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If you’re working with a marketing or ad agency, or about to, there are 7 key aspects to have a successful client/agency relationship. The post How Brands Can Have Successful…

The facts about medium-level vulnerabilities and whether they’re something to worry about The post What To Know About Medium-Level WordPress Vulnerabilities appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

OpenAI deal puts ChatGPT on path of showing content and links in response to queries, which may be good news for publishers & SEO The post OpenAI To Show Content…

Google’s Mueller shares insights on regaining visibility after algorithm updates, though recovery timeline remains unclear. The post Google’s John Mueller On Website Recovery After Core Updates appeared first on Search…

Google removes the manual submission option for Google News from the Publishers Center The post Google News Deletes Manual Submission Option appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google Search Analyst Gary Illyes addresses AI, site migrations, and “SEO is dead” claims, offering insights for SEO professionals. The post Google’s Gary Illyes On AI, Site Migrations, & “SEO…

Experts share five valuable tips for ensuring a successful site migration The post 5 Things To Consider Before A Site Migration appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Stay ahead of the game with this powerful tool and learn how to interact with it depending on your CMS or coding approach. The post IndexNow: When To Update Search…

Google made a significant update to the documentation on how to diagnose the causes ranking drops The post Big Update To Google’s Ranking Drop Documentation appeared first on Search Engine…

Google completed major March 2024 core update on April 19, a week before announcing it to the public. The post Google March 2024 Core Update Officially Completed A Week Ago…

Struggling with content sharing? Get expert tips on where you should be sharing your content to increase traffic and engagement. The post 22 Places You Should Be Sharing Your Content…

In this post, we’ll explore the ins and outs of personal branding and walk you through the fundamentals of building your own personal brand. The post What Is Personal Branding?…

Alphabet’s Q1 revenue up 15%, driven by Search and YouTube shine. Google reshuffles AI teams for “Gemini era” integration. The post Google Declares It The “Gemini Era” As Revenue Grows…

Google’s Infini-attention is a plug and play technology that can be added to existing models, including core algorithm systems The post Google’s New Infini-Attention And SEO appeared first on Search…

A Google podcast highlights the potential for factual errors in AI-generated content, stressing human oversight is critical. The post Google Stresses The Need To Fact Check AI-Generated Content appeared first…

Google updated their Googlebot and Crawler documentation to add a second list of IP addresses The post Google Crawler Documentation Has A New IP List appeared first on Search Engine…

New AI creative assistant doesn’t generate content. It democratizes high quality writing. Comes in free and modestly priced versions. The post DeepL Write: New AI Editor Improves Content Quality appeared…

2024’s top SEO podcasts offer deep dives into search marketing, analytics, and industry trends. The post Top 17 SEO Podcasts For 2024 appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Learn how to transition to Google Analytics 360 seamlessly! Discover migration tips, compliance considerations, and ease of use before… The post Google Universal Analytics 360 Sunsetting Soon: Migration Tips &…

Google postpones Chrome’s third-party cookie deprecation to 2025 amid challenges, giving websites more transition time. The post Google Further Postpones Third-Party Cookie Deprecation In Chrome appeared first on Search Engine…

Discover how to demonstrate expertise, authority, trustworthiness, and experience for your content by learning about the latest updates to Google’s search quality rater guidelines. The post Google E-E-A-T: What Is…

Google revised their favicon documentation with new wording that makes it easier to understand The post Google Revised The Favicon Documentation appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google warns of “new reality” amid search struggles, accelerates timelines, while critics allege prioritizing revenue over quality. The post Google Warns Of “New Reality” As Search Engine Stumbles appeared first…

Discover how the concept of information gain applies to content creation and learn how to stand out in a saturated online landscape. The post Information Gainz: Prioritizing Information Gain =…

This comprehensive guide will teach you everything you need to know about writing effective prompts for ChatGPT for engaging and SEO-friendly content. The post How To Write ChatGPT Prompts To…

Learn how redirecting homepages with data science can impact SEO. Discover best practices, communication struggles, and Python models for PageRank uplift. The post Using Python To Explain Homepage Redirection To…

Google’s John Mueller offered his insight into the extraordinary outcome of why three similar domain name migrations The post Google Explains A Weird Domain Migration Outcome appeared first on Search…

From reluctant beginnings to unicorn success, learn about the signs that you may be an entrepreneur and the unique path that lies ahead. The post Female Founder Of A Billion-Dollar…

Google’s Gary Illyes said that Google needs very few links, confirming that we’re closer to a post-links algorithm The post Google Confirms Links Are Not That Important appeared first on…

Google DeepMind researchers invent a high performance alternative to transformer models that uses less computing resources The post Google DeepMind RecurrentGemma Beats Transformer Models appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google’s Gary Illyes responded to a question about 404 errors that coincided with a drop in search rankings The post Google On 404 Errors And Ranking Drops appeared first on…

Google’s John Mueller on diagnosing why a WordPress site disappeared from the search index after changing web hosts The post Google On Diagnosing A Deindexed WordPress Site appeared first on…

Google’s John Mueller offers his thoughts on whether publishing multiple sites can negatively affect rankings The post Google Answers Whether Having Two Sites Affects Rankings appeared first on Search Engine…

Google’s Gary Illyes answers whether changing web hosting platforms can negatively impact SEO The post Google Answers If Changing Web Hosting Affects SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Don’t rely on the Wayback Machine alone. Discover these top alternatives for archiving websites and preserving online history. The post Wayback Machine: 5 Alternatives To Try appeared first on Search…

2024 WordPress vulnerability report shows top reasons why many WordPress sites were compromised over the past year The post 2024 WordPress Vulnerability Report Shows Errors Sites Keep Making appeared first…

Google says brief 503 downtimes are acceptable, but extended unavailability can impact crawling. The post Google On The SEO Impact Of 503 Status Codes appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Mozilla boosts Firefox page load times by 10%, enhancing user experience for faster, smoother websites. The post Mozilla Squeezes More Speed From Firefox Browser appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google abruptly stops supporting the video carousel (limited access) rich results structured data and removes the documentation The post Google Ends Video Carousel Structured Data Test appeared first on Search…

Harness the potential of Schema Markup to create a content knowledge graph that enhances search engine understanding of your web content. The post Extending Your Schema Markup From Rich Results…

Discover the importance of mobile SEO. Learn how to optimize your site for mobile devices and improve user experience. The post An In-Depth Guide And Best Practices For Mobile SEO…

Google updates Search and Maps to show greener travel options and highlight emissions data. The post Google Search & Maps Get Upgrades For Greener Travel appeared first on Search Engine…

Brave announced a new AI search engine and provides answers on what SEOs should know about how it works for ranking websites The post Brave Announces AI Search Engine –…

Struggling with content sharing? Get expert tips on where you should be sharing your content to increase traffic and engagement. The post 22 Places You Should Be Sharing Your Content…

Discover how to adapt your local SEO strategies for Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE) and increase visibility for your business. The post How Search Generative Experience Will Affect Local SEO…

Google quietly updated the Vacation Rental structured data recommendations to clarify what is required for the address information The post Google Clarifies Vacation Rental Structured Data appeared first on Search…

Google rolls out Search Console enhancements allowing owners to remove, verify unused ownership tokens for improved security. The post Google Strengthens Search Console Security With Token Removal Tools appeared first…

Discover how subtle intent shifts can impact your site’s organic traffic. Get expert insights on Core Updates and stay ahead of the game. The post Butterfly Effect: How Core Updates…

Google’s John Mueller offers practical advice for picking a domain name that is adaptable for future growth The post Google On Hyphens In Domain Names appeared first on Search Engine…

Stop stressing over keyword optimization and instead learn why focusing on solutions and user benefit is key to SEO success. The post How Do Keyword Optimizations Change After Helpful Content…

Discover how to outrank competitors by building superior backlinks and enhancing your site’s SEO with these advanced tips & expert insights. The post 24 Effective Link Building Tactics That Work…

Google still dominates Gen Z search habits despite rising social media usage; study shows. The post Google Is Still Gen Z’s Top Search Engine, Study Shows appeared first on Search…

Google ranked a Reddit post in the top ten within 5 minutes but denies it is showing a preference The post Reddit Post Ranks On Google In 5 Minutes –…

Discover how to demonstrate expertise, authority, trustworthiness, and experience for your content by learning about the latest updates to Google’s search quality rater guidelines. The post Google E-E-A-T: What Is…

The pros and cons of search marketing generalists and strategists is important to get the right resources or agency for your brand. The post Search Marketing Generalists Vs. Specialists: Pros…

Google tests limiting California news links, warning proposed pay-for-link law could harm local outlets. The post Google Limits News Links In California Over Proposed ‘Link Tax’ Law appeared first on…

Why Query Deserves Ads is where the search industry is headed The post Query Deserves Ads Is Where Google Is Headed appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Increase your online visibility with tips on checking your local search ranking on Google and optimizing for local relevance. The post How To See Google Search Results And Rankings For…

Google’s Notes On Search experiment is ending and nobody is caught by surprise The post Google Unplugs “Notes on Search” Experiment appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

WordPress releases a new Speculative Loading plugin that can help boost webpage performance speeds The post WordPress Releases A Performance Plugin For “Near-Instant Load Times” appeared first on Search Engine…

Google’s Gary Illyes explains what happens with indexing and canonicalization during a core update The post Google Explains Index Selection During A Core Update appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

New study reveals wide website speed gaps – is your site falling behind competitors? The post Are Websites Getting Faster? New Data Reveals Mixed Results appeared first on Search Engine…

Google updated their Carousels (beta) structured data documentation to clarify the instructions and added important information about availability The post Google Updates Carousels (Beta) Structured Data Documentation appeared first on…

Lead generation is a marketing process of capturing potential consumers who show interest in your product or service. The post Lead Generation: How To Get Started appeared first on Search…

Explore the fusion of AI, SEO, and content creation, unleashing tools that revolutionize data utilization, search trends, and real-time optimizations for Enterprise SEO. The post 5 Key Enterprise SEO And…

Discover why businesses need SEO now more than ever. Learn how SEO can help you understand and reach your customers in key moments that matter. The post 15 Reasons Why…

Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai answers the question of what search will look like in ten years The post Google’s CEO On What Search Will Be Like In 10 Years appeared…

Google improves website interactivity metric by collaborating with consent management platforms, yielding faster load times when cookies are accepted. The post Google Improves INP For Sites Using Consent Management Platforms…

Google’s John Mueller advises website owners on penalties, proper content practices, and HTTP status codes. The post Google’s John Mueller Clarifies 404 & 410 Confusion For SEO appeared first on…

Explore the relationship between web accessibility and SEO performance and explain some best practices for ensuring your site can accommodate all users. The post The Intersection Of SEO And Accessibility:…

WordPress recommends updating to version 6.5.2 to patch an XSS vulnerability The post WordPress Discovers XSS Vulnerability – Recommends Updating To 6.5.2 appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Prashanthi Padmanabhan, Head of Engineering for LinkedIn Premium, shares her framework for creating meaningful online experiences The post LinkedIn Shares 7 Insights For Powerful Online Engagement appeared first on Search…

Unsure if a paid keyword research tool is right for you? Ease into it with Google Keyword Planner using our step-by-step guide. The post Google Keyword Planner: How To Use…

Gary Illyes explains how Google ranks content that displays the highest quality, trustworthiness, and relevance to users The post Google Explains How It Processes Queries & Ranks Content appeared first…

The rise of generative AI has created pressure for content labeling. Gain insights on how it can help users distinguish between AI and human-generated content. The post Labeled: A New…

Don’t rely on the Wayback Machine alone. Discover these top alternatives for archiving websites and preserving online history. The post Wayback Machine: 5 Alternatives To Try appeared first on Search…

Learn how to build an authoritative travel brand with effective content production (with structured schema) that aligns with Google’s latest helpful content update. The post How To Build Authorship As…

Hidden functionality discovered in Android activates Gemini AI in Google Search app The post Leaked: Google Gemini Availability In Android Search appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Discover the importance of mobile SEO. Learn how to optimize your site for mobile devices and improve user experience. The post An In-Depth Guide And Best Practices For Mobile SEO…

Is AI coming for all our jobs? Learn how AI is reshaping the SEO industry and what it means for SEO specialists. The post Will AI Replace SEO Specialists? appeared…

Google’s Gary Illyes explains how Google chooses canonicals webpages and shares why duplicate pages can be useful The post Google Explains How It Chooses Canonical Webpages appeared first on Search…

Google shares more details about the impact of content quality on webpage indexing. The post Google’s Indexing Process: When Is “Quality” Determined? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Looking to take your search engine optimization skills to the next level? Check out these free and paid online courses. The post Best SEO Courses Online – Free & Paid…

New research on the Perplexity AI search engine offers significant insights for ecommerce sites and SEO The post New Study On Perplexity AI Offers Good News For SEO appeared first…

Google’s forum carousel sparks debate, raising concerns about misinformation and prompting a response from the company. The post Google Responds To Criticism Over Forums At Top Of Search Results appeared…

Google’s new tutorial can help you identify and resolve Interaction to Next Paint (INP) issues. The post Google Publishes Tutorial On Identifying INP Issues appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Explore the advanced uses of Google Sheets for data scraping, integrating AI tools like ChatGPT for efficiency. The post How To Use Google Sheets For Web Scraping With AI appeared…

Increase your online visibility with tips on checking your local search ranking on Google and optimizing for local relevance. The post How To See Google Search Results And Rankings For…

Posts by Google’s Danny Sullivan & John Mueller were removed by the r/SEO moderators for no justifiable reason The post Are The r/SEO Reddit Moderators Biased Against Google? appeared first…

Google’s Gary Illyes aims to reduce web crawling without sacrificing quality, prioritizing URLs that “deserve” crawling. The post Google’s Crawling Priorities: Insights From Analyst Gary Illyes appeared first on Search…

Google’s John Mueller explained if it’s okay to start fixing a website before the Core Algorithm Update is over The post Google: When To Fix Sites Hit By March 2024…

Google discontinues Translate’s Contribute feature, citing improvements in translation quality driven by advanced machine learning techniques. The post Google Discontinues Translate Community Contribution Feature appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Go beyond linear purchase funnels. Understand what drives user behavior and how to optimize your content strategy with this insightful post. The post Messy Middle: Using Human Biases To Optimize…

Unsure if a paid keyword research tool is right for you? Ease into it with Google Keyword Planner using our step-by-step guide. The post Google Keyword Planner: How To Use…

Vulnerability discovered in the Beaver Builder WordPress page builder that can enable an attacker to inject a malicious script The post XSS Vulnerability Affects Beaver Builder WordPress Page Builder appeared…

OpenAI announced a free version of ChatGPT that allows users to access Chat without logging in, as simple as using a search engine The post OpenAI Announces Instant-Use ChatGPT—No Login…

Google’s statement cautioning against “over-focusing” on links fits a six month pattern of downplaying them as less important The post Google: Overfocusing On Links Could Be A Waste Of Time…

Let’s explore Google’s updated spam policies. What does this mean for SEO and how can you ensure your website stays relevant and user-centric? The post An In-Depth Look At Google…

While often overlooked, a Contact Us page is essential for your site to engage with customers. Check out these inspirational examples and helpful tips. The post Contact Us Page Examples:…

A 27-year SEO expert, who also worked at Bing for almost 10 years, shares advice on how to become a better SEO The post 27-Year Search Expert Shares 5 Steps…