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Don’t get penalized by Google’s recent search changes. Make sure your site is mobile-friendly so it ranks higher in search and users can find it.

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Use Google's Mobile-Friendly Test to see if your site has issues.

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If your site was built on a CMS (e.g., Wordpress)…

Depending on your CMS, your options may include:
  • Convert to a new mobile-friendly theme.
  • Create a new mobile-friendly version of your site.
  • Customize your site to make it mobile-friendly (requires CSS, HTML knowledge).

If your site was coded by a developer…

Your site must be configured using one of three options:
  • Responsive web design (Google's recommendation): Using the same HTML and URL, renders the appropriate display for the device.
  • Dynamic serving: Uses the same URL, but a different version of HTML for different devices.
  • Separate URLs: Serves different code to different devices using separate URLs (through HTTP redirects).
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Review work histories, client feedback, test scores, and portfolios to narrow down the field. Then set up a virtual interview to choose the best candidate.

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Hiring Tips & Resources
  • Provide a clear, detailed description of your needs
  • Include specific skills needed (e.g., CSS, Drupal, Responsive Web Design)
  • Detail requirements for the final product (e.g., the "mobile-friendly" tag must appear in Google mobile search)
  • Ask for relevant past work examples and evaluate these using Google’s testing tools
  • Conduct an interview via Skype

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Fast Facts on Google’s Changes
  • Google’s algorithm changes took effect April 21st, 2015
  • According to Google, they “affect mobile searches in all languages worldwide and will have a significant impact” on search results
  • Sites that do not have the “mobile-friendly” tag when viewed in mobile search results will be penalized in search
  • Mobile-friendliness is determined on a page-by-page basis
  • Google has been emailing webmasters warning them to “fix mobile usability issues” before their rankings are affected
  • Test your site using Google’s Mobile-Friendly Test to find issues; if your site passes, you should still test your site using Google’s PageSpeed Insights test to find additional fixes and ensure that your mobile ranking is not impacted

For additional details, read our blog post: Mobile-Friendly Sites Get a Boost in Google Search Results