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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…

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 &…