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Google Updates Their Spam Policy Documentation

Google refreshed their spam policy documentation to tighten the focus, add new details, and make it easier to understand The post Google Updates Their Spam Policy Documentation appeared first on…

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Four Reasons You Can’t Ignore Branded SEO in 2025

Learn about why brand matters so much in 2024 and how educating users and search engines about your brand can increase traffic. The post Four Reasons You Can’t Ignore Branded…

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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 Removes Cache: Search Operator Documentation

Google finally removed the documentation for the cache: search operator, a small reminder that search and SEO are always changing The post Google Removes Cache: Search Operator Documentation appeared first…

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SEO Content Strategy: Discovering What Your Audience Wants

Discover the latest trends, tips, and strategies in SEO and PPC marketing. Our curated articles offer in-depth analysis, practical advice, and actionable insights to elevate your digital marketing efforts. The…

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Google Shows How To Use Alt Text For SEO

Google’s John Mueller shows how to use alt text for SEO and why you shouldn’t rely on AI to do it The post Google Shows How To Use Alt Text…

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Why & How To Track Google Algorithm Updates

Check out these algorithm monitoring tools to track ranking fluctuations and SERP volatility. The post Why & How To Track Google Algorithm Updates appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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The Expert SEO Guide To URL Parameter Handling

URL parameters can be an SEO nightmare. Read how to handle them to improve crawling, indexing and organic performance on Google surfaces. The post The Expert SEO Guide To URL…

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How To Get Quality Backlinks: 11 Ways That Really Work

Unlock the power of quality backlinks and boost your website’s prominence in search results. Learn effective strategies to improve your search ranking. The post How To Get Quality Backlinks: 11…

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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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Client-Side Vs. Server-Side Rendering

Discover the differences between client-side and server-side rendering and how they can impact your website’s performance and user experience. The post Client-Side Vs. Server-Side Rendering appeared first on Search Engine…

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Google Revamps Entire Crawler Documentation

Google’s updated the crawler documentation adds three new pages to tighten up topical coverage and raise the level information density The post Google Revamps Entire Crawler Documentation appeared first on…

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AI On Innovation: Analysis Of +546,000 AI Overviews

Explore the latest data on AI Overviews, revealing key insights into domain visibility, citation patterns, and optimization strategies essential for SEO success. The post AI On Innovation: Analysis Of +546,000…

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Google On Why Simple Factors Aren’t Ranking Signals

Google’s John Mueller explains the reason why characteristics like valid HTML and typos aren’t ranking factors The post Google On Why Simple Factors Aren’t Ranking Signals 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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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…

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Why & How To Track Google Algorithm Updates

Check out these algorithm monitoring tools to track ranking fluctuations and SERP volatility. The post Why & How To Track Google Algorithm Updates appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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The Expert SEO Guide To URL Parameter Handling

URL parameters can be an SEO nightmare. Read how to handle them to improve crawling, indexing and organic performance on Google surfaces. The post The Expert SEO Guide To URL…

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International SEO Expansion: Best Practices Guide

Learn ways to boost your international growth, with technical walkthroughs and methods for building trust in new markets. The post International SEO Expansion: Best Practices Guide appeared first on Search…

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Google Adds Spam Warning To Indexing API Documentation

Google tightens Indexing API rules, warning users of spam detection and possible loss of access revocation for abuse. The post Google Adds Spam Warning To Indexing API Documentation appeared first…

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New WordPress Plugin Simplifies Achieving Success

Yoast co-founders release a free WordPress plugin that simplifies planning business tasks and success The post New WordPress Plugin Simplifies Achieving Success appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google Integrates Internet Archive Links Into Search Results

Google integrates Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine into search results, enabling easy access to older versions of webpages. The post Google Integrates Internet Archive Links Into Search Results appeared first on…

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Google On When Not To Worry About Traffic Fluctuations

Google’s John Mueller offers guidance on interpreting website performance data. He cautions against overreacting to minor fluctuations. The post Google On When Not To Worry About Traffic Fluctuations appeared first…

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Google Expands Video Structured Data Options With New Property

Google adds ‘ineligibleRegion’ property to video structured data, allowing publishers to specify regions where videos shouldn’t appear in search results. The post Google Expands Video Structured Data Options With New…

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Google Says Fixing Headings Won’t Change Rankings

Google’s John Mueller says fixing hierarchical structure of headings won’t change your rankings The post Google Says Fixing Headings Won’t Change Rankings appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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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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SEO In The Age Of AI: Build AI Best Practices

Explore the intersection of SEO and AI. Discover how AI is transforming the digital marketing landscape and get practical tips to optimize your SEO strategy. The post SEO In The…

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15 Project Management Tools For SEO Professionals

Find the perfect project management tool for your SEO team. Compare the pros and cons of 15 platforms and optimize your campaigns. The post 15 Project Management Tools For SEO…

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Google’s Guidance About The Recent Ranking Update

Google’s Danny Sullivan published a statement about the recent ranking update, stressing not to make radical changes to improve rankings The post Google’s Guidance About The Recent Ranking Update appeared…

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Google Business Profile Video Verification Best Practices

Ensure the legitimacy of your Google Business Profile with video verification. Learn the best practices to increase online visibility for your local business. The post Google Business Profile Video Verification…

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Why Google Indexes Blocked Web Pages

Google’s John Mueller explains why disallowed pages are sometimes indexed and why related Search Console warnings can be ignored The post Why Google Indexes Blocked Web Pages appeared first on…

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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…

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SearchGPT vs. Google: Early Analysis & User Feedback

OpenAI’s SearchGPT prototype shows potential to challenge Google, but early analysis reveals limitations and need for further development. The post SearchGPT vs. Google: Early Analysis & User Feedback appeared first…

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Google Confirms It’s Okay To Ignore Spam Scores

Google’s John Mueller recommends ignoring spam scores, which he views as insignificant The post Google Confirms It’s Okay To Ignore Spam Scores appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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How New Chrome AI Feature Challenges SEO To Evolve

Chrome’s new AI History feature shows that AI is diversifying traffic sources and SEO must evolve in response The post How New Chrome AI Feature Challenges SEO To Evolve appeared…

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Survey Shows Ecommerce Strategies For 2024 Holiday Season

WooCommerce survey shows the strategies you need to know to increase Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales volume The post Survey Shows Ecommerce Strategies For 2024 Holiday Season appeared first on Search…

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Google’s August Core Update Rollout Completed

Google confirms the August core update has finished rolling out, taking 19 days to complete. The post Google’s August Core Update Rollout Completed appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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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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Google’s New Support For AVIF Images May Boost SEO

Google’s support for AVIF images in Search will have a positive impact for site performance. Time to consider AVIF The post Google’s New Support For AVIF Images May Boost SEO…

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15 Project Management Tools For SEO Professionals

Find the perfect project management tool for your SEO team. Compare the pros and cons of 15 platforms and optimize your campaigns. The post 15 Project Management Tools For SEO…

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5 SEO Insights About Outbound Links

Five essential insights about SEO and outbound links now that search engines use AI The post 5 SEO Insights About Outbound Links appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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CMOs Called Out For Reliance On AI Content For SEO

A discussion posted to LinkedIn criticizing CMOs reliant on AI-generated content for SEO received strong support from the SEO community The post CMOs Called Out For Reliance On AI Content…

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Google Debunks Outbound Links For SEO

Google’s John Mueller debunks the idea that linking out is good for SEO The post Google Debunks Outbound Links For SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Yelp Sues Google Over Local Search Dominance

Yelp sues Google for antitrust violations in local search, alleging monopolistic practices that harm competition and consumer choice. The post Yelp Sues Google Over Local Search Dominance appeared first on…

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Google Shows 7 Hidden Features in Google Trends

Google shows how to access hidden filters, what search operators really do, and how to get higher-quality actionable insights The post Google Shows 7 Hidden Features in Google Trends appeared…

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Google Business Profile Video Verification Best Practices

Ensure the legitimacy of your Google Business Profile with video verification. Learn the best practices to increase online visibility for your local business. The post Google Business Profile Video Verification…

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Google Says Best Practices Can Have Minimal Effect

Google’s John Mueller observed that best practices have minimal effect on SEO The post Google Says Best Practices Can Have Minimal Effect appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google On YouTube “Cannibalization” Of Web Content

Google’s Martin Splitt commented on whether a YouTube video converted into text content could be negatively impacted as a duplicate The post Google On YouTube “Cannibalization” Of Web Content appeared…

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13 Essential On-Page SEO Factors You Need To Know

Discover the importance of on-page SEO factors for search visibility. From website architecture to content optimization, learn how to improve your rankings. The post 13 Essential On-Page SEO Factors You…

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SEOzempic: Quality Over Quantity For Google Indexing

Explore the evolving dynamics of Google’s indexing. Quality content is key to achieving organic traffic growth. The post SEOzempic: Quality Over Quantity For Google Indexing appeared first on Search Engine…

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Google Updates ProfilePage Structured Data Documentation

Google’s updated profile page structured data documentation clarifies how it’s used in Google Search The post Google Updates ProfilePage Structured Data Documentation appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google Updates Organization Structured Data Documentation

Google updates its guide with an opening paragraph that is clearer, more thorough explanation of Organization Structured Data The post Google Updates Organization Structured Data Documentation appeared first on Search…

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Survey Shows Where SEOs Get Their Clients

Survey shows how SEOs get new business, the kinds of clients they’re signing up, and what services they’re providing The post Survey Shows Where SEOs Get Their Clients appeared first…

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Google To Replace Classic Merchant Center By September

Google to replace Merchant Center with new version by September, introducing AI tools and unified management for online and local listings. The post Google To Replace Classic Merchant Center By…

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How You Can Measure Core Web Vitals

Discover how to improve your website’s Core Web Vitals and enhance user experience. Find out how to measure loading speed, interactivity, and visual stability. The post How You Can Measure…

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Google Says Title Tags “Maybe” Impact Rankings

Google’s John Mueller shared an unexpected perspective on the ranking impact of title tags, clarifying their actual influence The post Google Says Title Tags “Maybe” Impact Rankings appeared first on…

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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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Google Confirms AI Overviews Affected By Core Updates

Google’s John Mueller confirms core updates impact the search engine’s AI-powered overviews. The post Google Confirms AI Overviews Affected By Core Updates appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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6 Ways Spammers Exploit Google With Reddit

Exasperated by Reddit spam, an SEO exposes six ways spammers are using Reddit to exploit Google’s ranking algorithms The post 6 Ways Spammers Exploit Google With Reddit appeared first on…

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Data Confirms Disruptive Potential Of SearchGPT

Data confirms why SearchGPT may transform how users search and redefine expectations of organic search The post Data Confirms Disruptive Potential Of SearchGPT appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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13 Steps To Boost Your Site’s Crawlability And Indexability

Discover 13 practical steps to enhance website crawlability and indexability. Improve your site’s visibility in search results. The post 13 Steps To Boost Your Site’s Crawlability And Indexability appeared first…

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Google Casts Doubt On Popular SEO Audit Advice

Google challenges the validity of specific SEO audit suggestions made by auditing tools The post Google Casts Doubt On Popular SEO Audit Advice appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google: Search Console Data Survives After Domain Expiration

Google cautions: Search Console data remains after domain expiration. No reset option available. Temporary removal can hide expired sites. The post Google: Search Console Data Survives After Domain Expiration appeared…

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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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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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Non-Digital Marketing Factors That Hurt Digital Marketing ROI

Understand the non-digital marketing aspects of a company that can significantly impact your digital marketing performance and ROI. The post Non-Digital Marketing Factors That Hurt Digital Marketing ROI appeared first…