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Survey of over 200 digital agencies reveals 100% adoption of AI and further embedding of technology into their workflow in 2024 The post Survey Reveals 100% of Digital Agencies Are…

Read on to learn whether there is any connection between Core Web Vitals and improved Google rankings. The post Are Core Web Vitals A Ranking Factor? appeared first on Search…

Microsoft Deep Search for Bing powered by GPT-4 offers comprehensive results for complex search queries. Explore how it works and what’s coming in 2024. The post Explore Microsoft Bing Deep…

Learn about revolutionizing link building, emphasizing storytelling, emotions, and authentic connections in the evolving digital era. The post 3 Books Essential To Master Link Building appeared first on Search Engine…

Explore Google Bard’s future, user feedback, and competitive strategies in Search Engine Journal’s exclusive interview with Yury Pinsky. The post Google Bard Director Talks Usage, Ethics, And Competitive Advantage appeared…

Boost ecommerce sales with a pro tactic: Discover which top level domain enhances trust, visibility, and reduce costs in this comprehensive report. The post Unlock Ecommerce Success: How You Can…

Discover 12 innovative lead magnet ideas tailored for law firms. Boost your email list, attract clients, and elevate your online authority in the legal industry. The post 12 Creative Lead…

Wondering if your business should prioritize SEO vs PPC? Read on to see how both strategies can fit into your holistic digital marketing strategy. The post SEO Vs. PPC: Pros,…

Google expands organization markup support to improve knowledge panels with more accurate business details. The post Google Enhances Search With Support For Organization Meta Data appeared first on Search Engine…

Learn more about US11769017B1, a patent that provides insight into Google’s Search Generative Experience and the impact of generative AI in SEO and content marketing. The post Google SGE &…

How does social media’s evolving blend of AI and human experience look like? Learn what’s changed in the search landscape using LinkedIn as an example. The post Is AI Going…

Join this free webinar & learn how to align your 2024 SEO strategy based on significant SEO trends, updates, and challenges from the past year. The post Future-Proof SEO: Navigating…

Learn how to optimize your Core Web Vitals to achieve enhanced website speed, better user experience, and higher SERP rankings. The post How To Improve Page Speed To Pass Google’s…

Gain more insight into Google’s ranking algorithm with insights from Danny Sullivan. Learn to balance SEO advice while prioritizing user satisfaction for optimal search results. The post How To Rank…

Learn why precise conversion tracking is crucial for your expansion efforts. Discover how to set it up and measure long-term results effectively. The post How To Use Market-Specific Conversion Tracking…

Google’s John Mueller explains the nuance of fixing (or not fixing) 404 errors caused by broken inbound links The post Google Discusses Fixing 404 Errors From Inbound Links appeared first…

Google introduces structured data markup for forums and profiles to improve search visibility. New Search Console reports can help you help monitor implementation. The post Google Highlights Forums & Profiles…

Google announced that the Googlebot crawl rate limiter will soon disappear from search console The post Google Removing Crawl Rate Limiter Tool From Search Console appeared first on Search Engine…

Google’s John Mueller offers his thoughts about how SEOs should consider traffic metric The post Google On Traffic Metric & SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

An easy guide to using Search Console Insights to quickly understand actionable information about how your site is ranking in Google. The post Search Console Insights: What The Report Can…

Discover the role of alt text as a potential ranking factor and enhance your understanding of SEO practices. The post Is Alt Text A Ranking Factor For Google Image Search?…

Google podcast offers four ideas that can help with understanding and overcoming site quality issues The post Google: What If Site Quality Is Simpler Than People Think? appeared first on…

Unveil strategies for omni-channel storytelling and discover how Generative AI has added a new element to search-friendly formats. The post The Role Of Blog Content And Multiple Search-Friendly Formats In…

Technical SEO basics and high-quality, helpful content should come before chasing SEO trends, say Google’s Search Relations team. The post Google: Fix Technical Issues Before Chasing The ‘Next Big Thing’…

Discover the transformative power of AI Large Language Models in this insightful article. Learn how they’re reshaping workflows and compare them to search engines. The post Are LLMs And Search…

Google SearchLiaison confirmed an investigation recent reports of dramatically declining traffic from News and Discover for some publishers. The post Google Investigating Reports Of Declining Traffic After Updates, Discover Bug…

Google’s John Mueller offers advice on the use of SEO tools that tell you what to write The post Google: Don’t Rely On SEO Tools To Tell You How To…

Systems, Signals, And Page Experience The most important thing you can do if you are worried about ranking is write content that satisfies intent and fulfills the aspirations of E-E-A-T….

Danny Sullivan offered a startling presentation that shows Google’s SEO guidance is now what we think it is The post Google Presentation May Change How We Think About Ranking appeared…

Everyone who touches your website is on the SEO team. The problem is that most people don’t know they’re on the team. An “always on” mentality regarding SEO can help…

The legacy of Google’s Update Florida continues to influence how we do SEO 20 years later The post Google’s Update Florida Offers Insights 20 Years Later appeared first on Search…

Get your SEO strategies ready for 2024. Join our expert panel as they dissect where SEO went 2023 and what you should do next. The post Search Evolution 2024: Navigating…

Bing launches AI-powered captions for search results to provide more informative snippets and enhance the search experience. The post Bing Employs GPT-4 To Write Custom Search Snippets appeared first on…

Google introduces “Notes” feature in Search Labs to let users add comments and insights on search results. The post Google Launches “Notes” To Add User Comments In Search Results appeared…

Google announced changes to Search to prioritize content that demonstrates first-hand knowledge, and a new way to deliver personalized results. The post Google Alters Search Rankings To Prioritize First-Hand Knowledge…

Google reveals the best times and worst times for holiday travel and shopping using past data to avoid crowds. The post Google Reveals Best & Worst Times For Holiday Travel…

Google Maps gets holiday travel boost with smarter transit, group planning, and community engagement features. The post Google Maps Introduces New Ways To Plan Travel & Navigate appeared first on…

Discover how AI helps revolutionize SEO, content generation, keyword research, and user experience for effective marketing strategies. The post 3 New Ways To Use AI For SEO & Keyword Research…

Google updated their documentation to add information about a mysterious crawler that was generally unknown The post Google Adds New Documentation For Mystery Crawler appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Discover how Airbnb’s acquisition of AI startup GamePlanner.AI, led by the co-founder of Siri, could transform the hospitality industry. The post Airbnb Acquires GamePlanner.AI To Accelerate AI Projects appeared first…

Learn why the delicate dance between technology and emotion is the key to content that truly resonates, especially now in the era of Google SGE. The post The Hybrid Human-AI…

Craft the perfect SEO strategy with expert keyword research tips. Learn how to get more customers, boost search rankings & more. The post How To Find The Best SEO Keywords…

Google’s John Mueller on what to do about Topical Authority The post Google On Topical Authority: Don’t Worry About It appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google introduces structured data markup for educational videos to enhance search and provide users more relevant results. The post Google Announces New Structured Data For Educational Videos appeared first on…

Check out these 16 AI SEO tools that are created by SEOs and publicly shared right now The post List Of 16 GPT SEO AI Tools Publicly Available Right Now…

Discover the impact of strategic local partnerships for skyrocketing visibility and online authority in your area. The post Using Local Business Partnerships And Collaborations To Build Authority And Visibility appeared…

Bard is our creative collaborator. It’s a place where you can come in and have a conversation with the large language model which really helps you to boost your productivity…

Discover why your SEO traffic is plummeting month by month. Explore essential diagnostic steps to recover lost rankings and satisfy anxious clients. The post SEO Is Down, Help! A Guide…

Learn how to build a custom GPT, now available to all ChatGPT Plus users, and explore how they can be used for SEO and marketing. The post Custom GPTs: New…

Google claims optimizing Core Web Vitals saves over 10,000 years in load times. However, most sites don’t meet thresholds. The post Google Claims Core Web Vitals Saved Over 10,000 Years…

Learn how Go compares to Python and JavaScript, and elevate your SEO automation and coding expertise with this guide. The post Go (Golang): The Unsung Hero In The SEO’s Toolkit…

Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE) goes global with 120+ country expansion and new interactive features. The post Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE) Expands To 120+ Countries appeared first on Search…

Google is rolling out the November 2023 reviews update, which is the last standalone update. Google will regularly assess review content quality going forward. The post Google Rolls Out November…

Find out 10 ways you can optimize your page speed, deliver a great experience for your visitors, and help improve your SERP ranking. The post 10 Top Tips To Improve…

WordPress 6.4 is causing users of the popular Oxygen page builder to crash but only when legacy themes are installed The post WordPress 6.4 Crashing Sites Using A Popular Page…

Google offers tips on improving website speed scores: test elements individually, isolate limiting factors, focus optimizations where needed. The post Google’s John Mueller Gives Tips To Improve PageSpeed Insights Scores…

Google adds a shopping portal to search and a new Shopping Insights panel to Chrome Desktop so users can find deals anywhere The post New Google Search Feature Is A…

As the world of search prepares for an AI-driven transformation, content strategies are transforming too, and many professionals are wondering how to adjust to the radical shift. The answer may…

A report from Google’s Search Liaison suggests the company needs to clarify what “people-first” content means for publishers. The post Google Search Liaison Gives Rare Glimpse Into Feedback Process appeared…

Google announced an update to the Reviews System is incoming and thereafter will enter a new phase The post Google Reviews Update Coming (And A Major Change) appeared first on…

Google SearchLiaison clarifies information about how the Helpful Content System works The post Google Clarifies How Helpful Content System Works appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google begins rolling out the November 2023 core update, the second major change to its search algorithm in as many months. The post Google Rolls Out November 2023 Core Update…

So you just checked your Google rankings, only to discover that they’ve dropped significantly.  And naturally, panic starts to set in – we’ve all been there.  For most SEO professionals…

Google added new recommendations for the video structured data documentation The post Google Updates Video Structured Data Guidance appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

In this week’s Ask An SEO, you can reference this guide as the “why” things should change when explaining the Helpful Content Update to non-SEOs. The post Has The Helpful…

ING top level domain opens the door to creatively targeting user intent, especially for local businesses The post Google’s New ING TLD Domains Available appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google resolves Discover traffic issue stemming from October core search update rollout. The post Google Fixes Discover Traffic Bug Caused By October Core Update appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google rolls out new search features and tools to help small businesses stand out and reach more customers this holiday shopping season. The post Google Helps Small Businesses Stand Out…

Hop the data train and more easily navigate the digital marketing landscape to keep ahead of the competition and grow. The post Data-Driven Decision Making To Optimize Local Digital Marketing…

Master every Google Core Algorithm Update with this comprehensive guide! Uncover insights, optimize SEO strategies, and navigate ranking shifts. The post How To Always Survive Algorithm Updates Using AI: The…

How can local businesses optimize for popular local search terms? One business did it with a creative name – here are some more practical ways. The post How Local Businesses…

Google officially completes switch to mobile-first indexing after years-long transition. The post Google Completes Switch To Mobile-First Indexing appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Optimize your marketing funnel and guide your potential customer at every step. Learn what defines each user intent phase, plus the best practices for each. The post How To Use…

Google’s John Mueller answers what to do about 404 errors reported in Search Console The post Google On What To Do About 404 Errors In Search Console appeared first on…

Google unveils new search tools to assist students with solving math, science, and visual learning problems. The post Google Launches New Search Tools To Help With Math & Science appeared…

Google explains its nuanced approach to ranking recipes, balancing searcher convenience with respecting author intent. The post Google Explains How It Ranks Recipe Website Content appeared first on Search Engine…

Learn how to read SERP Volatility charts. Gain insights, adapt, and control your online presence in an ever-changing search landscape. The post SERP Volatility: What You Need To Know appeared…

Explore the evolving nuances of ranking and SERP visibility, where adaptability and expertise are key. The post The Top 3 Google Ranking Factors That Really Matter appeared first on Search…

Explore IndexNow’s celebration of two years of growth as it helps the content of millions of websites get indexed faster. The post IndexNow Celebrates Two Years With 1.4 Billion URLs…

Google Maps expands AI features for route preview, visual search, and electric vehicle charging. The post Google Announces New AI Features Coming To Google Maps appeared first on Search Engine…

Your domain likely has some history from previous owners. But can domain history impact your Google search rankings? The post Domain History: Is It A Google Ranking Factor? appeared first…

Find out if there’s a link between the deep link ratio and better Google rankings in this chapter. The post Is Deep Link Ratio A Ranking Factor? appeared first on…

Do Google’s ranking algorithms consider your Better Business Bureau rating among the many factors they use? The post BBB Rating: Is It A Google Ranking Factor? appeared first on Search…

Gutenberg 16.9 improves the site editing workflow by making it more intuitive to get things done The post New WordPress Gutenberg 16.9 Makes It Easier To Create appeared first on…

Discover how Microsoft plans leveraging AI to redefine search, advertising, and productivity in the company’s latest earnings call. The post Microsoft Earnings Call Highlights Latest In AI For Search &…

Google announced a new way to communicate Structured Data which can help reduce the amount of code used on a page The post Google Now Allows Mixing Structured Data Formats…

Google rolls out new search features to provide context around images and websites. The post Google Expands Image Fact-Checking & Source Verification Tools appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

For newbies and pros. This bundle contains articles that simplify GA4, offer guidance on avoiding pitfalls, and highlight features… all in one place. The post Google Analytics 4: From How…

Delve into the key takeaways from Alphabet’s Q3 financials, focusing on essential updates in advertising, AI, and search that marketers and advertisers should know. The post Key Updates From Alphabet’s…

Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE) appears to be shrinking in SERPs. What does it mean for the future of generative AI in search? The post SGE Responses Continue To Shrink…

Explore Google’s newest experimental feature for Chrome, IP Protection, and how soon it could impact users and advertisers. The post Google To Begin Testing IP Protection Privacy Feature In Chrome…

Revamp your link building methods with Blue Ocean Strategy. Shift from “red ocean” to creative methods, for growth and alignment with Google guidelines. The post How To Identify The Blue…

This is what SERP volatility is and how to keep it from disrupting your rankings. The post SERP Volatility: What Do You Do About It? appeared first on Search Engine…

Google’s John Mueller offers possible explanations for the Hostload Exceeded error and why search console does not index submitted URLs The post Google Explains The “Hostload Exceeded” Issue With Indexing…

Use these Google Trends insights to elevate your keyword research and SEO. The post Google Trends: How To Use It For SEO & Content Marketing appeared first on Search Engine…

Google finished rolling out the October 2023 Spam Update targeting thin and misleading content. The post Google Completes Rollout of October 2023 Spam Update appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google completed its October 2023 core search update rollout, which aims to improve rankings by promoting quality content. The post Google’s October 2023 Core Update Now Complete appeared first on…

Explore the evolving nuances of ranking and SERP visibility, where adaptability and expertise are key. The post The Top 3 Google Ranking Factors That Really Matter appeared first on Search…

Google Chrome team published details about an update to Lighthouse that introduces numerous changes to PageSpeed Insights The post Google Lighthouse 11.2.0 Updates Coming To PageSpeed Insights appeared first on…