What are the most overlooked SEO tips that can boost rankings fast?

jaykrishna dogne - Feb 28 - - Dev Community

Here are some overlooked SEO tips that can give your rankings a quick boost:

  1. Update Old Content & Refresh Dates Google loves fresh content! Instead of writing new articles, update your old ones with:

Latest stats
New internal/external links
Additional FAQs
A refreshed last updated date

  1. Use Internal Linking Strategically
    Most people just add random internal links. Instead, link to your highest-converting pages using keyword-rich anchor text. This passes authority and improves rankings fast.

  2. Leverage Long-Tail Keywords in H2s & H3s
    Instead of targeting just "digital marketing", go for "best digital marketing strategies for startups" in your subheadings. This helps you rank for multiple related terms.

  3. Improve Your CTR with Power Words
    Click-through rate (CTR) affects rankings. Improve it by tweaking your title tags & meta descriptions with power words like:

"Ultimate" Guide
"Proven" Tips
"Secrets" to Ranking #1

  1. Add Schema Markup for Rich Snippets
    Structured data like FAQ schema, review schema, and how-to schema can boost your visibility on search results with rich snippets.

  2. Optimize for Google Discover
    To get featured on Google Discover, focus on:

High-quality images (1200px wide)
Click-worthy headlines
Evergreen, in-depth content

  1. Compress & Lazy Load Images
    Faster pages rank better. Use WebP format, compress images via TinyPNG, and enable lazy loading to improve speed.

  2. Fix Broken Links & Redirect Loops
    404 errors and unnecessary redirects slow down crawling. Use Ahrefs / Screaming Frog to find and fix them.

  3. Embed YouTube Videos in Your Blog
    Google loves video content. Embedding your own YouTube video in a blog post can improve time-on-page and rankings.

  4. Optimize for "People Also Ask" (PAA) Boxes
    Answer common questions concisely in 50-60 words to increase chances of ranking in Google’s PAA section.

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