Ryan Jones

Ryan is SEOTesting’s Marketing Manager, but more importantly, he is a fan of the tool, having been a previous customer for a couple of years before joining the company himself. He spends his time writing articles, teaching people all he can about SEO, building partnerships with exciting brands, building a social media presence, speaking at conferences and appearing on podcasts.

During downtime, you’ll find him exploring new places to eat, playing football and travelling into the Peak District to connect with nature.

You can find Ryan on Twitter and LinkedIn, or drop him an email at ryan.jones@seotesting.com.

Articles

How to Fix Alternate Page with Proper Canonical Tag in Google Search Console

Discover the significance of the Alternate Page with Proper Canonical Tag message in Google Search Console. Uncover the role of canonical tags in managing duplicate content and get insights into whether fixing this error is necessary. Follow our step-by-step guide to resolve the issue and enhance your website's SEO performance.

How to Avoid Mistaking Correlation for Causation in SEO Testing

This blog post dives into SEO testing, correlational and causal results. You will learn the problem of mistaking correlation for causation, both in general and in SEO testing. You will also learn about the problems of mistaking correlation for causation and how to avoid it within your SEO testing program.

The Ultimate Guide to Schema Markup

This article takes you through schema markup in its entirety. We’ll talk through what schema markup is, why it’s important for SEOs and other marketers, and some of the basics including JSON-LD, RDFa and Microdata. We’ll also take you through how to implement schema on your site, and some advanced schema techniques that you can use to get the most out of the markup.

Duplicate Without User-Selected Canonical – How to Fix this Indexing Issue

Discover how to resolve the Duplicate Without User-Selected Canonical error on Google Search Console. This error indicates duplicate content without a user-defined canonical tag, potentially harming SEO and user experience. Learn why it matters, how to identify affected pages, and various solutions including 301 redirects, canonical tags, and more.

What is Local SEO? The Ultimate Guide, By SEOs for SEOs

Use this article to dive into the intricacies of local SEO, where businesses’ success often hinges on their visibility in local search results. This guide covers everything from understanding how search engines work to the critical importance of local SEO. Explore the key rankings factors and strategies that can help SEO professionals (and business owners) enhance their online presence and engage with a highly-targeted, local audience.

How to Fix Server Error (5xx) in Google Search Console

This article highlights the importance of addressing and resolving 5xx server errors. These errors can negatively impact your website performance, rankings and user experience. This article covers their significance, causes, and steps to fix them. Proactively addressing these issues is crucial for maintaining a reliable online presence and ensuring long-term SEO success.

What is Off-Page SEO? The Definitive Guide

Explore the critical realm of off-page SEO in the latest blog post in our ongoing SEO series, where we delve into the fundamental aspects of off-page SEO. We clarify the concept of off-page SEO, highlighting its pivotal role in enhancing search engine rankings and online visibility. We also discuss the differences between on-page SEO and off-page SEO, delving into some critical factors that will help you improve your off-page SEO on your site.

URL Blocked by Robots.txt – What is this Error? How do I Fix It?

The Blocked by Robots.txt error within Google Search Console can sometimes be a complicated error to find and fix. In this article, we’ll take you through exactly what the error is and what it means for your website. We will also give you the step-by-step guide on how to find URLs affected by this error and how to fix the error.

What is On-Page SEO? The Complete Guide for New SEOs

Learn all about On-Page SEO effortlessly with our complete guide crafted for beginners. Explore keyword strategies, harness the potential of optimised content, and enhance your website's visibility, ultimately growing your website traffic sustainably.

How to Fix the Submitted URL Marked ‘Noindex’ Error in Google Search Console

In this blog post, you will learn everything you need to know about the common Google Search Console error, Submitted URL Marked 'Noindex'. You will learn what the error means, be talked through how to find all the URLs on your site that have this error. You will also be taken through a step-by-step guide on how to fix the error.