Want to scare an SEO? Just tell them they need to manage a site migration. Want to make an SEO faint? Tell them they need to manage to split a site into two or more sites while merging content on those sites. John Mueller from Google said it takes Google longer to process site splits … Read more
Migrating a website is a complex undertaking, but when it involves transitioning global sites across multiple markets, the challenges are exponentially greater. This article provides a comprehensive guide to maximizing success with global site migrations while protecting organic search traffic. From the initial planning stages to post-launch monitoring, it covers key actions organizations should take … Read more
Migrating a large website is always daunting. Big traffic is at stake among many moving parts, technical challenges and stakeholder management. Historically, one of the most onerous tasks in a migration plan has been redirect mapping. The painstaking process of matching URLs on your current site to the equivalent version on the new website. Fortunately, … Read more
An enterprise website migration is no small feat. We’re talking hundreds of thousands of URLs and years of SEO equity on the line. To pull it off without traffic loss, you need a solid redirect strategy. With the right approach, you can migrate an enterprise website without losing traffic or search rankings. If you stay … Read more
As SEO professionals, we are no strangers to migrations and the various levels of volatility they can bring. Migrations are naturally occurring events in the life cycle of digital businesses as both technology and business objectives advance. A migration, despite its impact on SEO, can enhance visitor experience if done correctly. Upgrading to a faster … Read more
Google’s John Mueller said he would “try very hard to avoid having a “coming back soon” page during a revamp.” He said if you must have the “coming back soon” page then do so for a day or so but serve a 503 server status code. John wrote this on Twitter, “I’d try very hard … Read more
Tech SEO fans this episode is for you! If you are curious about what it’s like doing SEO for a site with 70M+ URLs indexed, how to handle challenging issues like migrating millions of URLs across 250,000+ distinct websites, and what it’s like doing SEO in-house for such a gigantic site you’ll definitely want to … Read more
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