Tag Archive for: Semrush site audit tips

How to fix: Broken external images

Issue: Broken external images don’t display properly, creating a poor user experience and signaling to search engines that your site may be poorly maintained. Fix: Identify and fix broken external images by replacing them, removing them,…

How to fix: Images without alt attributes

Issue: Missing alt attributes on images means search engines can’t understand your images’ content, lowering your chances of ranking in image search. It also reduces accessibility for visually impaired users. Fix: Add relevant alt attributes…

How to fix: Pages with temporary redirects

Issue: Temporary redirects (302/307) don’t pass SEO value (link juice) to the new page and signal that the move is not permanent. Misusing them can harm your search rankings. Fix: Replace unnecessary temporary redirects with permanent ones…

How to fix: Pages with an underscore in the URL

Issue: Using underscores (_) in URLs can confuse search engines, as they may treat them as part of a single word. Hyphens (-) are better for separating words in URLs, making them easier for search engines to read. Fix: Replace underscores…

How to fix: Pages without an H1 heading

Issue: Missing an <h1> tag means your page lacks a clear heading that defines its topic, which can hurt SEO and confuse users. It also disrupts your page’s heading structure. Fix: Add a concise, relevant <h1> heading to every…

How to fix: Pages with duplicate H1 and title tags

Issue: If your <title> and <h1> tags are identical, search engines may view the <h1> as over-optimized, and you miss the chance to include additional relevant keywords. Fix: Write unique content for your <title> and…

How to fix: Pages without meta descriptions

Issue: Missing meta descriptions mean search engines will pull random text from your page, which might not be relevant or appealing to users, reducing your chances of getting clicks. Fix: Add a clear and compelling meta description to every…

How to fix: Pages with low text-HTML ratio

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How to fix: Pages without enough text within the title tags

Issue: Titles with fewer than 10 characters are too short to explain what your page is about. This limits your chances of ranking in search results and attracting clicks. Fix: Add more descriptive text to your title tags to make them clear…

How to fix: Pages with too much text within the title tags

Issue: Titles longer than 70 characters are often truncated in search results, making them less appealing and reducing click-through rates. Fix: Rewrite your titles to be concise and stay within 70 characters. Recommendations Focus…