Is Your Website Hiding From Google?
Sometimes, SEO can feel like trying to read a map without a compass.
But if you’re here, you’re already ahead of the game.
The good news? Most SEO problems are fixable!
Technical SEO problems
Duplicate Content
Duplicate content happens when the same text shows up on multiple pages.
It confuses search engines.
When search engines are confused – they don’t rank your site as high.
How to fix:
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Rewrite the content to make it unique, or tell search engines which version to focus on with a rel=”canonical” tag.
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Redirect any extra versions to the right one.
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And don’t forget to check your site’s www and non-www versions – they should lead to the same place.
Poor Site Speed
Ever clicked on a slow website and immediately hit the back button?
Your website visitors might be doing that too.
A slow site isn’t just annoying – it can hurt your SEO rankings.
How to fix:
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Compress those massive image files.
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Use browser caching to speed things up. A CDN (Content Delivery Network) can also work wonders for loading times.
When it comes to SEO problems, site speed is one of the most overlooked culprits.
Lost Pages? (Indexability Issues)
A page needs to be indexed to show up on Google.
If search engines can’t find your pages, no one else will either.
How to fix:
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Run a quick technical SEO audit to catch anything hiding in plain sight.
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Check for broken links, update your sitemap, and make sure your robots.txt file isn’t blocking important pages.
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And hey, if a “noindex” tag slipped onto your page, it’s time to kick it out.
Mobile Optimization
If your site doesn’t work well on a phone, you’re missing out.
These days, everyone is browsing on the go.
How to fix:
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Switch to a responsive design that adjusts to any screen size.
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Avoid pop-ups (they’re even more annoying on mobile).
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Test your site on your own phone—you’ll know right away if it needs tweaking.
More tech issues to check:
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No HTTPS Security? Get an SSL certificate to make your site secure. It’s a trust signal for users and Google.
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Multiple Homepage Versions? Redirect them all to a single URL. Simple but effective.
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Broken Links? Use an online tool to track them down and fix them. Brokenlinkcheck for example is free.
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Missing Alt Tags? Add descriptive alt text to all your images – it’s great for SEO and accessibility.
On-Page SEO Problems and Solutions
Content Is King (But Only If It’s Useful)
Your content should help, inform, or entertain your audience.
If it doesn’t, why would they stick around?
How to Fix:
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Focus on specific keywords, not generic ones.
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Write naturally – no one wants to read keyword-stuffed sentences.
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Use headers (H1, H2, H3) to break up your content.
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And remember, short sentences and simple words make your site easier to read.
Meta Tags
Meta tags help search engines (and users) know what each page is about.
How to fix them: Write a unique meta title (50–60 characters) and description (120–150 characters) for each page. Don’t overthink it – just tell people what they’ll get if they click.
Image Optimization
Big images look great, but they can make your site slow.
How to fix it: Compress your images, use lazy loading, and always add alt text to describe what’s in the image. Bonus: alt text helps visually impaired users, too.
Internal Links
Think of internal links as helpful little guides for your visitors (and search engines).
How to fix it: When you add new content, link it to existing pages. It’s like creating a web of awesome resources that keeps people exploring your site.
Harmful Backlinks
Not all backlinks are good.
Low-quality links can hurt your site’s reputation.
How to fix it: Audit your backlinks regularly (there are tools for this).
Disavow any harmful links, and focus on building relationships with high-quality sites.
It’s better to have a few great links than a ton of bad ones.
SEO isn’t about quick fixes – it’s about creating a better experience for your users.
You’ve already shown you’re willing to go the extra mile by diving into this world. That’s huge!
So start small. Tackle one issue at a time, and if you need a second opinion – don’t hesitate to contact us.
