{"id":7837,"date":"2025-06-22T18:41:36","date_gmt":"2025-06-22T16:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.al-hostings.com\/errores-seo-comunes-autonomos-web\/"},"modified":"2025-07-05T00:06:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T22:06:36","slug":"common-seo-mistakes-freelancers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.al-hostings.com\/en\/common-seo-mistakes-freelancers\/","title":{"rendered":"Common SEO Mistakes Freelancers Make with Their Websites"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"1061\">When you start a project as a freelancer, you know you need a website. You don&#8217;t always know how to rank it well on Google. Many entrepreneurs and professionals make SEO mistakes that can harm their visibility without realizing it. In this article, we explain the <strong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1014\">most common SEO mistakes among freelancers<\/strong>, how to correct them, and how to avoid making them.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1218\">This article will help you optimize your online presence and better understand how web positioning works, even if you are not a technical expert.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1223\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1251\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ol data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1931\">\n<li data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1322\">\n<p data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1322\"><a class=\"\" href=\"#what-is-seo\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1322\">What is SEO and why is it key for freelancers?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1387\">\n<p data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1387\"><a class=\"\" href=\"#error1\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1387\">Error 1: Not having a keyword strategy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1433\">\n<p data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1433\"><a class=\"\" href=\"#error2\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1433\">Error 2: Ignoring On-Page SEO<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1491\">\n<p data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1491\"><a class=\"\" href=\"#error3\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1491\">Error 3: Not optimizing loading speed<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1542\">\n<p data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1542\"><a class=\"\" href=\"#error4\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1542\">Error 4: Not having a responsive website<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1595\">\n<p data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1595\"><a class=\"\" href=\"#error5\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1595\">Error 5: Not using the canonical tag<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1646\">\n<p data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1646\"><a class=\"\" href=\"#error6\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1646\">Error 6: Poor or duplicate content<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1690\">\n<p data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1690\"><a class=\"\" href=\"#error7\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1690\">Error 7: Forgetting local SEO<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1750\">\n<p data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1750\"><a class=\"\" href=\"#error8\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1750\">Error 8: No internal or external links<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1815\">\n<p data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1815\"><a class=\"\" href=\"#error9\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1815\">Error 9: Neglecting the user experience (UX)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1872\">\n<p data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1872\"><a class=\"\" href=\"#error10\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1872\">Error 10: Not measuring or reviewing results<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1931\">\n<p data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1931\"><a class=\"\" href=\"#conclusion\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1931\">Conclusion: Make SEO your best ally<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1936\" \/>\n<p><a name=\"what-is-seo\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"2018\">What is SEO and why is it key for freelancers?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2328\"><strong data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2059\">SEO (Search Engine Optimization)<\/strong> is the set of techniques that help your website appear better positioned in search engines like Google. For a freelancer, this means more visibility, more visitors, and more business opportunities <strong data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2312\">without having to constantly pay for advertising<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2489\">Many freelancers launch their website and expect &#8220;Google to do the rest,&#8221; but without an SEO foundation, it&#8217;s like having a store in the middle of the desert: no one can find it.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2494\" \/>\n<p><a name=\"error1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2572\">Error 1: Not having a keyword strategy<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2757\">One \u200b\u200bof the most common SEO mistakes among freelancers is <strong data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2675\">not defining the right keywords<\/strong>. If you don&#8217;t know what terms your ideal client is searching for, how do you expect them to find you?<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2782\">How to fix this?<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"3113\">\n<li data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2898\">\n<p data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2898\">Use tools like <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/app.neilpatel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2856\">Ubersuggest<\/a> or Google Keyword Planner for research.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"2982\">\n<p data-start=\"2901\" data-end=\"2982\">Aim for words with a good balance between search volume and competition.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3113\">\n<p data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3113\">Don&#8217;t just focus on generic words. Also use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.al-hostings.com\/en\/what-are-long-tail-keywords-seo\/\"><strong data-start=\"3039\" data-end=\"3061\">long-tail keywords<\/strong><\/a> such as: <em data-start=\"3068\" data-end=\"3112\">\u201cweb designer for freelancers in Valencia\u201d<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3118\" \/>\n<p><a name=\"error2\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3177\">Error 2: Ignoring On-Page SEO<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3179\" data-end=\"3345\">It is not enough to have a beautiful website; use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.al-hostings.com\/en\/what-is-seo-on-page\/\">SEO On-Page<\/a>. If your titles, descriptions, H1-H2 tags, and URLs aren&#8217;t well optimized, <strong data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3344\">Google won&#8217;t understand what your content is about<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3347\" data-end=\"3365\">How to avoid this:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3366\" data-end=\"3577\">\n<li data-start=\"3366\" data-end=\"3457\">\n<p data-start=\"3368\" data-end=\"3457\">Use your main keyword in your title, URL, first paragraph, and at least one H2.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3458\" data-end=\"3512\">\n<p data-start=\"3460\" data-end=\"3512\">Don&#8217;t abuse it: SEO should feel natural, not forced. Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.al-hostings.com\/en\/what-is-semantic-seo\/\">Semantic SEO<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3577\">\n<p data-start=\"3515\" data-end=\"3577\">Add unique meta titles and meta descriptions for each page.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3582\" \/>\n<p><a name=\"error3\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3584\" data-end=\"3653\">Error 3: Not optimizing loading speed<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3655\" data-end=\"3814\">Nobody likes to wait, and Google knows it. A slow website affects your ranking in search results and causes many visitors to leave before viewing your content.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3816\" data-end=\"3837\">What you can do:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3838\" data-end=\"4033\">\n<li data-start=\"3838\" data-end=\"3883\">\n<p data-start=\"3840\" data-end=\"3883\">Optimize images: Use appropriate sizes (don&#8217;t oversize them) and use formats like WebP.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3884\" data-end=\"3931\">\n<p>Use a caching plugin if you&#8217;re on WordPress.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3932\" data-end=\"4033\">\n<p data-start=\"3934\" data-end=\"4033\">Choose a fast hosting. At ALHOSTINGS, we help you find the <strong data-start=\"4000\" data-end=\"4032\">best hosting for freelancers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4035\" data-end=\"4038\" \/>\n<p><a name=\"error4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4040\" data-end=\"4102\">Error 4: Not having a responsive website<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4104\" data-end=\"4255\">Today, most visits come from mobile devices. If your website doesn&#8217;t adapt to different screens, you&#8217;re losing users&#8230; and SEO ranking points.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4257\" data-end=\"4270\">Solution:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4271\" data-end=\"4430\">\n<li data-start=\"4271\" data-end=\"4315\">\n<p data-start=\"4273\" data-end=\"4315\">Use responsive web design from the start.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4432\" data-end=\"4435\" \/>\n<p><a name=\"error5\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4437\" data-end=\"4501\">Error 5: Not using the canonical tag<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4503\" data-end=\"4688\">This is a technical error, but a common one. If you have multiple URLs displaying the same content (for example, with filter parameters), <strong data-start=\"4635\" data-end=\"4687\">Google may penalize you for duplicate content<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4690\" data-end=\"4703\">Solution:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4704\" data-end=\"4890\">\n<li data-start=\"4704\" data-end=\"4799\">\n<p data-start=\"4706\" data-end=\"4799\">Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.al-hostings.com\/en\/what-is-canonical-url\/\">canonical<\/a> tag correctly to indicate the URL. Main.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4800\" data-end=\"4890\">\n<p data-start=\"4802\" data-end=\"4890\">Tools like Yoast SEO or Rank Math allow you to easily manage this in WordPress.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4892\" data-end=\"4895\" \/>\n<p><a name=\"error6\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4897\" data-end=\"4959\">Error 6: Poor or Duplicate Content<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4961\" data-end=\"5099\">Writing poorly, poorly, or copying content from other websites is one of the most damaging SEO mistakes. Google rewards original and valuable content.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5101\" data-end=\"5120\">How to improve it:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"5121\" data-end=\"5310\">\n<li data-start=\"5121\" data-end=\"5193\">\n<p data-start=\"5123\" data-end=\"5193\">Create useful texts that answer your customers&#8217; frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5194\" data-end=\"5247\">\n<p data-start=\"5196\" data-end=\"5247\">Provide examples, real-life cases, and practical resources.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5248\" data-end=\"5310\">\n<p data-start=\"5250\" data-end=\"5310\">Update your blog regularly (and not just for the sake of it!).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5312\" data-end=\"5315\" \/>\n<p><a name=\"error7\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5317\" data-end=\"5372\">Error 7: Forgetting local SEO<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5374\" data-end=\"5522\">If you work with clients in your area, you need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.al-hostings.com\/en\/what-is-local-seo-and-why-is-it-important\/\"><strong data-start=\"5421\" data-end=\"5434\">Local SEO<\/strong><\/a>. Many freelancers don&#8217;t configure it properly and lose visibility in their city or community.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5524\" data-end=\"5544\">What you should do:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"5545\" data-end=\"5770\">\n<li data-start=\"5545\" data-end=\"5647\">\n<p data-start=\"5547\" data-end=\"5647\">Create and optimize your profile on <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/business.google.com\/es\/business-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5576\" data-end=\"5646\">Google Business Profile<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5648\" data-end=\"5721\">\n<p data-start=\"5650\" data-end=\"5721\">Use geolocated keywords (e.g., &#8220;freelance plumber in Madrid&#8221;).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5722\" data-end=\"5770\">\n<p data-start=\"5724\" data-end=\"5770\">Add your address, phone number, and map to your website.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5772\" data-end=\"5775\" \/>\n<p><a name=\"error8\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5777\" data-end=\"5848\">Error 8: No internal or external links<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5850\" data-end=\"6006\">SEO isn&#8217;t just about what you write, but how you connect your content. If you don&#8217;t link between your pages and don&#8217;t mention external sources, Google notices.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6008\" data-end=\"6030\">Best practices:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"6031\" data-end=\"6262\">\n<li data-start=\"6031\" data-end=\"6113\">\n<p data-start=\"6033\" data-end=\"6113\">Use internal links to guide the user (e.g., from services to a blog or contact information).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6114\" data-end=\"6208\">\n<p data-start=\"6116\" data-end=\"6208\">Link to external sources of authority when it makes sense (as we do in this article).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6209\" data-end=\"6262\">\n<p data-start=\"6211\" data-end=\"6262\">Don&#8217;t overuse links; they should provide real value.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6264\" data-end=\"6267\" \/>\n<p><a name=\"error9\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"6269\" data-end=\"6344\">Error 9: Neglecting User Experience (UX)<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6346\" data-end=\"6491\">A good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.al-hostings.com\/en\/howto-improve-user-experience-ux-website\/\">UX<\/a> is vital for users to navigate easily, find what they&#8217;re looking for, and want to stay on your website. And yes, it also affects SEO.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6493\" data-end=\"6517\">What to keep in mind:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"6518\" data-end=\"6692\">\n<li data-start=\"6518\" data-end=\"6570\">\n<p data-start=\"6520\" data-end=\"6570\">Use simple menus and a clear content hierarchy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6571\" data-end=\"6628\">\n<p data-start=\"6573\" data-end=\"6628\">Avoid long blocks of text, use lists and Subtitles.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6629\" data-end=\"6692\">\n<p data-start=\"6631\" data-end=\"6692\">Take care with contrast, font sizes, and white space.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6694\" data-end=\"6697\" \/>\n<p><a name=\"error10\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"6699\" data-end=\"6766\">Error 10: Not measuring or reviewing results<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6768\" data-end=\"6902\">If you don&#8217;t use analytics tools, you won&#8217;t know if your strategy is working. Many freelancers <strong data-start=\"6867\" data-end=\"6901\">never review their SEO metrics<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6904\" data-end=\"6929\">Basic tools:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"6930\" data-end=\"7132\">\n<li data-start=\"6930\" data-end=\"6994\">\n<p data-start=\"6932\" data-end=\"6994\"><a href=\"https:\/\/search.google.com\/search-console\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"6932\" data-end=\"6957\">Google Search Console<\/strong><\/a>: shows you the performance of Real SEO.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6995\" data-end=\"7057\">\n<p data-start=\"6997\" data-end=\"7057\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marketingplatform.google.com\/about\/analytics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"6997\" data-end=\"7017\">Google Analytics<\/strong><\/a>: analyzes user behavior.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7058\" data-end=\"7132\">\n<p data-start=\"7060\" data-end=\"7132\">Check your positions with tools like SERanking, Ahrefs, or Semrush.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"7134\" data-end=\"7137\" \/>\n<p><a name=\"conclusion\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"7139\" data-end=\"7209\">Conclusion: Make SEO Your Best Ally<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"7211\" data-end=\"7480\">SEO is not an expense, it&#8217;s an investment. Avoiding these common SEO mistakes will help you gain visibility, attract clients, and build a strong digital presence as a freelancer. It&#8217;s not about doing everything perfectly from day one, but rather about improving little by little.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7482\" data-end=\"7650\">At <strong data-start=\"7485\" data-end=\"7499\">ALHOSTINGS,<\/strong> we help you design, maintain, and optimize your website with an SEO focus from the beginning, so you can focus on what you do best: your work.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"7652\" data-end=\"7655\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"7657\" data-end=\"7719\">Do you want to know if your website has any of these errors?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7720\" data-end=\"7811\">Contact us for an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.al-hostings.com\/en\/service\/seo-ux-audit\/\"><strong data-start=\"7741\" data-end=\"7767\">SEO audit<\/strong><\/a> and start improving your rankings today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you start a project as a freelancer, you know you need a website. You don&#8217;t always know how to rank it well on Google. 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