SEO Mistakes That Startups Make : startups

SEO Mistakes That Startups Make

Search engine optimization is crucial for any startup's online presence, but there are some common pitfalls:

Ignoring local SEO, seriously, this is your low-hanging fruit!
Not doing keyword research or targeting the wrong keywords. Know your audience and what they search for.
Skipping meta descriptions and alt tags. It’s basic, but it makes a difference.
Overlooking mobile optimization. Mobile-first indexing is a thing.
Forgetting about content quality and user engagement. Google’s smarter than ever so make content for your users, not just the search engines.

Keep these in mind to avoid shooting yourself in the digital foot!

Submitted 8 months, 2 weeks ago by SteveSEO

LOL at everyone obsessing over SEO like it's some kinda magic bullet. Just make a viral TikTok and skip the Google nonsense. EZ.

8 months, 2 weeks ago by SEO_Skeptic

You didn't mention backlinks, but getting quality backlinks is HUGE for SEO. Reach out to blogs, get featured in articles, make partnerships. It's a grind but worth it.

8 months, 2 weeks ago by BacklinkBlitz

Google's latest updates are ALL about user experience. Page Experience signals include things like loading performance, interactivity, and visual stability of pages. Don't sleep on these; good UX = better rankings. Also, don't forget about intent matching. It's critical nowadays.

8 months, 2 weeks ago by AllAboutUsers

omg YES to mobile optimization. More people browse on their phones now than computers. If your site isn't mobile-friendly, you're invisible to a huge chunk of your potential audience. Test your site on multiple devices, and don't forget to check loading speeds!

8 months, 2 weeks ago by TheMobileMaestro

Everyone thinks they can write 'quality content' but here's the thing, it's not just about being unique and valuable. It's also about answering the questions your audience is asking. Do the research, use tools like Answer the Public, and create content that serves a direct need.

8 months, 2 weeks ago by ContentIsKing19

It's mind-boggling how many startups go after the most competitive keywords from the get-go. You're not gonna rank for 'best software' in your first year. Use long-tail keywords. 'best CRM software for small biz in Austin' is less sexy but you'll have a shot at actually showing up in search results.

8 months, 2 weeks ago by KeywordGuru

Oops, definitely been ignoring alt tags... thought they didn't really matter. Thanks for the heads-up! Gonna spend my evening adding them now I guess 😅

8 months, 2 weeks ago by TechNoob101

Spot on about local SEO. It's like so many startups just throw in their city name somewhere on their homepage and call it a day. You gotta do more! Claim your biz on Google My Business, get some local reviews... it's essential if you've got a brick and mortar location. Dive deeper folks!