What exactly this criterion covers
We often see this error on mass-generated sites.
**G28 — Unblocked Resources** (Chapter 7 - Technical SEO): Do not block JS/CSS in robots.txt, allow full rendering
G28 — Chapter 7 - Technical SEO
Criterion G28 : Unblocked Resources — guide + checklist
We often see this error on mass-generated sites.
The **G28 — Unblocked Resources** criterion is part of our SEO checklist (335 criteria). Here, you have a **practical** method to check and fix it — with a concrete example.
Why it matters (SEO + UX)
Why it matters: it is a lever for CTR and perception in SERP. When poorly applied, we often observe: ambiguity (wrong associated query), duplication between pages, or loss of performance on CTR.
On volume-generated sites, this criterion also acts as a **safeguard**: a stable rule prevents 1,000 errors at once.
How to check (step by step)
Approach: express audit (manual + 1 tool). Recommended tool: **Search Console**.
- Check presence of expected signals on the page (author, proofs, NAP, sources).
- Control consistency across the site (same rules everywhere).
- Measure via Search Console (indexing, queries, linked pages) if applicable.
Tip: first isolate 10 “representative” URLs (top pages + generated pages) before scaling the fix.
How to fix properly
Strategy: make a “clean” fix (no patch), then measure.
- Add a real author (or “Published by …”) + profile page.
- Add 1–3 reliable external sources when stating a fact.
- Update the page when content changes (date if relevant).
Then: re-crawl 50–200 URLs, then monitor Search Console for 7–14 days (impressions/CTR/indexing).
Concrete example (illustrative)
Example (illustrative):
- **Context**: comparison page for law firm in Tunis
- **Before**: No proof: author absent, sources absent, “anonymous” page.
- **After**: Author + “About” page + external sources + update date (if relevant).
- **Note**: Goal: credibility + user trust.
Checklist to tick
- [ ] Clear author/editor
- [ ] Respects: css in robots.txt
- [ ] Sources when necessary
- [ ] Contact/About accessible
- [ ] Consistent update
FAQ
Frequently asked questions — G28
What is the most common error on “Unblocked Resources”?
Applying an automatic pattern too generic (same logic on all pages) without adding a differentiating element.
What is the fastest tool to check at scale?
For this type of criterion, a crawl (e.g., Screaming Frog) + targeted verification in Search Console is generally the fastest combo.
How to prevent this from happening on 10K generated pages?
Freeze an auto-generation rule (title/structure/schema/URLs) + add automatic control (crawl or test) before production import.
Ready to go from theory to action?
Validate this criterion with an audit, then deepen the method in the Academy.