Why is my blog not ranking on Google?

Your blog might not be ranking because of weak title tags, lack of internal linking, poor user experience, or thin content.

What is the best way to improve SEO for old blog posts?

Update the content to be longer and more in-depth, improve internal links, compress images, and add schema markup.

Does schema markup help with SEO?

Yes. Schema markup like FAQ or How-To helps search engines understand your content better and can improve visibility in search results.

The Real Reason Your Blog Is not Ranking (And How to Fix It)

It’s Not the Algorithm—It’s You

I hate to break it to you, but if your blog isn't ranking, the problem might not be Google. It's probably you. Or more specifically, your content, your structure, or your attention (or lack thereof) to the details that search engines love.

Your Title Tags Are Boring

Let’s start with the basics. If your title sounds like a laundry list or a school report, no one’s clicking it. And if no one clicks it, Google thinks it’s not useful. Simple as that.

Fix It

Use emotional triggers, power words, or cliffhangers. Example: instead of “10 SEO Tips for 2025,” go with “10 SEO Hacks You’re Probably Getting Wrong in 2025.”

You're Ignoring Internal Links

Linking to your own content does more than pass PageRank. It creates a spiderweb of relevance that bots love crawling.

Fix It

In every post, link to at least 2–3 relevant articles. Even better? Use exact-match anchor text. Just don’t overdo it—Google’s not that easily fooled.

Case Study: How I Turned a Dead Blog Into a Traffic Machine

A few years ago, I inherited a dead blog. It had 40 posts, most of them shorter than 400 words, zero backlinks, and traffic that made a ghost town look crowded.

Here’s what I did:

Rewrote every article to at least 1500 words
Added internal links like a maniac
Compressed images and improved load speed
Used better headers and added schema markup

Within three months, traffic doubled. Six months in? It was ranking for over 120 keywords, and it started to generate leads on autopilot.

Check Your UX (User Experience)

If your font is too small, layout too cluttered, or load speed slower than your grandma’s dial-up, say goodbye to rankings. Google cares about your users more than it does about you.

Fix It

Use a clean, mobile-friendly design. Add white space. Improve page speed. Use a legible font. Test your site on multiple devices.

How-to Schema: Secret Weapon

Adding structured data like FAQ or How-to schema doesn’t just make your post look better in search—it makes it stand out. Literally.

Fix It

Use tools like RankMath or manually add JSON-LD. Prioritize FAQ sections and step-by-step guides. Make them concise but valuable.

The Bottom Line

SEO isn't magic. It's not even that mysterious. It’s about doing the small things well, consistently. The bloggers who win are the ones who care about the things most others overlook. So start tweaking. Start optimizing. And stop blaming the algorithm.