Get ready for a smoother ride with Yoast SEO 22.4! This update packs a punch: it improves performance, fixes bugs, and improves your overall user experience. Say goodbye to annoying “Elementor” slugs and enjoy seamless navigation. Thanks to Yoast WooCommerce SEO 16.2, our web shop customers can also better control how their product variants are displayed to online shoppers.

Improvements for Yoast SEO 22.4

Across the plugin, customers can expect improved performance overall. We've removed unnecessary queries and fixed bugs to improve the user experience. Essentially we did some spring cleaning.

One solution that stands out is personalization for the large Elementor community within our user base. You may have noticed that when you first saved a post using Elementor, the slug would stubbornly add the word “Elementor” at the beginning. Well, not anymore! We have put an end to this trouble. Say goodbye to unnecessary redirects when you upgrade to Yoast SEO 22.4!

Schema updates for product variants

In February 2024, Google updated its structured data guidelines specifically for product variants, a complex issue for many e-commerce sites. Your goal is to more effectively match customer intent with online results. If you've ever searched for a t-shirt in a certain color and a t-shirt in a different color popped up in the search results, you can relate to the shopping experience.

We've updated our product schema in Yoast WooCommerce SEO 16.2 to align with best practices and more effectively communicate your product attributes to search engines. This ensures that your products match potential buyers' search criteria as closely as possible. So now is a good time to make sure all your website product variant data is correct on your website. For more instructions, see our Yoast WooCommerce SEO configuration guide.

Yoast SEO workouts help you optimize your website

In the spirit of seasonal change, now is the perfect time to complete your website's spring cleaning by completing one or more SEO workouts. Think of these workouts for Yoast SEO Premium customers as your personal trainers, guiding you through optimizations and ensuring your favorite content gets seen by your customers in just three easy steps each.

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We're here to support your digital journey with fixes, improvements and tailored solutions like our exclusive SEO workouts. Have fun optimizing with Yoast SEO 22.4!