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How Social Media Marketing Can Boost Your Website’s SEO (Even If It’s Indirect)

Social media boosts SEO

Social media isn’t just about collecting likes and followers - it’s also a powerful way to strengthen your website’s SEO, even though it doesn’t directly impact Google’s ranking algorithm.

While Google has said social signals like shares or comments aren’t direct ranking factors, the indirect SEO benefits of social media marketing are very real - and they can seriously boost your online visibility and website traffic.

Here’s how social media helps your SEO and why it’s a smart

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Is publishing articles on my company page on LinkedIn good for SEO? Or is it better to post an article summary on LinkedIn, and then link to the full article on my website?

LinkedIn

Yes, publishing articles on your company page on LinkedIn can be beneficial for your SEO. Here's why:

  • Backlinks: When you link back to your website from your LinkedIn article, you're creating a backlink. Backlinks are a significant factor in search engine rankings.
  • Keyword Optimization: You can incorporate relevant keywords into your article titles, headings, and content. This helps search engines understand your topic and rank your content accordingly.
  • Social Signals: Shares, likes, and comments on your LinkedIn
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How long does it take Google to index a page after you request indexing the page on Google Search Console?

Google Search Console, URL Inspection Tool, request indexing

Google doesn't guarantee a specific timeframe for indexing a page after you request it through Google Search Console. There are several factors at play, but here's a general idea:

  • Initial Crawl: It can take anywhere from a few days to a week for Google to even discover and crawl your submitted URL.
  • Indexing Decision: After crawling, Google analyzes the content and may not index it for various reasons (duplicate content, low quality, etc.).
  • Website Health: If your website is
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