SEO Glossary

Here you can find important tech terms and definitions, explained in a simple and clear way.

Sitemap

The Sitemap is the official index or blueprint of a website's structure. There are two main types: XML and HTML.

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Query Parameter

Query Parameters appear after a question mark (?) in a URL (e.g., www.site.com/products?color=blue&sort=price). They are used to change the content displayed on the page without changing the underlying page structure.

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Page Speed

Page Speed is a critical metric that impacts both user experience and search engine ranking. It is a major component of the Lighthouse Score.

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Open Graph Tags

Open Graph Tags (OG tags) dictate the precise title, description, and image that appear in a social media preview card. Correct implementation is a key element of Technical SEO and marketing.

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Metadata

In the context of SEO (Search Engine Optimization), Metadata is the text that website owners use to tell search engines (and users) what a page is about. Key types include: title tag, meta description, and open graph image.

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Lighthouse Score

The Lighthouse Score provides a benchmark (from 0 to 100) for the technical health of a website. Achieving a high score (typically 90+) is a goal for every modern developer. The Performance score is influenced by factors like: page speed and asset optimization.

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Keyword Density

Keyword Density is an on-page SEO (Search Engine Optimization) factor that helps search engines understand what a page is primarily about.

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