Google Discover optimization.
21 focused checklist items, sorted by cited sources. Check off your progress, save tasks for later, or open an item for its example SOP and sources.
- Ensure category page content loads quickly and is mobile-friendly27 cited sources28 categories
- Implement large, high-quality images optimized for Google Discover6 cited sources2 categories
- Avoid clickbait and misleading preview content3 cited sources1 category
- Disclose sponsorship and affiliate relationships clearly in content3 cited sources2 categories
- Ensure content is indexed by Google and complies with Discover content policies3 cited sources1 category
- Implement structured data for preferred large images in Discover3 cited sources1 category
- Link RSS or Atom feeds in website header for Discover Follow feature3 cited sources1 category
- Monitor Discover traffic performance using the Search Console Discover report3 cited sources1 category
- Avoid clickbait and misleading preview content in Discover listings2 cited sources1 category
- Avoid using sensationalism such as morbid curiosity or outrage to attract Discover clicks2 cited sources1 category
- Equip news content with clear author information, publication dates, and contact details2 cited sources1 category
- Provide timely, original, and insightful content to attract Discover audiences2 cited sources1 category
- Specify preferred large images with schema.org markup or og:image meta tag2 cited sources1 category
- Use clear and representative page titles and headlines2 cited sources1 category
- Use the Discover "Follow" feature by linking RSS/Atom feeds in website head2 cited sources1 category
- Use the max-image-preview:large setting or AMP to enable large image previews in Discover2 cited sources1 category
- Avoid using large text overlays in preview images for Discover1 cited source1 category
- Do not use generic images like site logos as main images in Discover markup1 cited source1 category
- Link RSS or Atom feeds in website <head> to enable Discover Follow feature1 cited source1 category
- Monitor Discover traffic and engagement via Search Console Discover report1 cited source1 category
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