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Are JavaScript redirects the best solution? Ensure you are not wasting crawl budgets by learning when and where to use them for better SEO. The post Are Javascript Redirects SEO…

Creating an online survey promotes higher customer engagement and serves as a valuable lead generation and market research tool for your firm. Get started here. The post How To Create…

Uncover the biggest SEO insights of this year, plus get expert predictions on what next year may hold. The post Expert SEO & Google Algorithm Predictions For 2023 appeared first…

TikTok’s ‘For You’ page, the first screen people see when opening the app, will tell users why the algorithm put a video in their feed. The post TikTok’s For You…

Twitter is launching Blue For Business, a new version of Blue Verified designed to distinguish brand accounts from personal accounts. The post Twitter Launches Blue For Business With Square Profile…

Google is rolling out brand new search technology in India, one of the search company’s biggest markets, including bilingual search results and in-video search. The post Google Debuts New Search…

New research paper demonstrates a way to increase language model performance speed by up to three times with minimal modifications to the LLM The post Google CALM: A New Language…

Marketplace SEO involves optimizing product listings on ecommerce marketplaces such as Amazon and Etsy to increase visibility and conversions. The post Marketplace SEO: A Guide To Optimize Listings appeared first…

Taking a leap to buy an online business is rewarding when you significantly reduce your risk. Here are important factors for consideration. The post How To Buy An Online Business…

Learn how expert digital marketers adapted to changes within the digital landscape in 2022, as well as what’s new in marketing for 2023. The post Digital Marketing In 2023: 600…

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…

Instagram is rolling out four new Reels templates that allow users to create a narrated video of their 2022 highlights. The post New Instagram Templates: Create Year-In-Review Highlight Reels appeared…

In response to a thread on Reddit, Google Search Advocate John Mueller says there’s no inherent SEO advantage to WordPress over coding a website yourself. The post Google’s John Mueller:…

Sports marketing is filled with star power and money. You could never do the same with your marketing. Or could you? The post Journalism to PR to Marketing to Sports…

The power of the X-Robots-Tag is that it is much more flexible than the meta robots tag. The post Everything You Need To Know About The X-Robots-Tag HTTP Header appeared…

Learn how to create the type of content that social media audiences will want to share with their connections. The post 9 Examples of Highly Shareable Content appeared first on…

For those looking to level up their SEO, discover what you can do with programming languages. Here are the top 7 along with their benefits. The post 7 Best Programming…

From increasing likes to posting high-quality images, here are 22 strategies to build followers on Instagram. The post How To Get More Followers On Instagram: 22 Tips To Try appeared…

Let’s take a look at 17 types of marketing content and learn how you can use them to make a bigger splash with your marketing.  The post 17 Types Of…

What steps should you take to start your career path in social media? This social media career guide answers these questions and more. The post Social Media Career Path: How…

Create intentional interactions that lead potential customers further along their journey to purchase (and become lifelong, loyal customers). The post The Complete Guide To Lifecycle Advertising appeared first on Search…

Meta implemented a number of new programs and features designed to improve safety and security on its platforms in 2022. The post Meta Focused On Safety, Security in 2022 appeared…

Google Analytics 4 (GA4) is rolling out built-in functionality that allows users to generate landing reports. The post Google Analytics 4 Rolling Out Built-In Landing Page Report appeared first on…

Read on as Frost shares her experience of becoming an in-house content strategist, go-to SEO techniques, and tips for building a rewarding SEO career. The post From Freelance Writer To…

Google search podcast reveals more details about the new Search Status Dashboard including why it’s not coming to other languages The post Google Reveals More Information About Search Status Dashboard…

We’ve done all the work to create a marketing calendar template for you. And best of all, it’s free. The post A Marketing Calendar Template To Plan Your Content For…

Running large-scale SEO campaigns, handling PPC or social campaigns for large enterprises? Read this guide to fully understand the difference between SaaS enterprise and B2B. The post What Is Enterprise…

In response to a spike in searches for “cost of living,” Google is updating search results with quick access to helpful resources. The post Google Helps Searchers Find Cost Of…

Zero-click searches are becoming more frequent. What can you do about it? The post Google and the Rise of Zero Click Searches – What Does it Mean For Your Business?…

Google confirms an update to its spam detection system, called the December 2022 link spam update, is rolling out and will finish within two weeks.  The post Google December 2022…

Google is rolling out a search status dashboard that will inform you, in real-time, whether there’s an issue with crawling, indexing, or serving search results.  The post Is Google Down…

What makes a good code-to-text ratio? How much does it factor into your search ranking? Find out here. The post Is Code-To-Text Ratio A Google Ranking Factor? appeared first on…

This free Google Ads budget script will help you to save time and money. The post If Time Is Money, This Free Google Ads Budget Script Is Priceless appeared first…

Google’s new guide to search features visualizes and defines the various elements that appear on a search results page. The post Google Launches Visual Guide To Search Elements appeared first…

Google is making it easy to switch to data-driven attribution for Google Ads campaigns, and letting advertisers see how it will impact campaigns before switching.  The post Google Ads Makes…

Finding your ideal customers depends on nailing the right messaging for your brand’s value proposition. The post 5 Great Value Proposition Examples & Why They Work appeared first on Search…

Is your brand suffering from a negative review? Attract new customers and retain existing ones to your business by turning around perceptions online. Here’s how. The post What Is Online…

What is voice search, and how can you leverage it for your business’s SEO? Get all the basics in this beginner’s guide to voice search. The post How Can Voice…

Which SEO trends will matter most in 2023? Find out in the latest edition of our SEO Trends ebook with insights from today’s top experts. The post SEO Trends 2023,…

Twitter is launching a modified version of its verification system which includes gold checkmarks for businesses and special labels for official accounts. The post Twitter’s New Verification System Has Blue…

Twitter is rolling out Community Notes worldwide, giving everyone the ability to view and rate fact checks contributed by other users. The post Twitter Expands Community Notes To All Users…

Learn why local search is important and how to optimize your business for the local search results to maximize performance. The post 12 Proven Local SEO Tips To Dominate The…

Six important things to know before using ChatGPT for SEO and content The post ChatGPT For Content and SEO? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

SEO should be an important part of your marketing plan, no matter what the economic conditions. The post SEO During A Recession (Does It Still Work?) appeared first on Search…

When it comes to reaching new audiences, heating up cold leads or staying top of mind with existing customers, there’s nothing quite like email marketing. The post Email Marketing For…

What if there were a better and faster way to engage your organic search traffic and your social media content all at the same time? The post 6 Ways To…

You’ve created your Facebook business page a while back, but losing engagement? Keep updating your page as Facebook features evolve with these 8 top tips. The post 8 Facebook Marketing…

Create your own custom theme that you can export and use again. Learn how to easily create a child page for your new fonts here. The post WordPress & Full…

Meta is rolling out new ways to make money on Facebook, along with an update that allows creators to get paid faster. The post Facebook Enables New Ways To Make…

Google’s annual report of top search trends is now available, which includes all new categories not seen in previous years. The post Google’s Top Global & Local Search Trends Of…

Learn exactly how Google’s Helpful Content Update impacted news SEO and news publishers in 12 different countries around the world. The post How Google’s Helpful Content Update Affected News SEO…

Working as an SEO freelancer is how a meaningful percentage of people get their start in the industry. Here’s what you can learn from them. The post The Freelance SEO…

While it’s more challenging to market SaaS organically, get creative and bring in more qualified leads with this guide. The post Feature Page SEO For SaaS: Non-Branded Keywords For Organic…

Accelerate your company’s growth by tailoring your online store for customer retention. Here’s how to get them to stay with you. The post Customer Retention Strategies Ecommerce Companies Should Apply…

Learn how to tap into each social media platform’s algorithm to improve your search visibility. The post Is Social Media Search The New Google? How To Boost Organic Traffic In…

Get the ecommerce SEO insights you need to inform your strategy next year from 15 digital growth and SEO experts. The post 15 Ecommerce SEO Experts Reveal Their Top Insights…

Meta says it will consider removing news articles from its platform if a US government mandate forces the company to compensate publishers. The post Meta Would Rather Remove News Than…

Google is rolling out a new feature in search results that may help people find more relevant content. The post New Google Feature May Help You Find More Relevant Results…

Google confirms another helpful content update is rolling out across search results. It started on December 5 and will take two weeks to complete.  The post Google Rolls Out December…

Learn how to set up a conversion lift study in Google Ads with their most recent tutorial video. The post Google Ads Conversion Lift Tutorial For Advertisers appeared first on…

LinkedIn is rolling out new analytics data for users with more insight into their followers and top performing posts. The post New LinkedIn Analytics: More Insight Into Followers & Top…

Improve how users experience your site by learning how to identify and eliminate render-blocking resources. The post How To Eliminate Render-Blocking Resources appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Planning will help you develop more effective topics and engaging content vs. creating posts spontaneously. Here’s how to create a social media calendar. The post How To Create A Social…

Nothing impacts your company’s survival more than the strength of its workforce. Bolster that, and you’ll increase your competitive advantage. The post 7 Ways To Bolster Your Sustainable Competitive Advantage…

Learn how to speed up your website & rank higher on SERPs. Hint: Largest Contentful Paint is the most important site speed metric for Google. The post How To Optimize…

Google is making desktop search results more like mobile with an update that lets users continuously scroll through multiple pages.  The post Google’s Desktop Search Results Are Now Continuously Scrollable…

Acquisition of hybrid workplace collaboration company strengthens Mozilla’s plans for growing their suite of products The post Mozilla Acquires Pulse, A Hybrid-Workplace Collaboration Company appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Discover how you can get the most out of this Google Ads Pacing Dashboard, including a free Looker Studio template. The post The Ultimate Google Ads Pacing Dashboard For 2023…

WordPress recommends immediate action to fix multiple vulnerabilities discovered in versions prior to 6.0.3 The post WordPress Hit With Multiple Vulnerabilities In Versions Prior To 6.0.3 appeared first on Search…

Here are 4 pro strategies to breathe new life into your evergreen PPC campaigns so they’re never stale. The post Google Ads: 4 Strategies To Optimize Stale Evergreen PPC Campaigns…

Ensure your customers leave happy, with your products in their shopping baskets. Check out 6 examples, their websites’ pros and cons, including a checklist. The post 6 Checkout Page Examples…

Details emerge that Rackspace outage due to a security incident – Customers encouraged to migrate to Microsoft 365 The post Rackspace Hosted Exchange Outage Due to Security Incident appeared first…

Does your IP address help or harm your rankings in search? Continue reading to learn whether IP addresses are a Google ranking factor. The post Is IP Address A Google…

Here’s how to achieve seven figures with law firm website marketing. The post How To Achieve 7-Figures With Your Law Firm Marketing Website appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Learn the Python equivalents of your favorite Excel formulas to speed up your data analysis and automate repetitive tasks. The post Transitioning From Excel To Python: Essential Functions For SEO…

For SEO pros looking to get ahead of the curve, our next webinar focuses on how to handle frequent algorithm changes and market shifts. The post What 2022 SEO Shifts…

Google continues to evolve how users search and how data is presented. Here are surprising ways Google is changing what it means to search. The post A New Era Of…

Twitter is expanding recommended tweets to all users, including people who managed to avoid them until now. The post Twitter Now Puts Recommended Tweets In Everyone’s Feeds appeared first on…

LinkedIn is upgrading its messaging experience with a new ‘Focused Inbox,’ which aims to cut down on spam and surface more relevant messages.  The post LinkedIn’s New Focused Inbox Surfaces…

Google is introducing a new ad and account policy and suspension page specifically for Display and Video 360 users. Read on to explore the updates. The post Google Updates Display…

From ensuring website loading speed to crafting great social media content, these 8 strategies can help you generate more leads and foster sustainable business growth. The post 8 Creative Real…

SEO has a very obvious benefit to companies. More traffic, more leads or sales, more revenue. But how else can SEO skills and activity help? The post Why Everyone In…

This pocket guide has all the insights you need to navigate the ins and outs of content marketing within the finance industry. The post Finance Marketing: How To Form A…

Learn a simple, 3-step marketing method for combining your SEO & PPC keyword data to get better organic & paid results & more effective ROI. The post How To Combine…

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…

A Googler remarked that links have “a lot less significant impact” today than they previously did in the past The post Google: Links Have Less Impact Today Than In The…

Google Analytics is adding two new metrics to GA4 properties that provide more insight into how many pages visitors view and how long they stay. The post Google Adds 2…

This article explains why you should end a client relationship, how to amend the relationship, and how to terminate the partnership. The post 8 Signs It’s Time To Fire A…

Google says that disavowing random links that a tool has flagged is not a good use of time The post Google: Disavowing Random Links Flagged By Tools Is A Waste…

Google’s Search Relations team confirms noindexed pages don’t adversely impact a website’s crawl budget, no matter how many a site has. The post Google: Noindexed Pages Do Not Impact Crawl…

Google security researchers are sharing new information about vulnerabilities detected in Chrome, Firefox, and Windows. The post Google Shares New Info About Vulnerabilities Found In Chrome appeared first on Search…

Ex-Googler Marissa Mayer says there’s nothing wrong with Google Search, it’s the web that’s getting worse The post Ex-Googler Answers Why Google Search is Getting Worse appeared first on Search…

To decide if “freshness” could be a ranking factor, we need to understand what the “Freshness” algorithm updates mean and how they affect search rankings. The post Is Fresh Content…

Not sure which SEO metrics are useful and which aren’t as prioritized? Discover which metrics in-house, agency, and freelance SEOs agree and disagree on. The post SEO ROI: How To…

A social media content strategy is your treasure map to earning ROI from social media. Learn how to create one in 7 steps. The post Social Media Content Strategy: From…

Google Search Advocate John Mueller debunks a theory that the faster speed of HTTP/3 can directly impact a website’s SEO. The post Google: HTTP/3 Doesn’t Impact SEO appeared first on…