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    • PunchyMcSkeletor
      PunchyMcSkeletor last edited by

      I am an independent artist and all of my business inquiries come through my website (www.ChrisCarlsonArt.com). Over the last 6 months I have been trying to get pages other than my homepage to rank for my keywords, but I haven't made any progress. I worry that I am cannibalizing my keywords since my pages all have similar information. Should I just delete my other pages and focus on ranking my homepage? Also, if I delete my other pages will that have a negative impact on my rankings?

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      • sargodha2370
        sargodha2370 last edited by

        No! you should add more content pages related to your main keyword to build authority in your niche. This will help you to boost your main article in SERP for a long time. I am also doing the same for my blog TeraBox MOD APK.

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        • sarahwalsh
          sarahwalsh last edited by

          No, often it’s the homepage which ranks for most of the keywords, this is because, often because the homepage will have the most links leading to it.

          But if you build quality, white hat backlinks to all the other pages, you might see them ranking higher as well.

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          • Khonalo
            Khonalo @PunchyMcSkeletor last edited by

            You have rankings for the 3d chalk art page. They are not in the visible range, but they also have their right to exist, and I would focus on optimizing specific topics on subpages further. Have you integrated alt texts, used more long-term terms, or done anything with Google Business? What about backlinks?

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            • PunchyMcSkeletor
              PunchyMcSkeletor @Saqlianscnk last edited by

              @Saqlianscnk Thank you for the response!

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                PunchyMcSkeletor @monstrillo last edited by

                @monstrillo Thank you for the advice, I will keep working on this.

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                  PunchyMcSkeletor @George_Inoriseo last edited by

                  @George_Inoriseo Thank you very much for your help!

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                  • monstrillo
                    monstrillo last edited by

                    It sounds like you might be facing keyword cannibalization issues. Instead of deleting pages, consider optimizing each with unique content. Utilize internal linking to strengthen your homepage's authority while ensuring other pages rank for specific keywords. Deleting pages might negatively affect your rankings due to lost content and backlinks.

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                    • George_Inoriseo
                      George_Inoriseo @PunchyMcSkeletor last edited by

                      @PunchyMcSkeletor Hello!

                      It’s important not to hastily delete pages as this could negatively impact your site's overall SEO. Instead, focus on differentiating the content on each page to target specific aspects of your art. Here’s a concise approach:

                      1. Keyword Differentiation: Assign unique, relevant keywords to each page based on the specific content or theme it presents. This prevents keyword cannibalization and strengthens the individual page's SEO.

                      2. Content Optimization: Enhance each page by deepening the content's quality and relevance. Make sure each page offers unique value that isn’t just a repetition of what's on your homepage.

                      3. Internal Linking: Use internal links wisely to help distribute page authority throughout your site and improve navigation for users.

                      4. Monitor and Adjust: Keep track of changes in your rankings and traffic after implementing these changes. Use tools like Google Analytics and Search Console to understand the impact of your modifications.

                      Deleting pages should be a last resort, as this can remove indexed content and potential entry points for users. Instead, focus on making each page a valuable resource on its own right. This strategy should help improve the ranking of your individual pages without losing the overall strength of your website.

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                      • Saqlianscnk
                        Saqlianscnk last edited by

                        Deleting other pages solely because they aren't ranking for specific keywords may not be the best approach. Here are some considerations:

                        1. User Experience: Each page on your website serves a purpose and contributes to the overall user experience. Deleting pages arbitrarily could disrupt the navigation flow and diminish the value you offer to visitors.

                        2. Content Relevance: Evaluate the content on your non-ranking pages. Are they addressing relevant topics related to your business or industry? If not, consider optimizing the content to align better with your target keywords and audience intent.

                        3. Backlinks and Authority: Other pages besides the homepage may have accumulated valuable backlinks over time, contributing to your website's authority. Deleting these pages could result in lost link equity and negatively impact your site's SEO performance.

                        4. Optimization Opportunities: Instead of deleting pages, focus on optimizing them for better search visibility. Conduct keyword research to identify relevant keywords and incorporate them naturally into the content. Improve meta tags, headings, and other on-page elements to enhance the pages' SEO potential.

                        5. Internal Linking: Ensure that your homepage and other important pages are appropriately linked within your website's structure. Internal linking helps distribute authority and relevance throughout your site, potentially boosting the visibility of non-ranking pages.

                        6. User Intent: Consider whether your homepage adequately addresses the search intent behind the keywords that it ranks for. If users are searching for specific information or solutions that are better suited to other pages, those pages should be optimized accordingly rather than deleted.

                        instead of deleting non-ranking pages, assess their relevance, optimize them for relevant keywords, and ensure they contribute meaningfully to your website's overall user experience and SEO strategy.

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                        • SabaSonia
                          SabaSonia last edited by

                          No, you should increase your content quality it will rank for authority in your niche there must be cover all related keywords. thin content not ranked by google. for quality content check this 👍 Website

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