Understanding SEO scores
Learn how the real-time SEO scoring system works, what each check measures, and how to improve your score with auto-fixes.
Updated Jun 3, 2026
Every blog post in Nolorem has an SEO score that updates in real time as you edit. The score runs from 0 to 100 and grades your post on how well it is optimized for search engines.
Where to find it
Open any post in the editor and look for the SEO panel on the right side. The panel shows your overall score, letter grade, and a breakdown of individual checks grouped by category.
Score categories
The 100-point budget is split across four areas:
- Keyword (35 points, 8 checks): keyword density, placement in title, headings, first paragraph, meta description, URL slug, image alt text, and distribution across sections
- Readability (25 points, 5 checks): sentence length variety, passive voice ratio, paragraph length, transition words, and reading level
- Structure (20 points, 4 checks): heading hierarchy, heading count, content length, and internal links
- Technical (20 points, 4 checks): meta title length, meta description length, image alt text, and URL slug format
Letter grades
| Score | Grade |
|---|---|
| 80-100 | A |
| 65-79 | B |
| 50-64 | C |
| 35-49 | D |
| 0-34 | F |
Improving your score
Each failed check shows what is wrong and how to fix it. You have two automatic options:
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Auto-fix applies instant, rule-based corrections (adding missing alt text, adjusting heading levels, formatting the URL slug). These are deterministic and predictable.
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AI micro-fixes use AI to make targeted rewrites that improve keyword placement or readability. You always see a preview before applying.
Both options are available from the SEO panel. Manual edits update the score instantly.
Keyword bank
The keyword bank (in Settings under SEO) lets you define target keywords and synonyms. The SEO scorer checks whether your post uses these keywords effectively. Adding relevant keywords before writing helps the AI incorporate them during generation.