Resolving Sitemap Issues, Enhancing Search, and Social Connections

Today, I encountered a new alert in Google Search Console. It reported that my sitemaps were blocked by robots.txt due to caching configurations being restricted. As a temporary fix, I removed the caching block in the robots.txt, allowing the sitemaps to be crawled by search engines. However, I'll need to revisit this issue to find a more sustainable solution that balances performance with SEO best practices.

To improve the site's internal search capabilities, I installed the TYPO3 extension, indexed search (composer require typo3/cms-indexed-search). This widely-used extension allows users to search across the entire website efficiently. I integrated a search form into the header to make the search functionality more accessible and user-friendly.

Further enhancing the blog section, I added a tagging system to categorize content by topics. The tags not only allow users to filter posts based on their interests but also help with SEO by creating more internal links that connect related content. This structure supports search engine crawlers in finding and indexing content based on specific tags, improving the website's overall visibility.

Finally, I added a social section to make it easier for visitors to connect with me. This section includes links to my LinkedIn profile and a "Buy me a coffee" button for those who wish to support my work. This integration helps visitors stay connected and allows me to build a stronger online community.