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Study reveals Google search shifts: ecommerce and user-generated content rise, while product review sites lose visibility. The post Study: Google Favors Ecommerce Sites & User-Generated Content appeared first on Search…

Google begins rolling out the June 2024 spam update, which should take a week to complete. The post Google Launches June 2024 Spam Update appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Discover the key elements to analyze on your competitors’ websites for SEO success. Improve your strategies and outrank the competition. The post Ask An SEO: What To Analyze On Competitors…

As Reddit ranks higher in Google searches, its traffic has reportedly grown 39% year-over-year. The post Reddit Traffic Up 39%: Is Google Prioritizing Opinions Over Expertise? appeared first on Search…

Google’s Gary Illyes says sudden crawling spikes may signal hacked sites or other issues. The post Is Google Crawling Your Site A Lot? That Could Be A Bad Sign appeared…

Prevent panic and address traffic declines in Google Search Console with this detailed troubleshooting guide. The post How To Uncover Traffic Declines In Google Search Console And How To Fix…

If you’re a multi-location brand looking to boost your local visibility and gain a competitive edge in the market, look no further. On June 26, we’re hosting a live webinar…

Get ahead in SEO with PR engagement metrics. Learn how to evaluate the impact of integrated campaigns and influence audience search behavior. The post How To Think About SEO, Content…

This detailed guide reveals how to build and maintain a diverse backlink profile to boost your website’s search performance. The post How To Build A Diverse & Healthy Link Profile…

Google’s Gary Illyes responded to a question about concerns over toxic link sabotage The post Google Answers Question About Toxic Link Sabotage appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Despite being clear in his original statement recommending diversifying traffic sources, someone still asked SearchLiaison if traffic diversity is a ranking factor The post Google On Traffic Diversity As A…

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…

Should H1 and title tags match? This is what Google recommends The post Google: Should H1 & Title Tags Match? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google’s John Mueller clarified that localized duplicate content across regional websites is acceptable. Unique content is still recommended for specific page types. The post When Is Duplicate Content Acceptable For…

Google’s John Mueller answers if having a lot of affiliate links on a web page can negatively impact rankings The post Google’s Response to Affiliate Link Heavy Content appeared first…

For SEO, Google’s John Mueller says to evaluate AI-translation quality, get third-party feedback on AI-assisted content. The post Google’s Stance On AI Translations & Content Drafting Tools appeared first on…

How to make sense of what Google is saying about updates, fixing an algorithm that’s not “broken” and turning that into better rankings The post Is Google Broken Or Are…

Harness Schema Markup to create a content knowledge graph. Explore the reasons behind adopting structured data and its benefits in the age of generative AI. The post Why Now’s The…

Google identifies a quirk in some hreflang implementations and updates documentation to make it more widely known The post Google Warns Of Quirk In Some Hreflang Implementations appeared first on…

New study shows simpler headlines with common words can increase reader clicks and engagement. The post Want More Clicks? Use Simple Headlines, Study Advises appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Get started with Google Search Console and take control of your website’s performance in the search results. Boost rankings and fix issues with ease. The post Google Search Console Complete…

Gain insights into algorithm updates and their effects on Google search rankings for different industries in this latest analysis. The post David Vs. Goliath [Part 2]: Algorithm Updates Have Become…

Google discontinues support for rich results associated with Covid-era livestreamed events, classes and pre-recorded videos The post Google Quietly Ends Covid-Era Rich Results appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google revised their structured data guidelines to enhance brand panels in a way that may improve merchant search traffic and sales The post Google’s Structured Data Update May Boost Merchant…

The Local SEO guides you need to expand your local presence and visibility, all in one place. The post 6 Local SEO Full-Guides That Help You Rank For Your Business…

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.

Google’s Gary Illyes recommends using robots.txt to block crawlers from “add to cart” URLs, preventing wasted server resources. The post Google Reminds Websites To Use Robots.txt To Block Action URLs…

Why is Google ranking a hyphenated domain name site for “SEO” related keywords it’s clearly not relevant for? The post Something Weird Is Going On In Google’s SERPs appeared first…

Confused by recent Google updates? Download our latest Google Ranking ebook and learn valuable insights and tips from 11 SEO experts. The post Google Ranking Systems & Signals: How To…

Google’s Search Liaison responds to the idea of CTR for ranking and to suggestions of connections with the HCU The post Google’s Statement About CTR And HCU appeared first on…

Apple unveils ChatGPT integration, sparking concerns about search, discoverability, and closed ecosystems. The post Apple’s AI Push: ChatGPT For Everyone, But At What Cost? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google’s Search Console now provides ecommerce sites data on product listing performance across Google’s shopping surfaces. The post Google Gives Merchants New Insights Into Shopping Search Performance appeared first on…

Google’s John Mueller answers question if it’s now okay to stop optimizing for desktop version of website The post Google Responds: Is Desktop SEO Still Necessary? appeared first on Search…

Google’s John Mueller answers whether a May 2024 ranking drop was caused by ten problematic webpages The post Google: Can 10 Pages Impact Sitewide Rankings? appeared first on Search Engine…

Google fixed a longstanding issue with site names not showing correctly in the search results when inner pages were ranked The post Google Quietly Fixed Site Names In Search Results…

Google reveals the internal decision-making process for public disclosing incidents that affect search, crawling and indexing The post Google On How It Manages Disclosure Of Search Incidents appeared first on…

This detailed guide reveals how to build and maintain a diverse backlink profile to boost your website’s search performance. The post How To Build A Diverse & Healthy Link Profile…

Google published a case study showing how adding structured data and improving crawlability nearly doubled the amount of clicks to the site The post Google Case Study Shows Importance Of…

At MozCon, Rand Fishkin shared recommendations based on purported Google leaks, sparking skepticism and debate. The post Rand Fishkin At MozCon: Rethinking Strategies Amid Google API “Leak” appeared first on…

Unlock the power of local search marketing with game-changing tactics. Stay ahead of the competition and improve your online visibility. The post Your Guide To Dominating Local Search Marketing appeared…

Google’s AI disrupts organic SEO; search scientist suggests pivoting strategies to commercial queries, local SEO, and better content. The post SEO In Crisis? Moz Search Scientist Warns Of Challenges Ahead…

It’s no secret that Reddit is making major waves in the digital marketing landscape. But what does that mean for your strategy? Join us live on June 12 as we…

Watch on-demand and learn what’s currently working in the world of link building, and how you can develop a winning content and link building strategy. The post Link Building in…

Research by BrightEdge offers new details of which verticals experience more Google AI Overviews in search results The post Google AI Overviews: New Research Offers Insights appeared first on Search…

Discover how Google’s leaked ranking factors can provide valuable insights for testing and improving your SEO strategies. The post 2,596: How To Make The Most Out Of Google’s Leaked Ranking…

SEO conferences are the place to be if you want to know anything about SEO. Here are some of the upcoming events you can attend. The post The Best SEO…

SEO professionals can change their browser’s user-agent to identify issues with cloaking or audit websites on different devices. Learn the process here. The post How to Change User Agents in…

Discover expert tips on how to increase website traffic after the latest Google update. Boost your online visibility and attract more visitors to your site. The post How To Increase…

What are the key SEO and content marketing trends you should prioritize in 2024 and beyond? Join us and find out!  With search taking on a more human-first and user-centric…

Enhance your SEO reporting with AI chatbots and BigQuery in the step-by-step guide. Learn examples of using ChatGPT to run advanced queries for data-driven decision-making. The post How SEO Experts…

Get started with Google Search Console and take control of your website’s performance in the search results. Boost rankings and fix issues with ease. The post Google Search Console Complete…

Discover the importance of header tags in web design and SEO. Optimize content structure and improve search rankings with these best practices. The post How To Use Header Tags: SEO…

Google addresses concerns about AI overviews, while continuing to claim they lead to higher user satisfaction and more clicks. The post Google To Limit AI Overviews For “Nonsensical” Queries appeared…

Ready to conquer international SEO? This detailed checklist will take you from beginner to advanced practitioner, including using hreflang setups to unleash global growth. The post International SEO For 2024:…

Google confirms leaked documents are authentic, urges caution in interpreting the data. The post Google Validates Leak, Igniting Questions Around Search Transparency appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Uncover the reasons why you need a privacy statement for your company and learn how it ensures transparency and compliance with GDPR regulations. The post Why Do I Need A…

Core Web Vitals scores reveal which CMS is the fastest. But something weird happened to nearly all the scores in April. The post Core Web Vitals: WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Joomla,…

Discover how to find competitor keywords & gain a competitive edge in SEO. Outperform your competitors in SERPs with effective keyword targeting. The post How To Find Competitors’ Keywords: Tips…

Some search marketers are skeptical of connections between the alleged Google data leak and ranking factors The post Doubts Emerge Over Alleged Google Data Leak appeared first on Search Engine…

Explore the change and impact of Google ads mixed with organic results on user experience and organic search results. The post Google Ads Now Being Mixed In With Organic Results…

Learn all about the benefits of log analyzers in scaling your enterprise site’s rankings to new heights in the SERP. The post Why Using A Log Analyzer Is A Must…

Clarification of that Google data leak that may change your mind about what is known so far The post Google Data Leak Clarification appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Leaked Google documents suggest user engagement metrics influence rankings, contradicting past statements. The leak has sparked controversy within the SEO industry over Google’s transparency. The post Google Search Leak: Conflicting…

Google to discontinue Business Profile chat feature by July 31, urging businesses to seek alternative solutions. The post Google To Shut Down Business Profile Chat Feature appeared first on Search…

A recent analysis explores the impact of AI Overviews on organic traffic, highlighting potential shifts in ranking strategies. The post The Traffic Impact Of AI Overviews appeared first on Search…

Joost de Valk, founder of Yoast SEO, created a new WordPress plugin that solves a common site architecture problem and improves SEO The post New WordPress Plugin Solves Site Navigation…

Google quietly started indexing EPUB files and can now be seen in the SERPs The post Google Is Now Indexing EPUB Files appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Data reveals Google AI overviews are disrupting ecommerce visibility, pulling product data from non-ranking sources. The post Google’s AI Overviews Shake Up Ecommerce Search Visibility appeared first on Search Engine…

Google rolls out a new type of social profile that makes users’ written reviews in Search publicly accessible. The post Google Rolls Out Search Profile Feature For Reviewers appeared first…

Don’t overlook web directories. Discover top directories and learn how they can still offer value in today’s online landscape. The post 20 Web Directories You’ll Still Want To Use appeared…

Google confirms algorithmic actions for site reputation abuse are not live, and will only impact specific content. The post Google Confirms: No Algorithmic Actions For Site Reputation Abuse Yet appeared…

Google’s new visual search blurs the lines between AI search results and paid “recommendations” The post New Google Lens Ads Mimic AI Search Results appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

This article explores the good, the bad, and the ugly of AI Overviews, including lower CPCs, misinformation, and potential traffic loss for content creators. The post Google AIO 24: Threats…

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 keynote speakers demonstrated how AI Overviews will prioritize advertising over organic search The post Google To Prioritize AI Overviews Ads Over Organic Search appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Discover the importance of header tags in web design and SEO. Optimize content structure and improve search rankings with these best practices. The post How To Use Header Tags: SEO…

This post was sponsored by DebugBear. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. Keeping your website fast is important for user experience and SEO. The Core Web…

SEO job listings dropped 37% in Q1, though senior roles increased slightly amid economic pressures. The post SEO Job Listings Reportedly Down 37% Year-Over-Year appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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…

Google won’t commit to providing websites with Search Console data on traffic generated from AI search results. The post Google Won’t Commit To AI Search Traffic Data In Search Console…

Ready to conquer international SEO? This detailed checklist will take you from beginner to advanced practitioner, including using hreflang setups to unleash global growth. The post International SEO For 2024:…

Google CEO downplays concerns over AI search impacting website traffic, claims it drives more engagement. The post Google CEO Addresses Concerns Over AI’s Impact On Search Traffic appeared first on…

Pew Research Center study reveals widespread digital decay: 38% webpages, government links, tweets vanish within years. The post 38% Of Webpages From 2013 Have Vanished, Pew Study Finds appeared first…

Whether you’re starting from square one or looking to refine your expertise, follow our step-by-step blueprint to elevate your SEO skills to new heights. The post Learn SEO: A Blueprint…

Google might update the helpful content signals so that new pages can rank. This is why that may not be enough The post Google Helpfulness Signals Might Change – Why…

Uncover the ethical implications of using AI in SEO. Find out how to navigate the challenges of AI technologies to create accurate and unbiased content. The post Using AI Ethically…

Google aims to better reward high-quality content sites in the next core update. The post Google Hints At Improving Site Rankings In Next Update appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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…

Want to improve the online visibility of your automotive business and drive new customers in the dealership door? You need SEO to outrun the competition. The post 7 Automotive SEO…

Google announces details of two new crawlers that are optimized for scraping images and videos for research and development purposes The post Google Reveals Two New Web Crawlers appeared first…

Don’t overlook web directories. Discover top directories and learn how they can still offer value in today’s online landscape. The post 20 Web Directories You’ll Still Want To Use appeared…

How long should your blog posts be for maximum SEO value and impact? See how much content length really matters. The post What’s The Ideal Blog Post Length For SEO?…

It’s possible to get both higher traffic and a better conversion rate. Understand how to influence them by knowing how to calculate conversion here. The post What Is Conversion Rate…

Find out what the day to day of an SEO consultant looks like and the most important considerations if you are becoming one. The post Becoming An SEO Consultant: Skills,…

Should I be using SEO, SEM, or both? Find out the difference between the two and learn how they can give you a competitive advantage. The post SEM Vs. SEO:…

Google’s AI search overviews spark debate over fair use of web content, echoing recent French court rulings against tech giants. The post Google AI Overviews = Theft? Court Ruling Sets…

Learn about chatbots and AI on the search landscape, so you can adapt your SEO strategies to optimize for both traditional and AI-driven search engines. The post As Chatbots And…