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Facebook plans to turn its main feed into a ‘discovery engine’ for video content, according to an internal memo sent to employees. The post Facebook To Restructure Main Feed Around…

New EU-US data privacy framework brings legal clarity for Google Analytics 4 in Europe; companies still accountable for compliance. The post GA4 Legal In Europe Following New Data Privacy Framework…

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 has created and shared a free template for visualizing your Search Console data as a bubble chart in Google Data Studio. The post Google Creates Bubble Chart Template For…

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…

Google Doodles have been entertaining web searchers for a quarter century. Here’s a look back at some of the memorable ones. The post 55 Google Doodle Moments To Celebrate 25…

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…

Job Search Experience rich results in Google search is no longer available in South Korea The post Google Removes Job Search Experience From South Korean Search Results appeared first on…

Google announces details of two new crawlers that are optimized for scraping images and videos for research and development purposes The post Google Reveals Two New Web Crawlers appeared first…

Learn more about the reported negotiations between Google and Universal Music over AI-generated songs, including tools big tech companies have introduced to advance AI audio. The post Google And Universal…

Google provides detailed advice for websites that need to target multiple locations, such as a business with offices in different states. The post Google’s Advice For Targeting Multiple Locations With…

Learn about advances in structured data, why it’s so important to your site, the benefits of structured data, and more. The post Just How Important Is Structured Data in SEO?…

Here’s your easy-to-read guide for understanding how to create a successful ecommerce store with WordPress. The post How To Create A WordPress Ecommerce Website appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

RSA is the default setting for Google Ads. Learn the best way to do testing in this step-by-step guide from Frederick Vallaeys. The post How To Optimize Google Responsive Search…

A report from LinkedIn shows demand for software engineers, RNs, and salespeople are high, while need for service professionals continues to grow. The post LinkedIn Reports Most In-Demand Jobs Across…

Learn why a one-size-fits-all SEO approach doesn’t work and find out how to tailor your strategy for niche markets to enhance search visibility. The post Ask An SEO: What To…

Get the latest on the Google antitrust case under Trump. Find out how the new administration is approaching antitrust enforcement. The post What Happens Next To The U.S. Vs. Google…

An apparent bug in Google’s Sitelinks algorithm is showing links to unhelpful pages. The post Google Sitelinks Algorithm Bug Shows Wrong Links appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Facebook-parent Meta has partnered with Adobe to create Express Your Brand, a free online training program intended to help small business owners grow online. The post Meta, Adobe Partner On…

Google AIO trends are making it increasingly important to keep older content relevant, fresh, and indexed The post Data Shows Google AIO Is Citing Deeper Into Websites appeared first on…

Data cloud company Snowflake acquires AI technology company Neeva, a company founded by ex-Googlers The post AI Search Engine Neeva Acquired By Snowflake appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Baseball meets AI in Google I/O 2025. It’s clever, but there’s more to the story than meets the eye. The post Google I/O 2025: The Background Google Didn’t Tell You…

A recent survey of 600 SMBs shows 57% do not have an SEO strategy – and 23% have no plans to create one this year. The post Could 57% Of…

“Why are we losing traffic?” We know Traffic = Customers = Revenue. Don’t worry. The tips in this webinar make recovering lost organic traffic easy. The post How Much Revenue…

What is click depth and can it help you rank higher in Google search results? Learn why some think it’s a ranking factor here. The post Click Depth: Is It…

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…

Optimize your hotel listing on Google Business Profile and get the right reviews. Here are 6 tips for both small and big hotel chains. The post 6 Google Business Profile…

Looking to scale content production? Discover the top 10 AI content generators and see whether audiences can tell the difference between human and machine writing. The post The 10 Best…

With the rollout of Google’s February 2023 Product Review Update, product review sites are kicking it up a notch. Discover more in this in-depth analysis. The post Analyzing The February…

If you’re planning your 2023 SEO strategy, you need to know what’s coming. SEJ Senior Editor Ben Steele shares insights on the State of SEO. The post The State of…

Google’s John Mueller explains the status of title tags as a ranking factor and whether company name in titles has an impact The post Title Tags are a Tiny Ranking…

Topic clusters show Google that a website has lots of useful content and is relevant to a specific subject. Here’s how they work. The post Why (& How) Topic Clusters…

Twitter is dropping support for the Mac version of TweetDeck on July 1, at which time it will only be accessible through a web browser. The post Twitter Removing TweetDeck…

The organization in charge of HTML and web privacy standards announced a major change to address future of web at a faster pace. The post W3C Announces Major Change appeared…

Websites should be a functional connection between you and your online audience. Getting rid of the clutter is as easy as these 3 steps. The post Website Spring Cleaning In…

Create a customized experience for your customers with dynamic content and reel in repeat customers. Discover the best practices with this guide. The post Power Up Your Personalization Strategy With…

Conducting an SEO site audit can be challenging. Here’s a list of free and useful SEO site audit tools that can help optimize your site. The post 17 Free SEO…

At Google’s annual Search On conference the company announced seven new features and updates coming to local search. The post Google Announces 7 Local Search Updates appeared first on Search…

Google’s desktop search results will now display favicons and site names, making it easier for users to identify websites listed in search results and ads. The post Google Introduces Updated…

Google’s Developer Advocate Alan Kent shares ways to optimize product pages to ensure eligibility for merchant listing experiences in search results. The post Google Merchant Listing Experiences: Tips For Optimizing…

Google’s Martin Splitt discusses AI Content in the context of quality control at the time of crawling and rendering The post Google On How Googlebot Handles AI Generated Content appeared…

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 may reduce the visibility of a product page if the item for sale is listed as out of stock on the retailer’s website. The post Google: Out Of Stock…

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…

The successor of Android Auto, Google Assistant Driving Mode Dashboard is being shut down, in favor of Driving Mode in Google Maps. The post Google Sunsetting Assistant Driving Mode Dashboard…

Microsoft published new details on how AI Search benefits from web content and what that means for web publishers The post Microsoft Explains How Bing AI Search Uses Web Content…

Google’s John Mueller suggested steps to take to fix title tags so that Google stops rewriting them The post How to Fix Google Title Tag Rewrites appeared first on Search…

Learn how to use the IndexNow API with Python to automate URL submission to Bing/Yandex or make API requests for bulk URL indexing. The post How To Use Python For…

Google’s John Mueller offered a nuanced explanation of how the negative ranking factor related to interstitials works The post Google: Interstitials are Fine Under this Condition appeared first on Search…

A new internet standard has been proposed to make it easier to block AI training bots from using web content The post New Internet Rules Will Block AI Training Bots…

Watch as we walk through an in-depth analysis of 120,000 Google queries, uncovering critical insights into Google’s AI Overviews, and how to utilize them effectively. The post Mastering AI Overviews…

LinkedIn presents endless opportunities for you to build your brand. Check out these marketing hacks to help you increase visibility, according to seven LinkedIn professionals. The post LinkedIn Professionals Share…

Google’s new documentation explains how using a CDN can negatively impact crawling The post Google Explains How CDNs Impact Crawling & SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

LinkedIn Sales Solutions announces its first new upgrades to the Sales Navigator Platform following Microsoft’s earnings call last month. The post LinkedIn Rolls Out Sales Navigator Search & CRM Card…

Machine learning impacts almost all elements of paid search and understanding how to teach the algorithm is crucial to PPC success. The post How Does Machine Learning Work in Paid…

Interview with WooCommerce shows why a strategic refresh is essential to staying relevant to user needs The post WooCommerce Rebrand Offers Lessons For Gaining Competitive Edge appeared first on Search…

Transform your reports with insights that matter. Discover how to create impactful SEO client reports that drive business results. The post How To Write SEO Reports That Get Attention From…

Google’s updated guidance clarifies that Google-Extended does not affect search inclusion, nor is it a ranking signal The post Google Updates Gemini/Vertex AI User Agent Documentation appeared first on Search…

MonsterInsights Google Analytics plugin XSS vulnerability affects up to +3 million websites The post Vulnerability in WordPress Google Analytics Plugin Hits +3 Million Websites appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google’s AI-powered security now blocks 20x more scams in search results, Chrome, and Android. The post How Google Protects Searchers From Scams: Updates Announced appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Page speed browser extensions are extremely useful for publishers and developers. Use these top browser extensions to optimize your webpages. The post Best Browser Add-Ons For Analyzing Page Speed appeared…

What do you do when you have multiple cluster posts without a pillar page? Follow these tips to ensure a good fit in content structure. The post Do I Write…

Discover advanced techniques for your SEO audit, such as merging data sets and extracting data from URLs, utilizing the power of Excel and Google Sheets. The post Advanced SEO Audit…

Wondering if you should run your own website server? Here’s what John Mueller has to say about website management, Wix SEO, and constant change. The post SEO Professionals Should Delegate…

A weekly technical SEO checkup that provides a high-level overview of search presence health can be achieved in as little as 20 minutes. The post Technical SEO: The 20 Minute…

OpenAI ChatGPT can now access the Internet with new plugin functionality The post New ChatGPT Plugins Enable Internet Browsing And Other Features appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

In a move sparking controversy across tech and developer communities, Twitter appears to have cut off access to third-party apps like Twitteriffic and Tweetbot. The post Twitter Cuts Off Access…

Discover 16 specific ways social media is important for your company and impacts far more than just impressions or awareness for brands. The post 16 Reasons Why Social Media Is…

Gutenberg 11.5 takes a meaningful step forward to Full Site Editing with the new Widget Group Block The post WordPress Gutenberg 11.5 Achieves a Full Site Editing Milestone appeared first…

Learn proven steps on how to collect first-party cookies by connecting with your audience, maintaining marketing campaigns, & nurturing them. The post The Third-Party Cookie Ban: Unlocking The Secrets Of…

Creating your first SEO strategy can seem daunting. But, with the right resources, businesses of any size can see the growth they are looking for. The post Getting Started In…

Diversifying your ad platform strategy is crucial for growth. Read on to discover top alternative platforms to Google Ads. The post 5 Best Google Ads Alternatives To Diversify & Grow…

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 answers if a long article that is split into interlinked pages risks being seen as thin content The post Google Answers If Splitting A Long Article Could Result In…

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 Search Liaison, Danny Sullivan, says the helpful content ranking signal may get stronger with future algorithm updates. The post Google: Helpful Content Signal May Get Stronger With Next Core…

Explore the synergy of human expertise and AI tools for superior content optimization and search relevance. The post Revolutionizing SEO With Google’s Search Generative Experience appeared first on Search Engine…

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…

Google introduces new “Web” filter for simplified, text-only search results. The post Google Rolls Out New ‘Web’ Filter For Search Results appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google’s new visual search blurs the lines between AI search results and paid “recommendations” The post New Google Lens Ads Mimic AI Search Results appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

What Google recommends for title tags and if that influences why title tags are rewritten The post What’s Driving Google’s Title Tag Rewrites? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Ahrefs analyzed close to 9 billion clicks across over 146,000 websites to determine how often keyword terms remain hidden in GSC. Here’s what they found. The post Keywords Hidden For…

Find out how Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) can affect your website and why it’s important to optimize for this Google ranking factor. The post Understanding & Optimizing Cumulative Layout Shift…

Here are the top 10 PPC trends you need to know to execute successful advertising campaigns in 2022, according to 23 PPC experts. The post 10 Most Important PPC Trends…

Instagram confirmed that it is testing the ability to upload Reels up to 10 minutes long, allowing it to compete with TikTok, X, and YouTube. The post Instagram Testing 10-Minute…

Is Google Search Worse? And if so, is it because content is so bad or is the algorithm to blame? The post Is Google Search Worse? Many Seem to Agree…

Drive sales and maximize your online presence with WooCommerce for WordPress. Learn how this plugin can provide the features you need for ecommerce success. The post WooCommerce SEO: The Definitive…

Looking for ways to boost your restaurant’s visibility online? Check out these 11 proven SEO strategies to increase your online presence and attract more customers. The post 11 SEO Tips…

Struggling to get found in local search results and drive more business in-store and online? Put these proven tactics SMBs to work. The post 50+ Business-Building Local SEO Tactics For…

Explore the importance of image geolocation data for SEO. Find out how it can provide valuable information about the location and context of your images. The post Ask An SEO:…

Find out if you’re visible within Google’s AI Overviews (Google AIO). Learn AI prompts you need to find out where you rank on 2025 SERPs. The post Google AIO: 4…

Google’s John Mueller discussed why the ‘15% of queries unseen’ statistic remains the same despite AI search changes The post Google Revisits 15% Unseen Queries Statistic In Context Of AI…