I have a page and want some content/section of it to be managed by Builder. So, on the initial load, is it possible that this builder section is SEO optimised?
has anyone tested visual sections recently with server-side rendering or seen improvements in how search engines pick them up?
Recent trends with visual content in SSR:
- Content extraction using layout analysis: New approaches analyze visual features (like element positions and sizes) to determine the main content on a page. This helps search engines better identify and index the important parts of a page.
- Adaptive hydration: Modern SSR frameworks are starting to prioritize which interactive components to hydrate based on device and network conditions. This not only improves load times but also ensures visual elements render efficiently, which search engines appreciate.
SEO benefits:
- Better crawlability: SSR provides fully rendered HTML, so search engines don’t have to rely on JavaScript to see your visual content.
- Faster page load times: SSR can speed up the initial render, which helps rankings since page speed is a known factor.
- Improved Core Web Vitals: Fully rendered content on load helps with metrics like Largest Contentful Paint (LCP), which Google tracks.
Frameworks to consider:
- Next.js with
getServerSidePropsor Incremental Static Regeneration - Nuxt.js for Vue applications
- Angular Universal for Angular apps
Overall, SSR combined with thoughtful handling of visual content can make a real difference for search engines picking up your pages more effectively.
Yeah, I’ve had similar questions before, especially around how much SEO you can keep intact with visual sections. I found that SEO still works fine as long as everything renders server-side and isn’t blocked by JS. Also, this post helped me clear up how SEO overlaps with location-based stuff: https://crowdo.net/blog/seo-vs-geo-2025/.