Why Google Trusts Websites with a Map Location More Websites with a location on a map in the "Contact Us" section are generally perceived as more trustworthy by users and search engines. This isn't a magic button that guarantees a ranking boost, but a set of features related to verifiability and relevance does help. Google wants to understand whether a business exists in the real world, how well its address matches other sources, and whether it's easy for users to find you quickly. When a map point is embedded directly on the page, this process becomes easier. Address verifiability and reduction of ambiguity A dot on the map effectively makes the address verifiable . Users see the company's location in seconds, rather than reading abstract text like "near the metro." For Google, this reduces uncertainty: there's less reason to think the site is a window dressing without a real presence. Furthermore, the address at the location often matches data fr...
What image formats are best for a website and why size matters Choosing an image format is one of the most subtle yet critical tasks for a website. Even if the design looks perfect, large files increase page load times, degrade the user experience, and can negatively impact search rankings. Below are practical recommendations on which formats are generally best and why size and weight are important. 1) The best formats for a website: WebP and AVIF WebP is one of the most popular options: it's supported by most modern browsers and typically offers good compression without noticeable quality loss. AVIF often provides even more efficient compression (smaller file size with comparable quality), but compatibility is important: current browser versions support it better than before. If your goal is optimal performance, the most common strategy is to serve AVIF where it is supported, and WebP as a reliable fallback. 2) JPEG, PNG, and GIF – when appropriate JPEG is generally suitable for...