Question 1

Why can't Google see my React website?

Accepted Answer

Many React apps use Client-Side Rendering (CSR), which means the content is loaded via JavaScript after the page loads. Search engine crawlers typically don't wait for JavaScript to execute, so they see an empty page. The solution is to implement Server-Side Rendering (SSR) or Static Site Generation (SSG).

Question 2

What is the difference between SSR and CSR for SEO?

Accepted Answer

Server-Side Rendering (SSR) generates HTML on the server before sending it to the browser, making content immediately visible to search crawlers. Client-Side Rendering (CSR) sends an empty HTML shell and relies on JavaScript to build the page, which crawlers often can't process.

Question 3

How do I fix my SPA for better SEO?

Accepted Answer

To improve SEO for Single Page Applications: 1) Use a framework with SSR support like Next.js or Nuxt.js, 2) Implement Static Site Generation for content pages, 3) Add proper meta tags and structured data, 4) Ensure critical content is in the initial HTML response.