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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…

Google VP of Search, Pandu Nayak takes the stand to defend search practices during antitrust trial. The post Google Search VP Defends Practices As Antitrust Trial Progresses appeared first on…

Google enhances the Chrome address bar with “smarter” autocomplete, typo correction, bookmark search, and interface updates The post Google Chrome Address Bar Upgrades Enable Faster Searches appeared first on Search…

Learn how to supercharge your SaaS Go To Market strategy & target more B2B prospects that are the perfect fit for your ICP. The post How To Calculate Your Total…

Google adds paywall markup validation to the Rich Results Test tool, helping publishers clarify protected content. The post Google Adds Support For Paywalled Content In Rich Results Test Tool appeared…

WordPress update adds deferred script loading for faster page speeds and site performance. The post WordPress Update Improves Page Speed With Smarter Script Loading appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Maximize your advertising budgets, reaching new audiences and boosting brand awareness strategically throughout Asia with this international guide. The post Non-Search Engine Online Ad Options To Target Asia appeared first…

Google simplifies displaying car dealership inventory with new structured data markup. The post Google Introduces Structured Data For Car Dealership Inventory appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

There are lots of changes happening in the search industry, but it’s no reason to panic! Future-proof your career with these 8 tips. The post 8 Ways To Future Proof…

Google is experimenting with bringing its Discover feed to desktop, marking a potential major change to its famously simple homepage. The post Google Experiments With Desktop Discover Feed appeared first…

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…

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…

Understanding these five timeless marketing principles and incorporating them into your SEO strategy has never been more critical. The post 5 Marketing Principles To Maximize SEO Effectiveness appeared first on…

Don’t miss our upcoming webinar! Learn how to run experiments and collect data that matters to your bottom line. Register now to get exclusive access! The post Upgrade Your SEO…

Details of a DDOS vulnerability that affects virtually every modern server is publicly releases The post HTTP/2 Rapid Reset DDOS Vulnerability Affects Virtually Any Site appeared first on Search Engine…

Google enhances search to guide users toward electric vehicles and sustainable energy options. The post Google Search Gets New Tools To Surface EV & Energy Info appeared first on Search…

Download our 2023 Ranking Factors guide, and learn which key changes in the Google’s ranking systems and signals can help you shape your SEO strategy. The post Ranking Factors That…

Get unlimited data from Google Search Console with bulk exports to BigQuery. No messy API setup, no pesky 1,000 row limitations. The post Google Search Console Data & BigQuery For…

With AI taking the content marketing world by storm, many are wondering about the big questions: can you use AI to create high-ranking, effective content? And what’s the right way…

Should you stick to individual budgets or try out shared budgets to avoid overspending? Here’s what you need to know to maximize your ad spend. The post How to Avoid…

Does syndicated content affect search rankings? Discover its impact, from outranking originals to spam concerns. The post Syndicated Content: Is It A Ranking Factor? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Does Google’s organic search algorithm factor page speed into its rankings? Here’s what you need to know about page speed for SEO. The post Page Speed As A Google Ranking…

This is how AI search engines are evolving and how SEO should respond to keep up The post How AI Will Impact SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Is mobile-friendliness a ranking factor today? What impact does it have on search rankings? Read on to find out. The post Is Mobile-Friendliness A Google Ranking Factor? appeared first on…

So, how do you know what to track and how to track it – especially when this often varies by industry, too? The post 2024 SEO Blueprint: Your Comprehensive 5-Guide…

Google confirms there’s an ongoing issue delaying search indexing for newly published content. The post Google Confirms Indexing Bug – New Content Delayed In Search appeared first on Search Engine…

Google releases new core search algorithm update, expected to roll out over next few weeks. The post Google Launches October 2023 Core Algorithm Update appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Apple contemplated acquiring Bing and partnering with DuckDuckGo, newly unsealed testimonies from the ongoing Google antitrust case reveal. The post Apple’s Talks With Bing & DuckDuckGo Revealed in Google Antitrust…

Let’s look at the claims regarding URL as a ranking factor and see what Google says as to whether this is used by its algorithms. The post URLs As A…

While it’s understood that Google employs links as a factor for ranking, the question remains: do sitewide links influence your organic search rankings? The post Are Sitewide Links A Google…

HTTPS encryption makes sites safer for visitors and plays a role in your search rankings. See what Google says and why HTTPS matters for SEO. The post HTTPS As A…

Google is enhancing its spam detection systems, promising better language coverage and cleaner search results across various spam types. The post Google Rolls Out October 2023 Spam Update appeared first…

Don’t miss our upcoming webinar! Learn how to run experiments and collect data that matters to your bottom line. Register now to get exclusive access! The post How To Perform…

Read on to learn whether there is any connection between meta keywords and improved Google rankings. The post Is The Meta Keywords Tag A Ranking Factor? appeared first on Search…

Update to Google Discover documentation clarifies why Discover traffic cannot be relied upon The post Google Discover Documentation Updated appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google’s patent referencing link churn was filed back in 2005. Is there any reason to be concerned about link churn and link stability?  The post Link Stability: Is It A…

Is Google Analytics really powerful enough to influence Google search results? Let’s take a closer look. The post Is Using Google Analytics A Search Ranking Factor? appeared first on Search…

Use Google Lighthouse & enhance your website’s speed with this detailed guide. Uncover tips and tools for a fast user experience for SEO. The post How To Test Your Website…

Microsoft integrates OpenAI’s advanced DALL-E 3 text-to-image model into Bing Chat and Bing Image Creator. The post Microsoft Bing Chat: Now With DALL-E 3 AI Image Generator appeared first on…

Elevate your link building game with our comprehensive guide, perfect for both beginners and professionals venturing into the world of SEO. The post Link Building Outreach Guide For Beginners appeared…

In this article, discover the answer to whether your organic search rankings are impacted when offering multiple languages. The post Is Language A Ranking Factor? appeared first on Search Engine…

Is keyword stemming a Google search ranking factor? Let’s investigate those claims and get clarity around keyword stemming and its relationship with SEO. The post Keyword Stemming: Is It A…

Canonicalization is confirmed to have a connection with search rankings, but is it a ranking factor? Find out here. The post Canonicalization: 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…

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…

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…

Emails between Ads, Chrome and Search executives uncovers scheme to increase ad revenues The post Google Search, Chrome & Ad Execs Plotted To Increase Ad Revenues appeared first on Search…

Google launches “SEO Made Easy” YouTube series, providing practical tips to optimize websites for better search engine performance. The post Google Launches “SEO Made Easy” YouTube Series appeared first on…

‌Google concludes its September 2023 Helpful Content Update, altering AI and third-party content guidelines. The post Google Concludes Rollout Of September 2023 Helpful Content Update appeared first on Search Engine…

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?…

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…

Google’s E-E-A-T is important for top rankings in Google. So how come some say they’re not ranking factors? The post Is E-E-A-T A Ranking Factor? appeared first on Search Engine…

Prepare for the future today. Explore the data boom and its impact on AI, search, and content marketing. The post What Is Quality Data And How It Connects Search, Content,…

Join NESS 2023 for exclusive access to the smartest minds in the news, SEO & publishing industries as they share their insights and expertise. The post The Must-Attend Event For…

Dive into this step-by-step guide on Competitor SEO & amplify your site’s traffic and revenue. Brian Gareth reveals how! The post Competitor SEO: 10 Steps To Overthrow Your Competition &…

Gain SEO edge: Analyze rivals’ strategies – keywords, content, backlinks, UX – for higher rankings. The post Unlocking Competitive Insights For SEO: A Step-by-Step Guide appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Discover Google’s algorithm updates, AI strategy benefits, and ways to support your multi-location customers. The post 5 AI Changes Agencies And Brands Need To Know appeared first on Search Engine…

Bing Webmaster Tools to remove the disavow links feature this October. Find out why and what website owners should do next. The post Bing Webmaster Tools To Retire Disavow Links…

If you add these prospecting angles to your prospecting toolkit, you end up with a varied collection of prospects. The post 7 Link Building Tips For Beginners appeared first on…

Discover how to get things done quickly, make your SEO work more efficient, and turn setbacks into stepping stones. The post Secure Your 2024 SEO Budget With These Tips For…

Quality content is the top factor influencing Google’s indexing and crawling decisions, per a discussion in a recent podcast. The post Google Confirms: Quality Is Foremost Factor In Search Indexing…

SEO strategy is important for many reasons ranging from maximizing return to having an organized plan to manage tactics and the work overall. The post The Importance Of Starting Your…

Google confronted over search deals in first week of landmark antitrust trial. The post Google Antitrust Trial Week 1: Feds Paint Picture Of Search Bully appeared first on Search Engine…

This original data study reveals impact on search intent, aiding smart decisions for product and category pages. Refine your ecommerce strategy with fresh insights. The post How Plural Keywords Impact…

Google is simplifying the SERPs by removing the How-To rich results from desktop and mobile search in all languages The post Google Completely Removes How-To Rich Results appeared first on…

Google’s September 2023 Helpful Content Update contains two algorithm changes that affect how sites are ranked The post Google September 2023 Helpful Content Update – Changes To The Algorithm appeared…

Get organizations to see the value in your business. Discover how to apply for grants and grow your community-based business with this guide. The post How I Secured $300k In…

Our State Of SEO survey is split into 2 separate reports to address distinct challenges and opportunities faced by an agency or in-house professional. The post State Of SEO: Agency…

Google updated official crawler documentation to fix a typo in a user agent string that could cause errors in crawler identification The post Google Updates Crawler Documentation To Fix A…

In this study and learn to provide better estimations and communications with non-SEO stakeholders of their migration projects. The post How Long Should An SEO Migration Take? [Study] appeared first…

Explore the latest updates to Google Search Console’s Shopping tab and how merchants can use them to optimize product listings. The post Google Updates Search Console Shopping Tab Listings Report…

Now that the August 2023 core update is complete, here’s a quick recap of some of the biggest updates to Google search in 2023. The post Google Completes Rollout Of…

Google’s John Mueller offered advice about the use of Google site for SEO purposes. The post Google Confirms Google Sites Are “Not Ideal For SEO Purposes” appeared first on Search…

Unlock the secrets to high-performance websites that are legal and accessible. Elevate user experience and stay ahead in SEO. Read the full article now. The post 4 Tested Website SEO…

Google is designated a “gatekeeper” under EU’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA); here’s what that means and how it impacts Google products. The post Google Designated A “Gatekeeper” Under EU…

Google’s John Mueller suggests a better approach to paid guest posts The post Google On Right Way To Do Paid Guest Posts appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

If you’re looking for cost-effective, time-saving, and easy to manage alternative, check out these top 4 tag management solutions on the market. The post 4 Alternatives To Google Tag Manager…

Boost your website performance, climb Google rankings, and enhance user experience. Discover the how-to guide you need. Read the full article now. The post 7 Powerful Steps To A Website…

Learn more about common website errors reported through Google Search Console that visitors encounter and where administrators can find solutions for them in story format. The post Google Search Central…

Discover what predictive AI can do to move your business forward and to deliver an enhanced customer experience. The post Exploring The Marketing Potential Of Predictive AI appeared first on…

Want to stand out in today’s competitive job market? Read on and learn relevant career insight and tips based on our State Of SEO report. The post Competition In The…

Google is enhancing SGE with more webpage links in summaries, and expanding availability to India and Japan. The post Google Adds More Links In SGE’s AI-Generated Summaries appeared first on…