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How Much Code Should SEO Pros Know? Google Weighs In

Google’s Martin Splitt and Gary Illyes discuss how much technical knowledge SEO professionals need, and why coding isn’t always essential. The post How Much Code Should SEO Pros Know? Google…

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Google: Many Top Sites Have Invalid HTML And Still Rank

Most top-ranking websites fail HTML validation. Google explains why perfect code isn’t required, and what matters instead. The post Google: Many Top Sites Have Invalid HTML And Still Rank appeared…

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Google Explains How Long It Takes For SEO To Work

Google’s John Mueller explains what site owners should expect after implementing SEO changes. The post Google Explains How Long It Takes For SEO To Work appeared first on Search Engine…

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SEO Rockstar “Proves” You Don’t Need Meta Descriptions

Tests show that removing meta descriptions may improve search engine traffic, although some say SEO tests are performative theater. The post SEO Rockstar “Proves” You Don’t Need Meta Descriptions appeared…

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Google’s New MUVERA Algorithm Improves Search

Google’s multi-vector retrieval algorithm (MUVERA) speeds up search, is highly efficient and improves accuracy The post Google’s New MUVERA Algorithm Improves Search appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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This Is Why AI Won’t Take Your Job (Yet)

Think AI will replace you? Not so fast. New research shows your human instincts still matter, especially in marketing and content. The post This Is Why AI Won’t Take Your…

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Jill Whalen’s SEO Legacy Still Shapes The Industry

Jill Whalen, who recently passed away, championed an ethical approach to SEO that continues to influence the industry. The post Jill Whalen’s SEO Legacy Still Shapes The Industry appeared first…

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Google Rolls Out June 2025 Core Update

Google’s June 2025 core update is now rolling out and may take up to three weeks to complete. The post Google Rolls Out June 2025 Core Update appeared first on…

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How To Get The Perfect Budget Mix For SEO And PPC

PPC drives results fast. SEO builds over time. Here’s how to budget for both with realistic expectations and measurable business outcomes. The post How To Get The Perfect Budget Mix…

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Recipe Intent Keywords Are Triggering Google AI Overviews

Google AI Overviews is surfacing AI-generated search results for queries with recipe intent. The post Recipe Intent Keywords Are Triggering Google AI Overviews appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Query Fan-Out

Kevin Indig explores how query fan-out drives AI Mode and why classic “one query, one answer” SEO no longer cuts it. The post Query Fan-Out appeared first on Search Engine…

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OpenAI Rolls Out Update To ChatGPT Search

OpenAI quietly updated ChatGPT search to improve its ability to understand user queries and to answer increasingly complex questions. The post OpenAI Rolls Out Update To ChatGPT Search appeared first…

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Yoast SEO WordPress Plugin Adds Support For LLMs.Txt

Yoast has added a one-click llms.txt feature designed to guide AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini to important website content. The post Yoast SEO WordPress Plugin Adds Support For LLMs.Txt…

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Google Explains How To Approach Content For SEO

Google encourages publishers to be realistic about the kinds of searches their content should appear for. The post Google Explains How To Approach Content For SEO appeared first on Search…

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Internet Marketing Ninjas Acquired By Previsible

Previsible has acquired Internet Marketing Ninjas to expand its link building and digital PR services, with both operating as separate brands The post Internet Marketing Ninjas Acquired By Previsible appeared…

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Yoast SEO Plugin Bug Injects Hidden AI HTML Classes

Yoast fixed an AI-related bug that injected unintended HTML classes into content generated by its SEO Premium plugin. The post Yoast SEO Plugin Bug Injects Hidden AI HTML Classes appeared…

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Keywords Are Dead, But The Keyword Universe Isn’t

In this week’s Growth Memo, Kevin Indig shows how to build a scalable keyword universe that adapts to AI-driven search intent and content priorities. The post Keywords Are Dead, But…