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A Guide To Content Marketing For Law Firms helps you take the complexity out of legal content and make it more engaging for potential clients. The post Content Marketing For…

At today’s Google’s Search On conference, the company announced it’s rolling out five significant changes to how people search on mobile. The post Google Announces 5 Changes Coming To Mobile…

Google’s latest enhancements to the user shopping experience focuses on visualization, trusted sources, and personalization. The post Search On 22: Google Debuts 9 New Shopping Features appeared first on Search…

Google is rolling out a new addition to search results that highlights what people are saying about a topic in online discussions and forums. The post Google Highlights Online Discussions…

Let your customers enjoy your brand in a whole new way. Discover how you can create that space for your brand using the metaverse. The post Effective Brand Building In…

Does Google have an organic quality score for websites? And does it impact your rankings? The post Website Quality Score: Is It A Google Ranking Factor? appeared first on Search…

WordPress 6.1, scheduled for release in November 2022, contains a new feature that will dramatically speed up WordPress performance The post WordPress 6.1 Contains “Massive Improvement To Database Performance” appeared…

Google wants to provide content that is useful and helpful to the consumer. Find out how this can help increase your ecommerce conversions. The post Real-World SEO: How People Search,…

How can your company integrate SEO into your next launch, expansion, or growth initiative? HubSpot’s Aja Frost & Justin Champion shared their insights. The post Seamlessly Integrating SEO For Product…

Search Engine Journal promotes Jessica Cromwell to VP of Sales after ten years of working together. The post Search Engine Journal Promotes Jessica Cromwell to VP of Sales appeared first…

Learn about the rendering process and why Google is taking its time to index your new pages (if at all) by following these tips. The post How Long Before Google…

Struggle with adapting to fast-changing SEO standards? This webinar will help keep your content strategies up-to-date. The post Upgrade Your SEO Content Strategy With These 3 Steps [Webinar] appeared first…

Google’s recent core algorithm update and product review update are done rolling out as of September 26, 2022, the company confirms. The post Google Core & Product Review Updates Finish…

TikTok is rolling out a downvote button, which allows users to flag comments that are irrelevant or inappropriate. The post TikTok Adds Downvote Button For Comments appeared first on Search…

Google’s John Mueller says hreflang implementation doesn’t have to be as complicated as people think. He outlines a simplified approach for publishers to follow. The post Google On How To…

Learn what works for your brand on this popular platform with the help of TikTok Analytics. Here’s a guide to getting the data you need. The post A Marketer’s Guide…

Here’s what you should know about fact checking SEO content so that you can write with genuine authority and build consumer trust. The post Fact-Checking: Get Your Facts Right appeared…

Matt Mullenweg proposes dramatic change in how future versions of WordPress are developed called plugin-first, but some contributors are skeptical The post WordPress Considers Historic Development Change appeared first on…

Learn how you can get high-quality E-A-T content on your site that helps you build your business and rank higher on SERPs. The post How To Quickly Fill Content Gaps…

TikTok creators have more ways to optimize their content for users’ searches, thanks to a significant increase in the length of video descriptions. The post TikTok Increases Length Of Video…

Google’s John Mueller answers the question of whether there’s a percentage at which content is considered duplicate The post Google On Percentage That Represents Duplicate Content appeared first on Search…

Google Search Advocate John Mueller explains whether the use of meta robots tags can affect webpage rankings in search results. The post Google Answers If Meta Robots Tags Affect Search…

Strike a healthy balance between search volume and keyword difficulty. Learn how keyword difficulty is measured and what it really means for SEO pros. The post Keyword Difficulty: How Do…

Grow your business on the social platform that’s taking the world by storm. If you’re not too familiar with TikTok, here’s where you should start. The post TikTok Marketing 101:…

Do 301 redirects affect your rankings in organic search? Read on and discover the relationship between 301 redirects and improved Google rankings. The post Are 301 Redirects A Google Ranking…

The best practice for meta descriptions goes beyond using keywords. This is how to impress search engines and and site visitors. The post How To Create Awesome Meta Descriptions appeared…

Give your online customers a compelling reason to buy your product. Here are 20 do’s and don’ts for a successful ecommerce SEO strategy. The post SEO For Ecommerce Product Pages:…

Google is rolling out an update to its mobile app that allows people to request the removal of personal information from search results. The post Google App Lets You Remove…

On October 4 & 5, get access to the best minds in the SEO and publishing industries who will be sharing their insights and expertise. The post SEO For News…

For ecommerce product pages, It can be tricky to have multiple products that are all equal but not unique enough. Here are two possible fixes. The post How Do I…

With more smart devices on the rise, keep up with your competitors when you tailor-fit your SEO strategy to accommodate voice search. Here’s how. The post Voice Search: What Is…

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…

Improve your search visibility on Google with a Twitter strategy. Here are some basic guidelines to help you achieve maximum exposure for your tweets. The post How To Use Twitter…

Google is shutting down Google Surveys and Surveys 360 on November 1 and giving users until December to download historical data. The post Google Surveys Is Shutting Down; Here Are…

Nautical Founder and CEO Ryan Lee shares a few go-to strategies to tackle ecommerce challenges in the digital marketplace in this Q&A-style interview. The post Digital Marketplace Success Strategies From…

Is it normal to get weird links and would Google penalize your site for them? Discover the answer in this week’s Ask An SEO. The post Why Would Someone Build…

Wix is announcing an integration with Semrush, allowing Wix users to access Semrush’s SEO keyword data directly through the dashboard. The post Wix Integrates With Semrush To Provide Users With…

Title tags remain an important part of SEO. But how much do they factor into Google’s ranking algorithms? Here’s what the professionals say. The post Are Title Tags A Google…

Google answers if Core Update loss of rankings is due to a soft penalty that stops websites from appearing in the search results The post Google Answers If Core Update…

For your organization to work better, you’ll need to combine forces. SEO & SEM teams can make a large impact – together. The post Boost Organic & Paid Traffic: How…

YouTube announces Shorts will soon be eligible for monetization, and creators will keep 45% of the revenue generated from viewership. The post YouTube Is Monetizing Shorts With 45% Revenue Split…

Google is rolling out several updates designed to streamline the process of creating ads with multiple extensions. The post Google Streamlines Ad Creation Process appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Yoast SEO Plugin releases a new update to fix a fatal error caused by a conflict with certain other plugins The post Yoast SEO 19.7 Causes Fatal Error & Crashes…

Google confirms the September 2022 product review update, the fifth in a series of updates targeting low quality reviews, is now rolling out. The post Google September 2022 Product Review…

Stay ahead of your competitors. Learn how to do a complete competitive analysis, including an accompanying checklist of things to look at. The post Competitive Analysis: A Comprehensive 9-Step Guide…

Ecommerce keyword research informs and directs your SEO strategy so you know what to optimize for. Learn how to do keyword research for ecommerce. The post How To Effectively Perform…

WordPress announced that it is dropping security updates for versions 3.7 – 4.0 beginning on December 1, 2022 The post WordPress Drops Security Support for Older Installations appeared first on…

Learn how you can leverage data to improve your ability to predict the success of your marketing campaigns. The post Measuring Marketing Effectiveness: Techniques You Can Implement Today [Webinar] appeared…

Are you planning to close your website for a day or longer? According to advice from Google’s John Mueller, here are five ways to prepare. The post Google: 5 Ways…

Whether you work retail or restaurant, make it easier for customers to find you online. Discover how to use Google Local Pack to rank higher. The post Google Local Pack:…

Google’s John Mueller answers the question of whether or not it matters if one uses stop words in the URL The post Google Answers If Stop Words Should Be Used…

In an announcement timed to coincide with its quarterly earnings report, Adobe reported via press release it was going to buy the online collaborative design software company Figma. The deal,…

Improve your organic performance by creating a user-friendly experience for shoppers using JavaScript. Learn the JS basics for SEO here. The post Basics Of JavaScript SEO For Ecommerce: What You…

Learn the basics of setting up a remarketing campaign, plus advanced tips to get the most out of your marketing dollars. The post How To Launch Your First Google Ads…

Chrome’s Freeze Dried Tabs delivers interactive screenshots, speeding by up webpage delivery by up to 20% during moments such as in a cold startup The post Chrome Uses Interactive Screenshots…

Google’s Danny Sullivan explained the reason why the September Core Update closely followed the Helpful Content Update, saying they could have released simultaneously The post Google: Timing Of September Core…

If you’re looking for some SEO fundamentals overall for optimizing your medical practice’s website for organic search, check out these top tips! The post Healthcare SEO Fundamentals To Grow Your…

Not sure how to best communicate to users and search engines that the requested URL is unavailable? Here’s how to do a redirect via Javascript. The post How To Do…

Biases can exist even in SEO. What can SEOs do to create a search experience that won’t harm society? Read on for the latest research. The post Are SEOs Responsible…

Learn these important ways to improve the search presence of your law firm’s website. The post Website Organization Best Practices For Law Firms appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Someone asked Google if it’s okay to target keyword phrases that have no search volume The post Google Discusses Zero Search Volume Keyword Targeting appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google has announced it will begin rolling out a new HTTPS report in Search Console.  The announcement came via Google’s Search Central Blog and indicated the search engine expects the…

While over 50% of iOS users opt out of personalized ads, Apple announced its expansion of Apple Search ad inventory in time for Q4 2022. The post New Apple Ads…

WebKit’s message alert service Web Push will soon be supported by WebKit for users of Apple devices, according to a tweet from Jen Simmons, a member of the Safari and…

SEO women within the SEJ community share advice on how to overcome imposter syndrome and break gender barriers in the workplace. The post Is Technical SEO A Female-Friendly Place To…

Automate with a dynamic sitemap generator and save time tinkering around with development and maintenance. Here are 5 examples to get started. The post 5 Sitemap Examples That Showcase Best…

Learn everything you need to know about optimizing podcasts for search. The post Podcasts SEO: How To Make Your Podcast Rank appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

John Mueller explains how Google treats two sites that share the same look and feel and whether they can still rank The post Will Google Penalize Sites That Look The…

Changes to product rich results eligibility helps merchants, product review sites and product information aggregators become eligible for more rich results The post Google Expands Eligibility for Product Rich Results…

Get 6 key insights on how to write and distribute content that boosts traffic and conversions. The post 6 Keys To Effective Content That Ranks High On SERPs Right Now…

Discover 15 ways to improve your site’s rankings. Learn how to discover your local SEO weaknesses, strengths & opportunities for improvement. The post The 15-Step Local SEO Guide: How To…

Improve your content by collecting more data. Explore 3 different ways to add Google Analytics to WordPress to gain valuable insights into your website traffic. The post How To Add…

Consider Reddit to get to hard-to-reach audiences and test it as part of your social media strategy with this guide. The post Getting Started With Reddit Advertising: What You Need…

The newest update to Microsoft Ads Smart Campaigns includes a coveted multi-platform feature, giving them a competitive advantage over Google. The post Microsoft Ads Unveils New Smart Campaign Features appeared…

Twitter has added a Whatsapp share button for its users in India, the social media platform unveiled via tweet from its account dedicated to the country.  The feature, which was…

Ready to upgrade your web presence and boost results? Our new UX & SEO ebook has everything you need to know. The post UX & SEO: Strike The Right Balance….

Google announced a September 2022 Core Algorithm Update, which signals noticeable changes to the search results. Some are counting on it The post Google Announces September 2022 Core Algorithm Update…

Learn how to use social media analytics to determine the effectiveness of your social media marketing and advertising efforts. The post Social Media Analytics: A Guide To Get Started appeared…

Stay away from these 18 popular link-building ideas that sound good but don’t work anymore. The post 18 Popular Link Building Tactics You Should Avoid appeared first on Search Engine…

Google answers if publishing content on a daily basis will help increase ranking The post Google Answers If Adding Content Daily Increases Rankings appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Chris Laas to explore how he uses SEO forecasting to provide greater value to clients and senior stakeholders. The post SEO Forecasting: 3 Unique Ways To Prove The Value Of SEO…

Bluehost announces a point & click WordPress eCommerce solution that makes it easy to create an advanced eCommerce website The post Bluehost Unveils Easy WordPress Ecommerce Solution appeared first on…

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…

Based on the success of YouTube Search Insights, a keyword research feature released last year, the video-sharing platform is experimenting with three new features on the Analytics Research tab. The…

You keep hearing about all these new SEO techniques, but what actually works right now to drive traffic? Craig Campbell reveals his top tactics. The post What’s REALLY Working In…

Learn the basics of cost per click bidding, why it’s important, and when to use it. The post What Is Cost Per Click (CPC)? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Reach out to potential clients with high-quality content. Here are six simple content writing tips for law firms. The post 6 SEO Content Writing Tips For Law Firms appeared first…

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…

Here’s an updated list of the top 25 movies about social media. Discover great movies to stream across a range of genres. The post 25 Top Movies About Social Media…

Get actionable insights for your ecommerce SEO strategy. This 1 hour could save you hours of wasted work down the road! The post Is Your Ecommerce Content Optimized For How…

Align sales, SEO specialists, and customers with proven, transparent, precise, and reliable SEO forecasting. Learn how to craft the most precise SEO forecast, now. The post How To Forecast SEO…

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…

Own a local business? Consider directory listings and apply the best practices related to data and contact information consistency. The post Do You Still Need Directory Submissions For Local SEO?…

Discover how to optimize your law firm’s website and business listings to rank better for local SEO. The post Local SEO For Law Firms: Get More Local Clients appeared first…