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Google Rolls Out March 2023 Core Algorithm Update

Google confirms the March 2023 core algorithm update is now rolling out. Here’s what you need to know. The post Google Rolls Out March 2023 Core Algorithm Update appeared first…

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Google Shares Insight On SEO For AI Overviews

Google’s John Mueller discussed SEO for AI Overviews and emphasized the continued importance of search marketing The post Google Shares Insight On SEO For AI Overviews appeared first on Search…

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Google Updates Its Guide on Preventing Spam and Abuse

Learn how to prevent spam and abuse to your website with Google’s updated guide for web developers. The post Google Updates Its Guide on Preventing Spam and Abuse appeared first…

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Google’s E-E-A-T & The Myth Of The Perfect Ranking Signal

Google clarifies E-E-A-T’s role in search rankings, emphasizing quality content over chasing specific signals for improved search performance. The post Google’s E-E-A-T & The Myth Of The Perfect Ranking Signal…

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7 Ways To Use Semantic SEO For Higher Rankings

Use these semantic SEO strategies to make the relevance and meaning of your content unambiguously clear to Google and searchers alike. The post 7 Ways To Use Semantic SEO For…

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Google Rolls Out November 2023 Core Update

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…

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Google Clarifies How Helpful Content System Works

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.

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Google Says AI Generated Content Is Against Guidelines

Google’s Search Advocate John Mueller says content automatically generated with AI writing tools is considered spam, according to the search engine’s webmaster guidelines. The post Google Says AI Generated Content…

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Google’s Q4 Earnings Point To An AI-Focused Future

Alphabet’s Q4 revenue rose 12%, driven by AI advancements, cloud growth, and infrastructure investments. The post Google’s Q4 Earnings Point To An AI-Focused Future appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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OpenAI Releases Tool To Detect AI-Written Content

OpenAI, the AI research firm behind ChatGPT, has released a new tool to distinguish between AI-generated and human-generated text. The post OpenAI Releases Tool To Detect AI-Written Content appeared first…

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CWV & Google Page Experience Ranking Factor Updated

Performance metrics in June 2024 CrUX data are expected to inform Google’s Page Experience Ranking Factor The post CWV & Google Page Experience Ranking Factor Updated appeared first on Search…

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Why Content Is Important For SEO

Audience first content is SEO content. Create high-quality, relevant content that appeals to both users and search engines with this detailed guide. The post Why Content Is Important For SEO…

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Google Rolls Out November 2024 Core Algorithm Update

Google releases the November 2024 core update, which affects global search rankings. The post Google Rolls Out November 2024 Core Algorithm Update appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Click-Through Rate (CTR): Is It a Google Ranking Factor?

Can click-through rate (CTR) impact your website’s performance as a direct ranking factor? Let’s see what the evidence says. The post Click-Through Rate (CTR): Is It a Google Ranking Factor?…

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Google Redesigns ‘How Search Works’ Website

Google has updated its ‘How Search Works’ website which contains information on how Google organizes, ranks, and tests search results. The post Google Redesigns ‘How Search Works’ Website appeared first…

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Google On The Future Of SEO

Google’s Search Relations team gets together for a discussion on the future of SEO in the latest episode of the Search Off the Record podcast. The post Google On The…

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Google: Customer Reviews Not A Signal For Web Search

Google’s John Mueller states that customer reviews are still not taken into account when it comes to web search results. The post Google: Customer Reviews Not A Signal For Web…

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20 Web Directories You’ll Still Want To Use

Don’t overlook web directories. Discover top directories and learn how they can still offer value in today’s online landscape. The post 20 Web Directories You’ll Still Want To Use appeared…

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7 Enterprise SEO Tools For Keyword Research, Compared

What are the best keyword research tools for enterprise businesses? See seven of the top ones compared here, with details and pricing! The post 7 Enterprise SEO Tools For Keyword…

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How To Use Google Sheets For Web Scraping With AI

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…

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A Complete Guide to Google Ads Editor

Use the online Google Ads UI and offline Editor together for maximum efficiency. Here’s everything you need to know about Google Ads Editor. The post A Complete Guide to Google…

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Amazon Alexa SEO Tools Is Closing

Search marketing community loses a powerful suite of SEO and online marketing tools. Alexa marketing tools retired The post Amazon Alexa SEO Tools Is Closing appeared first on Search Engine…

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Research Confirms Google AIO Keyword Trends

Research confirms Google AIO keyword trends observed by digital marketers The post Research Confirms Google AIO Keyword Trends appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google CEO: Search Will Change Profoundly In 2025

Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai revealed that Google Search will profoundly change in 2025 and struggled to articulate concern for web content creators The post Google CEO: Search Will Change Profoundly…

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Google Confirms Update To Local Search Results

Google confirms an algorithm update began rolling out to local search results at the end of November and concluded on December 8. The post Google Confirms Update To Local Search…

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Google Changes Page Experience Ranking Signal Criteria

Google is removing safe browsing from the criteria sites need to meet to benefit from the page experience ranking factor. The post Google Changes Page Experience Ranking Signal Criteria appeared…

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Google Releases Annual Search Spam Report

Google’s annual report details its achievements in fighting spam and preventing users from clicking on harmful sites. The post Google Releases Annual Search Spam Report appeared first on Search Engine…

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10 Advanced SEO Skills To Level Up Your Career

Learn about 10 advanced SEO skills that could help you go deeper within your specialization or become a more well-rounded SEO pro.  The post 10 Advanced SEO Skills To Level…

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Improving Brand Awareness & CTR With On-SERP SEO

How can you stay effective when the SERPs are becoming more competitive? Learn how to use On-SERP SEO effectively and boost your search presence now. The post Improving Brand Awareness…

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Big Update To Google’s Ranking Drop Documentation

Google made a significant update to the documentation on how to diagnose the causes ranking drops The post Big Update To Google’s Ranking Drop Documentation appeared first on Search Engine…

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Does AI Democratize SEO Or Amplify Incompetence?

This what AI can realistically do for SEO and what should be expected in terms of results The post Does AI Democratize SEO Or Amplify Incompetence? appeared first on Search…

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Google Autocomplete: A Complete SEO Guide

Looking for a tool to help inform smarter SEO keyword research? See how Google Autocomplete works and the best ways to use it. The post Google Autocomplete: A Complete SEO…

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How To Simplify Your Content Creation Process

Want to increase your business’s content production? Struggled with finding and retaining reliable writers? Good news: scaling content is very possible. The post How To Simplify Your Content Creation Process…

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9 Tips To Optimize Crawl Budget For SEO

Understanding crawl budget for SEO optimization. Discover how to improve your website’s crawl budget and enhance search engine visibility. The post 9 Tips To Optimize Crawl Budget For SEO appeared…

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Google Search Has A New Boss: Prabhakar Raghavan Steps Down

Google replaces Search chief Raghavan with Nick Fox amid restructuring. Move follows criticism of ad-driven decisions affecting search quality. The post Google Search Has A New Boss: Prabhakar Raghavan Steps…

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The Rise Of Privacy-First Search Engines

Users are rethinking their search habits in response to rising privacy concerns and the growing influence of AI in mainstream search engines. The post The Rise Of Privacy-First Search Engines…

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The Traffic Impact Of AI Overviews

A recent analysis explores the impact of AI Overviews on organic traffic, highlighting potential shifts in ranking strategies. The post The Traffic Impact Of AI Overviews appeared first on Search…

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12 Important Image SEO Tips You Need To Know

Curious about which factors are key to ensuring your images don’t slow down your site? Explore these 14 essential tips for optimizing images. The post 12 Important Image SEO Tips…

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Google Quietly Launches New AI Crawler

Google launched a new crawler for commercial use, accompanied by documentation for site owners to track its traffic The post Google Quietly Launches New AI Crawler appeared first on Search…

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5 SEO Techniques To Grow Organic Traffic

Looking to grow your online business? Try these 5 beginner-friendly techniques to grow your organic traffic and gain visibility online. The post 5 SEO Techniques To Grow Organic Traffic appeared…

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20 Essential Technical SEO Tools For Agencies

Technical SEO tools for agencies abound. What’s in your toolkit and how you use them can mean the difference between great success and great failure. The post 20 Essential Technical…

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Twitter Tests New Shop Module

Following Professional Profiles, Twitter announces the launch of the Shop Module as part of its wider approach to improving the shopping experience on the platform. The post Twitter Tests New…

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Volatile Is The New Normal: A Year Of Updates

Learn to identify high SERP volatility and prioritize stable keywords for resilient keyword research strategies. The post Volatile Is The New Normal: A Year Of Updates appeared first on Search…

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Google Clarifies H1-H6 Headings For SEO

Google’s Gary Illyes answered a question about hierarchical headings and what it means for ranking purposes The post Google Clarifies H1-H6 Headings For SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google Lighthouse 8.3.0 Update

Update affects PageSpeed Insights, SEO description emphasizes CWV over SEO and introduces Project Fraggle Rock The post Google Lighthouse 8.3.0 Update appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Twitter Alternatives: Can These Emerging Microblogging Networks S...

Uncover new social platforms attempting to revolutionize online communication, featuring blockchain technology, decentralized systems, and unique verification methods to challenge Twitter’s supremacy. The post Twitter Alternatives: Can These Emerging Microblogging…

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4 Reasons International SEO Fails (And How to Fix It)

Managing and optimizing global websites comes with challenges unique to international SEO. Learn about 4 of them and how to do better. The post 4 Reasons International SEO Fails (And…

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Google Working on Indexing Instagram & TikTok Videos

Google is negotiating deals with Instagram and TikTok to index their content in search results, according to a new report. The post Google Working on Indexing Instagram & TikTok Videos…

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Google News Deletes Manual Submission Option

Google removes the manual submission option for Google News from the Publishers Center The post Google News Deletes Manual Submission Option appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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11 HTML Attributes For SEO & Why They Matter

Discover the key HTML attributes that are crucial to good SEO. Understand their uses and how to code them. The post 11 HTML Attributes For SEO & Why They Matter…