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Learn 200 of the most common SEO terms you will encounter in your career as an SEO expert. The post SEO Glossary: 200+ Terms & Definitions You Need to Know…

Can you use HTML lists, ordered or unordered, to rank higher in Google Search results? See what SEO experts had to say. The post Are HTML Lists A Google Ranking…

Looking to add AI-generated content to your SEO strategy? Check out our upcoming webinar with Conductor to learn ways you can overcome these challenges. The post How To Use AI…

Learn how to make sure your site is meeting Google’s Core Web Vitals criteria and track performance for better ranking. The post The 6-Step Core Web Vitals Guide: How To…

John Mueller discusses how Google assesses websites for site quality, which is important given how so many sites have trouble with indexing The post Google: One Part Of Site Can…

Explore the three pillars of SEO: authority, relevance, and user experience. Get insights on optimizing your website for better rankings and increased traffic. The post The Three Pillars Of SEO:…

Google’s Gary Illyes answered a question about hierarchical headings and what it means for ranking purposes The post Google Clarifies H1-H6 Headings For SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Microsoft partners with LinkedIn to offer free AI skills training and certification amid rising workforce demand. The post Microsoft Launches Free AI Training With Professional Certificate appeared first on Search…

Open AI launches GPT-4. Discover the capabilities and limitations of the latest AI model, which has human-level performance in various professional and academic benchmarks. The post OpenAI Releases GPT-4: Now…

Google’s John Mueller explains how ranking changes can be attributed to page speed but core updates were separate things The post Page Speed and Google June-July 2021 Core Algo Updates…

Search is not a get-rich-quick tactic but a channel that pays dividends over time. Here’s a step-by-step SEO process to make it happen. The post A 7-Step SEO Process For…

Do you want to attract more online shoppers? These 21 elements are must-haves for your ecommerce site’s success. The post 21 Must-Have Features For Ecommerce Sites appeared first on Search…

In an effort to reshape public image as Facebook transitions to Meta, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces new company values emphasizing Meta’s vision for the future. The post Mark Zuckerberg Announces…

Are you making the best possible use of Google Ad extensions? Here are 4 you need to check out. The post 4 Impactful PPC Ad Extensions You Need To Try…

Ready to take your professional career to the next level? Check out five of the best digital marketing courses available today. The post 5 Best Digital Marketing Courses to Take…

How can local businesses optimize for popular local search terms? One business did it with a creative name – here are some more practical ways. The post How Local Businesses…

Google is launching free tools designed to help travel marketers make more informed decisions based on search data for destinations and hotels. The post Google Launches Free Tools For Travel…

Google’s John Mueller shares advice on simplifying website structure. Learn why shifting subdirectories isn’t recommended and the benefits of specifying the root homepage as x-default. The post Google’s John Mueller…

Google’s John Mueller offers possible explanations for the Hostload Exceeded error and why search console does not index submitted URLs The post Google Explains The “Hostload Exceeded” Issue With Indexing…

Google removes the manual submission option for Google News from the Publishers Center The post Google News Deletes Manual Submission Option appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google answers the most commonly asked questions asked about Search Console Insights since the feature rolled out two months ago. The post Google Search Console Insights: 7 Questions Answered appeared…

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…

There are a lot of articles promoting quick SEO fixes. Avoid these seven SEO tactics before they seriously hurt your long-term SEO performance. The post Avoid These 7 Easy But…

Learn how to identify content that works for you and create new, high-quality, authoritative content based on your findings. The post How To Analyze Your Content & Craft A Winning…

Here are seven steps you can take to leverage your email campaigns for SEO. The post 7 Ways To Use Email To Boost Organic Traffic appeared first on Search Engine…

Google’s John Mueller explained if it’s okay to start fixing a website before the Core Algorithm Update is over The post Google: When To Fix Sites Hit By March 2024…

Google is giving retailers the option to indicate in search results when they offer special promotions related to shipping and returns. The post Google Adds New Shipping & Return Annotations…

Struggling to recover from a Google update? This checklist can help. Get back on track and maintain your website’s organic visibility. The post How To Recover From A Google Update…

Google announced the availability of Duet AI for Workspace users. Explore the generative AI features for content creation, meetings, and global collaboration. The post Google Workspace Users Can Request No-Cost…

Search isn’t what it used to be. With rising costs in rank tracking, do keywords still matter? It’s time to rethink your SEO strategy. The post Death Of The Keyword:…

Do you think 404 and soft 404s errors can affect your Google search rankings? Find out if they are ranking factors here. The post Are 404 & Soft 404 Errors…

WordPress 6.1, scheduled for Novemember 2022, is packed with performance improvements some of which are said to be massive. This is what to expect. The post WordPress 6.1 Is Jam-Packed…

Google has come out swinging against a law proposed by the Canadian government that would force the search engine to pay publishers for listing content. The post Google Criticizes Canada’s…

Twitter is launching three new advertising options designed to get people to visit and take action on businesses’ websites. The post Twitter Rolls Out 3 New Ways To Advertise appeared…

In an increasingly difficult economy, do you know how to prove the value of your SEO and remain efficient, while maintaining the SEO budgets you need to succeed? Will Critchlow,…

Dive into why prioritizing bottom-of-funnel content yields higher ROI and explore data-backed insights for strategic SEO planning. The post Why Brands Should Prioritize Bottom Of Funnel Keywords In SEO (Festive…

Master the art of keyword research with ChatGPT. Speed up your process and gain valuable insights for your SEO strategy. The post How To Use ChatGPT For Keyword Research appeared…

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…

Jumping into SEO without a game plan can waste time with little payoff. These daily, weekly, and monthly checklists will help you stay on track. The post SEO Maintenance: A…

Changes to LinkedIn’s feed algorithm aim to provide users with better, more relevant content and spark discussion. The post LinkedIn Changes How It Ranks Content appeared first on Search Engine…

Learn how to create awesome meta descriptions that help search engines understand your page’s content and inspire searchers to click through and visit your website. The post SEO Best Practices:…

As a small business owner, you’re already busy and overwhelmed. Here are 103 easy, proven small business marketing ideas you can try today. The post 103 Small Business Marketing Ideas…

Don’t be afraid to change ranking tools. Learn what to look for in an SEO tool & discover how to successfully onboard it! The post How To Choose The Best…

Whether or not word count matters in SEO has been hotly debated. Here’s how you can use it to your advantage. The post Does Word Count Really Matter For SEO…

Enterprise SEO is among the most enduring marketing strategies for large websites. Learn the SEO skills you need for enterprise success. The post 8 Enterprise SEO Skills That Add Value…

Understanding these five timeless marketing principles and incorporating them into your SEO strategy has never been more critical. The post 5 Marketing Principles To Maximize SEO Effectiveness appeared first on…

Google’s John Mueller offers advice on removing unwanted content from search results, such as online articles about past incidents. The post Google’s John Mueller On Removing Unwanted Content From Search…

Learn the art and science of turning ad clicks into valuable conversions with PPC expert Navah Hopkins. The post Conversion Optimization for PPC: Delivering On The Promise From Ad To…

Learn to communicate effectively with the C-Suite. Discover the keys to aligning SEO strategies with business goals. The post Communicating Major Google Changes To C-Suite appeared first on Search Engine…

The world of search has seen massive change recently. Whether you’re still in the planning stages for this year or underway with your 2024 strategy, you need to know the…

Google’s John Mueller says that an SSL certificate won’t boost your SEO The post Google: SSL Certificate Does Not Boost SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Proposed update for WordPress 5.9 may automatically improve Largest Contentful Paint scores by significant margins The post WordPress 5.9 May Boost a Core Web Vitals Metric by Up to 33%…

Are you current on your mobile-first indexing information? This article consolidates everything we know, so far. The post Google’s Mobile-First Indexing: Everything We Know (So Far) appeared first on Search…

Want a website but don’t have the skills or time to design and build one? Try one of these top website builders. The post The 10 Best Website Builders To…

Instagram’s home feed ranking algorithm is receiving an update that’s designed to boost the visibility of original content. The post Instagram Changes Ranking Algorithm To Favor Original Content appeared first…

You have a short period of time for checks and action to bring immediate value. What should you have in your SEO triage plan? The post Do You Have an…

Unlock the secrets of modern SEO. Discover how to boost content quality and outrank competitors in our live webinar. Save your seat now! The post Is Content Still The Key…

Google’s Gary Illyes answers a question about the SEO considerations of using the .AI top level domain which is associated with a Caribbean island The post Google Shares How It…

WordPress announced that it is offering 100-year domain name registrations, available right now The post WordPress Announces 100-Year Domain Name Registrations 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…

Agencies need a reliable rank tracker to carry out successful SEO campaigns. Consider these points when choosing the right tool for your needs. The post Choosing Your SEO Agency’s Rank…

Creating a Google Business Profile is the first step to local search success. This guide will take you through how to optimize your GBP completely. The post Google My Business:…

There’s a lot of speculation about the Metaverse. We bust the myths and share how brands and influencers are using it right now. The post Metaverse Marketing Myths, Musts &…

Generative AI tools are everywhere. How do you test and integrate them safely? Eric Enge shared his insights. The post Generative AI – Using Tools Effectively While Avoiding Common Traps…

Learn how to use the Keyword Planner tool so your PPC and SEO efforts can work together. The post How To Use Google Ads Keyword Forecast Tool For Predictive Keyword…

Google’s John Mueller offers his thoughts on whether publishing multiple sites can negatively affect rankings The post Google Answers Whether Having Two Sites Affects Rankings appeared first on Search Engine…

Explore proven strategies for creating high-performing landing pages that guide users towards action and conversion goals. The post 10 Top Converting Landing Pages That Boost Your ROI [With Examples] appeared…

Google is no longer the world’s most popular domain after being dethroned by TikTok, according to rankings from web security company Cloudflare. The post Google Loses Top Domain Spot To…

Is Google MUM a ranking factor you can incorporate into your SEO strategy? See how it’s being used today and what lies ahead for MUM. The post Is Google’s MUM…

Does Twitter have an engagement problem? A new study from Pew Research Center finds 49% of US adults on Twitter qualify as “lurkers.” The post Nearly 50% Of Twitter Users…

Content silos aside, discover the impact of categories and structure have on your SEO efforts in this week’s Ask An SEO. The post Do Categories & Structure Matter More For…

Learn about revolutionizing link building, emphasizing storytelling, emotions, and authentic connections in the evolving digital era. The post 3 Books Essential To Master Link Building appeared first on Search Engine…

Learn how different verticals are impacted by Google SGE and how to adapt your SEO strategy accordingly. Get the data study insights in this article. The post Google SGE Organic…

Google’s Gary Illyes explains what smalls sites can do to outcompete Reddit and big brand websites The post Google Shows How To Beat Reddit & Big Brands appeared first on…

Lemuel Park shares his career journey to martech co-founder/CTO and what it takes to lead in a data-driven organization as SEO and data science converge. The post Leading In SEO…

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…

New research highlights content management systems ranking by market share with WordPress taking the lead with an incredibly impressive share. The post WordPress Dominates Market Share Of Top 10,000 Websites…

Alphabet’s Q4 earnings show steady growth driven by AI integration across Search, YouTube, Cloud; presenting risks and opportunities. The post Google’s Q4 Earnings Reveal AI’s Growing Role In Search appeared…

The SERPs are a volatile place right now. Since March 2024, the SEO industry has seen significant disruptions, with Google rolling out its latest algorithm changes.  From the deindexing of…

Learn why websites vanish from Google’s search results, learn investigative steps, and explore the causes of keyword ranking drops. The post Google’s Gary Illyes On Sudden Keyword Ranking Drops appeared…

Google’s Search Relations Team advises that domain name choices should prioritize long-term branding over keyword-centric SEO strategies. The post Google’s On Domain Name Selection: Branding Over Keywords appeared first on…

Google’s John Mueller explains how long it takes for a disavow file to eventually affect the search results rankings The post Google: How Long it Takes for Disavow File to…

Google Ads will use Google Analytics 4’s conversion window settings starting March 31 to ensure consistent reporting. The post Google To Unify GA4 & Google Ads Conversion Windows appeared first…

Google updated the documentation for the product structured data to now include product returns policy markup The post Google Updates Product Structured Data Documentation appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google Search Advocate John Mueller shares an easy way to deal with negative SEO attacks, such as competitors building spammy links to your domain. The post Google’s John Mueller On…

Word count is not a direct SEO ranking factor, but it still matters. Learn how content length can both indirectly help and hurt your rankings. The post Word Count &…

A study of more than 800 content marketers finds what their priorities are for content creation and distribution in 2022 and beyond.  The post Content Marketing Priorities for B2B &…

WordPress now has an AI Assistant to help with writing content, titles, summaries and even spelling & grammar. The post WordPress Now Has An AI Content Generator – Free Access…

Take your in-house SEO career to the next level with guidance from industry leaders in this insightful post. The post Mastering The Art Of In-House SEO [2024 Edition] appeared first…

New data shows that YouTube citations in Google AI Overviews are growing by as much as 36% every month The post Google AIO Is Sending More Traffic To YouTube appeared…

Get ahead of the competition by understanding how local news sites can give you an advantage. Support your link building approach with these tips. The post 4 Tips For Getting…

Is your content strategy struggling? Learn how to avoid these common content marketing mistakes that are easy to make. The post Top 12 Most Common Content Marketing Mistakes to Avoid…

The search industry is always throwing a new curveball your way – and recently, the world of SEO saw many major shifts, from AI to SGE. So how do you…

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.