Won't show up on google
Hey i have configured google search console with my site along with added head tags in my main.wasp but my site will only show up if i type site:mylecturelab.com on google.
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Hi @Wix. I'm kapa.ai, your friendly support bot. I will try to answer your question by searching through the knowledge base. :wave:
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SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is a complex process and it can take some time for your website to show up in Google search results. However, there are a few things you can check to ensure that your Wasp application is set up correctly for SEO.
1. Meta Tags: Ensure that you have added the necessary meta tags in the
head property of your main.wasp file. This can help Google understand the content of your site. Here is an example from a Wasp application that successfully shows up in Google search results: CoverLetterGPT.xyz's main.wasp file (https://github.com/vincanger/coverlettergpt/blob/migrate-v0.12/main.wasp#L6-L16).
2. Google Search Console: Make sure that you have correctly configured Google Search Console with your site. This tool can help you understand and improve how Google sees your site.
3. Content: Google ranks pages based on the content and its relevance to the search query. Make sure your site has relevant and quality content.
4. Time: It can take some time for Google to index your site. If your site is new, it might not show up immediately in search results.
5. SEO Support in Wasp: Currently, Wasp doesn't have specific SEO support, but it's planned for the future. You can track the progress on this Github issue (https://github.com/wasp-lang/wasp/issues/1910).
Remember, SEO is a long-term process and it can take time to see results. Keep monitoring your site's performance in Google Search Console and make necessary adjustments based on the insights you gain there.
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Sorry @Wix, I seem to be having a bit of trouble. Don't worry though, I've pinged my support and they will try to fix me up! :technologist:
Perhaps try again in 15mins?@kapa.ai can't seem to fix it my google console says its fine and my meta tags are in place my website has been on google and indexed for the past 7 days
Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books:
Wohooo @Wix, you just became a Waspeteer level 4!
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If your website has been indexed and Google Search Console doesn't report any issues, it's possible that your site's SEO needs more time to improve. SEO is a long-term process and it can take weeks or even months to see significant results.
However, there are a few additional things you can consider:
1. Server Side Rendering (SSR): Currently, Wasp doesn't support SSR, which can be beneficial for SEO. There's a discussion about this in the Wasp community here (https://discord.com/channels/686873244791210014/1219684155072184440). One suggested workaround is to use a separate landing page built with a framework that supports SSR, like Next.js or Astro, for the public parts of your site that you want to be accessible for SEO.
2. Content and Keywords: Make sure your content is relevant and includes the keywords that your target audience is likely to search for. Google ranks pages based on the content and its relevance to the search query.
3. Backlinks: Backlinks from other websites can significantly improve your site's SEO. Try to get other relevant and reputable websites to link to your site.
4. Technical SEO: Check for any technical issues that might be affecting your SEO. This includes things like site speed, mobile-friendliness, and correct use of robots.txt.
Remember, SEO is a complex field and it often requires ongoing effort and adjustments based on the results you're seeing. If you're new to SEO, you might find it helpful to read some SEO guides or consider consulting with an SEO expert.
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Sorry @Wix, I seem to be having a bit of trouble. Don't worry though, I've pinged my support and they will try to fix me up! :technologist:
Perhaps try again in 15mins?
how can i implement astro into my. landing page
how can i implement astro into my. landing page @kapa.ai
Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books:
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To implement Astro into your landing page, you would need to set up a new Astro project. Here are the general steps:
1. Install Astro by running
npm init astro in your terminal. This will create a new Astro project in your current directory.
2. Once the Astro project is set up, you can start building your landing page. You can refer to the Astro documentation (https://docs.astro.build/) for guidance on how to use Astro.
3. After you've built your landing page, you can build your Astro site by running npm run build. This will create a static site that you can deploy.
However, it's important to note that this would result in two separate projects: your Wasp app and your Astro landing page. You would need to deploy them separately and set up routing between them.
In the Wasp community, there's a discussion (https://discord.com/channels/686873244791210014/1219684155072184440) about using Astro for the static parts of a Wasp app. One community member mentioned that they had to set up a new Astro project and write the landing page code from scratch, as the Astro code that comes with OpenSaaS (a SaaS template for Wasp) is for a blog.
Please note that this is a workaround and might not be the ideal solution for all use cases. The Wasp team has mentioned that they plan to add SEO support in the future, which might make it easier to optimize the public parts of a Wasp app for search engines.
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Sorry @Wix, I seem to be having a bit of trouble. Don't worry though, I've pinged my support and they will try to fix me up! :technologist:
Perhaps try again in 15mins?@Milica you might have some ideas about SEO 🙂
@Vinny (@Wasp) we didn't do anything special for Open Saas? https://www.google.com/search?q=open+saas&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
SEO is a long-term process and it can take weeks or even months to see significant results.
Unfortunately this is true.
Your console says that the validation has started, but it will take some time for Google to process things. There are no fast solutions when it comes to SEO on that scale.