What do I need to migrate SEO data between Rank Math and Yoast?

Before starting the migration, ensure you have: - A WordPress website with both Rank Math and Yoast SEO installed (at least temporarily). - The Smart SEO CSV Import/Export plugin activated. - A spreadsheet editor like Excel or Google Sheets.

How do I export SEO data from Rank Math?

1. Login to your WordPress dashboard and activate Rank Math while deactivating Yoast SEO. 2. Go to Settings > SEO Import/Export. 3. In the Export tab, choose the content type (Posts, Pages, or WooCommerce Products). 4. Click the 'Export to CSV' button and save the file to your computer.

What fields are included in the exported Rank Math CSV file?

The exported CSV file includes the following fields: - post_id (Unique ID for each post, page, or product) - post_type (e.g., post, page, product) - seo_meta_title (Current Rank Math SEO title) - seo_meta_description (Current Rank Math meta description) - seo_focus_keyword (Primary keyword used in Rank Math)

How do I import SEO data into Yoast SEO?

1. Deactivate Rank Math and ensure Yoast SEO is activated. 2. Go to Settings > SEO Import/Export. 3. In the Import tab, upload the CSV file exported from Rank Math and map the fields accordingly. 4. Click 'Start Import' and wait for the process to complete.

What should I do after migrating SEO data?

After migration: - Verify SEO metadata to ensure titles and descriptions appear correctly. - Request reindexing of key pages using Google Search Console. - Clear your cache if using a caching plugin to apply changes instantly.

Why use the Smart SEO CSV Import/Export plugin for migration?

The Smart SEO CSV Import/Export plugin simplifies the process of transferring SEO metadata, ensuring you maintain search rankings without manually editing each page's SEO settings.

How to Migrate SEO Data from Rank Math to Yoast (or Vice Versa) Using CSV

Q: How to Migrate SEO Data from Rank Math to Yoast (or Vice Versa) Using CSV?

You can migrate SEO data from Rank Math to Yoast SEO (or vice versa) using the Smart SEO CSV Import/Export plugin. This allows you to transfer SEO metadata efficiently without manually copying each SEO title, description, or keyword.

If for some reason you want to migrate your website’s on-page SEO from Rank Math to Yoast SEO, you don’t want to lose that carefully optimized SEO metadata. Manually copying SEO titles, descriptions, and keywords for hundreds (or thousands) of pages is impractical. Fortunately, with the Smart SEO CSV Import/Export plugin, you can migrate your Rank Math data to Yoast SEO quickly and efficiently using a CSV file.

What You’ll Need

Before you start, make sure you have:

A WordPress website with both Rank Math and Yoast SEO installed (at least temporarily).
The Smart SEO CSV Import/Export plugin activated.
A spreadsheet editor (Excel or Google Sheets).

Step 1: Export SEO Data from Rank Math

Login to your WordPress dashboard and ensure Rank Math is activated and Yoast SEO is deactivated in your Plugins list.
Navigate to Settings > SEO Import/Export
In Export tab, choose the content type (Posts, Pages, or WooCommerce Products, etc)
Click Export to CSV button and save the file in your computer

The exported CSV file will contain fields like:

post_id (Unique ID for each post, page, or product)
post_type (e.g. post, page, product)
seo_meta_title (Current Rank Math SEO title)
seo_meta_description (Current Rank Math meta description)
seo_focus_keyword (Primary keyword used in Rank Math)

Step 2: Import SEO Data into Yoast SEO

Navigate to Plugins page and deactivate Rank Math and ensure Yoast SEO is activated
Navigate to Settings > SEO Import/Export
In Import tab, upload the CSV file you downloaded from Step 1 above and populate the corresponding boxes accordingly, as shown below:
Click Start Import button and wait for the process to complete.

Step 3: Verify & Optimize SEO Data

After completing the migration:

Check metadata: Ensure SEO titles and descriptions appear correctly in posts.
Reindex with search engines: Use Google Search Console to request indexing for key pages.
Clear cache: If using a caching plugin, clear the cache to apply changes instantly.

Conclusion

Migrating SEO data between Rank Math and Yoast SEO doesn’t have to be a headache. With the Smart SEO CSV Import/Export plugin, you can move SEO metadata quickly and maintain your search rankings. Try it today and simplify your SEO management!