You Follow All SEO Best Practices

SEO ExplainedSEO Tips and Tricks
Written By Patricie Gasova
 

But See No Results?
Here’s Why

I get it. You name all your images properly, sprinkle your keywords in naturally, and even keep up with blogging. But when you check your analytics, the numbers still aren’t where you want them to be. Frustrating, right?

SEO takes time, but if you’ve been at it for a while and still aren’t seeing results, there might be a few things getting in the way. Let’s break it down and figure out what’s going on.

 

1. Use SEO Tools to Diagnose the Problem

SEO can feel like a guessing game, but the right tools take out the mystery. One of my go-to’s is Google Search Console—it’s free and tells you if Google is actually indexing your site (kind of important). I also like using SEMrush’s free plan to check website health, duplicate content issues, and keyword rankings.

If you’re not using any SEO tools yet, start with these:

  • Google Search Console (to see if Google even knows you exist)

  • SEMrush Free Plan (for basic but useful insights)

  • Google Analytics (to track how people interact with your site)

Sometimes, small technical fixes make a huge difference.

 
 

2. Make Sure Google Is Indexing Your Pages

Here’s the thing—if Google hasn’t indexed your pages, they’re not showing up in search results. Simple as that.

Go to Google Search Console and check if your latest pages are indexed. If they aren’t, you might need to manually submit them using the URL Inspection Tool. I’ve had times where blog posts just… didn’t get indexed for months. Manually submitting them fixed it.

Remember: Google has a daily indexing quota, so if you’re submitting a bunch of pages, it might take a few days.

3. Check If Your Pages Are Crawlable

Even if your pages are published, Google still has to crawl them. If something is blocking that, your rankings will suffer.

Quick fixes to check:

  • Use Google Search Console’s URL Inspection Tool to see if pages are crawlable.

  • Make sure you’re not accidentally using noindex tags on important pages.

  • Set up 301 redirects if you’ve changed URLs.

  • Avoid duplicate content—Google doesn’t like it when your own pages compete against each other.

If your pages aren’t showing up, this is the first thing to check.

Want to learn more about redirects? Check this out!

 

4. Look at Your Analytics & Keyword Performance

Your analytics will tell you what’s actually working.
Check Google Analytics and Search Console for:

  • Which keywords bring in traffic (and which don’t).

  • Pages that get clicks but low engagement (could mean the content isn’t great).

  • Bounce rate—if people leave right away, something’s off.

If certain pages aren’t doing well, tweak them—update content, adjust keywords, improve metadata, or make them more engaging.

5. Speed & Technical Fixes Matter More Than You Think

Even if your content is amazing, a slow website can kill your SEO.

Here’s what you need to check:

  • Site speed: Use Google’s PageSpeed Insights to see if your site is slow.

  • Mobile optimization: Your site should look and work perfectly on mobile.

  • Sticky elements & pop-ups: If they interfere with the page, that’s bad news.

  • Structured data: Schema markup helps Google understand your content better.

If your site loads like it’s stuck in 2010, fix that first.

 

6. Rethink Your Pop-Ups & Lead Magnets

Pop-ups are fine when done right. But if they’re annoying or irrelevant, they hurt SEO.

Ask yourself:

  • Are my pop-ups actually useful?

  • Do they work well on mobile? (Remember: They shouldn’t take up the whole screen—Google hates that.)

  • Is there an easy way to close them? (There should be.)

If your pop-ups are outdated or pushy, it’s time for a refresh.

 

7. Stay Consistent & Be Patient

I know—it’s not what anyone wants to hear, but SEO isn’t instant. Even if you do everything right, it can take months to see big changes. The key is to keep improving, testing, and adapting.

Need help keeping track of everything?
Grab my Free SEO Checklist [here]—it’ll help you make sure you’re covering all the important steps.

Want me to fix it all for you quickly?

Check out my services and portfolio to learn more.

If you’re doing all the “right” things and still not seeing SEO results, don’t give up just yet. Troubleshoot with SEO tools, make sure your site is being indexed, optimize for performance, and keep refining your strategy.

SEO isn’t just about following rules—it’s about understanding what works and tweaking things as you go.
Stick with it, and the results will come.

Patricie Gasova
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