SEO Support for Cloudbeds Websites: Overview and Shared Responsibilites

Lorena Pamplona

Updated February 03, 2026 18:48

Cloudbeds Websites are built with SEO in mind. From fast-loading pages and mobile responsiveness to structured HTML and built-in SEO tools, the platform is designed to be SEO-friendly. That means your website is technically sound and ready to be discovered by search engines, but achieving strong rankings and organic traffic depends on the content you create and how you use the available tools.

This guide explains which SEO features are built into the Cloudbeds Website platform and outlines the responsibilities you’ll need to take on to optimize your site and improve search rankings.

What Cloudbeds Supports for SEO

Cloudbeds ensures that your website is built on a solid SEO foundation, providing the following support:

SEO-Friendly Infrastructure	Clean Code Structure: Ensures that your website is easily crawlable by search engines. Mobile Responsiveness: Designs that adapt seamlessly to various screen sizes, enhancing user experience and SEO rankings. Fast Loading Speeds: Optimized performance to meet Core Web Vitals standards, crucial for SEO. Secure Infrastructure: Includes SSL certificates for secure connections, which are favored by search engines. Accessible markup (e.g., header tags, image alt support)
Built-in SEO Tools	The website builder includes tools that allow you to manage essential on-page SEO elements: Page Titles and Meta Descriptions: Customized for each page to improve search engine listings. Customizable URLs (Slugs): Create SEO-friendly URLs for better indexing. Header Tags (H1, H2, etc.): Structure your content effectively for both users and search engines. Image Alt Text: Add descriptive text to images to enhance accessibility and SEO. No-Index/No-Follow Tags: Control which pages are indexed by search engines. XML Sitemap Generation: Automatically create sitemaps to help search engines navigate your site. Robots.txt File Customization: Manage search engine crawling directives. 301 Redirects: Redirect outdated URLs to maintain SEO equity. Schema Markup Support: Implement structured data for enhanced search listings.
AI Assistance	Leverage AI tools to streamline your SEO efforts (Cloudbeds Website Builder - AI Assistant): AI Metadata Generation: Automatically generate relevant titles and meta descriptions for your pages. AI Alt Text Creation: Quickly add descriptive alt text to images across your site. Content Suggestions: Receive AI-driven recommendations to improve your site's content and SEO.
SEO Overview Dashboard	Monitor and manage your site's SEO health through a centralized dashboard: Site-Wide SEO Status: View a summary of your site's SEO performance. Issue Identification: Detect missing meta tags, broken links, and other SEO concerns. Actionable Insights: Receive recommendations to address identified issues.

What Customers Are Responsible for in SEO

While Cloudbeds provides the tools and infrastructure, optimizing your website's SEO requires your active participation on:

Keyword Research	Identify relevant keywords that potential guests might use to find your property. This involves understanding your target audience and analyzing search trends.
Content Creation & Optimization	Develop high-quality, original content that incorporates your target keywords naturally. This includes: Page Content: Write informative and engaging text for each page. Blog Posts: Regularly publish articles to attract and retain visitors. Image Descriptions: Add meaningful alt text to images.
Internal Linking	Create links between related pages on your website to improve navigation and distribute page authority.
Image Optimization	Ensure that images are appropriately sized and compressed to maintain fast loading times, which is crucial for both user experience and SEO.
Off-Page SEO Efforts	Enhance your website's authority and visibility through: Backlink Building: Acquire links from reputable external websites. Local SEO: Manage your Google Business Profile and other local listings. Online Reviews: Encourage satisfied guests to leave positive reviews.
Performance Monitoring	Regularly review your website's performance using tools like Google Analytics and Google Search Console to identify areas for improvement.

Things to note before getting started with SEO

Shared Responsibility: Cloudbeds provides the platform and tools, but achieving optimal SEO results requires your ongoing effort.
No Guaranteed Rankings: Search engine rankings are influenced by numerous factors, many of which are beyond Cloudbeds' control.
Continuous Effort: SEO is not a one-time task but an ongoing process that involves regular updates and content creation.

Limitations of SEO Support on Cloudbeds Websites

While Cloudbeds offers a robust platform, certain SEO aspects fall outside our scope of support:

Personalized SEO Strategy Development: We do not provide individualized SEO strategies or keyword ranking & tracking tools.
Content Creation Services: Writing and optimizing website content is your responsibility.
Backlink Acquisition: We do not engage in link-building activities on your behalf.
Local Listing Management: Managing external directories and local business listings is outside our purview.

In-Site SEO Best Practices

To maximize your website's SEO potential, adhere to the following best practices:

Unique Page Titles and Meta Descriptions: Ensure each page has distinct and descriptive titles and meta descriptions.
Structured Content with Header Tags: Use H1, H2, and H3 tags to organize content logically.
Optimized URLs: Create clean, keyword-rich URLs that reflect the page content.
Descriptive Alt Text for Images: Add meaningful alt text to all images to improve accessibility and SEO.
Internal Linking: Connect related pages to enhance navigation and distribute link equity.
Regular Content Updates: Keep your website content fresh and relevant to encourage repeat visits and improve rankings.

FAQ

Can Cloudbeds guarantee my website will rank #1 on Google?

No. While we provide an SEO-friendly platform, search engine rankings depend on various factors, including content quality, competition, and external backlinks.

Does Cloudbeds offer SEO consulting services?

We do not provide SEO consulting services. However, you are welcome to work with an outside agency on your SEO, and our support team can guide you on using the built-in SEO tools effectively.

How can I monitor my website's SEO performance?

Utilize the SEO Overview Dashboard within the website builder, and integrate tools like Google Analytics and Google Search Console for comprehensive insights.

By understanding the scope of Cloudbeds’ support and utilizing the tools provided, you can effectively enhance your Cloudbeds website's SEO performance. Should you require further assistance, our support team is available to help you navigate the SEO features within the website builder.