Category Archives: Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Is 160 characters recommended for webpage meta descriptions?

Yes, 160 characters is the widely recommended length for a meta description for the best possible SEO results and top search engine rankings. Google can technically handle longer snippets, but it often truncates descriptions exceeding 160 characters in search results. … Continue reading

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Enhancing SEO: Post Meta Descriptions in Your UltimateWB integrated WordPress Blog – No Plugins Necessary!

As you may know, WordPress does not include meta descriptions by default – even though it is very much valued in SEO rankings by top search engines like Google. We decided to change that. As part of our ongoing commitment … Continue reading

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How To Get Star Ratings To Show Up In Google Search Results?

A Step-by-Step Guide to Adding AggregateRating Schema Markup for Google Online reviews and star ratings have a substantial impact on a website’s credibility and user engagement. When users see those coveted star ratings in Google search results, it can make … Continue reading

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How can I check my website’s backlinks on Google Search Console?

To access your backlinks on Google Search Console, follow these steps: You can filter the list of backlinks by: You can also click on the More link next to any domain to see more information about the backlinks from that … Continue reading

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Does posting your content on your Facebook page or Twitter count as backlinks for your website when you link to it? (or should I say “X” instead of Twitter?!)

No, posting your content on your Facebook page or Twitter does not count as backlinks for your website, even if you link to it. This is because social media links are typically marked as “nofollow” by search engines, which means … Continue reading

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Is it a bad idea for SEO and search engine indexing and ranking to block bots and crawlers from accessing your website?

Blocking search engine bots and crawlers from accessing your website is generally a bad idea if your goal is to achieve good SEO rankings and search engine indexing. Here’s why: Instead of blocking search engine bots, it’s generally recommended to … Continue reading

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Is a .com domain better for SEO?

The choice of a domain extension, such as .com, .net, .org, or others, does not directly impact your SEO rankings. Search engines like Google do not favor one domain extension over another when it comes to ranking websites. However, there … Continue reading

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Do sitemaps help SEO rankings?

Yes, sitemaps help SEO rankings. A sitemap is a file that lists all of the pages on your website. Submitting your sitemap to Google Search Console helps Google to find and index all of your pages. This is important because … Continue reading

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What are the steps to do an e-commerce website SEO?

Optimizing an e-commerce website for SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is crucial to drive organic traffic and improve your online visibility. Here are the steps to effectively perform e-commerce website SEO: SEO for e-commerce is an ongoing process. Search engine algorithms … Continue reading

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