AuthorBartosz Nalepa

SEO specialist by day, horror novel aficionado by night. When I'm not crafting killer content or conquering the SERPs, you can find me shredding the gnar, acing the tennis court, or lost in the pages of a Stephen King masterpiece. With 3 years of SEO experience, a knack for coding, and a passion for Excel, I'm trying to crack the code of what the heck Mr. Google has in his mind!

Redirect errors in Google Search Console

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Redirect errors are common issues that website owners encounter when using Google Search Console (GSC). These errors occur when Googlebot, the crawler used by Google, attempts to follow a redirect but encounters problems that prevent it from reaching the intended destination. Understanding the causes of these errors and how to address them is crucial for maintaining a healthy website and ensuring...

Image sitemaps – why they are important and how to create them

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In the digital age, images play a crucial role in enhancing user experience and driving traffic to websites. However, without proper indexing, these images may remain hidden from search engines and users alike. This is where **image sitemaps** come into play. An image sitemap is an XML file that provides search engines with information about the images on your website, ensuring they are indexed...

Different types of sitemaps in SEO

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What are the different types of XML sitemaps? HTML Sitemaps are designed for human users, providing a structured overview of a website’s pages. They typically appear as a single webpage that lists links to various sections and pages of the site. This format not only aids users in navigating the site but also improves user experience by making content more accessible. XML Sitemaps are...

What is a Sitemap?

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What is a Sitemap? A sitemap is a file that outlines the structure of a website, detailing its pages and content, and the relationships between them. It serves as a blueprint for search engines, guiding them in discovering and indexing the website’s content. An XML sitemap is crucial for SEO as it helps search engines find and index your website’s important pages, even if they are not...

How to add a site to Google Search Console via HTML file

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How to add a site to Google Search Console via HTML fileCreating an account in Google Search Console requires a Google account. If you don’t have one – check out our guide “How to Create a Google Account.” If you already have an account – below you will find step-by-step instructions on how to add a site to Google Search Console. Go to and click the “Start” button. Sign in to Google Search...

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