😩 No one visiting your website?
Yeah… been there. More than once.
You finally launch your blog or that online store you’ve been planning for months.
You’ve got your colors picked, your “About Me” page sounds like you, and there’s even a neat little contact form… just in case.
And then…
🦗 crickets.
No clicks. No views. Just you, refreshing your stats page, wondering if something’s broken.
Let me say this straight: you’re not doing anything wrong.
This happens to nearly everyone when they first go live. It’s just that nobody really talks about it.
But guess what? You can fix it. And it’s probably easier than you think.
I wish someone had explained this to me in simple terms. So that’s what this is—no SEO mumbo-jumbo, just the basics that actually helped me go from “invisible” to “showing up.”
🤖 First… How Does Google Even Know You Exist?
Okay, so here’s how it works—without the geek speak.
Think of Google as a massive library. But instead of books, it’s full of websites.
When someone searches for something, Google’s trying to hand them the most helpful answer. Fast.
For your site to show up, three things have to happen:
- Crawling—Google needs to find your site
- Indexing—It needs to remember what’s on it
- Ranking—Then it decides if you’re useful enough to show in search
If that’s not happening, your site is just floating around, invisible.
Let’s fix that.
🧠 Step 1: Stop Writing What You Want—Start Writing What People Are Googling
I get it. Your journey, your thoughts, your “first month as a freelancer” post… it means a lot to you.
But if no one’s searching for it? They won’t find it. Here’s the trick: write posts that answer questions other people are typing into Google.
🔍 Stuff like:
- “How to start freelancing with no clients”
- “Best budget laptops for small business owners”
- “How to rank a new website on Google”
📌 Quick hack: Open Google. Type in a few words related to your idea.
See those suggestions? That’s what people really want help with.
Bonus: Check the “People Also Ask” box. Or try answerthepublic.com—great for sparking ideas.
Even better? Ask a friend who isn’t “techy” what they’d search if they had your problem.
✍️ Step 2: Don’t Overcomplicate It
You don’t need to sound smart. You need to sound clear.
Here’s what made my posts finally stick:
- ✅ One idea per post. Don’t cram in everything you know.
- ✅ Short paragraphs. 2–4 lines max. Long walls of text = instant scroll away.
- ✅ Use headings. Help people skim. They’re not reading a novel.
- ✅ Write how you talk. If you wouldn’t say it at chai time, don’t write it.
📌 About keywords:
Yes, include them—but don’t go overboard. If your post is about “best apps for freelancers,” just mention that phrase a few times naturally:
- In the title
- Somewhere early on
- Once in a heading
- Maybe 1–2 more times in the post
That’s plenty. No stuffing.
🖼 Step 3: Add Images That Actually Help
I ignored this for too long. Big mistake.
Images matter. Not just to readers, but to Google too.
📸 What you can use:
- Screenshots (super helpful for tutorials)
- Before/after comparisons
- Checklists, diagrams
- Photos (your own, or free from Unsplash)
Here’s a pro move I learned late:
Rename your image files.
Instead of IMG_0004.jpg, try best-budget-planner-2025.jpg.
It tells Google what the picture is and helps with searching.Also, fill in the alt text. Just describe the image. Plain and simple. It’s good for accessibility and SEO.
🔗 Step 4: Link Between Your Own Pages
This one’s sneaky effective.
When you write a new blog post, link to other posts or pages on your site that connect to it.
Example:
If you’re writing about SEO basics, link to your earlier post about how you started your blog.
Google loves this. And so do readers—because it keeps them exploring your site longer.
🔒 Step 5: Make Your Site Feel Real
People (and Google) trust real websites. Not shady ones with no face behind them.
Here’s how to look legit:
- 🧑💻Have your About page (even if it is just 2 lines about who you are).
- ✉️ Add a contact form or an e-mail (reachable).
- 🔐 Use HTTPS (your URL should have the little lock icon)
- ⚡ Check how fast your site loads (Google PageSpeed Insights is free)
Slow = no.
Especially on mobile. Huge images? Trim them down. Cluttered design? Simplify it.
📱 Step 6: Test Your Site on Your Phone (Yes, Right Now)
If your site’s not smooth on mobile, you’re losing visitors fast.
Do this:
- Open your site on your phone
- Read a full post
- Tap a few buttons
- Try the menu
If something feels annoying, confusing, or slow, it’s worth fixing.
Most people visit from their phones. Your site needs to work there first.
🛠 Bonus Step: Use Google Search Console
This tool? Free. And weirdly useful.
Even if you’re new, just connect your site. It’ll show you:
- What people are searching for before they land on your site
- Which pages aren’t showing up in Google
- If there are errors, broken links, or mobile issues
👉 Go to: search.google.com/search-console
You don’t need to be techy. Just peek at it once in a while to see what’s working.
✅ Quick Fix Checklist
| ✅ What To Do | 💡 Why It Helps |
| Write what people actually Google | That’s what they’re searching for |
| Keep it focused and easy to read | Google & humans both prefer clarity |
| Add real images with alt text | Boosts SEO and helps readers |
| Link to your own posts/pages | Builds structure and improves ranking |
| Make your site mobile-friendly | Most traffic is on phones now |
| Show you’re a real person | Builds trust with Google & visitors |
| Use Google Search Console | Helps track, fix, and grow |
🙌 One Last Thing: It Gets Better
Look—if no one’s finding your website right now, it doesn’t mean it’s bad.
It just means Google hasn’t gotten to know you yet.
That takes time.
But every time you publish a helpful blog post, fix something small, or make your site a little clearer, you’re sending a signal.
And Google’s always listening. Eventually, it’ll notice.
So, you’re still here reading this?
👏 You’re even ahead of people who give up too early. Keep going! You’ve got this.