How do I redirect www to non-www?
Set up a permanent 301 redirect from www.example.com to example.com in Apache, nginx or ASP.NET Core, and test it so no URL ends up in a loop.
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How do I remove a page from Google search?
Remove a page from Google results using the Removals tool for a quick hide and noindex, a 404 or a password for a lasting fix, with clear steps.
How do I remove URLs containing /post/ from Google (inurl:post)?
inurl:post finds pages but does not remove them. Learn to remove a whole folder with the prefix option in Search Console and fix it for good.
How do I request indexing in Google Search Console?
Ask Google to crawl a new or updated page with the URL Inspection tool. Step-by-step instructions, the limits to expect and when not to bother.
How do I speed up a slow website?
A practical order of work for a slow site: measure first, shrink images, compress text, cache files, cut scripts and check the server response.
How do I submit a sitemap to Google?
Submit your sitemap in Google Search Console in a few steps, add it to robots.txt as a backup, and read the status that comes back.
How do I test if my site supports HTTP/3?
Check HTTP/3 with browser DevTools, the Alt-Svc header, curl or an online checker, and learn why a first load can still show HTTP/2.
How do I use the Rich Results Test?
Step-by-step use of Google's Rich Results Test: test a live URL or pasted code, read errors and warnings, and know what a pass does and does not mean.
How do I verify my site in Google Search Console?
Prove you own your site in Google Search Console using a DNS record, an HTML file, a meta tag or an analytics connection, and keep the proof in place.
How long does a DMARC change take to work?
A new or edited DMARC record takes effect as DNS caches expire, but reports and a safe rollout take weeks. See what to expect and how to check progress.
How long does Google take to index a new page?
There is no fixed time for Google to index a new page. See what affects the wait, how to check progress and which steps help Google find your page.
How long should a meta description be?
Google sets no meta description length limit. Learn a practical range, why snippets get rewritten and how to write a description people want to click.
How long should a title tag be?
Google sets no fixed title tag limit, but long titles get cut off. Learn the practical length range, how pixel width works and how to write a clear title.
How many H1 tags should a page have?
One H1 per page is the clearest choice for readers and screen readers. Learn what Google says about multiple H1s and how to fix a page that has none.
How to create a sitemap.xml file
Create a sitemap.xml that lists your canonical pages, publish it at your site root and tell Google where it is. Includes a copy-ready example file.
HTTP/2 vs HTTP/3: what should I enable on my CDN?
Enable both. HTTP/2 is the dependable base and HTTP/3 adds QUIC for lossy networks. Learn how browsers pick one, and what to check after switching.
JSON-LD vs Microdata: which should I use?
Learn the difference between JSON-LD and Microdata structured data, why Google recommends JSON-LD, and when Microdata is still a reasonable choice.
Lighthouse score vs real user data: which matters?
Lighthouse tests one simulated page load, while real user data records actual visits. Learn how to use each one and which to trust for decisions.
noindex vs Disallow: what is the difference?
Disallow stops crawling and noindex stops listing in search. Learn which to use, why combining them fails and how to apply each correctly.
Should URLs be lowercase?
Yes, keep URLs lowercase. Find out why uppercase letters create duplicate pages and how to redirect mixed-case URLs to a single lowercase form.
Subdomain or subfolder for SEO?
Compare subdomains and subfolders for a blog, shop or help centre, and see which fits your setup, tracking and maintenance needs best.
Trailing slash or no trailing slash on URLs?
Should your URLs end with a slash? Learn how Google treats both forms, how to choose one and how to redirect and canonicalize the other.
WebP vs JPEG vs PNG: which format is best?
Compare WebP, JPEG and PNG for website images: when each fits, how they differ on quality, transparency and size, and how to switch safely.
What are caching headers (Cache-Control)?
Cache-Control tells browsers and CDNs how long to keep a file. See the common values, a safe setup for pages and assets and how to check them.