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How To Identify & Reduce Render-Blocking Resources

The longer users have to wait, the more likely they are to abandon your site. Identify and reduce render-blocking resources to display visual content ASAP. The post How To Identify…

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Instagram Beta Testing New Repost Feature

See the new Instagram repost feature tested with a select group of users, originally discovered on September 7th. The post Instagram Beta Testing New Repost Feature appeared first on Search…

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Key Considerations For A Global Content Calendar

Create a global content calendar to make your content workflow efficient and increase customer engagement. The post Key Considerations For A Global Content Calendar appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google On Robots.txt: When To Use Noindex vs. Disallow

Google clarifies robots.txt best practices and explains when to use robots.txt directives and noindex tags for SEO. The post Google On Robots.txt: When To Use Noindex vs. Disallow appeared first…

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LinkedIn Adds 3 New & Free Marketing Courses

LinkedIn is adding three new courses to its free resource center where people can learn all about how to market themselves and their business. The post LinkedIn Adds 3 New…

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Google Adds Data Collection Period To PageSpeed Insights (PSI)

Google updates PageSpeed Insights to display CrUX data collection periods, helping developers better analyze website performance metrics. The post Google Adds Data Collection Period To PageSpeed Insights (PSI) appeared first…

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GBP Reviews Outage Is Over

Google announced that most Business Profile Reviews are returned to normal. Sites still missing reviews should be normal in a few days The post GBP Reviews Outage Is Over appeared…

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Meta Enhances Video Capabilities On Facebook

Meta enhances Facebook video tools, centralizes content in new Video tab, and deepens integration with Instagram Reels for wider reach. The post Meta Enhances Video Capabilities On Facebook appeared first…

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Microsoft 365 Copilot: AI-Powered Tools To Boost Productivity

Microsoft unveiled its groundbreaking AI-powered Copilot, a tool designed to boost productivity and unleash creativity. The post Microsoft 365 Copilot: AI-Powered Tools To Boost Productivity appeared first on Search Engine…

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Automattic Terminates 16% Of Workforce

Automattic terminates 16% of the workforce on top of the 8% that resigned six months ago The post Automattic Terminates 16% Of Workforce appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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New Ways To Grow & Manage Facebook Groups

Facebook group admins can utilize a new set of features to automatically moderate content, along with new tools to grow their community. The post New Ways To Grow & Manage…

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Modern PPC Opportunities & Challenges [Podcast]

With the holidays coming, what challenges and opportunities exist in PPC right now? Kirk Williams has a few ideas. The post Modern PPC Opportunities & Challenges [Podcast] appeared first on…

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Spelling & Grammar: Are They Google Ranking Factors?

Is there a direct relationship between spelling and grammar and search rankings? Here’s what the evidence says. The post Spelling & Grammar: Are They Google Ranking Factors? appeared first on…

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20 Proven Ways To Reduce Your Bounce Rate

Increase site visitor engagement with these 20 tips to combat high bounce rates and better deliver on the searcher’s expectations. The post 20 Proven Ways To Reduce Your Bounce Rate…

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Reddit Makes Comments Searchable

Reddit is rolling out a series of updates to its search capabilities including the ability to search comments and return more relevant results. The post Reddit Makes Comments Searchable appeared…

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17 SEO Copywriting Tips To Help Your Rankings

SEO copywriting doesn’t end after the content is published. Read on to discover how to help your site rank before, during, and after writing. The post 17 SEO Copywriting Tips…

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Adobe Announces Free Creative Cloud Express

Adobe released a free suite of tools with the core functions of Photoshop and other tools. Includes templates and a million stock photos The post Adobe Announces Free Creative Cloud…

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Snapchat Trends Shows Most Popular Keywords

Snapchat is introducing a tool called Snapchat Trends that highlights the most popular keywords shared with users in public stories. The post Snapchat Trends Shows Most Popular Keywords appeared first…

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The 20 Best Computer Science Schools Worldwide

Check out this article to learn more about the best computer science schools and opportunities out there today. The post The 20 Best Computer Science Schools Worldwide appeared first on…

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Bing AI Voice Chat Comes to Desktop

Microsoft annoucned that users can now interact with Bing AI Chat with voice on the desktop The post Bing AI Voice Chat Comes to Desktop appeared first on Search Engine…

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TikTok To Show Who Viewed Your Posts

TikTok is in the process of adding viewer history to posts, according to a test that was spotted in the wild. The post TikTok To Show Who Viewed Your Posts…

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Twitter Announces Communities Feature

Twitter announced the Communities feature, what some see as a challenge to Reddit and Facebook Groups The post Twitter Announces Communities Feature appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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20 Best Content Marketing Tools

What’s in your content marketing toolbox? Today’s consumers are thirsty for great content. But crafting compelling content and pushing it out to the right platforms is often easier said than…

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Core Web Vitals Winner: WordPress, Drupal, Duda or Wix?

The Core Web Vitals Technology Report shows which web publishing platform offers the best Core Web Vitals performance The post Core Web Vitals Winner: WordPress, Drupal, Duda or Wix? appeared…

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3 Ways To Unlock Keyword Gold

Learn how to add efficiency & effectiveness to your SEO keyword research process & discover golden opportunities to rank higher on SERPs. The post 3 Ways To Unlock Keyword Gold…

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Why Is TikTok So Popular?

With one billion monthly active users, TikTok is in the upper echelon of social media apps. Not sure why it’s so popular? Here’s some data. The post Why Is TikTok…

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Wix SEO: 5 Tips To Get The Results You Want

In this comprehensive guide, get the inside scoop on how to optimize Wix sites for search. The post Wix SEO: 5 Tips To Get The Results You Want appeared first…

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“Flawed” WordPress Proposal Causes Backlash

WordPress community offers negative response to proposed feature that could cause disk usage to rise by up to 70% The post “Flawed” WordPress Proposal Causes Backlash appeared first on Search…

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WWDC 2023: How Apple Could Revolutionize The Way We Work

Discover Apple’s latest innovations at WWDC 2023 for work including Microsoft apps in augmented reality workflows, desktops that can handle machine learning workloads, and more. The post WWDC 2023: How…

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Generative AI Adoption Rate Eclipsing Smartphones & Tablets

Generative AI adoption is surging, especially among young people, presenting opportunities and risks for marketers. The post Generative AI Adoption Rate Eclipsing Smartphones & Tablets appeared first on Search Engine…

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Google Acquires Cybersecurity Firm Mandiant

In a sign of the critical importance of cybersecurity for all businesses, Google Cloud announces acquisition of leading cybersecurity firm Mandiant The post Google Acquires Cybersecurity Firm Mandiant appeared first…

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Google Ads Insights Page Updated With 4 New Features

Google Ads is giving businesses access to more data on the Insights page that should help with maximizing sales during the holiday season. The post Google Ads Insights Page Updated…

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How AI Will Impact SEO

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.

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Google Allows Custom Dimensions In GA4 Reports

Google is updating the GA4 custom report builder with the ability to add dimensions and metrics that are important to your business. The post Google Allows Custom Dimensions In GA4…

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Google Bolsters Advertising On YouTube Shorts

Google is enhancing YouTube Shorts advertising, introducing new features for brand visibility amid platform growth and broader revenue challenges. The post Google Bolsters Advertising On YouTube Shorts appeared first on…

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Google Changes More Structured Data Requirements

Google updated the requirements for the HowTo, QAPage and SpecialAnnouncement structured data. The changes make the structured data simpler The post Google Changes More Structured Data Requirements appeared first on…

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Google Clarifies Job Posting Structured Data Guidance

The JobPosting structured data guidance section on how to notify Google of changes to job webpages was updated The post Google Clarifies Job Posting Structured Data Guidance appeared first on…

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Google’s Gemini Decoded: Unveiling The Impact On SEO

Explore why Google Gemini may transform the SEO industry. Learn how its improved multimodality and unlimited capabilities affect SERPs, rankings, content, and ranking factors. The post Google’s Gemini Decoded: Unveiling…

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Google Sues Rank And Rent Marketer

Google sues a member of a Rank and Rent Facebook Group for breach of contract for creating hundreds of fake Google business profiles The post Google Sues Rank And Rent…

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Google Updates Search Quality Evaluator Guidelines

Google updates Search Quality Evaluator Guidelines with details and examples to identify untrustworthy websites. The post Google Updates Search Quality Evaluator Guidelines appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google Retires Web Light Webpage Transcoding

Google retired the Web Light service that made the Internet faster for users in countries where mobile connections were slow. The post Google Retires Web Light Webpage Transcoding appeared first…

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Google Settles Consumer Privacy Lawsuit For $85 Million

The lawsuit filed by the state of Arizona alleged the search engine company collected location data even after users opted out of tracking. The post Google Settles Consumer Privacy Lawsuit…

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What’s The Ideal Blog Post Length For SEO?

How long should your blog posts be for maximum SEO value and impact? See how much content length really matters. The post What’s The Ideal Blog Post Length For SEO?…

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Google Updates Article Structured Data Guidance

Google updated the guidance for the headline property of the articles structured data The post Google Updates Article Structured Data Guidance appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google Web Stories – The New AMP?

Google’s push for adoption of Web Stories is drawing comparisons to AMP, another lightweight web technology that received a similar push in its early years. The post Google Web Stories…

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Has Google’s SEO Office Hours Lost It’s Spark?

Google’s John Mueller answered a question about sitelinks and rankings that closely mirrors official Google documentation The post Has Google’s SEO Office Hours Lost It’s Spark? appeared first on Search…

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How To Access Google Analytics API Via Python

From building custom dashboards that display GA data to automating complex reporting tasks, you can set it up using Python. Here’s how to do it. The post How To Access…

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Google Cautions On Improper 404 Handling

Google’s John Mueller cautioned against simply redirecting URLs in order to “fix” 404 errors, explaining how best to handle them The post Google Cautions On Improper 404 Handling appeared first…

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Hugging Face Receives $235M Investment Raising Value To 4.5B

Explore the latest round of investments for Hugging Face that demonstrate big tech’s continued interest in open-source AI advancements and collaborations. The post Hugging Face Receives $235M Investment Raising Value…

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Instagram Makes It Easier To Discover Local Businesses

Instagram’s location maps are now searchable, making it easier to discover places and businesses in your geographic area. The post Instagram Makes It Easier To Discover Local Businesses appeared first…

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Link & Blogging Strategies For 2023 – Ep. 301

Learn the latest techniques in blogging and link building in our latest SEJ Show episode. The post Link & Blogging Strategies For 2023 [Podcast] appeared first on Search Engine Journal.