JSON-LD, or JSON Linked Data, is a format that adds structured data to webpages, helping web crawlers understand the semantic structure of a site. Implementing JSON-LD can enhance link previews and potentially improve search rankings.

The Website Specification outlines essential technical features for effective websites, covering elements from metadata to security protocols. It categorizes requirements into ten areas, including foundations, SEO, and accessibility, aligned with widely-accepted standards.

RSS feeds can generate more traffic to personal websites compared to Google search. A blog writer observed that their site traffic primarily comes from web feeds rather than traditional SEO methods.

In 2026, Gavriel Cohen reports that his open source project, NanoClaw, is losing SEO visibility to a fake website that ranks second in Google search results. Despite having 18,000 GitHub stars and coverage from major outlets, his actual website does not appear in the top five pages of search results.