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Learn how Google’s safety measures, including automated vetting and store badges, protect shoppers and build trust. The post Trust the Badge: Google’s System For Safe Online Shopping appeared first on…

Google Ads simplifies location targeting. Low-impact options removed, targeting experience improved. The post Google Ads Announces Changes To Location Targeting Settings appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Learn from Google’s Search Relations team how to minimize risks and avoid traffic loss during domain changes. The post Google: Don’t Combine Site Moves With Other Big Changes appeared first…

Google has recently announced new tools to enhance search ads’ performance with artificial intelligence (AI). The post Google Introduces AI-Powered Search Ads appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

AIOSEO WordPress plugin contains two vulnerabilities affecting versions up to and including 4.2.9 The post All In One SEO WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Affects Up To 3+ Million appeared first on…

Tracking form submissions is a crucial aspect of marketing success as it allows organizations to gather valuable data about their audience and their preferences. The post Form Tracking With Google…

Learn how to use this online speed-testing tool to track and analyze your site’s speed and performance. The post GTmetrix: How To Use The Speed Test Tool appeared first on…

Google clarifies guidance on Discover traffic to increase emphasis on helpful content and the Helpful Content System The post Google Updates Guidance On How to Qualify For Discover Traffic appeared…

Discover how to optimize your LinkedIn presence with new SEO tools, content display options, and newsletter features. The post LinkedIn Introduces SEO Tools For Articles appeared first on Search Engine…

Your online reputation is everything. Here are some ways you can generate third-party reviews that will build customer trust. The post 8 Techniques To Get More Customer Reviews For Your…

Google is conducting tests that block some Canadians’ news content in response to a new government bill, Bill C-18. The post Google Tests Blocking News Content For 4% Of Canadians…

Google introduces new features to optimize digital marketing campaigns with Performance Max, including brand exclusions and better reporting. The post Google Ads: New Features For Performance Max Campaigns appeared first…

Your content is what draws visitors to your website. Is yours pulling its weight? Perform a content audit to get the most from yours. The post How To Conduct A…

Learn to estimate ROI & make smart business decisions. Download the on-demand webinar to discover how to allocate budget & select the best SEO keywords. The post How To Predict…

Discover the new AI-powered Bing search engine and Edge web browser for mobile, complete with chat and voice search capabilities. The post Microsoft’s AI-Powered Bing Search Now On Mobile appeared…

Have technical SEO questions on indexation, crawling, and rendering? Join us to chat with Martin Splitt for a Q&A session you don’t want to miss. The post Q&A With Google’s…

Google Search Console update improves security and collaboration with more granular user permissions. The post Google Search Console Update: More Granular User Permissions appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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 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…

Wondering which SEO priorities you should do first? The key is to keep the fundamentals at the forefront of your SEO strategy. Learn how. The post 5 Ways To Drastically…

Google announced the February 2023 Product Reviews Update, accompanied by a clarification in the product reviews update guidance The post Google February 2023 Product Reviews Update appeared first on Search…

Takeaways from the opening arguments in the Supreme Court case involving Google and Section 230, with implications for internet regulation and free speech. The post Tech Giants On Trial: Why…

Download our pocket guide and discover which tools will be most essential to your agency’s success this year. The post Agency SEO Tools For Better Research, Reporting & Workflow [Ebook…

Learn about Google Search Console’s Bulk Data Export feature and how it can enhance SEO analysis for large websites. The post Google Search Console Bulk Data Export Is Here appeared…

When choosing the best CMS for your business, it’s important to consider your specific needs, as well as the technical capabilities and resources available. The post The 4 Best Content…

Learn about TikTok’s Creativity Program Beta, a new monetization tool to help creators earn more money with longer content. The post TikTok’s Latest Monetization Tool: Creativity Program Beta appeared first…

Meta launches “Meta Verified” bundle offering users account verification, protection, support, and visibility for a monthly subscription. The post Meta Verified: New Subscription Bundle On Facebook & Instagram appeared first…

Microsoft has implemented new changes to improve Bing’s chat feature, including a cap of 50 chat turns per day. The post Microsoft Limits Bing AI Chat Messages Per Day appeared…

Google responds to increase in erroneous use of 403/404 responses from publishers and Content Delivery Networks as a way to rate limit Googlebot The post Google: Don’t Use 403/404 Error…

With AI getting more and more hype, marketers worry and ask: will my job disappear? The short answer is: it won’t. The post How To Keep Your Job Safe From…

Learn Google’s best practices for making links crawlable, including guidance on anchor text, internal links, and external links. The post Google Updates Help Article On Link Best Practices appeared first…

Google’s expanded guidance on links and how it tracks surprisingly close with algorithms and HTML best practices The post Four Takeaways from Google’s Updated Link Guidance appeared first on Search…

Over 600,000 active installations of ShortPixel Enable Media Replace WordPress Plugin The post WordPress Vulnerability: ShortPixel Enable Media Replace Plugin appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Every search engine is different. Transform your search strategy by incorporating an integrated approach to stay ahead of the game. The post Building An Integrated Search Strategy appeared first on…

Google Analytics introduces new features for a better reporting experience, including improved data quality identification and enhanced sampling controls. The post Google Analytics: New Features For Managing Large Data Sets…

TikTok is running a free-to-play trivia event where participants can win cash prizes over the course of five days. The post TikTok Launches 5-Day Trivia Event With Cash Prizes appeared…

Learn the most in-demand skills for 2023, according to LinkedIn’s annual report, featuring both soft and hard skills. The post LinkedIn: Top 10 In-Demand Skills In 2023 appeared first on…

Two new audits in Lighthouse 10 help improve site security and performance The post Google Chrome Lighthouse 10 Contains Two New Audits appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Removal of TTI Metric in Lighthouse 10 improves PageSpeed Insights scores for 90% of webpages The post Lighthouse 10 Improves PageSpeed Insights Scores For 90% Of Pages appeared first on…

Video editing has a steep learning curve. Let’s look at some of the best beginner-friendly video editing tools in the market today. The post 13 Best Video Editing Software Tools…

Keyword-rich domains may harm a website’s long-term success, warns Google Search Advocate John Mueller. Here are five reasons why. The post Google’s John Mueller Cautions Against Keyword-Rich Domains appeared first…

With YouTube Shorts monetization, how much money can creators make compared to the TikTok Creator Fund? Here are the differences. The post YouTube Shorts Monetization: How It Compares To TikTok…

People talk about what they want to read and a good digital PR professional must know what to share. Link building is one of the most difficult strategies in an…

Learn how to tailor your paid media campaigns to reach more of your target audience, instead of paying for unqualified leads, in our next webinar. The post 5 Cost-Effective Ways…

Learn how to easily merge content and SEO to successfully rank at the top of search engine results pages (SERPs) using topic clusters. The post An Easy 4-Step Guide To…

YouTube’s latest updates make it easier for creators to interact with their audience and analyze their video performance. The post YouTube’s New Updates Help Creators Engage & Analyze Data appeared…

Google’s Display & Video 360 introduces new features to plan, buy and measure connected TV campaigns. Learn about the updates here. The post Google Ads Launches New CTV Advertising Features…

Learn how to scale your PPC and grow your business beyond the usual tactics with John Gentry. The post How To Scale Your PPC & Advertising Way Beyond Google Ads…

Uncover the 7 innovative ways to help your website succeed in search while giving visitors a top-notch user experience. The post Enterprise SEO: 7 Use Cases To Level-Up Website Optimization…

A LinkedIn study finds 91% of job seekers are more inclined to apply for a position if the job posting includes the salary range. The post LinkedIn Data: 91% Of…

Ready to learn how and where to best allocate your marketing budget for increased results? Register for this webinar for exclusive expert insights. The post How To Connect Paid &…

NeevaAI, the ad-free and tracker-free AI-powered search tool, is now available to users worldwide. The post NeevaAI: Now Available Worldwide appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Ready to start learning from and connecting with the world’s leading marketers? RSVP for Semrush’s 24-hour free online marketing conference! The post Global Marketing Day [Feb. 16]: The 24-Hour Semrush…

John Mueller’s answer to a question about structured data shows differences between official Schema.org documentation and what Google recommends The post Google On Use Of Product Structured Data For A…

With TikTok’s new feature, content creators can turn their existing TikTok videos into ads with a few easy taps. Read on to learn more. The post TikTok Introduces More Ways…

When it comes to B2B marketing, there’s nothing quite like LinkedIn Ads. Here’s everything you need to know to get started with them. The post LinkedIn Ads: A Complete Guide…

LaMDA, the underlying technology of Bard AI, is trained with a dataset called Infiniset, the details of which are kept exceedingly vague The post Google Bard AI – What Sites…

AI is shaking up search. Here are some Google alternatives you can try, offering better search experience and higher levels of privacy. The post 21 Great Search Engines You Can…

In a new video, Google Developer Advocate Martin Splitt teaches viewers how to use Google Chrome DevTools to perform basic SEO troubleshooting steps. The post Google’s Expert Advice On SEO…

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.

Microsoft Advertising has updated its platform with several new features, including automated bidding and last-touch attribution, in-market audience segments, and conversion tracking enhancements. The post Microsoft Advertising Launches Audience Segments…

Should you choose an XML or HTML site map? Determine whether your site needs them and create one with the help of top recommendations. The post What Is A Sitemap?…

Google has released a statement regarding its approach to AI-generated content in its search results, along with updated guidance for publishers. The post Google Sets The Record Straight: AI Content…

Discover the latest advancements in language translation with Google’s AI-powered features in Google Translate. The post Google Launches AI-Powered Contextual Translations appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google is adding new AI-powered features to Google Lens and multisearch. Learn how these new features make searching easier and more efficient. The post Google’s New AI-Powered Features: Search Just…

See how Google is using AI to create a more intuitive and interactive map experience with immersive view, AR navigation, and features for EV drivers. The post Google Maps Brings…

Satisfy the SEO needs of your customers beyond simple responsive design. The post What Is User Experience? How Design Matters To SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Everyone is creating the same SEO-driven content to rank high on Google. It’s time to set yourself apart by repairing SEO cannibalization. The post How To Get More Traffic By…

Microsoft announces ChatGPT integration into Bing and the Edge browser to enhance user experience and productivity. The post Microsoft Announces ChatGPT Capabilities Coming To Bing appeared first on Search Engine…

Conductor and Searchmetrics join forces to offer a comprehensive SEO solution for customers. Learn more about the impact of this acquisition. The post From Competitors To Partners: Conductor Acquires Searchmetrics…

Learn how to generate additional revenue for yourself or your business with the best high-ticket affiliate marketing programs. The post 13 Best High-Ticket Affiliate Marketing Programs 2023 appeared first on…

Chrome 110 introduces a “potentially breaking change” to third-party embedding. This is why it’s actually a good thing. The post Chrome 110 Changes How Web Share API Embeds Third Party…

Getty Images sues Stability AI for allegedly copying over 12 million photos, captions, and metadata without permission. The post Getty Images Sues Stability AI For Copyright Infringement appeared first on…

Google announces new AI-powered features in search results and introduces an experimental conversational AI service, Bard, powered by LaMDA. The post Google CEO Confirms AI Features Coming To Search “Soon”…

YouTube Shorts creators can now join YouTube’s Partner Program and earn money with their content. Learn about the requirements and how the revenue-sharing model works. The post YouTube Shorts Monetization:…

Microsoft Bing powered by ChatGPT may offer more personalized results and features, with a chatbox replacing the search bar, summarized responses, and conversational search. The post Microsoft Bing & ChatGPT:…

Google updated the structured data guidance to clarify why JSON-LD is preferred and to confirm that Microdata & RDFa are fine The post Google Updates Structured Data Guidance To Clarify…

Find out why site architecture is essential for SEO, see examples of organizing your site, and learn tips to make your site structure as SEO-friendly. The post How To Optimize…

Twitter Blue Verified creators can now earn a share of ad revenue for Twitter Ads in their reply threads. The post Twitter Will Share Ad Revenue With Twitter Blue Verified…

Google’s John Mueller says headings with a hierarchical structure is an “awesome idea & a great practice” The post Google: Headings With Hierarchical Structure An “Awesome Idea” appeared first on…

Now that ChatGPT is trending, there are AI content detection softwares to safeguard against it. How effective are these tools? Let’s find out. The post AI Content Detection Software: Can…

From developing a strategy to building a list to tracking results, this guide covers everything you need to know to start marketing via email. The post Email Marketing: An In-Depth…

There are many quality SEO reporting tools on the market. Find the right SEO reporting tool for you and your team with this list. The post Top 5 Essential SEO…

Google’s parent company saw a 9% decline in revenue and 1% drop in Search revenue. CEO Sundar Pichai remains optimistic due to investments in AI. The post Google’s Q4 Report:…

This is how ChatGPT gets website data to learn from and how to block that from happening The post How to Block ChatGPT From Using Your Website Content appeared first…

New $20 ChatGPT subscription plan was greeted by a virtual stampede of enthusiastic users ready to shower money on OpenAI The post Response to ChatGPT $20 Plan: Take My Money!…

John Mueller criticized negative SEO services as well as certain kinds of link disavow companies, saying that they were “making things up” The post Google’s Mueller Criticizes Negative SEO &…

From the tools of the trade to the pros and cons, learn why marketing attribution is important for marketing leaders now more than ever. The post Marketing Attribution: Everything You…

Keyword research can be time-consuming. These tools help you find the data and spot the opportunities for successful SEO campaigns. The post Top 7 SEO Keyword Research Tools For Agencies…

OpenAI begins offering ChatGPT Plus for $20 per month with faster response times and priority access. The post OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Plus For $20 Per Month appeared first on Search…

Bing is revamping its crawl scheduling to better use the information provided by the “lastmod” tag in XML sitemaps. The post Bing Revamps Crawl System To Enhance Efficiency appeared first…

Google’s updated Search Console Video indexing report now includes daily video impressions and a sitemap filter feature. The post Google Updates Search Console Video Indexing Report appeared first on Search…

Learn which ranking factors are prominent in the recent Yandex data leak and what Russian SEO professionals are saying about it. The post Yandex Data Leak: The Ranking Factors &…

Find out how Neeva is already using AI to power its search results and change the way users get information. The post ChatGPT & Search? NeevaAI’s Real-Time AI Search Is…

Yelp releases report on how they removed lead generators and closed down paid review rings on social media sites in 2022 The post Yelp Details Removal Of Paid Review Groups…

Discover eight steps to take to keep your WordPress website safe from hackers, malware, and vulnerabilities. The post The WordPress Security Guide To Keep Your Site Safe appeared first on…

Do you have a framework in place for your content strategy? Learn what elements you need to erect a solid plan that gets results. The post How To Create A…

Learn 2 different ways to build a better keyword universe for your marketing efforts and drive more traffic to your website. The post How To Supercharge Your Keyword Research With…

Get step-by-step instructions, free tools, and a downloadable calculator to automate everything you need to launch a successful digital marketing campaign. The post The 5-Step Formula To Forecasting Your SEO…