Sifat_SEOSpace

Hi @Belindarobyn,
I'm happy to help you! Below, I've added a few insights that might be helpful:
Yes! Squarespace's automatic canonical tags are usually effective for blogs. Squarespace automatically adds canonical tags to all pages, including blog posts, to avoid duplicate content issues. [The automatically generated canonical tags point to the primary URL of each page, taking into account factors like www vs non-www, http vs https, and trailing slashes.] The automatically generated canonical tags are generally sufficient, and there is no need to manually add them. However, if you have multiple versions of a blog post you can manually add a canonical tag in the page code section pointing to the original version to clearly indicate the source to Google. This can help avoid any potential duplicate content issues.  If you've any further questions, feel free to ask.
Best regards,
Sadul Sifat.
 

Hi @RobSah,
Thank you for getting back to me. I'm glad to hear that this issue isn't showing up. So yes, does this happen due to the search intent? 

Could I kindly ask you for a quick favor? Would you mind recommending this post if this comment has helped you?
Best regards,
Sadul Sifat
 

Hi @SKG0369
I can help you with your current situation. Below, I've provided some potential insights that might be helpful:
It's common for newly published websites to take some time to appear in search queries. This delay is due to the indexing process that search engines like Google undertake. First, submit your sitemap on Google Search Console so that Google can discover your pages efficiently.  Use the URL Inspection Tool to perform live tests for all the URLs and submit indexing requests while doing the live tests. It will help refresh the data in the search results and index the pages. Here are some resources to guide you through the process: URL Inspection Tool: https://youtu.be/Pe_-TkdbXN0   Google Search Console Guide (+ Tips & Tricks): https://youtu.be/WAjd9B7whgY?si=lqQFSaFU2LFw2jx  You will find the full Squarespace SEO checklist here and If you prefer to receive personalized recommendations on your website, check out SEOSpace. I hope these insights are helpful. If you have any further questions. Please feel free to ask.
 
Thank you,
Sadul Sifat
 

Hi @LANGEUNDLANGE,
I'm glad to help you. Below, I've added insights that might be helpful:
Using Weglot for a multilingual website with the same content, Google recognizes the unique pages and does not consider them duplicates.  You do not need to create subdomains. Weglot automatically translates and displays your content, ensuring that each page is unique and indexed correctly by Google. But if you want to set up language-specific subdomains (e.g., a French website would be https://fr.websitename/French), then you need to create a subdomain. Would you mind letting me know? If you've any further questions, don't hesitate to ask.
Thanks,
Sadul Sifat
 

Hi - @jarrettweber,
I'm Happy to help. Below, I've added a few potential insights and resources that might be helpful:
Keyword Research: 
Keywords are the foundation of SEO. They help you understand what your audience is interested in and how they search for your products or services. You can use tools like Google Keyword Planner or Ahrefs to find keywords with good search volumes and relatively low competition.  For more information, you can check this webinar: Keyword Research - Live SEOSpace Webinar. Quality Content: Quality content attracts and retains visitors, encouraging them to engage with your site. Google favors content that is helpful and relevant to users.
On-Page SEO: 
On-page SEO helps search engines understand your content better and determine its relevance to search queries. Ensure each page has a unique title and description incorporating your main keywords. Use header tags (H1, H2, etc.) to structure your content.  Check out these videos for guidance: How to Optimize H1s for SEO on Squarespace. How to Edit and Optimize Meta Description How to Edit and Optimize SEO Titles in Squarespace Off-Page SEO:
Link buildings are a major ranking factor for search engines. They signal that other websites consider your content valuable and trustworthy. You can check out this article: What Is Link Building and Why Does It Matter?. Technical SEO:
Technical SEO improvements help search engines access, crawl, interpret, and index your website without any problems, which is crucial for ranking. Improve your website's loading speed, ensure it is mobile-friendly, secure it with HTTPS, create a sitemap.xml, and optimize your robots.txt file. Regularly audit your site to find and fix crawl errors. You can use SEOSpace's tools, like the SEO audit feature, to identify and rectify technical issues. Their site audit tools are specifically designed for Squarespace platforms.
 
Following these steps will create a strong SEO foundation that enhances your website's visibility and attracts more organic traffic. Remember, SEO is an iterative process that requires ongoing adjustments to improve website visibility.

Thanks,
Sifat

Hi- @ps_michael

I understand your concern. Let me help you with this matter. Here are a couple of potential insights that might help you:
I checked the Squarespace official document and didn't find any related reason for domain changes (you can check it here). Is your custom domain set up as the primary domain? If not, you can make your custom domain the primary domain (you can check this resource). Did you make any changes to the DNS settings? This could trigger this issue. Unfortunately, Squarespace does not permit us to edit sitemap and robots.txt files, so we cannot make any manual changes. If you require further clarification, please don't hesitate to ask.

Thanks,
Sadul Sifat.

Hello, @harlowbogie

Thank you for getting back to me.
 
To address your requirement, you can follow these steps:
Since your website is now on Squarespace, the WordPress website should no longer be working. Note: If your domain name registrar is different from Squarespace, ensure that you remove the old hosting information from the domain's DNS settings. If both the domain name and hosting are controlled by Squarespace, there is no need to worry about it. Send removal requests through Google Search Console for those URLs that don't exist on your new website. Google Search Console Screenshot: https://prnt.sc/8Up5Zt_fsD-5 Additionally, you may find the following resources helpful:
Google Support Documentation: https://support.google.com/webmasters/answer/9689846?hl=en Squarespace 301 Redirection: https://youtu.be/XkFcD9EukBY?si=q9GRNH6C3u6ck7eF Thank you,
Sadul Sifat