Maybe It Isn't JavaScript - Martin Splitt at SearchNorwich 18

In this insightful presentation from SearchNorwich 18, Martin Splitt from @GoogleSearchCentral explores common misconceptions about JavaScript and its impact on SEO. #google #javascript #seo Martin discusses the tendency of SEO professionals to blame JavaScript for various SEO problems and emphasises the importance of proper troubleshooting methods. Martin also provides practical advice on using tools like Google Search Console to diagnose and resolve issues, and shares real-world examples of problems that were incorrectly attributed to JavaScript. This talk is essential for anyone looking to improve their understanding of JavaScript in the context of Google and SEO. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:26 Common Misconceptions About JavaScript and SEO 02:22 Using Google Search Console for Troubleshooting 04:28 Case Study: Missing Cats on a Website 09:26 Case Study: Noindex Tag Issues 18:39 Case Study: Error Pages in Single Page Applications 23:19 Summary and Final Thoughts Follow SearchNorwich Newsletter: https://www.searchnorwich.org/newsletter Past and future events: https://www.searchnorwich.org/events Twitter/X: https://x.com/searchnorwich LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/searchnorwich/ Follow Martin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinsplitt/ SEO Fairy Tales: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKoqnv2vTMUNaxNtrwmQAbYlm9Mj96R35