You’ve published a blog post. It’s getting impressions in search. But… no one’s clicking?
Or maybe it’s the opposite, barely any impressions, but a few clicks trickle in each week.
If you're tracking SEO performance using Google Search Console, understanding the relationship between impressions, clicks, and CTR (click-through rate) is key to knowing what’s working and what needs attention.
Let’s break it down by scenario, and what to actually do next.
High Impressions + 0% CTR = Missed Opportunity
This looks great on the surface, Google is showing your blog post often.
But no one is clicking.
What this signals:
- Your headline or meta description isn’t compelling
- You might be ranking too low (positions 10+++)
- Your content blends in or feels outdated compared to others on the page
What should you do:
- Rewrite your title tag and meta description to stand out
- Use numbers, questions, or emotion-based hooks to grab attention
- Google your main keyword or even the entire blog post title and study the other headlines, then beat them
This is fixable. You’re getting visibility. You just need to earn the click.
Low Impressions + Small CTR (e.g. 0.9% or 2%) = Small but Working
This is the opposite. Not a ton of search visibility yet, but some people are clicking.
What this tells you:
- It might be a new post still climbing the ranks
- You could be targeting a niche topic
- It’s showing up on page 2 or 3, but something is attracting clicks
What should you do:
- Internally link to this blog from stronger pages on your site
- Promote it in your email newsletter or social content
- Keep improving the post since there’s already some traction
This is your signal to nurture the post and keep it in your content rotation.
What You Should Really Be Looking At
Here's a quick reference guide to help you decide where to focus your time:
Your blog’s performance is more than just clicks
It’s about visibility, quality, and engagement. Don’t just chase CTR, understand what it means in context, and use it to guide your content updates and SEO strategy.
Even a post with “bad” numbers can become a top performer with a few smart tweaks.
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