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How to find temporary redirects of existing site you don't control?
You can find the 35 temporary redirects that Moz reports using the Screaming Frog tool. You'll see the redirects for individual links under the "Response Codes" tab. Look for the "Redirect URI" column. The fastest way to find all of the redirects is to go to "Reports" > "Redirect Chains." This will show all the redirects on the site. I think you have to purchase a license for this feature. If you are trying to find redirects that have been set up for incoming links from external sites, you'll have to access the .htaccess file. I also do a site:domain.com search in Google just to see if there are old links still in the index. Then keep an eye on 404 errors in Google Webmaster Tools after the site launches.
Technical SEO Issues | | LauraSultan0 -
Redirects for new site new urls?
Ok, where kind I find the existing? Moz Reports now that he has like 39 Tempory redirects. is there a way to see whats pointing to what? I don't have access via ftp to his current site and hosting provider yet. Just building the site on a .info them going to transfer all the files over to the .com when ready.
On-Page / Site Optimization | | scott3150 -
What would Cause listing to fall off local search map spot?
Yes very weird, it came back even improved a spot or two a couple of time and now has been missing for a little while. Not used to seeing something always in the number 4 spot completely dis sapper. Only thing that I have done is straightened out his directories with Moz Local which should help but YP still has a tracking number on his listing which they always did and claim that they have a way for Google to read the real number on the backend but show the public the tracking. Not sure I believe that. Even went as far to have his YP call me when I was trying to get him to have them put it back to his real number. Don't think this would cause this though. This is just for keyword Dentist St Louis... He still shows good for Cosmetic Dentist St Louis and Emergency Dentist St Louis
Local Listings | | scott3150 -
Home Page SEO and city specific targeting?
I was checking your website and your on-page optimization. I would like to start with a recommendation. For tablets you don't need to force the visitor to view the mobile version. As for the seo, the website needs some good improvements. Start by changing all the meta titles and the H1 tags. As for the issue with the cities, is best to have other internal and external links pointing to those pages. You could keep them at their current location or give them a more prominent position in the home page. Ps. Wrote the above and then realised that you are redesigning the website. That would make things easier. Yes do add the locations in the home page since is something your visitors will want to see first!
On-Page / Site Optimization | | webtheoria.com1 -
Seo for company services page?
Cool , didn't know if it mattered for SEO to just have a title in the Nav labeled services with a mega menu with all of them on hover of to also have that service title in the nav clickable to its own page with the same link structure as the mega menu. I'lll create another page with all the links. Thanks
On-Page / Site Optimization | | scott3150 -
Tracking Number YP
Its in YP becuase they have a tracking number. Question I am asking is YP says that they have a way for the search engines to see that it is tracking but the search engines read the real number while the public reads the tracking. i was trying to get my client to get rid of the tracking number but this is what the sales rep told him So just seeing if there is any truck to this or if anyone has heard that hear.?
Moz Local | | scott3150 -
Creating Listings For Doctors and Dentist aside from the Business Name
Hi Scott, I wouldn't recommend tracking or redirecting phone numbers, actually. Google has historically had issues with both. The unique phone number is ideal, but I understand it's quite uncommon in medical practices. Normally, all calls are answered by the front desk in medical practices, so this may not be a safeguard you can comply with. If your clients were realtors or insurance agents, it would be more typical for them to have their own phone numbers, but doctors don't usually seem to. So, the upshot here is going to be that you're likely to have to use the same number on the listings and cross your fingers that the other areas of differentiation will help Google keep the various practitioners separate. Google is better than in the past about preventing merges, but they still happen, so you'll always want to keep an eye on the listings and if you notice details getting mixed up or discover a sudden drop in rankings or something along those lines, you'll need to investigate the presence of merging and duplication. Likely - it won't happen - but it's best to be prepared:)
Moz Local | | MiriamEllis0