
Google SEO Warning Errors Guide: Explanation and Solutions
Common Google SEO and Console Errors Explained
Mobile-first indexing indicates your site is properly optimized for mobile devices. Squarespace sites feature built-in responsive design, automatically displaying content optimally across all devices - no separate mobile site needed.
Mobile usability alerts flag elements not optimized for mobile viewing, such as:
- Clickable elements too close together
- Text too small to read
- Content wider than screen
Robots.txt errors are normal for Squarespace sites. The standard robots.txt file excludes specific pages like:
- /search
- /?author=
- /?tag=
- /?month=
- /?view=
- /?format=
Page indexing issues you may encounter:
- "Page crawled but not indexed" - Normal for cart/checkout pages with noindex tags
- "Alternative page with canonical tag" - Common for homepages due to dual URLs
- "Discovered - currently not indexed" - Page found but not yet crawled by Google
Common crawl errors and solutions:
- 404 errors: Set up 301/302 redirects for moved/deleted pages
- Soft 404s: Check for phrases like "no longer available" or "not present"
- Redirect errors: Usually related to HTTP/HTTPS or www/non-www redirects
Structured data warnings don't affect indexing or rich snippet eligibility. Use Google's Data Highlighter to tag information manually.
For deceptive behavior flags:
- Verify site in Google Search Console
- Remove potentially harmful content
- Request a Google review
HTML improvement suggestions can be ignored as they may not apply to your Squarespace site's structure.
Note: Third-party SEO tools may provide misleading results for Squarespace sites due to the platform's unique CMS structure.
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