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 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.
The Ultimate Guide to Technical SEO
Technical SEO is a crucial element of SEO to understand, and yet it is often one of the most difficult aspects of SEO to learn. In this guide you will learn what technical SEO is, why it is important, and what the shared traits of a well-optimised website are. We will also talk through the different stages to consider when technically optimising your site. Crawling, rendering, indexing and ranking.
How to Fix the Blocked Due to Unauthorised Request (401) Error in Google Search Console
Use this blog post to learn all about the Blocked Due to Unauthorised Request (401) error within Google Search Cole. Within the article, we talk about what the error code is, how to use your Page Indexing Report to find impacted URLs, and, of course, how to fix the error code.
Introduction to SEO in 2025 – How to Learn SEO and Rank Your Websites
This article discusses the importance of learning SEO in 2024 and provides actionable insights into how to effectively learn the subject. It emphasises that SEO is a dynamic field that continues to evolve and offers significant benefits for businesses. The article covers various "SEO basics" and provides tips on how to learn it quickly and effectively.
How to Fix Blocked Due to Access Forbidden (403) Error in Google Search Console
Within this blog post, you will learn all about the complex Blocked Due to Access Forbidden (403) error within Google Search Console. We give you all the information you need to know. We'll talk through what the error is, what causes the error, where to find impacted pages, and how to fix the error within your GSC dashboard.
How to Fix URL Not Found (404) Errors in Google Search Console
This blog post aims to teach you all you need to know about any URL Not Found (404) errors inside Google Search Console. We'll use this post to explain what the errors are, whether they need to be fixed, where to find them in your Google Search Console account, and how to fix them.