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New extension lets more than three million WooCommerce merchants turn their product catalogs into shoppable product Pins. The post WooCommerce Partners with Pinterest appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Instagram is testing out ways to make hashtags more valuable by adjusting how top posts are ranked on hashtag pages. The post Instagram Wants To Make Hashtags More Valuable appeared…

Meta is bringing fundraising to Instagram Reels, allowing users to donate to more than 1.5 million charities in over 30 countries worldwide. The post Meta Adds Fundraising Features To Instagram…

Every business needs SEO as part of its marketing plan. Here’s a guide to developing a case your boss can be happy signing off on. The post Building An SEO…

Make marketing a priority for your small business, and you will not be disappointed. Here’s your one-stop guide that includes SEO and PPC best practices. The post Small Business Marketing…

The best times to post on social media continue to stray from the norm as people around the world adjust to ever changing routines.  The post Best Times To Post…

Become more competitive in online advertising and establish your expertise in PPC. Here are 5 top PPC courses you can use to expand your skills. The post 5 PPC Certification…

Web.com announced a new eCommerce platform that combines a simple drag and drop interface with sophisticated SEO and eCommerce automation The post New Web.com eCommerce Platform Helps SMBs Reach Millions…

A reader asks why optimizing meta descriptions, alt text, and subheadings would cause significant losses in rankings in this edition of Ask An SEO. The post Why Would Optimizing Existing…

The official WordPress Performance Lab plugin is out of beta, featuring stable infrastructure for non-experimental modules The post WordPress Performance Lab Plugin Officially Out of Beta appeared first on Search…

Do you know where to focus your SEO efforts this year? Gain insights from Conductor’s survey of 350+ marketers from enterprise and mid-market companies. The post State Of Organic Marketing…

Websites should be a functional connection between you and your online audience. Getting rid of the clutter is as easy as these 3 steps. The post Website Spring Cleaning In…

You work hard at crafting just the right message – don’t sabotage your best efforts with these common copywriting mistakes. The post 10 Copywriting Mistakes That Dilute & Weaken Your…

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…

Identifying stressful client situations before working together will help preserve your sanity. Heed these red flags. The post 25 Surefire Signs You’re Dealing With A Client From Hell appeared first…

Google’s John Mueller shares that indexing images is slow, which can negatively impact image heavy sites that update their images The post Why Updating Images Can Backfire appeared first on…

How can you use ‘organization’ structured data to help Google better understand your content and optimize for rich results? The post A Guide To ‘Organization’ Structured Data For Google Rich…

Google warns the Real-Time report in Google Analytics may be displaying inaccurate data for Universal Analytics properties. The post Google Warns Of Low Realtime Data In Universal Analytics Reports appeared…

Google made improvements to its YouTube Connected TV capabilities. These updates allow advertisers to have more confidence in their CTV strategy. The post YouTube Adds New Connected TV Capabilities appeared…

Local SEO experts took the virtual stage for attendees of LocalU Advanced earlier this month. See the top takeaways for local marketers. The post 9 Local SEO Tips From Top…

Want to work in digital marketing without a related degree? Digital marketing professionals weigh in on what it really takes to do the job. The post Are Digital Marketing Courses…

Reddit is rolling out a series of updates to its search capabilities including the ability to search comments and return more relevant results. The post Reddit Makes Comments Searchable appeared…

Google explains how to drive conversions when privacy regulations deprive marketers of today’s tracking data The post Google Offers 3 Strategies for Adjusting to Privacy First Marketing appeared first on…

Google Ads extensions are an excellent tool. Understand each type and optimize them for maximum performance, so you get more bang for your PPC buck. The post 14 Types Of…

Does your organization have a plan for the imminent loss of third-party data? Learn how to embrace first-party data and connect with your customers. The post How To Harness First-Party…

In a world where digital & physical meet, metaverses offer an unprecedented opportunity to brands. Got NFTs, Metaverse, and web 3.0 on your marketing radar? The post Marketing In The…

YouTube Search Insights, a tool designed to surface valuable keyword data, will be available to all channels later this month. The post YouTube’s Keyword Research Tool Available To Everyone This…

Google sent a reminder to publishers that expands on current policy related to showing ads on content about the war on Ukraine The post AdSense Pausing Monetization On Some Ukraine…

A Remote Code Execution Vulnerability discovered in the Elementor Website Builder plugin that can lead to full site takeover The post WordPress Elementor Plugin Remote Code Execution Vulnerability appeared first…

Whether you’re new to Google Analytics, or a seasoned analyst, there’s something new to learn. Get moving in the right direction with these top guides. The post Learn GA4: 17…

Getting a law firm to rank at the top of Google Search is a big undertaking. Take the first step with this foundational guide. The post What’s The First Step…

Learn more about the impact Meta’s tracking pixel has on site speed and what you can do about it, with PPC pro Navah Hopkins. The post How Do Tracking Pixels…

Amazon announces a limited time increase in commission rates. How does it compare to pre-Covid commission percentages? The post Amazon Raises Affiliate Commission Rates appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

WordPress announced a decision to formally reassess the highly controversial WebP by Default feature The post WordPress Reconsiders WebP By Default Proposal appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Tesla CEO decides not to join Twitter’s board of directors less than a week after becoming the social media company’s largest shareholder. The post Elon Musk Not Joining Twitter Board…

Using AI and imagery, Google can now automatically update important information about businesses using information from Google Maps. The post Google Using AI To Automatically Update Some Business Information appeared…

A new report from LinkedIn reveals the most in-demand marketing skills and sought-after professional positions. The post The Most Sought After Marketing Jobs In 2022 appeared first on Search Engine…

Block plagiarizing scrapers and hackers with these tips for unlocking powerful capabilities within the Wordfence WordPress security plugin The post 2 Ways To Crush Scrapers & Hackers With Wordfence appeared…

What could TikTok do for your online visibility and sales? Check out these TikTok statistics that show who’s using the platform – and how. The post 40+ TikTok Stats Digital…

How can you make sure Google understands the difference between the city name and last name when they’re the same? We Ask An SEO. The post Last Name & City…

Block plagiarizing scrapers and hackers with these tips for unlocking powerful capabilities within the Wordfence WordPress security plugin The post How to Block, Scrapers, Hackers and Spammers with Wordfence appeared…

Customers are searching for your business right now. Wish you knew precisely what ranking factors help your local business rank higher? Find out. The post Google Algorithm Updates & Local…

Hummingbird set the stage for dramatic advances in search. Learn what Google Hummingbird really was to better understand the impact it eventually had on SEO. The post Google’s Hummingbird Update:…

With our newest ebook, “Mobile SEO: A Complete Guide,” get ready to unlock new levels of mobile SEO success! The post Mobile SEO: A Complete Guide [Ebook] appeared first on…

Google has created and shared a free template for visualizing your Search Console data as a bubble chart in Google Data Studio. The post Google Creates Bubble Chart Template For…

Pinterest rolled out a new content policy to combat misinformation on climate change. It’s the first digital platform to provide clear and distinct guidelines. The post Pinterest Bans Climate Change…

It’s time to take this out of the whisper network and shine a light on SEO conference harassment, where and when it’s happening. The post SEO’s Whisper Network Hasn’t Stopped…

New to Facebook Ads? Cut your learning curve and improve ROI with 6 steps to get you started and tips to help you succeed. The post Facebook Ads For Beginners:…

Sweatpants aren’t the only things appearing in workplaces. Fidos, Fifis, and other critters are changing the world for anyone hiring, working, or marketing. The post National Pet Day: How Our…

Core Web Vitals Technology Report names which CMS have the best CWV performance. Number 1 crushes the competition The post Top 6 CMS For Core Web Vitals appeared first on…

Single-page websites look great and are fun to build, but are they good for SEO? Check out the pros and cons to find the answer. The post Single-Page Websites: Are…

Are you getting the email response rates, and conversions you expected? If not, use interactive emails to beat your competitors and gain a competitive edge. The post 6 Ways Marketers…

JavaScript-based webpages may appear blank or incomplete in Google’s cache, which is normal and not indicative of any problems. The post Google Says It’s Normal For Cached JavaScript Pages To…

Looking to improve your social commerce game? Get started selling on Instagram with these tips and get inspired by successful accounts. The post How To Sell On Instagram: 11 Tips…

What’s it like to work in data science? A Senior Data Scientist from Amazon shares his career journey and how he keeps machine learning fun. The post Career Building Tips…

Googler’s discuss how using non-recommended structured data could be useful The post Google Discusses Value Of Non-Recommended Structured Data appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

How can you use ‘organization’ structured data to help Google better understand your content and optimize for rich results? The post A Guide To ‘Organization’ Structured Data For Rich Google…

Google now allows companies to appeal to eco-conscious customers by adding “recycling” to their business attributes. The post New Google Attribute Helps Businesses Promote Sustainability appeared first on Search Engine…

Google Ads’ recent latency and disruption issue has been ongoing since April 1. Learn why it matters and what you can do in the meantime. The post Google Ads Experiencing…

Nervous about the switch to GA4? Kayle Larkin explains where to find the most important information including site traffic, user engagement, events, and conversions. The post Getting Started With GA4:…

Google is introducing a new way to search the web using a combination of text and images at the same time. The post Google Multisearch: A New Way To Search…

Why should you go for DuckDuckGo instead of Google, Yahoo, or Bing? Discover why this search engine is popular for those who value their privacy. The post What Is DuckDuckGo…

Check out 15 popular digital marketing tools (in no particular order) marketers are using to help businesses like yours automate tasks and get found online. The post 15 Top Digital…

Google’s John Mueller offers advice on what the best way is to use alt text within the context of SEO The post SEO Best Practice for Alt Text appeared first…

Google Ads extensions are an excellent tool. Understand each type and optimize them for maximum performance, so you get more bang for your PPC buck. The post 14 Types Of…

SEOs must constantly stay up-to-date on the latest changes. Let us show you the many ways you can learn and follow what’s happening in SEO. The post How To Stay…

Google’s Search Advocate John Mueller says content automatically generated with AI writing tools is considered spam, according to the search engine’s webmaster guidelines. The post Google Says AI Generated Content…

Elon Musk, a vocal advocate for change on Twitter, is now on the board of directors and the company’s largest shareholder. What happens next? The post What Does Elon Musk’s…

Supporting those in need, fighting the informational war, joining the armed forces — this is how Ukrainian SEO pros and marketers are helping. The post Report From Ukraine: 8 Stories…

From link quality to age, Python enables you to analyze and evaluate backlinks in different ways from simple spreadsheets or backlink tools. The post How To Visualize & Customize Backlink…

How can you make the most of the advertising opportunities that Google Discovery Ads offer? Learn how they work, dos and don’ts, and more. The post Google Discovery Ads Dos…

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…

Twitter confirms it’s working on an edit button and will begin testing it with select users in the coming months. The post Twitter Confirms It’s Working On An Edit Button…

Which digital marketing metrics form your best representation of ROI? Here are 15 you should track and understand. The post 15 Digital Marketing ROI Metrics You Need To Know appeared…

Creating content for your website, but not seeing the results you desire? Let’s solve those worries by looking at how scalable content marketing can help. The post How To Scale…

See which technical SEO, on-page optimization, and external factors you need to account for in SEO planning and audits. The post A Complete SEO Checklist for Website Owners appeared first…

Learning to automate Google Ads will put you ahead of the curve and serve you well in your digital marketing career. Here’s how. The post 5 Reasons To Learn To…

How can you make your Amazon listings stand out? Check out these 9 tips on crafting better titles and bullets for these lower-funnel ecommerce searchers. The post 9 Amazon Copywriting…

Aggregators, by definition, use duplicate content. This week, learn why they rank higher than your original content and discover how to rise above them. The post Why Do Aggregator Sites…

Google’s John Mueller answers whether a brand mention is treated like a link The post Does Google Treat Unlinked Mentions Like Links? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google’s new algorithm is a step toward realizing Google’s Pathways AI architecture, provides a peek into the next generation of search The post Google PaLM Algorithm: Path To Next Generation…

As the world watches the Russian invasion of Ukraine taking place in real time, leading tech companies have launched initiatives to support Ukrainians. The post Tech Companies Rally to Help…

Advanced Custom Fields plugin patched a Missing Authorization vulnerability that allows an attacker to view database information The post ACF WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Affects Up To +2 Million Sites appeared…

Google may reduce the visibility of a product page if the item for sale is listed as out of stock on the retailer’s website. The post Google: Out Of Stock…

A new solution for ecommerce sites provides Google-quality search and recommendations on retailers’ digital properties. The post Google Introduces Retail Search for Ecommerce Sites appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Whether you’re an aspiring digital marketer or wish to explore career possibilities, here are the pros and the cons of getting a digital marketing degree. The post Is It Still…

What happens when Google encounters matching content? Learn the truth about duplicate content issues and help your product pages rank better with this article. The post The Truth About Duplicate…

Struggling to find high-quality and relevant links for your local SEO? Use these tips to build links that can help improve your rankings. The post What Is A Local Link…

Automated bidding doesn’t always mean better. Learn when to apply manual adjustments in this month’s Ask The PPC with Navah Hopkins. The post Do Manual Adjustments Still Make Sense With…

Google’s John Mueller explains how multiple ranking factors play a role in whether a banner popup affects search presence The post Google Search Ranking and Popup Banners appeared first on…

Google’s John Mueller answers if Google applies different algorithms depending on the niche and affirms that some kinds of content is treated differently The post Does Google Use Different Algorithms…

Wouldn’t it be great if your leads were worth your team’s time? In this webinar, you’ll discover a defined process that attracts high-quality inbound leads. The post 3 Overlooked Ways…

While SEO is critical, counting on search alone to reach your market isn’t a winning strategy. Here’s why. The post Focusing On SEO Alone Just Isn’t Enough. Here’s Why. appeared…

Should you create content with Google in mind? Yes. Learn how to follow Google’s rules to create user-first content that works – and vice versa. The post 4 Reliable Ways…

CMS can be a solid foundation for your SEO efforts. How do you find the best one? Here’s what you need to know. The post How to Pick the Most…

New tools added to LinkedIn’s Creator Mode gives you more analytics data with greater insight into audience engagement, and access to new profile features. The post LinkedIn Adds New &…

Should you be using the Google Search Partner network? Let’s look at some of the ways it helps advertisers gain visibility and control. The post Google Search Partners: 5 Misconceptions…

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…