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  1. When Google rolls out a broad core algorithm update, what is the recommended first step for SEOs whose sites lost rankings?

    Answer: Analyze which content types or topics were most affected

    Identifying which content categories dropped helps pinpoint whether the update targeted thin content, E-E-A-T gaps, or topical authority issues.

  2. Which HTTP status code should a server return when a page has been permanently relocated to a new URL?

    Answer: 301

    A 301 redirect signals a permanent move and passes most link equity to the destination URL.

  3. How does browser caching affect SEO-related Core Web Vitals scores on repeat visits?

    Answer: It can improve LCP and FCP by serving assets from local cache instead of the server

    Cached assets load faster on repeat visits, reducing render-blocking time and improving paint metrics.

  4. What is the purpose of a robots.txt file in the context of search engine crawling?

    Answer: It instructs crawlers which URLs to avoid or allow

    Robots.txt uses Disallow and Allow directives to guide crawler access but does not guarantee de-indexation.

  5. A site migrates from HTTP to HTTPS. Which action is critical to preserve SEO equity during this transition?

    Answer: Set up 301 redirects from every HTTP URL to its HTTPS equivalent

    301 redirects permanently signal the protocol change and consolidate link equity to the secure URLs.

  6. Which server-side rendering approach is most favorable for SEO when dealing with JavaScript-heavy web applications?

    Answer: Server-Side Rendering (SSR) or Static Site Generation (SSG)

    SSR and SSG deliver fully formed HTML to crawlers, eliminating reliance on JavaScript execution for content discovery.

  7. When a CMS software update changes URL structures site-wide, what is the most important SEO remediation task?

    Answer: Implement 301 redirects from all old URLs to new URLs and update internal links

    301 redirects preserve link equity and user experience while updated internal links distribute authority correctly under the new structure.