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Communicating Major Google Changes To C-Suite

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…

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Google: SSL Certificate Does Not Boost SEO

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.

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Google Answers Whether Having Two Sites Affects Rankings

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…

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Instagram Changes Ranking Algorithm To Favor Original Content

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…

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Google Shares How It Treats .AI Domains For SEO

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…

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WordPress Announces 100-Year Domain Name Registrations

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.

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Google Shows How To Beat Reddit & Big Brands

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…

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How Much Code Should SEO Pros Know? Google Weighs In

Google’s Martin Splitt and Gary Illyes discuss how much technical knowledge SEO professionals need, and why coding isn’t always essential. The post How Much Code Should SEO Pros Know? Google…

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Metaverse Marketing Myths, Musts & Mantras #WAGMI

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 &…

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Google Loses Top Domain Spot To TikTok

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…

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Google’s SEO Starter Guide Set For A Major Update

Google is revamping its official SEO Starter Guide, streamlining advice for modern website owners, and simplifying complex topics. The post Google’s SEO Starter Guide Set For A Major Update appeared…

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Gravity: How To Cultivate Focus And Execute Better

Stuck in a productive rut? Learn how companies can combat “workplace gravity” – the constant distractions that pull our focus away from what matters. The post Gravity: How To Cultivate…

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Google’s Gary Illyes: Lastmod Signal Is Binary

Google’s Gary Illyes reveals lastmod signal treatment is binary – trusted completely or ignored. The post Google’s Gary Illyes: Lastmod Signal Is Binary 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 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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Google On Right Way To Do Paid Guest Posts

Google’s John Mueller suggests a better approach to paid guest posts The post Google On Right Way To Do Paid Guest Posts appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Tech Giants On Trial: Why Gonzalez v. Google Matters

Takeaways from the opening arguments in the Supreme Court case involving Google and Section 230, with implications for internet regulation and free speech. The post Tech Giants On Trial: Why…

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Google’s Website Cache Is Still Available (For Now)

Google’s recent update of its cache documentation highlights that the cache is actually still available The post Google’s Website Cache Is Still Available (For Now) appeared first on Search Engine…

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Google On 404 Errors And Ranking Drops

Google’s Gary Illyes responded to a question about 404 errors that coincided with a drop in search rankings The post Google On 404 Errors And Ranking Drops appeared first on…

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Google Teams Up With GoDaddy

Google announces a new partnership with GoDaddy to help eCommerce merchants gain higher visibility online. The post Google Teams Up With GoDaddy appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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How To Spot SEO Myths: 26 Common SEO Myths, Debunked

Don’t fall for misinformation! Get the real facts about SEO practices and trust the right experts. The post How To Spot SEO Myths: 26 Common SEO Myths, Debunked appeared first…

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How To Use ChatGPT Plugins For Work

With new ChatGPT plugins arriving daily, here’s how to choose the right ones, reveal the best prompts, and extract use case examples for work-related tasks. The post How To Use…

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Voice Search SEO: How Does It Work?

Stay ahead with voice search SEO. Understand the rise of voice assistants and how they are changing the way people search. The post Voice Search SEO: How Does It Work?…

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Google Updates Search Console With New Merchant Reports

Google Search Console adds clicks and impressions reports for product snippets and merchant listings The post Google Updates Search Console With New Merchant Reports appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Title Tag Optimization: A Complete How-to Guide

Discover the right balance between incorporating important keywords with also matching the intent for the topic. Here are some tips on title tag optimization. The post Title Tag Optimization: A…

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Are Meta Descriptions A Google Ranking Factor?

The meta description can help search engines and people understand what a webpage is all about. But will it help you rank higher in search? The post Are Meta Descriptions…

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WordPress Gutenberg 14.2 Offers Better User Experience

Newly released Gutenberg 14.2 features numerous improvements that make editing on WordPress a smoother experience The post WordPress Gutenberg 14.2 Offers Better User Experience appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google Core & Product Review Updates Finish Rolling Out

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…

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Google On Knowing Best SEO Was Applied

Google’s John Mueller answers question about how one knows they did their best effort for SEO The post Google On Knowing Best SEO Was Applied appeared first on Search Engine…

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Get Ready For Google’s INP Metric With These 5 Tools

Outpace competitors with these free tools for optimizing Interaction To Next Paint scores The post Get Ready For Google’s INP Metric With These 5 Tools appeared first on Search Engine…

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E-E-A-T’s Google Ranking Influence Decoded

How should SEOs implement E-E-A-T in their strategies according to recent statements from Google’s SearchLiaison? The post E-E-A-T’s Google Ranking Influence Decoded appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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42 Facebook Statistics & Facts For 2024

Get a comprehensive overview of Facebook’s reach, user behavior, and influence with the latest statistics and facts so you can adapt your social media strategy. The post 42 Facebook Statistics…

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How Google Ranks Pages With Abbreviations

Google’s John Mueller answers how Google’s algorithm handles abbreviations The post How Google Ranks Pages With Abbreviations appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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How To Craft A Winning SEO Strategy

A simple 5-step framework to build your own SEO strategy. The post How To Craft A Winning SEO Strategy appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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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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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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Instagram Update Could Impact Reach For Some Accounts

Instagram is expanding on a feature that filters out ‘sensitive’ content, which has the potential to impact reach for some accounts.  The post Instagram Update Could Impact Reach For Some…

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Facebook Creates New Ways For SMBs to Access Funding

To help diverse businesses and address cash flow needs, Facebook is introducing ways to access funding and get connected with business resources and networking groups. The post Facebook Creates New…

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Google’s New ING TLD Domains Available

ING top level domain opens the door to creatively targeting user intent, especially for local businesses The post Google’s New ING TLD Domains Available appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Scalable AI Tools For SEO: A Quick Guide For 2024

Discover the best AI tools for SEO in 2024, with free AI chatbots, affordable AI tools, and scalable AI solutions for marketing agencies and enterprises. The post Scalable AI Tools…

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Google On Why Helpful Content Update Seems Quiet

Google addresses reports that the helpful content update is having a minimal impact on search results, reminding everyone it’s still rolling out. The post Google On Why Helpful Content Update…

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Google Explains How It Processes Queries & Ranks Content

Gary Illyes explains how Google ranks content that displays the highest quality, trustworthiness, and relevance to users The post Google Explains How It Processes Queries & Ranks Content appeared first…

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Google AIO Is Ranking More Niche Specific Sites

Google’s AI Overviews now prioritize niche expertise, with big brand generalist sites losing visibility The post Google AIO Is Ranking More Niche Specific Sites appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Instagram Enables Likes On Stories

Instagram is introducing a new way for users to engage with stories by showing appreciation with a simple like, rather than sending a direct message. The post Instagram Enables Likes…

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7 Powerful On-Page SEO Tips For Small Teams In 2023

Learn SEO best practices for building organic backlinks, optimizing images for search, and using short-form videos with a small team. The post 7 Powerful On-Page SEO Tips For Small Teams…

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Google Halloween Search Trends For 2021

Google shares data about the top trending Halloween-related searches this year, such as most popular costumes, top haunted house locations in Maps, and more. The post Google Halloween Search Trends…

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Google Updates Rel=Canonical Documentation

The newly updated rel=canonical documentation better explains how Google uses rel canonicals The post Google Updates Rel=Canonical Documentation appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google Completes March Spam Update, Core Update Continues

Google concludes March spam update targeting AI content and authority abuse; core update continues. The post Google Completes March Spam Update, Core Update Continues appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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What Is Schema Markup & Why Is It Important For SEO?

Discover how schema markup can improve your website’s performance in search results. Use variants schema to highlight product variations and provide context to search engines. The post What Is Schema…

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Google Says These Are Not Good Signals

Google’s Gary Illyes confirmed that markup that SEOs and site owners control are generally not good signals The post Google Says These Are Not Good Signals appeared first on Search…

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Agile SEO: Moving From Strategy To Action

Achieve SEO success with agile methods. Learn how to get resources and buy-in from executives without lengthy strategy documents. The post Agile SEO: Moving From Strategy To Action appeared first…