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Find out why traffic dropped, and what to do next
Step-by-step guides to Search Console, Google updates, content decay and client reporting. No fluff, just the checks that find the cause.
Why did my Google traffic drop? A 7-step diagnosis in Search Console
Why did my Google traffic drop? Follow this 7-step Search Console diagnosis to find the cause, from core updates and technical errors to seasonal dips.
Traffic drops
Traffic drop after a site migration or redesign? A recovery checklist
Traffic drop after a site migration or redesign? Use this Search Console checklist to find broken redirects, indexing problems and lost content, then fix them.
Hit by a Google core update? How to tell, and what to do next
Google core update recovery starts with proof. Match your drop to rollout dates in Search Console, run an honest self-assessment, and set realistic timelines.
Clicks dropped but impressions didn't? What it means and how to fix your CTR
Clicks dropped but impressions stayed the same? Learn what a falling CTR means, how to find the queries behind it in Search Console, and how to fix it.
Are AI Overviews taking your clicks? How to measure it in Search Console
AI Overviews traffic loss is hard to see directly. Here is a query-level method to measure it in Search Console, what the studies show, and what to do next.
Content decay
Search Console
Why Search Console data looks wrong: row limits, anonymized queries and the 2-3 day delay
Search Console data limitations explained. Why totals don't add up, where missing queries go, why recent days look low, and how to work around each one.
How to compare date ranges in Google Search Console (and read the results)
Search Console compare date ranges, step by step. Set up Compare mode, pick the right periods for each question, and read Clicks Difference without guesswork.
Agency reporting
White-label SEO reports: what to include in a monthly client report (with template)
White-label SEO report guide for agencies. What to put in a monthly client report, which Search Console metrics matter, how to explain drops, plus a template.
How to monitor dozens of client sites in Search Console without checking each one
Monitor multiple websites in Search Console without opening every property. An agency setup for access, branded filters, drop thresholds and daily triage.