Why Technical SEO Matters and How to Improve It

1. Slow Page Load Speed

• Why It’s a Problem: Slow-loading pages can lead to higher bounce rates and lower rankings. Users expect fast-loading sites and will leave if they encounter delays.

• Stats: Google’s study found that 53% of mobile users will leave a page if it takes more than 3 seconds to load.

• Solution: Optimize images, leverage browser caching, and reduce server response times. DGTLmart performs technical SEO audits and implements improvements such as site speed optimization and efficient image handling to enhance overall site performance.

2. Mobile-Friendliness Issues

• Why It’s a Problem: With the increasing use of mobile devices, having a mobile-friendly site is essential. Sites that are not optimized for mobile may experience lower rankings.

• Stats: Mobile traffic accounts for over 54% of global website traffic, according to Statista.

• Solution: Implement responsive design and ensure your site is compatible with various devices. DGTLmart ensures that client websites are fully responsive and optimized for all devices, improving user experience and search engine rankings.

3. Broken Links

• Why It’s a Problem: Broken links can negatively impact user experience and search engine crawling. They can also affect your site’s credibility.

• Stats: A study by Semrush found that 74% of websites have broken links.

• Solution: Regularly check for and fix broken links using tools like Screaming Frog or Ahrefs. DGTLmart conducts regular site audits to identify and repair broken links, ensuring a smooth user experience and effective search engine crawling.

4. Poor Site Structure

• Why It’s a Problem: A disorganized site structure can make it difficult for search engines to crawl and index your pages effectively. It also impacts user navigation.

• Stats: A clear site structure helps search engines understand the hierarchy and relationship between pages.

• Solution: Use a logical hierarchy and create a sitemap to facilitate better indexing. DGTLmart assists in restructuring client sites for better navigation and indexing, ensuring that search engines and users can easily find and access content.

5. Missing Meta Tags

• Why It’s a Problem: Meta tags, such as title tags and meta descriptions, play a crucial role in SEO by providing information about your pages to search engines and users. Missing or poorly optimized meta tags can affect click-through rates and rankings.

• Stats: Moz reports that optimized title tags and meta descriptions can significantly impact search visibility and user engagement.

• Solution: Ensure all pages have unique and optimized meta tags. DGTLmart creates and optimizes meta tags for clients’ pages, enhancing visibility in search results and improving user engagement.