Google Search Console and SEO Certification Flashcards
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What does Google's mobile-first indexing mean for website owners?
Answer: Google primarily uses the mobile version of your site for indexing and ranking
Mobile-first indexing means Google predominantly uses the mobile version of content for indexing and ranking all search results.
What is an 'AMP' page and why was it significant for Google Search?
Answer: Accelerated Mobile Page — designed for faster loading on mobile devices
AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages) is an open-source framework that creates stripped-down HTML pages designed to load near-instantly on mobile devices.
What does the 'Disavow Links' tool in Google Search Console allow you to do?
Answer: Ask Google to ignore specific backlinks pointing to your site
The Disavow Links tool lets you tell Google to ignore specific low-quality or spammy backlinks that may be harming your site's reputation.
In Google Search Console, what is an 'Impression' counted as in the Performance report?
Answer: Each time your URL appeared in a search result page, whether or not it was scrolled into view
An impression is counted each time your URL appeared in a Google search result, even if the user didn't scroll to see it.
What is the purpose of a 301 redirect in the context of SEO and Google Search?
Answer: To permanently redirect a URL and pass most link equity to the new URL
A 301 redirect is a permanent redirect that passes approximately 90-99% of the original page's link equity to the new destination URL.
What Google Search Console report would you check if you suspect your site has been hacked?
Answer: Security Issues Report
The Security Issues report in Search Console alerts you if Google has detected hacking, malware, or deceptive content on your site.
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