Technical SEO
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Server-Side vs. Client-Side Rendering: What Google Recommends
Google’s Martin Splitt shares key JavaScript rendering insights. He discusses AI crawlers, SSR vs. CSR, and the impact of structured data.
11 Lessons Learned From Auditing Over 500 Websites
After 12 years and 500+ audits, here are 11 SEO lessons that can save you time, money, and frustration on your journey to better rankings.
WordPress Robots.txt: What Should You Include?
A smarter robots.txt can stop SEO issues before they start. Clean up WordPress crawl paths, block noise, and point bots to what matters.
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We Figured Out How AI Overviews Work [& Built A Tool To Prove It]
Unlock the secrets of AI Overviews and realign your SEO strategy for improved visibility and relevance on Google.
Google’s John Mueller: Updating XML Sitemap Dates Doesn’t Help SEO
XML sitemap date manipulation won’t improve SEO, says Google’s John Mueller. Learn why this common tactic wastes resources and what to do instead.
Google’s Martin Splitt Explains How To Find & Remove Noindex Tags
Noindex tags hiding in your site can prevent search engines from indexing your pages. Google’s Martin Splitt advises where to look for them.
Why Do Web Standards Matter? Google Explains SEO Benefits
Google’s Gary Illyes explains how web standards benefit SEO, focusing on the differences between robots.txt and sitemaps.
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AI Overviews: We Reverse-Engineered Them So You Don’t Have To [+ What You Need To Do Next]
Delve into AI Overview and find out how to optimize your content for AI-driven SERPs and maintain relevance in SEO.
How To Identify Migration Issues Quickly Using AI
Streamline your work by using the AI prompts provided to quickly find migration issues and ensure all aspects are addressed before launch.
Google’s Martin Splitt: JavaScript-Loaded Images Can Be Indexed
JavaScript-loaded images can be indexed, Google’s Martin Splitt confirms. Learn common indexing issues and best practices to ensure your JS images appear in search.
Google’s Martin Splitt Reveals 3 JavaScript SEO Mistakes & Fixes
JavaScript SEO problems can hurt search rankings, warns Google’s Martin Splitt. Learn how error pages, geolocation requests, and rendered HTML issues impact indexing.
A Guide To Enterprise-Level Migrations (100k + URLs)
Avoid traffic loss during enterprise site migration by implementing an organized approach and involving key stakeholders in the process.
Google’s Mueller Predicts Uptick Of Hallucinated Links: Redirect Or Not?
AI tools are creating fake URLs causing 404 errors. Google’s John Mueller offers guidance to navigate this issue.
Google’s Mueller Cautions SEO Pros On Changing Business Needs
Google’s John Mueller advises SEO professionals to reconsider how their work fits in with today’s business needs.
Google Updates Structured Data Requirements For Return Policies
Google requires ecommerce stores to specify in their structured data which country their return policies apply to.
Google’s Martin Splitt Warns Against Redirecting 404s To Homepage
Google advises against redirecting all 404 pages to the homepage, recommending proper redirects or maintaining 404 status codes.
Google Updates Robots Meta Tag Document To Include AI Mode
Google updates robots meta tag document with details on managing how content appears in new AI Mode.
9 Trends You Should Watch To Keep Your Website Afloat in 2025
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How To Use XML Sitemaps To Boost SEO
Learn the ins and outs of using sitemaps to improve content discovery and indexing.
How To Create a Certified Fast Website To Compete In 2025
Discover the critical impact of a fast website on user experience and SEO rankings for better conversion rates.
Google Updates Product Markup To Support Member Pricing & Sales
Google updates structured data guidelines, enabling merchants to showcase sale, member, and strikethrough pricing in search results.
Google CrUX Report Update Targets LCP & Network Delays
Google Chrome’s latest CrUX update delivers granular LCP and RTT insights. This can help with optimizing page speed and user experience.
AI Search Optimization: Make Your Structured Data Accessible
An investigation reveals AI crawlers miss JavaScript-injected structured data. Use server-side rendering or static HTML to ensure visibility.
Google Pushes For Ratings With Comments In Review Snippets
Google updates review snippet guidelines, recommending ratings include written reviews and author names.
Google Adds Data Collection Period To PageSpeed Insights (PSI)
Google updates PageSpeed Insights to display CrUX data collection periods, helping developers better analyze website performance metrics.
Google Shows How To Fix LCP Core Web Vitals
Expert from Google’s Chrome team shows how to fix LCP scores. LCP will never feel difficult again
How Rendering Affects SEO: Takeaways From Google’s Martin Splitt
Google’s Martin Splitt explains rendering strategies, their impact on SEO, and how to optimize websites for search engines.
Google Clarifies 404 & Redirect Validation In Search Console
Google’s John Mueller explains how Search Console handles 404s, redirects, and site migration issues during reprocessing.
Google’s JavaScript Warning & How It Relates To AI Search
Google warns against excessive JavaScript use. Here’s why this warning is critical for AI search optimization.
Introduction To Vector Databases And How To Use AI For SEO
Boost your AI SEO strategy with vector databases. Find out how to leverage vector embeddings to improve your content relevance and search engine rankings.