What does Google say about SEO? /
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping search engine optimization and Google's algorithms. This category compiles Google's official statements regarding AI usage in search, including machine learning technologies, large language models (LLMs), and new generative search experiences like SGE and AI Overview. SEO practitioners will find Google's positions on how AI-generated content (ChatGPT, Gemini, Bard) impacts website rankings and organic visibility. Google has clarified its guidelines concerning artificial intelligence for content creation, distinguishing acceptable practices from manipulative techniques that violate search quality standards. Understanding these official declarations is crucial for adapting SEO strategies to algorithmic evolutions, particularly with the increasing integration of machine learning into ranking systems. This category also covers the impact of AI-generated answers in SERPs, E-E-A-T quality criteria applied to AI-assisted content, and recommendations for maintaining organic search presence in the era of generative search. Essential insights include how Google evaluates content quality regardless of production method, focusing on helpfulness and user value rather than creation process. A must-follow resource for staying ahead in modern search engine optimization.
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★★★ Should you really limit the number of HTTP resources per page for SEO?
Google does not impose a strict limit on the number of HTTP resources per page. Fewer resources are generally better to reduce the risks of loading failures, but you must be reasonable: putting everyt...
Martin Splitt Jun 11, 2020
★★★ Does Domain Age Really Impact Your Google Rankings?
Responding to a question on this topic, John Mueller explained on Twitter that Google does not rank "old sites" - those on domain names created long ago - any better these days. No changes to the trea...
John Mueller Jun 08, 2020
★★ Should You Ditch Search Console's URL Parameters Tool in Favor of Robots.txt?
John Mueller explained on Twitter that the URL parameters handling tool in Search Console does not replace a "clean" use of robots.txt to block crawling on complex URLs with parameters, and that robot...
John Mueller Jun 08, 2020
★★★ Should you choose a subdomain or a new domain for launching a service?
To launch a new service, choose between a subdomain and a new domain based on user experience, not presumed SEO gains. Optimizing for SEO from the outset often leads to strategic regrets later....
金谷武明 Jun 04, 2020
★★ Is it really necessary to report spam URL by URL to assist Google?
Although tedious, submitting each spam URL through the report form helps Google detect patterns and remove spam networks at scale. Each report contributes to improving anti-spam systems....
金谷武明 Jun 04, 2020
★★ Should you really overlook PageRank when deciding between a domain and a subdomain?
Do not structure domains/subdomains based on presumed PageRank or internal/external links. Choose the architecture based on user logic. Services started in a subdomain sometimes surpass the main domai...
金谷武明 Jun 04, 2020
★★ Should you really submit all paginated pages in the XML sitemap?
For a large site with pagination, it is not necessary to send all pagination pages (page 2, 3, 100…) in the XML sitemap. Google recommends only submitting important pages. Since the rel=next/prev attr...
Anonyme (金谷武明) Jun 04, 2020
★★★ Is it possible to add FAQs to your pages just to secure rich results in SEO?
It is acceptable to add an FAQ section to a page (such as a product or category page) even if it didn't exist before, as long as the FAQ is genuinely useful and relevant to the user. However, mechanic...
Anonyme (金谷武明) Jun 04, 2020
★★★ Should you really be worried about duplicate content from scraping?
If content is copied by scraping/hacking sites, the original site is unlikely to be penalized for duplication. Submit the URLs of hacked sites via Spam Report for Google to process them quickly....
金谷武明 Jun 04, 2020
★★★ Why doesn't Google canonicalize URLs with fragments in sitelinks and rich results?
Google normally canonicalizes URLs with fragments (#) in standard search results, but not in sitelinks or rich results (like FAQs). In these cases, the URL with the fragment is recorded as it is in th...
Anonyme (金谷武明) Jun 04, 2020
★★★ Are Core Web Vitals Really Going to Transform Your SEO Strategy?
Google has announced new ranking signals related to user experience (Core Web Vitals), but they won't launch until the end of 2020. Webmasters must first focus on their current priorities, particularl...
Anonyme (金谷武明) Jun 04, 2020
★★ What really causes your sitemap to fail in Search Console and how can you effectively resolve the issue?
If submitting a sitemap fails in Search Console, the best action is to use the 'Send Feedback' feature in Search Console with a detailed description (ideally in English, but Japanese works too via Goo...
Anonyme (金谷武明) Jun 04, 2020
★★★ Is it true that mobile accordion hidden content is indexed as visible content?
With Mobile-First Indexing, hidden content within mobile accordions is indeed recognized by Google. The handling of accordion content on PC no longer impacts indexing as Google now crawls with the mob...
金谷武明 Jun 04, 2020
★★ Why does Google emphasize textual context in Search Console feedback?
When sending Search Console feedback, attach a detailed textual explanation in addition to the screenshots. The Search Console team can use Google Translate to understand Japanese if English is imposs...
金谷武明 Jun 04, 2020
★★ Why do the numbers from Analytics, Search Console, and My Business never match?
Google's various tools (Analytics, Search Console, My Business) are distinct systems with different goals and calculation methods. The numbers don't always match; that's normal. Consult the help pages...
金谷武明 Jun 04, 2020
★★ Why are your pages still not indexed after 60 days in Search Console?
If a page is not indexed after 60 days despite being submitted via Search Console, you should check that the property is properly registered, that the URL Inspection Tool has been used (clicking 'Requ...
Anonyme (金谷武明) Jun 04, 2020
★★★ What should you do if your site lost traffic after a Core Update without making any mistakes?
The May 2020 Core Algorithm Update is complete and deployed. If a site has lost traffic, it doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a problem: the decline may be due to the emergence of higher quality conten...
Anonyme (金谷武明) Jun 04, 2020
★★ Does the rel=canonical via HTTP header really still work?
The rel=canonical attribute via HTTP header continues to work and remains effective for PDFs or other content with separate desktop/mobile versions on different domains....
金谷武明 Jun 04, 2020
★★★ Why doesn't Google display your FAQ rich results even with perfect markup?
The display of FAQ rich results in the SERPs is determined by Google's algorithm, not by the webmaster. Even if the structured data is correct and error-free in Search Console, Google may choose not t...
Anonyme (金谷武明) Jun 04, 2020
★★ Does the number of JavaScript files really slow down Google indexing?
Google renders all JavaScript files on a page in a single rendering pass, not file by file. The number of JS files does not proportionally increase the rendering delay in the indexing process....
金谷武明 Jun 04, 2020
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