MODX is a flexible open-source CMS often used for custom websites where developers need full control over templates, structure and output. It is not a typical template-based system, so SEO depends heavily on how the website was built.
SEO for MODX requires a careful review of templates, URLs, metadata, snippets, content structure, internal linking, indexation and technical implementation.
MODX allows developers to build custom page structures, reusable templates, dynamic blocks and clean frontend output. This makes it suitable for service websites, catalogs, corporate projects and non-standard structures.
The same flexibility means that SEO quality depends on implementation. If templates, meta fields, canonical tags, breadcrumbs or sitemap generation are not configured correctly, the website can have serious visibility issues.
MODX SEO begins with a technical audit. I check how pages are generated, which templates are used, how meta tags are filled, whether canonical tags work correctly, how internal links are built and which pages are available for indexing.
The goal is to turn the custom structure into a clear search structure where important pages are easy to crawl, understand and rank.
I analyze crawl errors, status codes, sitemap, robots.txt, canonical tags, redirects, template output, headings and duplicate URLs.
I review the website hierarchy and prepare recommendations for landing pages, categories, internal links and navigation.
I prepare titles, descriptions, H1 headings and content recommendations for priority pages based on search demand.
I prepare technical tasks for template changes, dynamic fields, redirects, sitemap logic and speed improvements.
MODX SEO is needed when a website has a custom structure but does not receive enough organic traffic. The reason is often not the CMS itself, but the way templates, metadata, URLs and indexation were implemented.
It is also important after redesign, migration or developer changes. Custom systems can change page output, headings, canonical tags or internal links without obvious visual signs.
Title tags and descriptions may be filled manually or generated inconsistently across page types.
Important SEO elements may be hardcoded or missing from certain templates.
Alternative paths, parameters or outdated URLs can remain accessible and create duplicate content.
Custom navigation may not support priority landing pages or category structure.
The sitemap may include unnecessary pages or miss important landing pages.
I review technical SEO, page templates, metadata fields, sitemap, robots.txt, canonical tags, redirects, headings, internal links, content structure and page speed. Then I prepare a prioritized plan for SEO improvements and developer implementation.
For custom MODX websites, the main value is a clear technical task list that can be implemented without guessing which changes actually matter for organic search.
Send the website URL and describe the current goal. I will review the project and prepare a proposal based on its structure, technical state and competition.
MODX can be SEO-friendly if templates, URLs, meta fields, sitemap, canonical tags and internal links are configured correctly.
Usually yes. Many MODX SEO improvements require template or snippet changes, especially on custom websites.
Start with indexation, URLs, canonical tags, sitemap, templates, headings and metadata generation.
Dmytro is an excellent specialist who fully supported the development of a new turnkey project. We will continue working on SEO and paid search advertising.
Dmytro is a specialist in his field.
Responsive, does not work by template and always meets halfway to get the job done more effectively.
We are satisfied with his work.
Thank you, everything was done quickly.
