Fixing Google Sitelinks

When searching for socra on Google, the following display issues have been identified (refer to the first image). Our sub-links are not displaying correctly, and Facebook's search results serve as a reference for improvement. To enhance our Google search display results, we need to improve the metadata configuration in `layout.tsx`, specifically in the section where OpenGraph and structured data are defined (lines 24-40). The current implementation appears basic compared to the rich snippets referenced from Facebook. ### Proposed Enhancements: 1. **More Comprehensive OpenGraph Data**: We will include additional OpenGraph tags to better represent our content. 2. **Structured Data Markup**: Implementing structured data will help search engines understand our content better and improve visibility. 3. **Enhanced Meta Descriptions**: Crafting more compelling meta descriptions will attract more clicks and improve search rankings. Additionally, the issue with the sitelinks for "Sign In" and "Sign Up" not displaying correctly may be addressed by optimizing the navigation structure. The optimal structure should look like this: <header> <nav aria-label="Main navigation"> <ul role="menubar"> {mainNavItems.map(item => ( <li key={item.path} role="menuitem"> <Link href={item.path}>{item.title}</Link> </li> ))} </ul> </nav> </header> These changes are aimed at enhancing our visibility in search results and ensuring that our links are displayed correctly. These changes are aimed at enhancing our visibility in search results and ensuring that our links are displayed correctly. ### Further Considerations Changes to Google search results typically don't appear immediately, as Google needs to recrawl and reindex the site first. Here’s what you can expect: 1. **Normal Timeline**: Usually takes 1-2 weeks for Google to naturally recrawl and update. 2. **Speed it Up**: You can request Google to recrawl using Google Search Console: - Go to GSC > URL Inspection - Enter your homepage URL - Click "Request Indexing" Pro tip: While waiting for Google, you can verify the changes are working by: - Using the "Rich Results Test" tool in Google Search Console - Checking the rendered HTML in browser dev tools - Validating schema markup with Google's Schema Markup Validator If changes are not visible after a week, assistance in submitting a recrawl request is available.

On January 28, 2025, Eduarda Ferreira initiated a Socra titled "Fixing Google Sitelinks" to address several display issues with sub-links in Google search results, particularly in comparison to Facebook's search results. The focus was on enhancing the site's search visibility through improved metadata configuration in `layout.tsx`, specifically regarding OpenGraph and structured data. The proposed enhancements included: 1. **Comprehensive OpenGraph Data**: Adding more OpenGraph tags to better represent the content. 2. **Structured Data Markup**: Implementing structured data to help search engines understand the content, potentially leading to more rich snippets. 3. **Enhanced Meta Descriptions**: Crafting compelling meta descriptions aimed at attracting more clicks. Additionally, the navigation structure was optimized to ensure correct display of sitelinks for "Sign In" and "Sign Up," aiming for a more user-friendly experience. Eduarda also highlighted the need for patience, noting that changes in Google search results would take 1-2 weeks to reflect due to the recrawling and reindexing process. She advised using Google Search Console to request a recrawl after implementing the changes and provided tips for verifying the effectiveness of the updates, including using the Rich Results Test and validating schema markup. This comprehensive approach aimed to significantly enhance the site's search visibility and navigation clarity while ensuring a better representation of the content in search results.

By Eduarda Ferreira