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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★★★ Can Google really delay Mobile-First Indexing indefinitely?
The forced migration of all sites to Mobile-First Indexing, initially planned for September 1, 2020, may be postponed. Google is re-evaluating this date due to the COVID context and will communicate a...
Anonyme (金谷武明) Jun 04, 2020
★★★ Should you still optimize rel=next/prev tags for pagination?
Google no longer uses rel=next/prev tags for pagination. There is no specific signal to send. All paginated pages can be indexed normally. The XML sitemap should contain important pages, not necessari...
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
★★★ 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
★★ 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 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
★★ 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
★★★ 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
★★★ Can you relaunch an old domain without being penalized for duplicate content by spammers?
If a site that has been closed for a year is relaunched on a new domain and its content has been copied by scraping sites, Google will likely not penalize the legitimate site for duplication. The algo...
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 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 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
★★ Why do your Google metrics never align between Search Console, Analytics, and Business Profile?
Different Google tools (Search Console, Google Analytics, Google My Business) use different collection methods and definitions for similar metrics. It is normal for the numbers not to match across the...
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
★★★ Do URLs with fragments (#) in Search Console mean you need to rethink your tracking and analysis strategy?
URLs with fragments (#) displayed in sitelinks or rich results (FAQs) are NOT normalized in Search Console, unlike traditional search results. Each URL with a fragment generates its own distinct stati...
金谷武明 Jun 04, 2020
★★★ Why does Google refuse to show your FAQs in rich results despite perfect markup?
The display of FAQs in rich results is determined by the algorithm, not the webmaster. If the markup is correct and error-free in Search Console, no further action is possible. Content quality remains...
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
★★★ Can you really add a FAQ just to get the rich result without risking penalties?
Adding a legitimate FAQ section to achieve the rich result is acceptable, as long as the FAQ content is genuinely useful and unique per page. Avoid mechanically reused FAQs across hundreds of pages or...
金谷武明 Jun 04, 2020
★★★ Should you really stop placing category pages in noindex?
Google advises against using the noindex tag on category, author, or list pages (for example, in WordPress). Allowing Google to crawl and index all pages helps the algorithm better understand the site...
Anonyme (金谷武明) Jun 04, 2020
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