10 Common SEO Mistakes Tech Bloggers Still Make in 2025 (And
How to Fix Them)
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Avoid these silent killers that are holding your tech blog back. Learn 10
common SEO mistakes in 2025 and how to fix them to boost your blog's visibility
and organic traffic.
"It’s
not enough to write great content — Google needs to understand it, trust it,
and rank it."
For tech
bloggers, getting your content seen on Google is super important. But many
bloggers make simple mistakes that stop them from getting the traffic they
deserve. These aren't big, complicated SEO problems; they're common errors
that, if fixed, can make a huge difference.
Let's look
at the 10 common SEO mistakes tech bloggers still make in 2025 and, more
importantly, how to fix them easily. These tips will help Google understand,
trust, and rank your amazing content, leading to more readers and better
engagement.
🚫 Mistake #1: Writing Without Keyword Intent
Many tech
bloggers write about what they want to write, instead of what their
audience is actually searching for. This means your great content might
never be found because it doesn't match what people are typing into Google.
- 🔍 Example mistake: Writing "My AI
journey" instead of "Best AI tools for content creation."
The first one is a personal story, the second is what someone would search
for.
- ✅ Fix:
- Use tools to find out what
people search for.
Tools like Google Trends, Ubersuggest, or AnswerThePublic
can show you popular search terms and questions.
- Focus on searcher intent. Think about why
someone is searching for a keyword. Are they looking for information
(informative), trying to buy something (commercial), or ready to take action (transactional)? Your content should match this intent. For a tech
blog, most of your content will be informative (how-to guides, reviews)
or commercial (product comparisons).
- See how we did this in Top 10 AI Tools for Content Creators
🚫 Mistake #2: Ignoring Title Tag Optimization
Your title
tag is the text that shows up in Google search results and at the top of a
browser tab. It's the first impression your content makes on Google and
potential readers. If it's not good, people might skip your link even if you
rank high.
- 👎 Bad example: "My Thoughts on
Hosting"
- 👍 Better example: "Best Hosting Platforms
for Tech Bloggers in 2025" (This title is clear, includes keywords,
and is specific).
- ✅ Fix:
- Include your main keyword at
the beginning
of your title tag. This tells Google and users right away what your page
is about.
- Add a year or a benefit-driven
phrase.
Adding "2025" shows the content is fresh. Phrases like
"Ultimate Guide," "Beginner's Guide," or
"Review" tell users what they'll get.
- Keep it short. Google usually shows about
50-60 characters before cutting off your title.
- Example: Best Hosting Platforms for Tech Bloggers (2025)
🚫 Mistake #3: No Internal Linking Strategy
Internal
links are links
from one page on your blog to another page on your blog. Google uses these
links to understand how your content is connected and to find new pages. If
your content is like an island with no links to or from other parts of
your site, Google might not see its importance, and it won't rank as
well.
- ✅ Fix:
- Link each new post to 2–5
relevant internal articles. Think about older posts that could offer more details
or related information to your new post.
- Use descriptive anchor text. Anchor text is the clickable
words of a link. Instead of "click here," use words that
describe the page you're linking to (e.g., "learn more about cloud
computing security" instead of "click here to learn
more").
- Our post on Choosing Affiliate Programs links to multiple related guides — follow that structure.
🚫 Mistake #4: Not Using Schema Markup
Schema
markup (also
called structured data) is a special type of code you add to your website. It
helps Google understand what your content is about in a very clear way.
For example, it tells Google if your page is an article, a set of FAQs
(Frequently Asked Questions), a how-to guide, or a product review. This can
help your content show up with special features (Rich Results) in search
results, like star ratings or answer boxes.
- ✅ Fix:
- Use an SEO plugin. For WordPress users, plugins
like Rank Math or Yoast SEO make adding schema very easy.
They have built-in options to select the type of content your page is.
- Add relevant schema types. Common schema types for tech
blogs include:
- Article: For blog posts and news.
- FAQ: For pages with a list of
questions and answers.
- Review: For product reviews or
service evaluations.
- How-To: For step-by-step guides.
🚫 Mistake #5: Ignoring Google Search Console
Many
bloggers set up Google Search Console (GSC) once and then never open it
again. This is a huge mistake! GSC is your direct line to Google. If you
ignore it, you'll miss important messages about:
- Indexing issues: Pages that Google can't find
or list.
- Keyword opportunities: What people are searching for
to find your site.
- Penalties: If Google has taken manual
action against your site.
- ✅ Fix:
- Log into GSC weekly. Make it a regular part of
your blogging routine.
- Check for errors. Look at the "Pages"
report under "Indexing" for any errors.
- Check page indexing. Make sure your important
pages are listed.
- Review top-performing
keywords.
Go to the "Performance" report to see what keywords bring you
traffic.
- Follow this Beginner’s
Guide to Google Search Console.
🚫 Mistake #6: Using Low-Quality or Heavy Images
Images
make your blog look good, but if they are too big in file size or not
optimized, they will slow down your blog. Google cares a lot about
website speed because slow pages make for a bad user experience. Google will "punish"
slow pages by ranking them lower.
- ✅ Fix:
- Compress your images. Use free online tools like TinyPNG
or desktop apps like ImageOptim to make image file sizes smaller
without losing much quality.
- Serve images in WebP format. WebP is a modern image format
that provides excellent compression and quality. Many WordPress plugins
can convert your images to WebP automatically.
- Don’t use 4K images unless
absolutely necessary.
High-resolution images are often too big for web use unless you are a
photographer or need extreme detail. Resize images to the size they will
actually appear on your blog.
- Get more tools from our Free Visual Content Stack
🚫 Mistake #7: Thin Content That Doesn’t Solve
Problems
"Thin
content"
refers to blog posts that are very short, lack depth, or don't provide much
value. If your blog post is only 300 words of fluff and doesn't
genuinely help the reader or answer their questions thoroughly, Google won't
rank it well, no matter how nice it looks. Google wants comprehensive, helpful
content.
- ✅ Fix:
- Focus on solving a real
problem.
Every blog post should aim to answer a specific question or solve a
particular challenge for your reader.
- Use subheadings, bullet
points, data, and examples. Break up your content to make it easy to read and
understand. Support your points with facts, figures, and real-world
scenarios.
- Aim for 1000–2000+ words for
in-depth guides.
While word count isn't the only factor, longer, well-researched, and
detailed articles often rank better for complex topics.
- Example of value-packed content: How to Build a High-Converting Blog Homepage
🚫 Mistake #8: Not Optimizing for Mobile
In 2025, over
60% of internet traffic will come from mobile devices. This means more than
half of your potential readers will see your blog on a phone or tablet. If your
blog looks bad, loads slowly, or is hard to use on a mobile device, it will
create a poor user experience and destroy engagement. Google
prioritizes mobile-friendly sites.
- ✅ Fix:
- Use responsive themes. Choose a WordPress theme
(like Kadence, Astra, or GeneratePress) that automatically
adjusts your website's layout to fit any screen size.
- Use Google’s Mobile-Friendly
Test.
This free tool from Google will tell you if your page is mobile-friendly
and point out any issues.
- Avoid intrusive popups or tiny
fonts on mobile.
Popups that cover the whole screen are annoying on mobile. Ensure your
font sizes are readable without zooming.
🚫 Mistake #9: No Backlink Strategy
Backlinks are links from other websites to
your blog. They are like "votes of confidence" from other sites. Even
if you have perfectly written content, if no other reputable websites are
linking to you, Google might not see your blog as authoritative. No links =
no rankings (or very low rankings).
- ✅ Fix:
- Reach out to other blogs in
your niche.
Find other tech bloggers or websites related to your topic and politely
ask if they would consider linking to your valuable content.
- Submit guest posts. Offer to write an article for
another website. In return, you usually get a link back to your own blog.
- Join communities. Be active in online
communities like Reddit (relevant subreddits), Indie Hackers,
or X (formerly Twitter). Share your knowledge and link to your
useful content where it makes sense (but avoid spamming!).
- 🧠 Pro Tip: Create "linkable assets"
that other sites would naturally want to link to. These include:
- Tool lists: Comprehensive lists of
helpful software or services (like "Best Free SEO Tools").
- Ultimate guides: Very detailed, all-in-one
resources on a topic.
- Stats or trends: Original research or
well-researched compilations of data.
- Our Affiliate Program Guide is a perfect backlink magnet.
🚫 Mistake #10: Not Updating Old Content
The
internet is always changing, especially in tech. If your blog post's title says
"2023" and it's now 2025, or if the information is simply outdated,
it hurts trust and rankings. Google wants to show fresh, accurate, and
relevant content to its users.
- ✅ Fix:
- Refresh old posts quarterly
(or as needed).
Go back to your popular or important old articles and update them.
- Update titles, stats, and
internal links.
Change the year in the title, replace old statistics with new ones, and
make sure all internal links still point to relevant, active pages.
- Resubmit to Google Search
Console.
After making major updates, use the URL Inspection Tool in GSC (see
Mistake #5) to request Google to re-index the updated page. This tells
Google your content is fresh and ready to be re-evaluated.
- For a forevergreen structure,
review our post on Choosing the Right Affiliate Program.
🧠 Final Thoughts: Don’t Let SEO Be an Afterthought
Most tech
bloggers fail not because they’re bad writers, but because they ignore the
technical signals that Google needs. They focus only on writing, not on
making their content discoverable.
If you can
write great content AND optimize it for search engines, you win big.
You'll get more organic traffic, build authority, and reach a wider audience.
"Write
for humans. Optimize for robots. Rank for both."
📌 What to Do Next:
Now that
you know these common mistakes, it's time to take action!
- Audit your recent blog posts using this list. Go through
each point and see where your content can be improved.
- Fix internal links, compress images, and improve
headings on your existing posts.
- Open Google Search Console and check keyword performance
and any errors.
- Boost high-earning pages like your:
- AI Tools List
- Affiliate Picks
- Chrome Extensions Guide
By
consistently addressing these common SEO mistakes, your tech blog will not only
perform better in search results but also offer a much better experience for
your valuable readers.
