Technical SEO Cleanup After Indexation IssuesEnhancing SEO Performance With Better Link Hierarchy
This case study shows how refining internal link placement and hierarchy helped concentrate authority on priority pages and clarified site structure for search engines. By reviewing how links were distributed across informational and service pages, we identified areas where link equity was being diluted or misdirected.
The internal linking structure was then adjusted to support key URLs, reinforce topical relationships, and establish a clearer page hierarchy. As a result, search engines were able to better understand page importance, leading to improved crawling efficiency and stronger ranking signals for priority pages.
Situation
A content-heavy website experienced inconsistent indexation, with important pages excluded while low-value pages remained indexed.
SEO Problem
- Index bloat from tag and parameter URLs
- Weak crawl prioritization
- Incomplete Search Console setup
Google was spending crawl budget inefficiently.
SEO Decision
The focus was placed on crawl control and index clarity before any content optimization.
Execution
- Audited indexed vs non-indexed URLs in GSC
- Implemented noindex rules for low-value pages
- Improved XML sitemap accuracy
- Fixed internal links pointing to non-priority URLs
Outcome
Google began indexing priority pages more consistently and excluding unnecessary URLs.
Key Takeaway
Indexation issues are often structural — not content-related.