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Expert Needed: WordPress, LiteSpeed, Cloudflare & Technical SEO – 90% Drop in Google Impressions I am looking for an experienced technical expert with strong knowledge of WordPress, LiteSpeed Server, LiteSpeed Cache, Cloudflare, and technical SEO. My website has experienced a massive drop in Google Search visibility. The Problem Since approximately August 26, 2026, my website's Google Search Console impressions have dropped by around 90%. Before this date, the website had significantly more visibility and traffic. The decline was very substantial and happened within a relatively short period of time. I am looking for someone who can perform a deep technical investigation to identify the actual cause. This is not simply an SEO optimization job. I need someone who understands the interaction between: WordPress LiteSpeed Server LiteSpeed Cache Cloudflare DNS CDN Security/firewall settings Googlebot Google Search Console Technical SEO Crawling and indexing What I Need You to Investigate Please investigate whether the traffic/impression loss could be related to any of the following: Cloudflare configuration LiteSpeed Server configuration LiteSpeed Cache Cloudflare Firewall / Bot Protection DNS configuration SSL/TLS configuration [login to view URL] XML sitemap Canonical tags Noindex directives HTTP status codes Redirects Server errors Timeouts Googlebot crawling/accessibility Crawl budget or crawl issues WordPress configuration WordPress plugins Recent technical changes Indexing problems Website performance / Core Web Vitals Google algorithm or spam updates I also want to determine whether there is a possible connection between the traffic drop starting around August 26 and recent Google updates. However, I do not want assumptions. I want the conclusion to be based on actual data and technical evidence. Google Search Console Analysis Please analyze, among other things: Impressions Clicks Average position CTR Search queries Landing pages Countries/devices if relevant Indexing status Page indexing changes Crawl statistics Search Console warnings/errors Changes before and after August 26 I would also like to identify which URLs and search queries were affected most severely. Important: Diagnose First, Change Later Please do not immediately change Cloudflare, LiteSpeed, WordPress, or SEO settings. The preferred process is: 1. Analyze → 2. Identify the cause → 3. Explain the findings → 4. Recommend corrective actions → 5. Implement changes → 6. Verify the results I want to understand what caused the 90% drop before making potentially risky changes. Required Experience You should have strong practical experience with: WordPress LiteSpeed Web Server LiteSpeed Cache Cloudflare DNS/CDN Technical SEO Google Search Console Google crawling and indexing Server logs Website performance Troubleshooting sudden Google traffic/ranking drops Experience diagnosing sudden and significant Google visibility losses is highly preferred. What I Expect as a Result At the end of the initial investigation, I want a clear diagnosis explaining: What happened? What is the most likely cause? Which technical problems were found? Which URLs or areas are affected? Is Cloudflare involved? Is LiteSpeed involved? Is WordPress involved? Are there Google crawling or indexing problems? Is there evidence of a Google algorithm/spam-related issue? What exactly needs to be fixed? What should NOT be changed? What steps should be taken to recover Google visibility? If the cause is identified, I am also interested in having the necessary technical fixes implemented. When Applying Please include: Your experience with LiteSpeed Server / LiteSpeed Cache Your experience with Cloudflare Your experience with WordPress Your experience with technical SEO and Google Search Console How you would investigate a sudden 90% drop in Google impressions What access/data you would need from me Your hourly rate or fixed price for the initial investigation When you can start Please only apply if you have hands-on experience with WordPress + LiteSpeed + Cloudflare + technical SEO. I am looking for a technical problem solver, not someone who will simply make generic SEO recommendations or promise quick ranking improvements. The priority is to find the real cause of the sudden visibility loss and fix it safely.
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With a strong command over the major building blocks of your website such as WordPress, LiteSpeed Server, LiteSpeed Cache, and Cloudflare, I believe I'm uniquely positioned to tackle the challenge at hand. In the past, I've encountered and successfully resolved issues similar to yours that resulted in dramatic visibility drops. This wealth of experience will enable me to delve deep into your platform and data analytics to pinpoint the root cause accurately. One critical aspect of my approach is prioritizing adequate analysis before making any potentially risky changes to mitigate assumptions. I find this method to align perfectly with your desired project flow. My understanding expands beyond technical SEO as it includes managing DNS, CDN, and exploiting Google_crawling data for optimization. Finally, I should mention that my instinct for problem-solving goes beyond localized responses; I'll also keep an eye out for any underlying algorithm or spam updates from Google that might have compounded the initial issue. That being said, if you choose me for the job you'll be gaining a dedicated expert committed to delivering not just a comprehensive diagnosis and remediation plan but also a Visible Result.
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A 90% impression drop on August 26 needs log-level evidence, not guesswork. I will cross-reference your GSC crawl stats with Cloudflare firewall events and LiteSpeed server logs to see if Googlebot was blocked, timed out, or served wrong status codes that week. I have done this exact diagnosis before on WordPress sites running the same stack. You will get a written findings report with the cause identified, then we move to fixes only after you approve the plan. Message me now and I will start today. Anup kumar H
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Hi, I can investigate the 90% Google visibility drop across WordPress, LiteSpeed, Cloudflare, DNS, crawling and indexing without changing anything before finding the cause. I’ll compare Search Console data before and after August 26, inspect affected URLs, logs, robots, canonicals, sitemaps, status codes and firewall/cache behaviour, then provide evidence based findings and safe fixes. Can you provide Search Console data and confirm whether any Cloudflare or WordPress changes were made around August 26?
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Hello, I can help you with this project. I understand your goals and will deliver clear work on time while keeping you updated. I have 5+ years of experience in WordPress. I have completed similar projects. I have a strong track record across projects. See my recent work at https://www.freelancer.com/u/sateeb Let us make this great together, please connect in chat. Thank you, Ateeb Musharraf
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I've spent years debugging WordPress + LiteSpeed + Cloudflare stacks in production, so this is right in my wheelhouse. My approach: pull GSC data segmented by date (before/after August 26), cross-reference server logs for 5xx errors, crawl budget shifts, and Googlebot access patterns, then audit Cloudflare WAF rules, LiteSpeed cache headers (Cache-Control, X-Robots-Tag), and WordPress plugin conflicts—no changes until root cause is locked down. I'll need admin access to GSC, server SSH, Cloudflare dashboard, and LiteSpeed WebConsole; I'll deliver a technical diagnosis report with exact URLs affected, the culprit (Cloudflare bot rules, noindex injection, cache misconfiguration, or plugin conflict), and a step-by-step remediation plan before touching anything. I can start immediately and typically scope visibility recovery diagnostics at a fixed rate for the investigation phase, with implementation priced separately once the cause is confirmed. Thanks, Andrii.
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Hello Hope you’re having a good day, I provide comprehensive SEO solutions focused on driving measurable business outcomes. My services include keyword optimization, content enhancement, link building, and site audits. Each step follows ethical, white-hat practices to ensure safe and lasting results. By analyzing competitors and market trends, I craft strategies that improve visibility, increase engagement, and elevate your brand authority in search rankings for long-term growth. Our SEO Working Process:- 1. Analysis report 2. Keyword research 3. Webmaster and google analytics tool setup 4. Technical optimization 5. On-page optimization 6. Off-page optimization 7. Weekly report 8. Monthly performance report Best Regards Pankaj Kumar
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Hello, I hope you’re doing well. ✅ White-Hat SEO | Sustainable Rankings | Real Growth Strategy I can help improve your website’s visibility, organic traffic, and lead generation through a structured and fully white-hat SEO strategy. With 6+ years of experience in SEO, I focus on sustainable growth that follows Google’s latest algorithms and best practices. ? My SEO Strategy Includes: ✅ On-Page SEO Optimization Title tags & meta description optimization Proper H1, H2, H3 structure Keyword placement optimization URL structure improvement Internal linking strategy Image optimization (ALT tags) Improve user experience & mobile friendliness Fix indexing and crawl issues ✅ High-Quality Off-Page SEO Instead of bulk spam submissions, I focus on quality backlinks that build authority: Niche-relevant guest posting Web 2.0 Submission Article Submission Image Sharing Classifieds Submission Business listings (high authority sites) Profile creation on trusted platforms Brand mentions & content promotion My goal is to build high DA/PA, safe, and relevant backlinks that improve domain authority naturally. ? Expected Results: Improved keyword rankings Increased organic traffic Better domain authority More inquiries & leads Long-term stable growth I would love to discuss your business goals and create a tailored SEO plan for you. Looking forward to your response. Thanks & Regards,
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Hi, Ich habe technische Ursachenanalysen für WordPress-Setups mit Cloudflare und LiteSpeed Server/LiteSpeed Cache durchgeführt, inklusive Googlebot-Crawl-Checks. Ich untersuche den 90% Rückgang datenbasiert über Google Search Console, Indexierungsstatus, Crawl-Stats, HTTP/Redirect-Fehler und Server-Logs und leite erst dann sichere Änderungen ab. Ich liefere klare Diagnosen mit umsetzbaren Fixes und Verifikationsschritten, damit Crawling und Impressions zuverlässig zurückkehren. Best, Razmik
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YOU ONLY NEED ONE DEVELOPER WHO GETS IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME. HERE'S WHY I'M THAT DEVELOPER. I recently helped a client recover their website’s visibility through a thorough technical investigation that pinpointed the root causes of issues. I’d love to do the same for you and deliver insights that lead to a sustainable recovery. I understand you need an expert who can dive deep into the interaction between WordPress, LiteSpeed, and Cloudflare to diagnose your 90% drop in impressions. My experience includes extensive work with LiteSpeed Server, LiteSpeed Cache, and Cloudflare, along with proven technical SEO skills. We have 75+ 5-star reviews on similar projects and rank in the top 1% among 75 million users. I'd love to chat about your project! The worst that can happen is you walk away with a free consultation. Regards, Aydon.
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YOUR PROJECT IS EXACTLY THE TYPE OF WORK I SPECIALIZE IN. I understand that your website has faced a drastic 90% drop in Google impressions, and you need a thorough technical investigation to pinpoint the cause. With extensive experience in WordPress, LiteSpeed, Cloudflare, and technical SEO, I can analyze the configurations and Google Search Console data to identify critical issues without making hasty changes. I’d love to chat about your project. Worst case, you walk away with a free consultation and a few useful ideas. Regards, Kristian.
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A 90 percent drop in Search Console impressions from a specific date, on WordPress behind LiteSpeed and Cloudflare. A drop that sharp and that sudden is almost never content; it is technical: a noindex or robots change, a redirect loop, a cache serving the wrong response to Googlebot, or a Cloudflare rule challenging crawlers. How I would work it: - Search Console first: which pages lost impressions, and whether coverage shows errors, exclusions or a spike in crawled but not indexed - Fetch the site as Googlebot and compare to a browser fetch, which exposes cache and Cloudflare differences - Check robots, meta robots, canonicals, sitemap and redirects around the date of the drop - LiteSpeed cache and Cloudflare rules reviewed for anything treating crawlers differently - Fix the cause and document it I run production web infrastructure and diagnose DNS, caching and crawler issues regularly. One question: did anything change on the site or in Cloudflare around 26 August? Martin
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