The Performance Analysis Category

Organic Performance Analysis Tips, Guides & Blog Posts


How To: Track Google Business Profile Listing Traffic

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How To: Track Google Business Profile Listing Traffic

Google Business Profile provides performance insights – but they rarely tell the full story. Here’s how to track your listing properly in GA4 and Search Console using simple UTM parameters.

Google Update: Why You Are Seeing a Drop In Impressions & Increase In Average Position

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Google Update: Why You Are Seeing a Drop In Impressions & Increase In Average Position

In September 2025, many sites saw impressions drop and average position improve in Google Search Console – a confusing pattern that wasn’t caused by an algorithm update. Here’s what actually happened when Google removed the &num=100 parameter from search results.

How To:  Use GSC & RegEx To Find Out The Questions Your Users Are Asking

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How To:  Use GSC & RegEx To Find Out The Questions Your Users Are Asking

Want to know what questions your audience is asking in Google? This guide shows you how to use regex filters in Search Console to uncover them, then optimise or create content that drives relevant traffic and strengthens your site’s authority through clear, helpful answers.

A Rough Guide To: Server-Side Tracking

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A Rough Guide To: Server-Side Tracking

Discover how server-side tracking can boost your website’s performance, improve data privacy, and enhance data accuracy. Learn the essentials of implementing this advanced tracking method with our expert guide.

Solved: What Is The srsltid URL Parameter?

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Solved: What Is The srsltid URL Parameter?

Discover everything you need to know about Google’s srsltid parameter and its impact on SEO and analytics. Learn how to tackle duplicate content, maintain accurate data, and optimize your website’s performance with actionable strategies to stay ahead in the evolving search landscape.

SEO: Stop Using The Google Disavow Tool For “Toxic” Links

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SEO: Stop Using The Google Disavow Tool For “Toxic” Links

Many website owners misuse Google’s Disavow Tool, harming their search rankings. Initially designed to combat spammy backlinks, the tool is now mostly obsolete due to advanced algorithms. Modern SEO tools often misclassify links as toxic, leading to unnecessary disavows and traffic drops. This post explains why you should avoid using the Disavow Tool unless you have a manual Google penalty.

How To: Do Dynamic Product Meta Data in Magento Using GTM

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How To: Do Dynamic Product Meta Data in Magento Using GTM

A case study to show how to implement unique, formatted meta data across a large M2 product database which is also then translated for various regions for international SEO purposes.

Case Study: The Importance of Schema Mark Up

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Case Study: The Importance of Schema Mark Up

Following a recent audit, a client optimised their site in relation to their use of schema mark up, and saw an immediate growth in organic visibility and traffic.

How The Corona Virus Is Impacting Search Trends

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How The Corona Virus Is Impacting Search Trends

An analysis of recent organic performance across some of my client websites gives some interesting insights into how the Corona Virus is impacting everyday search trends

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