Optimizing a WP site and a normal site is done the same way. The only difference is in approach. In WP you can install All-in-One SEO Plug-in which looks after most of the SEO needs of your site. On the other hand, normal website does not have such add-on. It is much easier to optimize a WP site as it is completely built on SEO guidelines.
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