)

Added schema for:

• BlogPosting
• Organization
• Breadcrumb

Example:

{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "BlogPosting",
  "headline": "Build a Portfolio Website Using HTML and CSS",
  "author": {
    "@type": "Person",
    "name": "Vishvesh Shivam"
  },
  "publisher": {
    "@type": "Organization",
    "name": "TheVsHub.in"
  }
}

This improves how your post appears in search results (rich snippets).

8. Updating Old Posts

Every few months, I:

• Refresh old posts with new screenshots/code,
• Fix broken links,
• Add updated meta tags or structured data,
• Re-share on socials.

Google loves fresh content, and this improves ranking over time. 

9. Social Sharing & Backlinks

I shared posts on:

• LinkedIn (developer-focused audience),
• GitHub (where relevant),
• WhatsApp groups/communities,
• Commented on similar blogs or Reddit (ethically).

Also, used blog cover images and proper OG tags to improve link previews. 

Conclusion: SEO Is a Continuous Process

SEO isn’t a one-time setup—it’s an ongoing habit. Focus on:

• Creating helpful content,
• Structuring it well,
• Making it accessible and fast,
• Promoting it smartly.

These are the exact steps I took for TheVsHub.in, and while I’m still learning, the results so far have been promising.