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1 August 2023 — Pobl Tech
Remember the time…
You got lost on a road trip, ending up in a cornfield instead of the beach, thanks to your supposedly trustworthy GPS?
That’s how it feels sometimes with Search Engine Optimisation (SEO).
One minute you’re cruising along the digital highway, and the next you find yourself at a ‘digital dead-end’…
Or, even worse, stuck in the notorious Google penalty box.
Before you reach for that stress ball, though, don’t panic!
We’ve all been there.
SEO can be a wild, confusing ride.
But armed with a roadmap of the most common SEO pitfalls, you can confidently steer your way towards those sweet, sweet top spots on the Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs).
So buckle up…
Let’s take a joyride through the most common SEO pitfalls and learn how to overcome them!
Picture this…
You discover a new favourite food – let’s say it’s tacos.
You love tacos so much you start eating them for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even snack times.
Overkill? Absolutely.
That’s keyword stuffing. It’s like forcing tacos into every meal.
Google doesn’t like that. Neither do your readers.
Sprinkle keywords naturally throughout your content instead.
The ‘Stuck in the Past’ Misstep…
Not having a mobile-friendly website these days is like trying to watch a VHS tape on a smart TV – it just doesn’t work.
Ensure your website looks and performs well on mobile devices, or you risk driving users (and Google’s bots) away.
Low-quality content is like a bland sandwich – no one’s going to want a second bite.
High-quality, engaging content is key to attracting and retaining users, and enticing those Google bots to rank you higher.
Forgetting to optimise your meta tags is like trying to play hide and seek while you’re invisible – you’re simply not going to be found.
Meta tags tell search engines and users what your page is about.
Make sure yours are descriptive and enticing.
A slow-loading website is like a slow poke driver in the fast lane – frustrating and likely to be overtaken.
Speed up your website to improve user experience and SEO.
Ignoring local SEO is like being a tourist who refuses to use a map.
If you have a local business, local SEO is your roadmap to reaching customers in your area.
Use it.
Not using analytics is like setting off on a road trip without a destination in mind.
You won’t know where you’re heading or when you’ve arrived.
Use analytics tools to set goals, track progress, and steer your SEO strategy.
Ignoring link building in SEO is like refusing to ask for directions when you’re lost.
Building high-quality inbound and outbound links can guide users and search engines to your site.
Forgetting to optimise images is like trying to enjoy a movie with blurry glasses.
Ensure your images have alt tags, appropriate file sizes and descriptive filenames for a clearer SEO vision.
Just as no one likes an echo, Google doesn’t like duplicate content.
Ensure your content is unique to stand out in the SERP crowd.
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There you have it – the ten most common SEO pitfalls and how to avoid them.
With this roadmap, you’re now equipped to navigate the winding roads of SEO, and most importantly, to avoid those pesky digital dead-ends.
So take a deep breath, put your foot on the accelerator, and steer your way towards SEO success.
Remember, SEO isn’t a race, but a journey.
Happy travels!
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