SEO Optimization
How does google actually rank your SoundCloud tracks?
It uses web crawlers. Web crawlers are bots that scan web pages to index their content. They look at the metadata provided in the page's HTML, like titles, descriptions, and structured data, to understand and rank the content in search results.
Here's how to check what your track looks like to a web crawler.
Step 1: Copy your SoundCloud URL and go to schema validator
Start by copying the URL of your SoundCloud track. Then, navigate to the Schema.org Validator by using the provided link. This tool will allow you to see how web crawlers interpret the structured data on your page, which is crucial for SEO.
Step 2: Click on the 'Fetch URL' and run test
Once you're on the Schema.org Validator website, paste your copied SoundCloud URL into the 'Fetch URL' input box. Then, click the 'Run Test' button. The tool will retrieve your track's page and analyze the structured data present.
Step 3: Analyse The results
This step involves closely looking at the validator's output. It will show you what structured data is present on your track's page and how Google's crawlers will interpret it. This data is what Google uses to rank your track in search results.
Step 4: Understanding the Results
Examine the validator's feedback to understand what structured data your SoundCloud track's page is correctly implementing, and what is missing or could be improved. This insight will guide you in optimizing your track's metadata for better SEO performance.
Step 5: Improving Your Track's SEO
If the validator identifies issues or if there's a lack of structured data, consider enhancing your track's metadata directly on SoundCloud. Update your track's title, description, and tags to be more descriptive and include relevant keywords. While SoundCloud doesn't directly allow custom Schema.org markup, well-crafted metadata can still improve SEO.
Step 6: Every Detail matters
Every piece of information that you provide in your track’s metadata is important, and you need to make it as clear as possible. This includes choosing the right genres, moods, and even the name of your images and files. These details can help your track show up in more specific searches.
Conclusion
Understanding how web crawlers work and optimizing your content with Schema.org can significantly enhance your track visibility in search engine results. Regularly using the Schema Markup Validator to check your markup ensures that search engines can accurately interpret and display your content. Ive added some more SEO tips you might find helpful