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★★★ Should you translate URLs to Hindi when the content is in Hindi?
Google advises keeping URLs in the same language as your site's main content. If the content is in Hindi, URLs should ideally be in Hindi to remain consistent and better meet the needs of predominantl...
Jun 14, 2016 ⚡ Analysis available
★★★ Why does the traffic measured by Google Analytics consistently diverge from Search Console?
Google Analytics uses JavaScript to capture traffic data, meaning that traffic from browsers that don’t execute it won’t be counted, unlike Google Search Console, which records data directly from sear...
Jun 08, 2016 ⚡ Analysis available
★★★ Why do organic traffic figures differ so much between Search Console and Analytics?
The differences in data between Google Search Console and Google Analytics result from how each platform collects and processes information. Google Search Console tracks impressions and clicks from th...
Jun 08, 2016 ⚡ Analysis available
★★★ Does Google really evaluate authority site by site or page by page?
Google evaluates a site's authority mainly through individual content and its relevance at the time of a query, using over 200 weighted signals....
May 31, 2016 ⚡ Analysis available
★★★ Is guest blogging truly acceptable for SEO according to Google?
Guest blogging can be acceptable if you write relevant and credible content that does not aim to manipulate search rankings with optimized links....
May 31, 2016 ⚡ Analysis available
★★★ Are the rel='prev' and rel='next' tags still useful for handling pagination?
To manage pagination, use rel='prev' and rel='next' tags. Google will understand that these pages are connected and will treat them as a single article....
May 31, 2016 ⚡ Analysis available
★★★ Do social signals really have a direct impact on Google rankings?
Social signals and mentions that drive traffic and generate discussions around your site can help indirectly improve your site's authority....
May 31, 2016 ⚡ Analysis available
★★★ Could redirecting to the homepage during a redesign ruin your SEO efforts?
During a website redesign, redirect old URLs directly to their corresponding new URLs with a 301 status code, rather than to the homepage....
May 31, 2016 ⚡ Analysis available
★★★ Do external links really harm your SEO?
Including links to relevant sites does not negatively affect your SEO, unless they are sold links, which is against Google's guidelines....
May 31, 2016 ⚡ Analysis available
★★★ Is Fetch as Render truly the essential tool for checking how your pages are rendered?
To check if a page is rendering correctly for Google, it is best to use the Fetch as Render tool in Search Console to identify blocked resources....
May 31, 2016 ⚡ Analysis available
★★★ Should you really choose responsive over a separate mobile site?
Google generally recommends responsive sites because they are easier to maintain and optimized for all devices. However, separate mobile sites provide more flexibility in terms of design and mobile-sp...
May 31, 2016 ⚡ Analysis available
★★★ How does Google actually index sites written in Romanized Hindi using Latin characters?
Google attempts to understand sites in Romanized Hindi as Hindi, since many users input requests in Hindi using Latin letters....
May 31, 2016 ⚡ Analysis available
★★★ Could a Blocked CDN Be Hurting Your Images' Indexing on Google?
If your CDN is blocked for robots, Google cannot index the images. Therefore, it is advisable to unblock at least access for Googlebot-Images....
May 31, 2016 ⚡ Analysis available
★★★ Should you really keep your out-of-stock product pages indexed?
If your pages are temporarily unavailable, a temporary server error code can be used. For longer periods, it is advisable to use 'noindex'. For out-of-stock products, it is acceptable to keep them ind...
May 31, 2016 ⚡ Analysis available
★★★ Can you really target multiple pages for the same keyword without facing penalties?
It is common to target multiple pages for the same keyword. It depends on the nature of the content. Google prefers to display a single page from a site for a specific keyword to avoid showing multipl...
May 31, 2016 ⚡ Analysis available
★★★ Google Cache vs Fetch as Google: Why Doesn’t Your Page Appear As You See It?
Google's cache likely displays the last indexed version of your page, while the Fetch as Google tool shows how Googlebot sees the page currently without following redirects....
May 31, 2016 ⚡ Analysis available
★★★ Should you really rely on Google Trends to guide your SEO content strategy?
Google recommends using Google Trends, available at trends.google.com, to explore and understand trending search terms. This tool allows you to filter data by region, such as India, and see how trends...
May 31, 2016 ⚡ Analysis available
★★★ Is Panda really a penalty or just another ranking signal?
Panda is not considered a penalty but rather an adjustment to rankings based on standard quality signals. Sites must ensure that the majority of their content provides good value to users, even if som...
May 26, 2016 ⚡ Analysis available
★★ Why is Google keeping the Mobile-Friendly 2 metrics a secret?
Google has not shared public statistics on the impact of the second deployment of the mobile-friendly improvement, as these figures could be taken out of context. The significance of this enhancement ...
May 26, 2016 ⚡ Analysis available
★★★ Do ad blockers really affect your organic SEO?
Google recognizes that some users use ad blockers in response to intrusive advertising experiences. Improving the ad experience is a priority, and Google is exploring ways to enhance ad interactions f...
May 26, 2016 ⚡ Analysis available
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