Google search advocate John Mueller has always downplayed the value of HTML sitemaps. Recently, he reiterated his dissatisfaction with HTML sitemaps, saying: “I changed my mind on HTML sitemaps over ...

Unwanted noindex tags can block webpages from appearing in Google search results. These tags often hide in unexpected places. Google's Martin Splitt advises where to check for them. Noindex tags ...

CSS background images aren’t indexed by Google Image Search. Google recommends using HTML img or picture tags for meaningful visuals. Decorative images can remain in CSS if they don’t contribute to ...