SEO for Ecommerce: Common Mistakes and
Recommendations
ABOUT THE HOST
David Huerta
david.huerta@positionly.com
twitter.com/chido_fajny
• Overview of SEO in Ecommerce websites
• Common mistakes in Ecommerce websites
• Recommendations to improve your SEO
What you will learn today
• To be on the First Page in the Search Engines
• 90% of the traffic is from the first page
Your main goal
• Organic traffic is the highest quality traffic
• Social, referral, organic and paid traffic
• Relevant traffic to boost sales
Traffic
7 common mistakes
• 70% of the buyers are looking for reviews of
products
1. Lack of Product Reviews
• Schema Markup: Customers can read reviews in the
SERPs
1. Lack of Product Reviews
• Schema: rating, votes, reviews, and more!
1. Lack of Product Reviews
• It will affect your SEO
• It is not enough to just show a product’s picture
2. Lack of a product description
• Keyword:
• Buy Real
Madrid t-shirt
• Page 1 in
Google
2. Lack of a product description
• Keyword:
• Buy Real Madrid
t-shirt
• Page 8 in Google
2. Lack of product description
• Never use the Manufacturer Product Descriptions
• Create unique content
3. Using Product Descriptions from Manufacturers
“…Crafted using our Crystal Rock
technique, the irresistible
Crystaldust Cuff is a new signature
Swarovski design to equal Stardust
and Slake…”
Manufacturer Product Description
• Keyword:
• Crystaldust Cuff
• Page 1 in Google
Crafted using our Crystal Rock technique, the irresistible Crystaldust Cuff is a new signature Swarovski design to
equal Stardust and Slake.
Copy from the Manufacturer Product Description
Page 5 in Google
• Adapt to the search demand
• Use model numbers and brand names in titles
• Alt Attributes
4. Not Optimizing Product Pages
• Adapt to the search demand
• Use model numbers and brand names in titles
• Image Alt Attributes
Not using model numbers & brand names in titles
Page 1 in Google.com
KW: nikon d3400 dslr camera
• Inspect Element in your browser
• <img id="image-1" src="http://1.media.bustedtees.cvcdn.com/6/-/bustedtees.a4ab15e6-2c65-47d0-ab89-acd61118.jpg" class="active "
style="" itemprop="image" alt="Down With Homework - BustedTees - Image 1">
Not using Alt Attributes
• Images, redirects, tags, robots.txt, and more…
Optimization feature in Positionly
• Avoid duplicate title tags
• Use Unique key phrases
• Recommended structure: Brand - Model - Item Type
5. Non-Unique Titles
http://store.nike.com/gb/en_gb/pd/nikecourt-tank/pid-10979174/pgid-11456531
http://store.nike.com/gb/en_gb/pd/nikecourt-tank/pid-11002381/pgid-11456524
Example
Did you think about this?
Smart description
Rank for more Keywords
Use synonyms
• Keyword friendly URLs
• Easier for the searcher
• example.com/red-jacket-new-model
6. Lack of “Speaking” urls
uk.webuy.com/product.php?sku=5055277017102#.V_Il4KNh2u4
BAD “Speaking” url
johnlewis.com/john-lewis-stars-print-school-backpack-purple-pink/p2983066
GOOD “Speaking” url
• Your website might be penalized
• Avoid duplicate pages
• Don’t copy content from others
7. A lot of duplicate content
The new GA310 series come with large Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 o'clock for an attractive
mechanical look and are available in either basic black or bright colors…
Don’t copy content from others
Keep visitors in your store
• Original content creation
• Content is power
• Quality over quantity
Quality content
• Keywords section in Positionly
• SERP links are power
Quality content
• Links that go to the same domain
• Navigate easily around a website
• Good for your SEO
Internal linking
• You should have a mobile version
• Otherwise, search engines may penalize your site
Mobile version
By 2020 - 45% of the revenue for Ecommerce sites will come from mobile
developers.google.com/speed/pagespeed/insights/
Google page speed insight
• People search for generic phrases
• Create seasonal categories
• Show similar products
Create categories
• Christmas Products
Seasonal categories
• Keywords in groups
Groups in Positionly
• Ranking for additional keywords
• Long-tail keywords
• Opportunity to create unique content
Blog content
Opportunity to create unique content
Blog content
Ranking for additional keywords
Blog content
Long-tail Keywords
Blog content
• Reducing the size of your images
• Website speed
• Make your site secure (HTTPS)
Optimizing website
Google Page Speed Insight
Optimize images
SSL Certificate
HTTPS
• Include pictures and/or videos for each product
• Don’t use manufacturer photos
• Take your own photos
Pictures and videos
Your own photos and videos
Good example
• One of the most important elements
• Anticipate the thoughts of people
• Create a strategy
Keyword research
Google related searches
Using Google
• Social media integration
• 3 social networks
• Contact with people
Social media
Direct contact with customers
Interact with people
• Name, e-mail and phone number
• Include your address, in case you have a physical
store
Contact details
Name, e-mail, phone number and address
Contact details
Tools that will help you
• Google Search Console
• Google Analytics - Integrate with Positionly
• Google Keyword Planner
Google products
Organic, Paid, Referral and Social Traffic
GA in Positionly
• Get a bunch of different keywords
• Fast, useful and unique
Positionly keyword mixer
Tools to find new Keywords
Other tools
Conclusion
• Your main goal is to increase sales
• More conversions and repeat visitors
• Sign-up for a free trial at positionly.com/signup
Final thoughts
• Check out Positionly University - Webinars, guides and
articles
• Download our free Ecommerce guide
positionly.com/university
Final tips
Questions
Download it for free
Checklist
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Thank you
david.huerta@positionly.com

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