SEO
Common SEO Mistakes
The most common SEO mistakes that hold websites back, including why great blog content sometimes fails to rank and how to fix it.
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Online shops compete for attention across thousands of searches. Good e-commerce SEO helps the right products appear at the right moment.
Start with keyword research
Identify how customers search for products and categories, including specific attributes such as size, material or use case.
Optimise category pages
Category pages often rank for broader, high-value searches. Add helpful introductions, clear filters and internal links to subcategories.
Write unique product descriptions
Manufacturer descriptions appear on many sites. Unique descriptions explain benefits, use cases and details customers care about. They help search visibility and conversions.
Product description tips
- Lead with the main benefit.
- Include specifications in a scannable format.
- Answer common questions.
- Use natural language, not keyword stuffing.
Technical essentials
- Fast loading pages.
- Clean URLs and logical site structure.
- Managed filter and parameter URLs to avoid duplicate content.
- Correct handling of out-of-stock and discontinued products.
- Structured data for products and reviews.
Images
Compress images, use descriptive filenames and alt text.
Reviews
Customer reviews provide fresh content and trust signals.
Content beyond products
Buying guides and comparisons attract shoppers earlier in their journey.
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