Here’s a title in 50 characters: **"Orphan Pages: Their Impact on SEO and How to Fix"**

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This presentation explains what orphan pages are, how they affect SEO by reducing visibility and rankings, and provides practical steps to identify and fix them. Learn about the importance of internal linking and the best tools to manage orphan pages effectively.


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Orphan Pages and Their Impact on SEO Understanding Orphan Pages and Their SEO Implications Presented by: Deepak Kumar

Introduction to Orphan Pages • What is an Orphan Page? • Pages that exist on a website but are not linked to any other page. • Examples of common orphan pages.

How Orphan Pages are Created • Lack of internal linking • Content updates without corresponding link updates. • Content migration or website redesigns.

Why Are Orphan Pages Bad for SEO? • Impact on Search Engine Crawling • Orphan pages are harder for search engines to find and index. • No internal links mean these pages don’t receive any 'link juice'. • Poor user experience as users can't navigate to these pages.

Consequences for SEO • Decreased Page Ranking: Orphan pages don’t get authority from other pages. • Reduced Crawl Budget: Search engines may overlook them. • Lower Organic Traffic: Less likely to appear in search results.

How to Identify Orphan Pages • Google Analytics & Search Console • Crawling Tools: Screaming Frog, SEMrush.

Fixing Orphan Pages • Internal Linking: Ensure orphan pages are linked from relevant pages. • Add to Sitemaps: Include orphan pages in XML sitemaps. • Reevaluate Content: Merge or delete unnecessary orphan pages.

Best Practices to Avoid Orphan Pages • Regular audits for internal linking gaps • Structured navigation and breadcrumbs. • Keep your sitemap updated.

Tools for Managing Orphan Pages • Screaming Frog SEO Spider • Ahrefs, SEMrush, Google Analytics.

Conclusion • Orphan pages harm SEO by limiting indexing and reducing traffic. • Regular audits and strong internal linking can prevent orphan pages.

Questions & Discussion • Open for questions and comments.
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