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Indexed, Though Blocked by robots.txt: What It Means and How to Fix It
"Indexed, though blocked by robots.txt" means Google indexed a URL it isn't allowed to crawl. Learn why it happens, when to ignore it, and how to fix it based on what you want for the page.
URL Canonicalization: How to Keep Your URLs Consistent (With Examples)
URL canonicalization is how search engines pick one URL from a set of duplicates. See which URL variations cause trouble, how Google chooses, and how to keep your signals consistent.
Disallow vs Noindex: What's the Difference and When to Use Each
Disallow stops crawling, noindex stops indexing. Learn when to use each, why combining them backfires, and how to fix "Indexed, though blocked by robots.txt".
What is a robots.txt file? How it works, with examples
Learn what robots.txt does (and doesn't do), how Google picks which rule applies, how to block AI crawlers, and the mistakes that get pages indexed anyway.
How to optimize HTML structure for SEO
How to structure your HTML so search engines, screen readers, and AI agents can all understand it — with a full <head> checklist, semantic markup guide, and agent-readiness section.
This guide covers everything you need to know: what to include, where to place it, how to keep it healthy, and the mistakes that quietly undermine your crawl efficiency.
8 common site name problems in Google Search and how to solve them
This guide will walk you through common questions about site names and practical troubleshooting tips to help you better understand how Google handles them.
How to change the links that appear under your site on Google
You can’t change the links under your site on Google as it’s determined algorithmically. But here are some best practices to improve your sitelinks.
How to Remove 404 Error Pages From Google
Removing or redirecting 404 error pages is essential to ensure optimal SEO performance. Let’s uncover the steps to remove 404 error pages from Google.
Create custom function in Google Sheets with this Google Apps Script cheat sheet. Automate tasks like checking HTTP status codes and fetching meta data.
How to Extract URLs from a Sitemap Using Google Sheets
Learn how to extract URLs from a Sitemap using Google Sheets.
Optimize Your International SEO with Hreflang Best Practices
This blog post will explain the hreflang attribute, when it should be used, and provide practical tips for implementation.
How to solve “No Referring Sitemaps Detected”
"No referring sitemaps detected" message in your Google Search Console isn't necessarily an error that needs to be fixed. Let's find out why.
How to Optimize URL Slug for SEO
Learn more about what URL slugs are, why they're important for SEO, and how you can optimize URL slugs for better search engine performance.
How to Manage RSS Feed URLs in Google Search Console
Are you having many RSS feed URLs in your Google Search Console Indexing Report error? Learn how to manage them to improve your SEO.
How to Submit Your Robots.txt File to Google Search Console
Learn how to submit your robots.txt file to Google Search Console with a step-by-step guide.
How to Fix Non-Canonical URLs in a Sitemap
Non-canonical URLs are URLs that have the same content but with a different URL structure. Learn how to fix non-canonical URLs in a sitemap.
Having a trailing slash at the end of URLs is a matter of preference, but it's a good practice for maintaining consistency.
How to Find Broken Links in Screaming Frog
In this article, I will show you how to find broken links in Screaming Frog.
In this blog post, let’s explore why viewing your site as Googlebot is so important, how to do it, and what insights you can gain from the experience.