When using Wordpress, why does it show up so many meta data errors on here and on google webmaster? A list of do's would be good?
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Using wordpress is a good CMS, yet there sre so many meta data errors occuring, is there a list of what to look out for and good practices when using wordpress?
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To answer part 2, if your CSS knowledge is advanced or at least really good, there aren't any design limitations. There are several themes designed for specifically for customization (weaver, blankslate) . Add to that a couple cool plugins (jShortcodes) and you've got total control of the look.
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Thanks Dave.
Another question to anyone, does everybody use wordpress as the no.1 CMS, or what alternatives do people consider are just as good for the basis for a veriety of buillding websites like Expression Engine or Modx?
Also, if wordpress is the main CMS used by the majority of web designers, then does that limit the creativity of the web designer by the constraints of the CMS of wordpress?
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When I hear the word Wordpress I think Yoast - have a look at the definitive guide to Wordpress SEO. This gem is always updated and has a straight forward style including examples and pics. TOP NOTCH
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Gary is there anything you recommend to change in the standard settings that Greg provides, or not to change?
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Thanks Gary, do you just add the plugin and change a setting or two? Do you have to edit any code in the header editor?
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You should have a look for a wordpress plugin that lets you do some basic SEO. Do a search on the plugin search and you will find lots. I personalyl use "Greg's High Performance SEO" which lets me set the meta-description etc. for my blog pages.
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http://www.societyforethicsandlaw.org
This is my newest website with having learnt from previous mistakes, but again this is telling me I've got over 22 tags that are missing some meta description. How do I avoid that? There's a couple of URL's I'll have a look at, but I think sometimes theres not alot you can do. There's something not quite right, any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated.
....After doing some research on here, would the "rel=canonical" be where I am going wrong? I've added a Canonical plugin to see if that does the trick.
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