How can I improve my OpenScholar site's discoverability in searches?

Answer

OpenScholar has a helpful guide on improving your site’s search engine optimization (SEO).

One simple way to boost your SEO is by adding a meta description to each page on your site. 

To add one:

  • Go to Edit mode on a page

  • In the sidebar panel, open the Search Engine Optimization (SEO) dropdown

  • Paste in a short description of the page (under 150 characters is ideal)

An easy way to create these descriptions is to use ChatGPT. Just provide the page URL and ask:
“Generate a meta description under 150 characters: [URL]”

You can also add a meta description for your entire site by going to Settings, then Global Settings, and choosing SEO.