SEO Issues
Hi,
Is anyone experiencing issues like the following:
I have a lot of errors in the search console and other SEO dashboards and 99% of them are related to AnsPress Q&As.
Here is an example:
Duplicate page titles and descriptions
3 346 pages (82%) have the same title.
And to illustrate:
Pregnancy | Naprann — 17 such titles
Crawl date
/qa-categories/pregnancy/page/5/
10/13/2022
/qa-categories/pregnancy/page/4/
10/13/2022
/qa-categories/pregnancy/page/2/
10/11/2022
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Marriage | Naprann — 11 such titles
Crawl date
/qa-categories/marriage/
10/11/2022
/qa-categories/marriage/page/7/
10/11/2022
/qa-categories/marriage/page/2/
10/11/2022
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Family | Naprann — 10 such titles
Crawl date
/qa-categories/family/
10/14/2022
/qa-categories/family/page/2/
10/11/2022
/qa-categories/family/page/4/
10/11/2022
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Newborns | Naprann — 10 such titles
Crawl date
/qa-categories/newborns/page/2/
10/11/2022
/qa-categories/newborns/page/3/
10/11/2022
/qa-categories/newborns/
10/11/2022
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Parents | Naprann — 10 such titles
Crawl date
/qa-categories/parents/page/3/
10/11/2022
/qa-categories/parents/page/2/
10/11/2022
/qa-categories/parents/
10/11/2022
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Relationships | Naprann — 9 such titles
Crawl date
/qa-categories/relationships/
10/13/2022
/qa-categories/relationships/page/4/
10/11/2022
/qa-categories/relationships/page/2/
10/11/2022
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Coupons & Deals | Naprann — 6 such titles
Crawl date
/es/special-offers/coupons-deals/
10/05/2022
/pt/special-offers/coupons-deals/
10/05/2022
/coupons-deals/
10/05/2022
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Maternity & Motherhood | Naprann — 6 such titles
Crawl date
/qa-categories/maternity-motherhood/
10/11/2022
/qa/categories/maternity-motherhood/
10/10/2022
/qas/categories/maternity-motherhood/
10/09/2022
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Breastfeeding | Naprann — 6 such titles
Crawl date
/qa-categories/breastfeeding/
10/11/2022
/qa/categories/breastfeeding/
10/10/2022
/qa/categories/breastfeeding/page/2/
10/10/2022
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Q&A Activity Stream | Naprann — 6 such titles
Crawl date
/qa-activity-stream/
10/10/2022
/qas/qa-activity-stream/
10/08/2022
/qa-forum/qa-activity-stream/
10/07/2022
Another thing. In the search console, I have this URL https://mysite.com/?ap_page=shortlink&ap_a=18325, when I paste it on Google it redirects me to https://mysite.com/question/is-clam-chowder-safe-during-pregnancy/answer/18325/, which is an answer to a question. Isn’t it possible to have the second URL discoverable by Google instead of one to be redirected?
How can I fix all that?
Kindly,
It looks like you’re experiencing some SEO issues related to duplicate page titles and descriptions on your website, specifically with the AnsPress Q&A plugin. Additionally, you’ve mentioned a URL redirection concern. Let’s break down the issues and discuss how you can address them:
- Duplicate Page Titles and Descriptions: Having duplicate page titles and descriptions can negatively impact your website’s SEO because search engines may have difficulty understanding which page to rank for specific queries. In your case, it seems that the Q&A pages within different categories have the same titles and descriptions, which is causing this issue.
To fix this, you should consider implementing unique titles and meta descriptions for each Q&A page. Each page should have relevant and distinct content, and the titles and descriptions should accurately reflect the content of the page. You might need to work with your website’s CMS or the AnsPress plugin settings to customize these titles and descriptions. - URL Redirection and Discoverability: It appears that you have a shortlink URL that redirects to an answer page on your website. If you want the answer page to be directly discoverable by search engines without redirection, you should make sure that the URL structure of your answer pages is SEO-friendly and follows best practices.
Consider using a URL structure like:https://mysite.com/question/question-title/answer/answer-id/
This way, each answer page will have a unique URL, making it easier for search engines to index and rank them individually. - Fixing the Issues: To fix these issues, you’ll need to dive into your website’s backend and the AnsPress plugin settings. Here are the general steps to take:
- Review the AnsPress plugin settings and see if there’s an option to customize titles and descriptions for Q&A pages.
- Ensure that each Q&A page has a unique title and meta description.
- Consider updating the URL structure for answer pages to improve their discoverability.
- Check for any other duplicate content issues within your website’s Q&A section and address them accordingly.
- Monitor your website’s performance using tools like Google Search Console to track improvements and identify any other issues.
It’s important to note that the specific steps may vary based on your website’s CMS, theme, and the AnsPress plugin’s features. If you’re not comfortable making these changes yourself, it might be a good idea to consult with an SEO professional or a developer who is familiar with your website’s setup and can provide tailored guidance.
Remember that SEO improvements take time to reflect in search engine rankings, so be patient as you work through these issues and make the necessary changes.
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