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Discover expert analysis on upcoming disruptions in SEO and stay ahead of the game. Read an excerpt from SEJ’s SEO Trends 2024 ebook. The post Navigating SEO Disruption According To…

Update to the image removal guidance clarifies multiple points The post Google Updates Guidance On Image Removal From Search Index appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Explore strategies for local, national, and international markets, optimizing Google Business Profiles and Schema to expand your online presence effectively. The post How Can You Begin To Rank In New…

Google unveils new search features for Europe to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The post Google Is Rolling Out New Search Features In Europe appeared first on Search…

The newly updated rel=canonical documentation better explains how Google uses rel canonicals The post Google Updates Rel=Canonical Documentation appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google launches “How Search Works” video series explaining the inner workings of search engines in simple terms. The post Google Launches “How Search Works” Series To Demystify SEO appeared first…

Google’s Danny Sullivan provided SEO diagnosis tips to a website owner who experienced a traffic drop, advising that ranking volatility is expected as algorithms evolve. The post Google’s Danny Sullivan…

Be the expert! Find out what advantages Search Generative Experience (SGE) offers for SEO and the implications for traffic and revenue with these insights. The post SEO Experts: Prepare For…

John Mueller answers questions about fixing 404 errors and validating fixes for 404s when they still exist The post Google On 404 Errors And Search Console Validation Fix appeared first…

Emphasize audience engagement, trust-building, and data-driven storytelling over traditional link building and experience the impact beyond links. The post 4 Types Of Data Campaigns In Digital PR For SEO appeared…

Google blocks over 170 million fake reviews, uses AI-powered algorithm to protect businesses’ reputations. The post Google Uses AI To Detect Fake Online Reviews Faster appeared first on Search Engine…

If you’re looking to enhance your SEO efforts in 2024, mastering digital PR is the key to success.  In today’s landscape, traditional link building methods no longer cut it, and…

Navigate the complexities of multinational SEO with insights on challenges and impactful solutions in this article. The post Understanding The Unique Challenges Of Multilingual And Multinational Websites appeared first on…

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Wondering how to get more SEO budget in 2024? Learn how to create SEO reports that build trust with decision-makers and stakeholders. The post Impactful SEO Reporting: 7 Tips For…

A high severity Denial of Service vulnerability patched in WordPress backup plugin with +200,00 installations The post WordPress Backup Plugin DoS Vulnerability Affects +200,000 Sites appeared first on Search Engine…

Google’s algorithms consider sitewide signals based on the helpfulness of your site. Learn how with insights from SEJ’s Trends 2024 ebook. The post SEO Experts On Helpful Content: It’s Bigger…

Discover rich SEO insights by harnessing the power of BigQuery, which enables you to track search performance at scale. The post Get Started With GSC Queries In BigQuery appeared first…

Explore an exhaustive list of new search engine options and how their technology changes the online search game. The post 23 Great Search Engines You Can Use Instead Of Google…

Learn the pros and cons of different search engines, which are essential to create a successful digital marketing campaign. The post Meet The 7 Most Popular Search Engines In The…

The documentation for Web Stories has been updated to reflect changes in the availability The post Google Updates Web Stories Availability appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google updated the Google-Extended crawler documentation and adds a clarification The post Google Clarifies the “Google-Extended” Crawler Documentation appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Beyond Python, here’s how you can use data science strategies to uncover hidden patterns and insights to boost rankings. The post What Data Science Can Do for Site Architectures appeared…

Understand Google’s ranking factors changes from last year with this excerpt from SEJ’s ebook. Learn how Google uses systems & signals to determine query ranks. The post Last Year’s Google…

Explore an exhaustive list of new search engine options and how their technology changes the online search game. The post 23 Alternative Search Engines You Can Use Instead Of Google…

The search industry is always throwing a new curveball your way – and recently, the world of SEO saw many major shifts, from AI to SGE. So how do you…

Outpace competitors with these free tools for optimizing Interaction To Next Paint scores The post Get Ready For Google’s INP Metric With These 5 Tools appeared first on Search Engine…

Don’t miss out on the latest Google Business Profile enhancements! Regularly monitor and optimize your profile for accurate information with this in depth guide. The post Google Business Profile: A…

A Google case study shows how APIs are transforming how users interact with Search Console The post Google Case Study Reveals Search Console Evolution Via APIs appeared first on Search…

Learn the pros and cons of different search engines, which are essential to create a successful digital marketing campaign. The post Meet The 7 Most Popular Search Engines In The…

Google introduces AI in Maps to suggest personalized local business recommendations. The post Google Maps Launches AI-Powered Local Business Search appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google released a comprehensive update to their SEO Starter Guide, offering five key tips for enhancing your site’s performance. The post 5 Takeaways From Google’s Revised SEO Starter Guide appeared…

Google ends cached links that let users access archived webpages; Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine emerges as replacement. The post Google Retires Cached Site Links, Pushing Users Towards Internet Archive appeared…

Explore keywords’ pivotal role in Google’s indexing system, user experience, and content creation for effective online visibility and strategic connections. The post Do Keywords Still Matter? appeared first on Search…

Google investigating indexing delays affecting some sites since Monday night, working to identify and resolve root cause. The post Google Confirms Indexing Issue Affecting Some Websites appeared first on Search…

A 2005 patent authored by Amit Singhal matches what is known about the Navboost algorithm The post Could This Be The Navboost Patent? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google to replace First Input Delay with new Interaction to Next Paint metric as a Core Web Vital on March 12. The post Google Updates Core Web Vitals With Interaction…

Google launches gesture-based search feature Circle to Search on Pixel and Galaxy phones today. The post Google’s ‘Circle To Search’ Now Rolling Out To Select Android Phones appeared first on…

John Mueller answers question about when Google chooses to rank the syndication partner as the canonical source The post Google Answers Question About Signals And Syndicated Content appeared first on…

Alphabet’s Q4 earnings show steady growth driven by AI integration across Search, YouTube, Cloud; presenting risks and opportunities. The post Google’s Q4 Earnings Reveal AI’s Growing Role In Search appeared…

In this week’s Ask An SEO, learn to align content with user intent, optimize mid-funnel experiences, and master the art of seamless conversions. The post How Do I Optimize SEO…

Google’s John Mueller shares insight about the time it takes to process changes to a larger site The post Google: Changing URLs On Larger Sites Takes Time To Process appeared…

Join us as we look at how your online reputation and local marketing strategies can drive revenue for your business, while avoiding pitfalls along the way. With guest Raj Nijjer…

An internal linking strategy for SEO that matches Google’s semantic understanding of content The post Sentence-Level Semantic Internal Links For SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Elevate your media presence by mastering the Expert Evaluation Tool. Learn to communicate proven expertise and become a go-to resource for journalists in your field. The post How To Uncover…

Takeaways from SearchLiaison’s informal audit that explained why a webpage wasn’t ranking in the search results The post Google SearchLiason: 4 Reasons Why A Webpage Couldn’t Rank appeared first on…

The surprising reality about what’s going on with Google SGE, why it’s still in Google Labs and what’s next for AI Search The post Why Google SGE Is Stuck In…

Don’t miss out on the latest Google Business Profile enhancements! Regularly monitor and optimize your profile for accurate information with this in depth guide. The post Google Business Profile: A…

Google’s Search Relations team plans to update their SEO Starter Guide, focusing on debunking myths and modernizing advice. The post Google’s SEO Starter Guide Updates: Branding In, Keywords Out appeared…

The termination of the Appen search quality raters ignited speculation about AI versions to replace them. What’s really going on? The post About Those Google AI Search Quality Raters appeared…

Google is revamping its official SEO Starter Guide, streamlining advice for modern website owners, and simplifying complex topics. The post Google’s SEO Starter Guide Set For A Major Update appeared…

Semantic HTML can be useful for telling search engines where your content is and also where it’s not The post Why You Should Consider Semantic HTML For SEO appeared first…

Learn to communicate effectively with the C-Suite. Discover the keys to aligning SEO strategies with business goals. The post Communicating Major Google Changes To C-Suite appeared first on Search Engine…

While Google may not “boost” AI-generated content in search results, there are several reasons why some websites outrank original sources in News and Discover. The post Why Google May Rank…

Google’s John Mueller answers a question about triggering a complete website re-index The post Google Answers How To Trigger A Complete Re-Indexing appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Explore keywords’ pivotal role in Google’s indexing system, user experience, and content creation for effective online visibility and strategic connections. The post Do Keywords Still Matter? appeared first on Search…

Unlock tips and solutions to solve SEO problems with the newest how-to guide. The right expertise to optimize site performance. The post 10 SEO Problems You Never Knew You Had…

Uncover the power of E-E-A-T strategies in international ecommerce. Learn from a successful case and boost your online presence worldwide. The post How To Leverage Expertise And Authority To Boost…

Google LLC has terminated its contract with Appen, a company that provides search engine evaluations, effective March 2024. The post Google Terminates Contract With Appen For Search Quality Raters appeared…

Join us as we explore how to prove that SEO matters to resistant stakeholders and C-suite executives, along with ways to combat the external noise affecting the outlook on SEO…

SEO conferences are the place to be if you want to know anything about SEO. Here are some of the upcoming events you can attend. The post The Best SEO…

Learn how to read and understand Google patents with these five easy to learn steps The post How To Read Google Patents In 5 Easy Steps appeared first on Search…

Achieving success on Amazon is a journey. Invest time in getting keywords indexed, weather the initial non-profitable ad phase, and optimize for sustainable growth. The post Why Integrated Search Matters…

Make your SEO strategy a success with AI and Google’s SG. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and SEO tools for 2024 and beyond! The post 2024 SEO Success Guide:…

Many reports about a Google Weekend Ranking Bug that wipes out rankings only on the weekends then back to normal on Monday The post Google Ranking Bug De-Ranks Sites On…

Google’s John Mueller advises on transitioning websites: Update, redirect, and monitor to maintain SEO and user experience. The post Google’s Tips For Moving To A New Website Without SEO Issues…

Creating content is easier and more precise when applying the concept of a taxonomy of topics to create authoritative content The post SEO And The Taxonomy Of Topics appeared first…

Master the challenges of multinational SEO with effective communication and collaboration. From core page templates to centralized sitemaps, here’s what you should know. The post Effective SEO Management Structures For…

Google’s John Mueller explains how Google treats a meta robots tag that contains the index, follow directive The post Google Explains The Index, Follow Meta Tag appeared first on Search…

Seamlessly blend community engagement with seasonal strategies for your business. Here’s how to craft a local event digital marketing strategy with tips for E-E-A-T guidelines. The post Adapting Your Digital…

Brave Search launches CodeLLM, a programming assistant built on the Mistral AI model. The post Brave Launches Mistral-Powered CodeLLM In Search Results appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google’s revision of the SpecialAnnouncement structured data quietly changes what it was originally intended for The post Google Alters Purpose Of SpecialAnnouncement Structured Data appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Discover how to navigate a particularly tough keyword research brief and apply this critical thinking-based approach to any B2B niche. The post How To Do Keyword Research For Very Specific,…

Google debunks myths of ranking formulas, urging focus on user experience over SEO shortcuts. The post Google: No Perfect Formula For Search Rankings appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google’s John Mueller advises how to regain search rankings after the ‘Japanese keyword hack attack.’ The post Google’s John Mueller Offers Help With Spammy Foreign Language Hack appeared first on…

The JobPosting structured data guidance section on how to notify Google of changes to job webpages was updated The post Google Clarifies Job Posting Structured Data Guidance appeared first on…

Google clarifies author bylines don’t directly influence search rankings, despite claims. The post Google: Author Bylines Not A Ranking Factor appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

As Google starts restricting third-party cookies in Chrome, it’s offering a limited deprecation trial for sites proving functionality issues. The post Google Gives Cookie Reprieve To Select Sites Through New…

Google clarified the search snippets guidance to show what the algorithm uses for the search results The post Google Clarifies How Algorithm Chooses Search Snippets appeared first on Search Engine…

Discover the importance of understanding Google’s motivations and tailor your approach with helpful insights from industry experts. The post The Top 3 Google Ranking Factors That Really Matter (Festive Flashback)…

Unleash the power of ChatGPT in keyword research and make it an invaluable addition to your SEO toolbox using this guide. The post How To Use ChatGPT For Keyword Research…

Learn how to create a people card for Google Search — a virtual business card that show up when a person’s name is searched for. The post Add Me To…

Google’s John Mueller answers question about SEO impact of UI & UX changes to a website The post Google: It’s Easy To Mess Up A Site Revamp appeared first on…

Discover new use cases and explore its capabilities while understanding limitations for informed decision-making and content quality assurance. The post How To Use ChatGPT To Be More Productive & Creative…

Explore how Google Search and Discover integrate results with social features, news, forums, videos, shopping, local, generative AI, and ads for an engaging user experience. The post How Google Blends…

Discover how this organized approach, which can guide you in formulating and pressure-testing activities for a robust content marketing strategy. The post The Three Pillars Of Content Marketing Strategy (Festive…

Do multiple statements by Googlers indicate that the homepage is the most important part of a website? The post Are Homepages The Most Important To Google? appeared first on Search…

Explore the challenges and promises of AI-generated content and prepare your SEO strategy accordingly for the launch of SGE. The post How To Build A Future-Proofed SEO Strategy When AI…

Update your PPC strategy with generative AI like ChatGPT and Bard. Explore the untapped potential of text generation for Google Ads optimization. The post ChatGPT & PPC: 7 Ways SEMs…

Decode the implications of the leaked ranking factors and understand their relevance for SEO practitioners. The post Yandex Data Leak: The Ranking Factors & The Myths We Found (Festive Flashback)…

How do AI-generated images and stock photography affect user experience? Explore thoughts from John Mueller, Google Search Advocate, in this discussion with the SEO community. The post Beyond SEO: John…

Should you use keywords in domain names for SEO? Google Search Advocate John Mueller offers a definitive answer and what to focus on instead. The post John Mueller On Keyword…

Google’s John Mueller answers question about how one knows they did their best effort for SEO The post Google On Knowing Best SEO Was Applied appeared first on Search Engine…

Learn about the fundamentals of Google PageRank in this beginner’s guide. Uncover its historical evolution and impact on search. The post Google PageRank Explained For SEO Beginners (Festive Flashback) appeared…

Google’s Martin Splitt answers how Googlebot handles the Prerender-Status-Code meta tag The post Google Answers How It Handles A Specific Non-Standard Meta Tag appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Understand the types of machine learning, explore ethical considerations, and gain insights from impactful 8 real-world examples. The post Machine Learning Examples In The Real World (And For SEO) (Festive…

Which chatbot suits your business best? Here’s a comparison of ChatGPT, Bard, and Bing chatbots so you can uncover strengths, weaknesses, and potential challenges. The post ChatGPT Vs. Bard Vs….

Learn why focusing on these keywords, despite lacking volume data, can enhance site structure, address queries, boost remarketing efficiency, and tap into unseen traffic opportunities. The post Should You Focus…

Google’s John Mueller showed how a subdomain caused a site to appear to have a problem getting indexed The post Google On How Subdomain Caused Perception Of Indexing Issue appeared…

WordPress developing guides to migrate away from Divi, Elementor The post WordPress Migration Guides Undermining Divi, Elementor And Wix? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.