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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…

Google explains why Core Web Vitals are a ranking factor that you shouldn’t waste much time optimizing for The post Google Explains How CWV Is A Ranking Factor But Doesn’t…

Google’s John Mueller cautions against over-optimizing Core Web Vitals, suggesting incremental improvements may not significantly impact search rankings. The post Google: Incremental Improvements May Not Impact Rankings appeared first on…

Discover how to adapt your SEO strategies for Google SGE. Learn how to maintain organic traffic with core E-E-A-T principles and high-quality content. The post How To Adapt SEO Strategies…

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…

Study reveals Google’s AI search experience may impact brand visibility, prompting marketers to reassess SEO strategies. The post Google SGE: Study Reveals Potential Disruption For Brands & SEO appeared first…

Google’s John Mueller answers question about why image thumbnails are disappearing from the search results The post Google Explains Why Images Are Gone From Some SERPs appeared first on Search…

Boost your international expansion with the power of experience. Learn how to leverage E-E-A-T factors to improve your global reach. The post How To Leverage Experience To Boost Your International…

SEO experts share research on how to incorporate Google’s new Search Generative Experience into your SEO strategy to rank on new SERPs. The post Here’s What SEO Experts Have To…

Has Google’s inclusion of Reddit answers in the search results negatively impacted the overall quality of the SERPs? The post Let’s Be Real: Reddit In Google Search Lacks Credibility appeared…

User satisfaction vs. Google rankings: What really matters in SEO? Find out why balancing SEO and CRO is essential for success in this insightful post. The post There Is No…

Google updated the Product Structured Data documentation to add support for 3D product models on merchant webpages The post Google Updates Product Structured Data With 3DModel Type appeared first on…

Is it true that having contact and about us pages is important for Google’s assessment of a website? The post Google: About Us & Contact Pages Not Important? appeared first…

Learn how generative AI tools can enhance your workflow and help you achieve your SEO goals. Download our latest ebook to get started. The post Generative AI Tool Guide: Transforming…

Google Search Liaison clarifies that websites with ads can rank well, though it’s important to balance monetization with user experience. The post Google Search Liaison: Ads Not A Hindrance To…

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…

Explore the world of generative AI and its influence on top platforms and productivity software in this comprehensive guide. The post Scalable AI Tools For SEO: A Quick Guide For…

What steps should website publishers take if their pages have lost rankings due to the Helpful Content Update (HCU)? The post Google Offers Advice For Those Affected By HCU appeared…

Google is beta testing a new AI feature called Side Panel Chat that will be integrated into Google’s developer pages The post Google Testing AI Chat On Developer Pages appeared…

Discover what makes a social media campaign successful as you explore these real-world examples from top brands. The post 20 Awesome Examples Of Social Media Marketing appeared first on Search…

Google’s John Mueller answers the question: Does changing content based on a visitor’s country impact SEO? The post Google Answers If Different Content Based On Country Affects SEO appeared first…

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:…

Google’s SearchLiaison offered suggestions on what to focus on if you really want top rankings The post Google’s Advice For Ranking: Stop Showing appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

AI generated spam still enjoy top rankings after escaping Google’s March 2024 spam update in a demoralizing blow against human authored websites The post AI Spam Sites Beat Google’s March…

Google rolls out new search features in Europe, including changes to shopping results, to comply with EU regulations. The post Google Rolling Out Changes To Shopping Searches In Europe appeared…

Improve user experience with best 404 pages examples. Check out this exhaustive list for top notch examples that can work for your brand. The post The Best 404 Pages: 40…

SEO Checklists and best practices are not the same as defined goals and a strategy. There are 7 key differences to factor into your SEO. The post SEO Is More…

Google concludes March spam update targeting AI content and authority abuse; core update continues. The post Google Completes March Spam Update, Core Update Continues appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Unlock the power of quality backlinks and boost your website’s prominence in search results. Learn effective strategies to improve your search ranking. The post 11 Ways That Really Work To…

Have you ever considered hiring a business coach? Here’s why working with a coach could be the best thing for your marketing agency. The post 5 Ways To Leverage Business…

Make your SEO strategy a success with generative AI and Google’s Search Generative Experience. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and SEO tools for 2024! The post 2024 SEO Tools…

You’ll also learn how to navigate SEO in the era of AI, and how to gain an advantage with these new tools. The post 10 Successful Ways To Improve Your…

What’s the role of large language models in search personalization? Gain insights into how LLMs can make voice assistants useful in understanding user intent. The post Phoenix: LLMs Revive Decade-Old…

Google’s John Mueller answered a question about spammy backlinks that were said to negatively impact search rankings The post Google On Spammy Backlinks & Negative Impact On Rankings appeared first…

John Mueller revealed that Google had considered respecting the noindex directive in the robots.txt The post Google Had Discussed Allowing Noindex In Robots.txt appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Master the art of analyzing GSC data with BigQuery. Learn how to efficiently analyze large volumes of data and gain comprehensive search analytics insights. The post How To Use Big…

CEO of OpenAI opened up about his vision of what an AI search engine would look like The post OpenAI’s Sam Altman On Challenging Google With AI Search appeared first…

In today’s digital landscape, a healthy, technically sound website is the key to SEO success.  However, ensuring your site is optimized for maximum performance is no easy feat, as SEOs,…

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…

Explore the influence of AI on user interactions. Does it enhance experiences or compromise authenticity? Delve deeper to uncover insights. The post Navigating The Intersections Of Technology And Human Interaction…

Unsure how to react when your GBP listing is suspended? Here’s how to work around this difficult situation and bring your business back online. The post Google Business Profile Suspended?…

Seven facts show why AI chatbots have no chance of causing a 25% drop in search volume by 2026 The post Why Prediction Of 25% Search Volume Drop Due to…

Discover what makes a social media campaign successful as you explore these real-world examples from top brands. The post 20 Awesome Examples Of Social Media Marketing appeared first on Search…

Discover the importance of Google star ratings for your business. This comprehensive guide explains everything you need to know. The post A Guide To Star Ratings On Google And How…

This is the genius SEO strategy LinkedIn used for ranking in Google with AI, human experts, and 10 million UGC articles The post How LinkedIn Unlocked A Genius SEO Strategy…

Google’s Search Relations team reveals that high-quality, user-centric content is the key to increasing crawl demand, debunking crawl budget myths. The post Google Confirms: High-Quality Content Is Crawled More Often…

The weird robots.txt file of Google’s John Mueller’s personal site became an object of curiosity after the site was deindexed The post The Saga Of John Mueller’s Freaky Robots.txt appeared…

Local businesses can benefit from utilizing video digital marketing – learn why and how in this helpful blog post! The post Why And How Local Businesses Should Use Video In…

Where robots.txt errors are concerned, prevention is definitely better than cure. Here’s how to fix the most common mistakes. The post 8 Common Robots.txt Issues And How To Fix Them…

Google Search Console adds Interaction to Next Paint (INP) metric to Core Web Vitals report. The post Google Search Console Adds INP Metric In Core Web Vitals Report appeared first…

Enhance your SEO authority with these effective strategies. Boost your website’s visibility and improve your search engine rankings. The post 10 Steps To Grow Your SEO Authority & Topical Expertise…

Google updated their documentation to make it clear that CWV is used in their ranking systems (without explicitly calling them ranking factors) The post Google Now Says Core Web Vitals…

Improve user experience with best 404 pages examples. Check out this exhaustive list for top notch examples that can work for your brand. The post The Best 404 Pages: 40…

Google’s March 2024 Core Update deindexes hundreds of websites so far, targeting AI-generated spam and prioritizing high-quality, human-generated content. The post Google’s March 2024 Core Update Impact: Hundreds Of Websites…

Explore Google’s efforts to reduce unoriginal content in search results and learn why creating original content is more important than ever. The post Originality: Escape The SERP Fluffyfication appeared first…

The March 2024 core algorithm update is penalizing AI content. Here’s how to make Google love it instead. The post Google’s Algorithm Hates AI Content? How To Make Google Love…

Learn how to measure ROI of content on a page whether it be for a media company, publisher, YouTube creator, affiliate, or trade organization. The post How To Track The…