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SEO in Angular? No big deal with SSR and Angular Universal

Is your single-page app just a blank page to search engines? Learn how server-side rendering solves SEO without compromising the rich user experience.

SEO in Angular? No big deal with SSR and Angular Universal
#1about 6 minutes

Understanding the SEO problem in single-page applications

Single-page applications improve user experience but present a challenge for search engines, which often see an empty initial HTML page.

#2about 8 minutes

Using Angular's services to manage dynamic meta tags

The built-in Meta and Title services allow you to dynamically update page metadata as users navigate through the application.

#3about 2 minutes

The limitations of relying on Googlebot's JavaScript rendering

While Googlebot can render JavaScript, many other search engines and social media bots cannot, making your content invisible to them.

#4about 11 minutes

Setting up server-side rendering with Angular Universal

Use the `ng add` schematic to install Angular Universal, which sets up an Express server to render your application on the server.

#5about 4 minutes

Analyzing the performance benefits of server-side rendering

Server-side rendering significantly improves First Contentful Paint (FCP) and reduces initial JavaScript execution time compared to client-side rendering.

#6about 7 minutes

Pre-rendering specific routes ahead of time with Universal

Configure Angular Universal to pre-render specific, high-traffic routes into static HTML files during the build process for faster delivery.

#7about 1 minute

Evaluating the complexity and costs of Angular Universal

Adopting Angular Universal introduces added complexity, requires server management, and can increase build times, which are important factors to consider.

#8about 5 minutes

Key takeaways and best practices for Angular SEO

Use tools like Google Search Console and Lighthouse to monitor your site, and leverage dynamic rendering to serve the right content to users and bots.

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