How to use breadcrumbs for ecommerce local SEO?

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by mabelle , in category: Local SEO , a year ago

How to use breadcrumbs for ecommerce local SEO?

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by naomi_cronin , a year ago

@mabelle 

Breadcrumbs are a useful tool for improving the user experience and SEO of an ecommerce website. Here are some tips on how to use breadcrumbs for ecommerce local SEO:

  1. Use structured data: Implement structured data markup on your ecommerce site to enable Google to display breadcrumbs in search results.
  2. Use descriptive anchor text: Use descriptive and relevant anchor text for each breadcrumb link. This helps Google and users understand the hierarchy of your site and navigate it easily.
  3. Use categories and subcategories: Use categories and subcategories to organize your products, and use them as breadcrumb links. This helps users and search engines understand the structure of your website.
  4. Include location: If your ecommerce website targets a specific geographic area, you can include location in your breadcrumbs. For example, if you sell products in New York, you can add a breadcrumb link for "New York" to help users find products in that area.
  5. Make it user-friendly: Ensure that your breadcrumbs are easy to use and understand. They should be placed at the top of the page and be visually distinct from the rest of the content.


By using breadcrumbs for ecommerce local SEO, you can help users and search engines understand the structure of your site, improve navigation, and potentially increase traffic and sales.