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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
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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 page
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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 <h1> tags that are complementary
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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 page,
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How to fix: Pages with low text-HTML ratio
Learn how to streamline HTML, enhance page performance, and deliver a better user experience.
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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
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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 on Key Information: Place the most
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How to fix: Sitemap.xml not indicated in robots.txt
If Semrush flagged the “Sitemap.xml not indicated in robots.txt” issue, don’t worry – it’s a quick fix. Adding your sitemap to robots.txt helps search engines find and crawl your site more efficiently, improving your SEO. Follow this simple guide to resolve the issue, step-by-step.
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How to fix: Missing the viewport width value
Issue: Your page is missing the necessary viewport settings, which can make it look bad or unusable on mobile devices. Fix: Add the width and initial-scale values to your viewport meta tag. Ask a developer if you need help. Tip:
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How to fix: Malformed links
Issue: Malformed links have errors (like typos or wrong characters) that prevent them from being crawled or used properly. Fix: Correct any link errors, ensuring URLs follow the standard format and are free of extra characters or mistakes. Tip: Clean
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How to fix: Invalid structured data items
Issue: Structured data errors make it hard for search engines to understand your content, reducing your chances of getting rich snippets and better rankings. Fix: Use the Rich Results Test tool to identify and fix errors in your structured data,
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How to fix: Pages with slow load speed
Issue: Slow page load speeds hurt your rankings and user experience. Faster pages perform better in search results and can boost conversions. Fix: Optimize your HTML code to make it leaner. If your server is slow, consider upgrading to better
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How to fix: Sitemap.xml files are too large
Issue: Your sitemap.xml is too big (over 50 MB or 50,000 URLs), which may prevent search engines from crawling your site properly. Fix: Split your sitemap into smaller files and use a sitemap index file to list them. Update your
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How to fix: Subdomains don’t support secure encryption algorithms
Issue: Outdated encryption on your subdomains poses security risks and can lead to browser warnings, scaring off visitors and lowering traffic. Fix: Ask your website admin to update to modern encryption algorithms. Tip: Up-to-date security builds trust and improves site
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How to fix: Issues with broken internal JavaScript and CSS files
Issue: Broken JavaScript or CSS files can prevent search engines from correctly rendering your pages, harming your rankings. They may also cause errors that disrupt user experience on your site. Fix: Identify and repair all broken JavaScript and CSS files.
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How to fix: Pages with a meta refresh tag
Issue: Meta refresh tags are outdated and can cause slow redirects, hurting SEO and user experience. Fix: Replace meta refresh tags with 301 redirects for a faster, more reliable redirection method. Tip: 301 redirects improve site efficiency and search engine
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How to fix: Pages with multiple canonical URLs
Issue: Having multiple canonical URLs on one page confuses search engines, making them ignore or choose the wrong one, hurting your SEO. Fix: Keep only one canonical URL on each page to clearly indicate the preferred version. Tip: One clear
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How to fix: Pages with a broken canonical link
Issue: Canonical tags point search engines to the preferred page version. If they link to non-existent pages, it wastes crawl resources and hurts SEO. Fix: Check and fix broken canonical links by updating or removing them to point to existing
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How to fix: AMP templating issues
Issue: Templating syntax in your AMP pages isn’t allowed and causes them to break or not be indexed, affecting mobile search results. Fix: Review the “Issue Description” for details on the problem and follow the tips to correct the templating
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How to fix: AMP style and layout issues
Issue: Your AMP page’s style and layout don’t meet AMP standards, causing it to break or not be indexed in mobile search results. Fix: Check the “Issue Description” for specific problems and follow the provided tips to fix them. Tip:
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How to fix: AMP HTML issues
Issue: AMP pages need to follow specific HTML rules to work and show up in mobile search results. If they don’t, they won’t load correctly or be indexed. Fix: Check the “Issue Description” for details on what’s wrong and follow