SEO Mistakes to Avoid: My learnings
We all have heard about SEO and SEO-friendly websites, but the best and worst thing about SEO is that it’s an ever-evolving field. Every day, we need to change, improve, and stay updated with trends, which creates a big cause for mistakes.
While working on my projects, I made and noticed some common mistakes, so I thought of sharing them with you.
1. Ignoring On-Page Optimization
Neglecting on-page optimization is a big mistake. Failing to optimize crucial on-page elements such as title tags, meta descriptions, headings, and image alt attributes can significantly impact your website’s visibility in search results. Ensure that each page on your website is optimized with relevant keywords, compelling titles, and descriptive meta descriptions to improve its chances of ranking higher in search engine results pages (SERPs).
2. Overlooking Mobile Optimization
The majority of people use their mobile devices to browse websites, so make sure your site is responsive. For a long time, my website wasn’t responsive, which led to less traffic. I realized this once I made it responsive.
3. Keyword Stuffing
Keyword stuffing, or excessively cramming keywords into your content in an attempt to manipulate search engine rankings, is the opposite of good SEO practices. Not only does keyword stuffing make your content sound unnatural and spammy, but it can also result in penalties from search engines. Instead, focus on creating high-quality, valuable content that addresses the needs and interests of your target audience, and incorporate keywords naturally and strategically to enhance relevance and readability.
4. Ignoring Technical SEO Issues
Technical SEO issues such as broken links, duplicate content, slow page speed, and errors can hinder your website’s performance and prevent it from ranking well in search results. Make sure your website’s speed is optimized and that there are minimal errors.
5. Neglecting Quality Backlinks
For a long time, I had not worked on backlinks, but once I started, I realized how impactful they are. Building quality backlinks from authoritative and relevant websites is essential for boosting your website’s authority and credibility in the eyes of search engines. So make sure you implement it.
These are some common mistakes I have made. Do tell me yours and how you tackled them!
