Technical SEO: Crawling, Indexing, and Website Structure
Technical SEO focuses on conditions that affect how search engines access, interpret, and process pages. It supports useful content and relevant targeting but cannot replace them.
Check crawling and indexability
Review status codes, robots directives, noindex tags, and internal links. Crawlability does not guarantee indexing.
Maintain a useful sitemap
Keep the sitemap accurate and focused on appropriate canonical URLs. It helps discovery but does not force indexing.
Handle duplicates and redirects
Review canonical tags, duplicate URL patterns, redirect chains, and missing pages. Redirect old URLs to relevant replacements rather than unrelated destinations.
Improve architecture and performance
Keep important pages reachable through clear navigation. Optimize images, avoid layout shifts, and ensure mobile controls work properly.
Frequently asked questions
Does a perfect technical score guarantee rankings?
No. Tools identify potential issues, while rankings depend on many factors.
Should every URL be indexed?
No. Duplicate or utility pages may not need to appear in search results.
When should I audit technical SEO?
After migrations, releases, template changes, or unexplained performance changes.
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