Hello, I write technical articles about electronics and tend to use passive voice in my native language. Will this be a problem for indexing? Yoast has flagged this. I've heard conflicting information about Yoast's suggestions and the need to trust my own knowledge for natural content flow. I'm not sure how much Google penalizes for passive voice. Thank you for any assistance.
Google doesn’t penalize for passive voice directly. Search engines prioritize clear and concise content, and passive voice can sometimes hinder readability. Yoast flags passive voice as a potential issue because it can make your writing sound clunky or awkward, potentially affecting user engagement. Focus on writing naturally and ensuring your content is easy for readers to understand. If passive voice enhances the clarity of your technical explanations, it’s perfectly acceptable to use it.