Google: Stop Over Focusing On Tiny SEO Metrics
John Mueller from Google said on Bluesky that he sees some SEOs over-focusing on the tiniest SEO metrics and that they should spend their time focusing on more important things.
Microsoft Confirms Schema Helps Its LLMs (Copilot) Understand You...
There is a big debate in the SEO community on the topic of schema markup and LLMs. Do LLMs like Microsoft Bing’s Copilot, Google’s Gemini, OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Perplexity and others…
Google’s March Core Update: Early Observations From Initial Rollo...
Google’s March Core Update continues to rollout. Patterns are beginning to emerge as reports come in with data from the past week. The post Google’s March Core Update: Early Observations…
Ask An SEO: What Should Be On Your Author Pages?
Author pages can significantly impact trust. Find out how to optimize them for better authority and credibility. The post Ask An SEO: What Should Be On Your Author Pages? appeared…
Daily Search Forum Recap: March 24, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google spoke about…
Google Search Pagination Bar Disappears For Some Searchers
For some Google searchers the ability to go to page two of the search results is simply not possible. The classic Google pagination bar is missing at the bottom of…
My Takeaways From Google Search Central Live NYC 2025
Google hosts events around the world for SEOs, content creators, webmasters, site owners and marketers named Google Search Central Live. They’ve been doing it for years and I’ve attended many…
Google Business Profiles Fixed The Reverification Bug
Last week, Google sent out a bulk load of reverification requests to Google Business Profiles. Well, according to Google’s Rick Saxe, it was a bug and the bug should be…
Google Tests AI Overviews In Middle Of Search Results Page
Google is testing moving the AI Overviews from the top position of the search results page (also known as position zero), to the middle of the search results page. We…
My Favorite Wayback Machine Alternatives
That’s where web archiving tools come in. They allow you to access saved versions of web pages, even if they get taken offline. The Wayback Machine is the best-known option,…
Google Search Central Live NYC: Insights On SEO For AI Overviews
Google’s Danny Sullivan explains the role predictive summaries, fan-out technique and grounding play to produce AI Overviews search results The post Google Search Central Live NYC: Insights On SEO For…
Checking In: Where Are We With The Google Lawsuits?
Google lawsuits may change the search engine’s dominance in search and ads. AI competition and political shifts could impact your traffic. Here’s what to know. The post Checking In: Where…
The 7 Phases of the Search Demand Lifecycle: Going Beyond Search ...
A keyword with 50,000 searches/month sounds like a goldmine, until you realize it’s already in decline. Investing in a fading trend is like buying MySpace stock today. Every keyword follows…
Daily Search Forum Recap: March 25, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google rolled out…
High-Quality Conversions: How To Optimize Your Website & Boos...
Join us as we dive into the advanced techniques top brands use to enhance search performance and skyrocket conversions. The post High-Quality Conversions: How To Optimize Your Website & Boost…
Multilingual SEO: How Canva, Wise and Amazon Doubled Their Organi...
On average, the world’s leading brands see a lift in organic traffic by over 58% from multilingual SEO. For some companies, like Amazon, Wise, and Canva, multilingual SEO strategies deliver…
Daily Search Forum Recap: March 20, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google admitted that…
Google AI Mode Access Roll Out Bug? Now Fixed.
About 30 minutes ago, Google sent out a batch of invites to its new AI Mode. I was one who got that email but when I click on the “try…
Google March 2025 Core Update Volatility Bursts Or Tools Confused...
As a reminder, the Google March 2025 core update touched down on March 13th, and as Google said, not before. And while many sites were hit super hard in the…
150+ Crucial SEO & Marketing Stats for 2025
Explore our categorized list of 150+ verified SEO stats. It covers everything from local SEO and link building to e-commerce SEO and AI search trends.
Diggity Marketing SEO News Roundup—March 2025
Matt Diggity The Impact Of AI Overviews On SEO [Analysis Of 19 Studies] https://www.searchenginejournal.com/impact-of-ai-overviews-on-seo/539982/ Kevin Indig brings you his personal analysis of 19 other deep appraisals of AI overviews and…
Google Explains Why Indexed Pages May Not Appear In Search
Google’s Martin Splitt explains why indexed pages may not appear in search results, highlighting relevance and ranking competition. The post Google Explains Why Indexed Pages May Not Appear In Search…
Microsoft Tests 9 Ads & Only Bing Free Search Results On Same...
Microsoft was caught testing way too many ads on its Bing Search results page. I saw 9 ads and only two organic/free listings on the page for a query on…
Google Is Looking Out for #1. It’s Time You Do, Too
The other day, Lily Ray (Vice President of SEO Strategy & Research at Amsive) noticed Google had begun surfacing its own storefront for some competitive “Your Money or Your Life” searches….
Google Business Profiles Appeals Still Delayed
A month ago, we reported that Google Business Profiles support was backlogged and delayed. Well, the delay is not getting any better. Victoria Kroll from Google posted an update on…
Healthcare SEO: How to Get More Organic Traffic
Learn effective healthcare SEO tactics that help you stand out in search results and attract more patients.
Bing Webmaster Tools Search Performance Reports Get Compare Filte...
You can now compare date ranges of data directly in the Bing Webmaster Tools Search Performance reports without having to export it to a third-party tool.
How to Create Quality Content (Follow Our 5-Level Framework)
But what does “quality” even mean? Some people think the Alchemist changed their lives, while others think it’s the worst thing ever written. What’s “quality” to one reader may be…
25 Best Blog Niche Ideas (Data Study)
The internet is full of recycled lists claiming to reveal the “most profitable blog niche ideas.” But most lack any actual data to back up their recommendations. That’s why we…
EU Charges Google With DMA Violations: What This Means
Google faces official charges for allegedly favoring its services in search results and restricting app developers on Google Play. The post EU Charges Google With DMA Violations: What This Means…
How HigherVisibility scaled technical SEO audits with SE Ranking’...
Learn how HigherVisibility used SE Ranking’s API to streamline its workflow. See how they improved reporting, sped up SEO audits, and reduced software costs.
Bing Webmaster Tools Copilot Feature Opens Up To All
Microsoft has opened access to the Copilot feature within Bing Webmaster Tools. I played a lot with it when I was in the limited beta in December and it is…
Google Business Profile Suspensions Rise, But Appeals Are Delayed
Google Business Profile suspensions are rising, with appeal times now hitting five weeks. Experts say one thing is clear: Don’t make any changes. The post Google Business Profile Suspensions Rise,…
Google Expands Health Overviews & Adds What People Suggest In...
Google said it is expanding its AI Overviews and Knowledge Panels to offer more medical and health related answers. Plus, those are being expanded in more counties and languages. Also,…
Daily Search Forum Recap: March 21, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web…
Google Merchant Center Conversion Data Lost & Unrecoverable I...
Google Ads has confirmed that it has lost some conversion data for some advertisers who used Google Merchant Center in February. The data is not coming back, it is unrecoverable….
Google’s Mortgage Calculator Hasn’t Worked In A Week
About a week ago, if you searched for mortgage related math questions in Google Search, Google stopped giving you the answer. Google first introduced its mortgage calculator features a decade…
Google: Removing EU News Publishers Had No Impact On Search Ad Re...
On Friday, Google published its findings from its experiment of removing some EU news publishers from its search results. The results said that Google had no visible loss of search…
Google Confirms Volatility Prior To March 2025 Core Update Was No...
Google has confirmed that the volatility we all saw prior to the official announcement of the Google March 2025 Core Update was not related to the March 2025 Core Update….
Google Ads Search Terms Report Gets PMax Terms
Google now is showing Performance Max terms in the Google Ads search terms report. Plus this report shows the new negative keywords terms that is now supported for PMax campaigns.
Google Search Console API To Support 24-Hour Hourly View
Google Search Console’s API will soon add support for the 24-hour hourly data view, plus, this will give you access to not just the past 24 hours but the past…
What Is App Store Optimization? A Complete Guide to ASO
App store optimization (ASO) is the process of improving an app‘s visibility and conversion rate in app stores.
Google Search: No Specific Date For Independent Sites Surface Bet...
Google would not give a specific date for when we will see independent sites to start surfacing better and higher in Google Search. As a reminder, Google wrote with the…
Google Business Profile Setup Stuck At Phone/Website Screen
There are tons of complaints in the Google Business Profile Help Forums about a bug during the setup process of a Google Business Profile. When you get to the screen…
Daily Search Forum Recap: March 19, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Google Provides Timeline To Improve Publishers’ Search Visibility...
Google commits to December deadline to improve independent publishers’ search visibility after mounting criticism from content creators. The post Google Provides Timeline To Improve Publishers’ Search Visibility appeared first on…
Google Ads Now Lets You Quickly Hide All Recommendations
Google Ads now lets you quickly hide all recommendations with the click of a button. Previously you had to hide each recommendation one-by-one, but now you can hide them all…
Python for SEO, Explained for Beginners
But here’s the truth: SEO is filled with repetitive, time-consuming tasks that Python can automate in minutes. Things like checking for broken links, scraping metadata, analyzing rankings, and auditing on-page…
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Core Updates, AI Search Leak...
Google confirmed that the volatility we saw prior to the core update was unrelated to this latest core update. I also posted status updates on the Google March 2025 core…
Bing Webmaster Tools Down Has Been Down Hours
Bing Webmaster Tools has been down and/or loading incredibly slowly for the past couple of hours. SEOs began noticing this since around 11 am ET and as of the time…
How to Add AI Search into Your Enterprise Visibility Strategy
AI search optimization, or generative AI optimization (GAIO), can fit smoothly within your existing SEO and content initiatives. Here are some steps you can take to immediately level up your…
11 Lead Generation Strategies to Get High-Quality Leads
Learn about lead generation strategies like SEO, social media contests, and retargeting campaigns.
Google Merchant Center Click Reporting To Change Next Month
Google will change how it counts clicks in Google Merchant Center starting April 21, 2025. This change will make clicks count the same way Google Ads counts clicks. This means…
A Guide To Enterprise SEO Strategy For SaaS Brands
Transform your SaaS model with an enterprise SEO strategy that focuses on sustainable growth and consumer engagement. The post A Guide To Enterprise SEO Strategy For SaaS Brands appeared first…
Google AI Overviews With Al Explanation & Related Images Butt...
Google is testing a new feature in the AI Overviews (although, they look familiar to me for some reason). When you click or hover over on a word in the…
Google Promoting AI Mode With Banner Ad In Search Results
Google is promoting AI Mode in its search results with a large banner ad. The banner ad says, “New! Try Al Mode. Get Al-powered responses & ask follow-ups with a…
Ask An SEO: Should I Prioritize Selling On Marketplaces Or My Own...
Are you considering selling on marketplace or website? Discover the best approach to launch your online sales effectively. The post Ask An SEO: Should I Prioritize Selling On Marketplaces Or…
Search Engine Ads Explained in 10 Minutes (with Expert Tips)
Search engine advertising involves paying platforms like Google, Bing, or Yahoo to display your ads when people search for keywords you pay for. Unlike organic search results (SEO), which take…
Bing Buy Now Button Goes Directly To Checkout
Microsoft Bing’s shopping carousel results have a “buy now” button that now links directly to the checkout page of the merchant. So when you click on buy now, it adds…
Google Local Service Ads Tests Removing Green Screened Checkmark
Google seems to be testing removing the green checkmark from the Local Service Ads. I was able to replicate this for the same query, and the same set of advertisers….
13 Technical Marketing Skills You Can Learn (Even If You’re Not T...
Not everyone has the luxury of developers, designers, or analysts who can help turn big ideas into reality. Even if you do, you still need to compete for time and…
Google: If Searchers Don’t Use Your Page In Search It May B...
Google admitted in a video published on its own Search Central YouTube channel that if searchers do not use your page(s) in the search results, those pages may stop showing…
Bing Puts Ads Within Features Snippets Named You Might Also Like
I don’t know if you might also like this, you probably won’t but Bing is dropped ads in their featured answers, featured snippets. They are calling these ads “You might…
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Google Drops Review Counts For Non-Shopping Results
Google seems to have dropped showing the number of reviews are on a page, the review count, next to the review stars, for non-shopping/e-commerce pages. Google Search is now showing…
The Complete Guide to URL Parameters
URL query parameters can be tricky to use correctly, but they’re a major SEO asset. Learn how they work and how to use them properly for your website.