Here are the steps to install Yoast SEO for WordPress:
Log in to your WordPress dashboard: Type in your WordPress website's URL and add /wp-admin at the end to log in to your WordPress dashboard.
Go to Plugins: In your WordPress dashboard, click on "Plugins" on the left-hand menu, and then click on "Add New."
Search for Yoast SEO: In the search bar, type in "Yoast SEO" and press enter.
Install the plugin: Find the Yoast SEO plugin in the search results and click on "Install Now."
Activate the plugin: Once the plugin is installed, click on "Activate" to activate the Yoast SEO plugin.
Configure Yoast SEO: After activating the plugin, a new "SEO" tab will appear on the left-hand menu in your WordPress dashboard. Click on "SEO" and then "General" to configure Yoast SEO.
Set up Yoast SEO features: Configure the Yoast SEO features according to your needs. This includes the general settings, webmaster tools integration, and social settings.
Verify Search Engine Settings: In the "Search Appearance" section, you can configure how your website appears in search engines. You can add meta descriptions, meta titles, and other search engine optimization settings.
Optimize your content: When creating or editing a post or page, you'll see a Yoast SEO box below the editor. Use this box to optimize your content for search engines by adding a focus keyword, meta description, and other optimization settings.
With these steps, you can install and configure Yoast SEO for WordPress. This powerful plugin can help improve your website's search engine visibility and ensure your content is optimized for search engines.