This article covers various SEO challenges, such as how many internal links are ideal in blog posts, the impact of hosting downtimes on SEO, and whether 301-redirects with hashtags pass link equity. It also addresses the effectiveness of Wikipedia backlinks, how to check referral domains in Google Analytics, and strategies to improve clicks on keywords with high impressions.
How many internal links to put in a single post?
The longer the content, the more internal links you can naturally include, especially if they provide value and relevance to the reader. I’ve seen longer articles, around 5k words, successfully include 20-30 internal links while still ranking well. As long as the links are useful and add context, and you use them to break up the flow of lengthy content, having more internal links can be beneficial without harming SEO or readability.
For example, you can follow the below rule
500 words = 2 internal links
1000 words = 3 internal links
2000 words = 4 internal linksMy Hosting provider are conducting maintenance and it may last up to 24 hours, will this hurt SEO of my site?
Extended downtime can indeed negatively affect your SEO, especially if Google’s bots attempt their regular crawl and find your site inaccessible. While it won’t cause your rankings to plummet overnight, prolonged outages can gradually hurt your visibility and rankings.
If it’s the second time your site has been down, it’s a clear sign that it might be time to switch to a more reliable hosting provider. I’ve experienced this firsthand with a site that was down for two weeks—it took three months to recover traffic from Google, and even then, it never fully bounced back.
Are 301-Redirected URLs with Hashtags Still Passing Link Equity?
Yes they do pass link equity. However, these specific hashtags act as anchors to different sections of a page, and these sections likely receive a relevance boost. This technique is evident in how Google handles featured snippets, where they link directly to a particular section of a page that’s considered most relevant to the query. By directing users to specific parts of a page, the algorithm highlights the section that best answers the question, improving its prominence and relevance.
Are Wikipedia Backlinks useful?
Since Wikipedia links are marked as no-follow, there isn’t a direct SEO benefit in terms of link authority for search engines. However, links from sources like Wikipedia can still be valuable, especially if the Wikipedia page ranks well in Google. This can drive referral traffic to your site, providing indirect benefits such as increased visibility and user engagement, even without passing on direct link equity.
How do I see Referral domains on Google Analytics?
In Google Analytics, navigate to Acquisition > All Traffic > Source/Medium to view referring domains.
The Title I see in Google SERP is different than the title on my website, what should I do to make them identical?
You can use Rankmath or Yoast SEO plugins if you are using WordPress to edit these titles. However, Google my re-write these titles to be different in which case there is nothing you can do.
In Google search console, I see keywords with high impressions but no clicks, how do I get clicks?
To improve your keywords and get more clicks thus improving the click through rate (CTR):
Monitor Trends: Leverage tools like Google Trends to discover trending, relevant keywords.
Utilize Long-Tail Keywords: Aim for specific phrases with lower competition (e.g., “best lightweight travel backpacks”).
Prioritize Search Intent: Align keywords with the user’s intent (e.g., “buy waterproof travel bags” for people looking to make a purchase).
Incorporate Actionable Words: Add terms like “best,” “affordable,” and “luxury” to capture attention and differentiate offerings.
Enhance Meta Titles/Descriptions: Craft compelling meta titles and descriptions that include relevant keywords.
Integrate Keywords Naturally: Use keywords seamlessly in product descriptions, avoiding keyword stuffing.
