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We ran a survey to gather input from the community on how they optimize Drupal for search engines. We received 59 responses. Thanks to John Doyle (_doyle_) for putting together this amazing summary of the results.
The survey on SEO in Drupal has revealed key insights into how users perceive Drupal’s SEO capabilities, which modules are most commonly used, and what improvements are desired. While Drupal's flexibility and customization options are widely recognized, there is a strong demand for simplifying SEO management, particularly through more centralized and user-friendly tools.
The following modules were frequently mentioned by survey respondents, along with their respective counts:
The survey respondents identified several strengths of Drupal’s SEO capabilities:
Despite its strengths, the survey identified several areas where Drupal’s SEO capabilities could be improved:
The following features and improvements were mentioned by respondents, with a higher standard applied to identify those specifically requesting a Centralized SEO Dashboard or similar concepts:
Based on the survey responses from the first data set, here are the areas where respondents indicated they or their teams often get stuck when implementing SEO features or optimizations. These issues have been grouped into common categories, with counts provided for issues that were mentioned multiple times.
Mentions: 5
Summary: Several respondents highlighted performance-related issues as a significant challenge. Specific areas of difficulty include:
JS/CSS Aggregation: Mentioned by 2 respondents.
Page Load Time: Mentioned by 2 respondents.
Critical CSS Extraction: Mentioned by 1 respondent.
Mentions: 6
Summary: The complexity of configuring SEO settings in Drupal was frequently mentioned as a pain point. Specific challenges include:
Setting Up Metatags: Mentioned by 3 respondents.
Multilingual Setup: Mentioned by 2 respondents, particularly issues with hreflang and multilingual sitemaps.
Token Management: Mentioned by 1 respondent, particularly the difficulty in finding and using the correct tokens.
Mentions: 4
Summary: Implementing and configuring Schema.org and structured data in Drupal was identified as a challenge. Specific difficulties include:
Setting Up Schema.org Markup: Mentioned by 2 respondents.
Generating Appropriate Schema for Content Types: Mentioned by 2 respondents.
Mentions: 4
Summary: Issues with integrating various SEO modules were noted, particularly when trying to combine multiple SEO-related functionalities. Specific issues include:
Metatag Module with Paragraphs: Mentioned by 2 respondents.
Integrating SEO Modules with Views: Mentioned by 1 respondent.
General Integration of Multiple SEO Tools: Mentioned by 1 respondent.
Mentions: 3
Summary: Some respondents noted difficulties in managing and optimizing content for SEO. Specific challenges include:
Ensuring Content Editors Follow SEO Best Practices: Mentioned by 2 respondents.
Balancing SEO with User-Friendly Content: Mentioned by 1 respondent.
Mentions: 3
Summary: Managing SEO across multilingual and multisite setups was highlighted as an area of difficulty. Specific challenges include:
Multilingual Sitemap Configuration: Mentioned by 1 respondent.
Hreflang Configuration for Multilingual Sites: Mentioned by 2 respondents.
Mentions: 2
Summary: The lack of real-time SEO feedback or challenges with existing tools providing this feedback was noted. Specific tools mentioned:
Yoast SEO’s Limited Compatibility with Paragraphs: Mentioned by 1 respondent.
Need for Real-Time SEO Checking: Mentioned by 1 respondent.
Based on the provided data set, here is an aggregated summary of the must-have SEO features mentioned by respondents, including the count of mentions for each feature. This summary focuses solely on the features and modules directly mentioned in the data.
Mentions: 13
Summary: Respondents frequently mentioned Metatag as a critical module for SEO. It was highlighted for its importance in managing metadata across pages and supporting SEO needs. Several respondents noted its ease of setup and its role in improving search engine optimization and social media integration.
Mentions: 7
Summary: The need for a sitemap was consistently noted, with respondents mentioning Simple Sitemap and XML Sitemap as essential modules. These modules help search engines crawl and index site content effectively. Respondents pointed out the importance of having a sitemap, especially for multilingual sites and content types.
Mentions: 4
Summary: Respondents highlighted the Schema.org Metatag module as important for incorporating structured data to improve content visibility in search results. It was noted that this module is useful for aligning site content with Google Search Gallery's documentation and ensuring rich content is surfaced by search engines.
Mentions: 1
Summary: The RobotsTxt module was mentioned as a basic but necessary feature for allowing site owners to control which parts of their site are crawled by search engines.
Mentions: 1
Summary: The Easy Breadcrumb module was referenced in the context of improving site structure, particularly to enhance SEO by aligning with Google’s requirements for structured data.
Mentions: 1
Summary: This module was mentioned for its role in managing event dates, making content more likely to be included in Google search features, specifically for events.
Mentions: 1
Summary: The Address module was noted as important for local SEO, particularly for ensuring that local business and organization information is correctly formatted for search engines.
Mentions: 1
Summary: The Commerce module was mentioned as essential for sites that include products, helping to improve product visibility in search results through structured data.
Mentions: 1
Summary: The Focal Point module was cited as useful for image management, ensuring that images are correctly cropped and displayed in social media previews, which is important for SEO.
Mentions: 2
Summary: Yoast SEO was mentioned for its real-time SEO feedback, which helps users optimize their content during the creation process.
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