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How to Use Google to Scan Your Website for SEO Issues

A Complete Toolkit for Improving Your Website’s SEO Health

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const response = await fetch(
  'https://www.fetchserp.com/api/v1/search?' + 
  new URLSearchParams({
    search_engine: 'google',
    country: 'us',
    pages_number: '1',
    query: 'tesla'
  }), {
    method: 'GET',
    headers: {
      'accept': 'application/json',
      'authorization': 'Bearer TOKEN'
    }
});

const data = await response.json();
console.dir(data, { depth: null });
Connected 200 OK
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If you are looking to enhance your website's visibility on Google, understanding how to scan your site for SEO issues is crucial. Using Google itself to identify problems can be an effective and cost-efficient method. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the steps to perform an effective Google scan for SEO issues, along with tips to optimize your website for better search engine rankings.

Why is Google Scanning Important for SEO?

Google automatically scans websites to understand their content, structure, and relevance. However, as a website owner or SEO professional, you can leverage specific Google tools and techniques to identify issues that might be hindering your site’s performance. Regularly scanning your website for problems such as crawl errors, broken links, or duplicate content helps improve your SEO health and ensures your site remains optimized for search engines.

Methods to Use Google for Scanning Your Website

There are various ways to utilize Google to analyze your website for SEO issues. Some of the most effective methods include:

  • Google Search Console: The primary tool for website owners, allowing you to see how Google perceives your site, crawl errors, indexing issues, and more.
  • Site Search Operator: Using the ‘site:’ operator in Google search to find indexed pages and identify issues like duplicate content or unindexed pages.
  • Manual Site Audit: Combining Google’s search features with tools like Google’s mobile friendliness test, page speed insights, and rich results testing.

Using Google Search Console Effectively

Google Search Console (GSC) is a powerful platform for website diagnostics. To scan your website for SEO issues:

  1. Sign up or log into GSC.
  2. Add and verify your website.
  3. Navigate to the 'Coverage' report to identify crawl errors and page issues.
  4. Check the 'Core Web Vitals' for site speed and user experience metrics.
  5. Review any security issues or manual actions that might affect your SEO.

Using ‘site:’ Search Operator for Quick Checks

Type site:yourdomain.com into Google Search to see which pages are indexed. This helps identify duplicate or unindexed content and potential issues with your site’s visibility.

Additional Tips to Detect SEO Issues

Apart from Google-specific tools, consider using SEO audit tools like [FetchSERP](https://www.fetchserp.com/google-scan) for detailed analysis. These tools can perform comprehensive scans to uncover:

  • Broken links and 404 errors
  • Duplicate content issues
  • Slow-loading pages
  • Missing meta tags or incorrectly formatted structured data

Conclusion

Using Google to scan your website for SEO issues is a cost-effective and practical approach to maintaining a healthy online presence. Regularly utilizing tools like Google Search Console paired with manual searches and dedicated SEO tools will help you stay ahead of potential problems and optimize your site for better rankings. For an in-depth analysis, visit FetchSERP’s Google scan tool and start improving your SEO today.

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