Technical SEO archives

A good XML sitemap serves as a roadmap for your website, guiding Google to all your important pages. XML sitemaps can be beneficial for SEO, helping Google find your essential pages quickly, even if your internal linking isn’t perfect. This post explains what they are and how they help you rank better and get surfaced …

Natural language is quickly becoming the default way people interact with online tools. Instead of typing a few keywords, users now ask full questions, give detailed instructions, and are starting to expect clear, conversational answers. So, how can you make sure your content provides the answer to their question? Or better yet, how can you make it possible for them to interact with your website in a similar way? That’s where Microsoft’s NLWeb comes in.  Meet NLWeb, Microsoft’s new open …

The open web is the part of the internet built on open standards that anyone can use. This concept creates a democratic digital space where people can build on each other’s work without restrictions, just like how WordPress.org is built. For website owners, understanding and leveraging the open web is increasingly crucial. Especially with the …

Ever clicked a link and landed on a “Page Not Found” error? Redirects prevent that. They automatically send visitors and search engines to the right page. Redirects are crucial for both SEO and user experience. For SEO, they preserve link equity and maintain your rankings. Additionally, it enhances the user experience, as no one likes …

The canonical URL allows you to tell search engines that certain similar URLs are actually one and the same. Learn how to use rel=canonical!

Did you know that even a one-second delay in page loading speed can cause up to 11% fewer page views? That’s right, you might have the best content strategy and a solid plan to drive traffic, but visitors won’t stay long if your site lags. Page speed is one of the biggest factors in keeping …

To get search engines to fully understand your site, you need structured data in the form of Schema.org. This guide helps you on your way.

So, what exactly is LLM Optimization? Well, the answer to that question depends on who you ask. For example, if you ask a machine learning engineer, they’ll tell you it’s all about tweaking prompts and token limits to get better performance from a large language model. However, in slightly more layman’s terms, one could actually …

One of the things you can do to present your local business better in search results is to use structured data for rich snippets. Adding structured data to your site can help search engines understand your business and how it performs. Because of this, you’ll need to add your NAP details, store/location map, reviews, and …

Ecommerce mistakes are as common as shopping carts filled to the brim during a Black Friday sale. Why is that, you ask? Well, the ecommerce world is complex. It’s easy for online retailers to trip over unexpected — but also quite common — hurdles. But fear not! Identifying and correcting these technical SEO mistakes helps …