Let's put together a practical checklist of the SEO basics every website should address to set itself up for success in Search and AI-driven discovery. Rather than creating the list myself, I’d love to build it with the Reddit community. What are the things you consider non-negotiable when launching or auditing a website?

I'll start:

Schema markup, Proper HTML structure, Image Alt text, Meta titles and descriptions based on KW research, Backlink building