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Search & content

Make the page useful, then make it findable.

Bring page structure, clear language and search visibility into the same planning conversation.

01

Begin with an actual question

Write down what a visitor needs to understand, then answer it directly. Give each page a descriptive title and a clear purpose. Search-friendly writing starts with useful information, rather than repeating a phrase until the page stops sounding natural.

02

Connect related pages

Use descriptive links to help readers find the next relevant answer. Make important pages reachable through navigation and avoid leaving them hidden behind a search form. Google’s starter guide explains the relationship between useful content, links and discovery.

03

Set a realistic review

Record a small set of observations before changing the site: which pages are found, which questions remain unanswered and which journeys fail. Review the changes over time. Neither a redesign nor an SEO package can promise a particular search position.

Sources & further reading

SEO Starter Guide — Google Search Central