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Let’s explore Google’s updated spam policies. What does this mean for SEO and how can you ensure your website stays relevant and user-centric? The post An In-Depth Look At Google…

While often overlooked, a Contact Us page is essential for your site to engage with customers. Check out these inspirational examples and helpful tips. The post Contact Us Page Examples:…

A 27-year SEO expert, who also worked at Bing for almost 10 years, shares advice on how to become a better SEO The post 27-Year Search Expert Shares 5 Steps…

Google explains why Core Web Vitals are a ranking factor that you shouldn’t waste much time optimizing for The post Google Explains How CWV Is A Ranking Factor But Doesn’t…

Google’s John Mueller cautions against over-optimizing Core Web Vitals, suggesting incremental improvements may not significantly impact search rankings. The post Google: Incremental Improvements May Not Impact Rankings appeared first on…

Discover how to adapt your SEO strategies for Google SGE. Learn how to maintain organic traffic with core E-E-A-T principles and high-quality content. The post How To Adapt SEO Strategies…

Explore the fusion of AI, SEO, and content creation, unleashing tools that revolutionize data utilization, search trends, and real-time optimizations for Enterprise SEO. The post 5 Key Enterprise SEO And…

Study reveals Google’s AI search experience may impact brand visibility, prompting marketers to reassess SEO strategies. The post Google SGE: Study Reveals Potential Disruption For Brands & SEO appeared first…

Google’s John Mueller answers question about why image thumbnails are disappearing from the search results The post Google Explains Why Images Are Gone From Some SERPs appeared first on Search…

Boost your international expansion with the power of experience. Learn how to leverage E-E-A-T factors to improve your global reach. The post How To Leverage Experience To Boost Your International…

SEO experts share research on how to incorporate Google’s new Search Generative Experience into your SEO strategy to rank on new SERPs. The post Here’s What SEO Experts Have To…

Has Google’s inclusion of Reddit answers in the search results negatively impacted the overall quality of the SERPs? The post Let’s Be Real: Reddit In Google Search Lacks Credibility appeared…

User satisfaction vs. Google rankings: What really matters in SEO? Find out why balancing SEO and CRO is essential for success in this insightful post. The post There Is No…

Google updated the Product Structured Data documentation to add support for 3D product models on merchant webpages The post Google Updates Product Structured Data With 3DModel Type appeared first on…

Is it true that having contact and about us pages is important for Google’s assessment of a website? The post Google: About Us & Contact Pages Not Important? appeared first…

Learn how generative AI tools can enhance your workflow and help you achieve your SEO goals. Download our latest ebook to get started. The post Generative AI Tool Guide: Transforming…

Google Search Liaison clarifies that websites with ads can rank well, though it’s important to balance monetization with user experience. The post Google Search Liaison: Ads Not A Hindrance To…

Explore the advanced uses of Google Sheets for data scraping, integrating AI tools like ChatGPT for efficiency. The post How To Use Google Sheets For Web Scraping With AI appeared…

Explore the world of generative AI and its influence on top platforms and productivity software in this comprehensive guide. The post Scalable AI Tools For SEO: A Quick Guide For…

What steps should website publishers take if their pages have lost rankings due to the Helpful Content Update (HCU)? The post Google Offers Advice For Those Affected By HCU appeared…

Google is beta testing a new AI feature called Side Panel Chat that will be integrated into Google’s developer pages The post Google Testing AI Chat On Developer Pages appeared…

Discover what makes a social media campaign successful as you explore these real-world examples from top brands. The post 20 Awesome Examples Of Social Media Marketing appeared first on Search…

Google’s John Mueller answers the question: Does changing content based on a visitor’s country impact SEO? The post Google Answers If Different Content Based On Country Affects SEO appeared first…

While often overlooked, a Contact Us page is essential for your site to engage with customers. Check out these inspirational examples and helpful tips. The post Contact Us Page Examples:…

Google’s SearchLiaison offered suggestions on what to focus on if you really want top rankings The post Google’s Advice For Ranking: Stop Showing appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

AI generated spam still enjoy top rankings after escaping Google’s March 2024 spam update in a demoralizing blow against human authored websites The post AI Spam Sites Beat Google’s March…

Google rolls out new search features in Europe, including changes to shopping results, to comply with EU regulations. The post Google Rolling Out Changes To Shopping Searches In Europe appeared…

Improve user experience with best 404 pages examples. Check out this exhaustive list for top notch examples that can work for your brand. The post The Best 404 Pages: 40…

SEO Checklists and best practices are not the same as defined goals and a strategy. There are 7 key differences to factor into your SEO. The post SEO Is More…

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.

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 11 Ways That Really Work To…

Have you ever considered hiring a business coach? Here’s why working with a coach could be the best thing for your marketing agency. The post 5 Ways To Leverage Business…

Make your SEO strategy a success with generative AI and Google’s Search Generative Experience. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and SEO tools for 2024! The post 2024 SEO Tools…

You’ll also learn how to navigate SEO in the era of AI, and how to gain an advantage with these new tools. The post 10 Successful Ways To Improve Your…

What’s the role of large language models in search personalization? Gain insights into how LLMs can make voice assistants useful in understanding user intent. The post Phoenix: LLMs Revive Decade-Old…

Google’s John Mueller answered a question about spammy backlinks that were said to negatively impact search rankings The post Google On Spammy Backlinks & Negative Impact On Rankings appeared first…

John Mueller revealed that Google had considered respecting the noindex directive in the robots.txt The post Google Had Discussed Allowing Noindex In Robots.txt appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Master the art of analyzing GSC data with BigQuery. Learn how to efficiently analyze large volumes of data and gain comprehensive search analytics insights. The post How To Use Big…

CEO of OpenAI opened up about his vision of what an AI search engine would look like The post OpenAI’s Sam Altman On Challenging Google With AI Search appeared first…

In today’s digital landscape, a healthy, technically sound website is the key to SEO success.  However, ensuring your site is optimized for maximum performance is no easy feat, as SEOs,…

Explore the fusion of AI, SEO, and content creation, unleashing tools that revolutionize data utilization, search trends, and real-time optimizations for Enterprise SEO. The post 5 Key Enterprise SEO And…

Explore the influence of AI on user interactions. Does it enhance experiences or compromise authenticity? Delve deeper to uncover insights. The post Navigating The Intersections Of Technology And Human Interaction…

Unsure how to react when your GBP listing is suspended? Here’s how to work around this difficult situation and bring your business back online. The post Google Business Profile Suspended?…

Seven facts show why AI chatbots have no chance of causing a 25% drop in search volume by 2026 The post Why Prediction Of 25% Search Volume Drop Due to…

Discover what makes a social media campaign successful as you explore these real-world examples from top brands. The post 20 Awesome Examples Of Social Media Marketing appeared first on Search…

Discover the importance of Google star ratings for your business. This comprehensive guide explains everything you need to know. The post A Guide To Star Ratings On Google And How…

This is the genius SEO strategy LinkedIn used for ranking in Google with AI, human experts, and 10 million UGC articles The post How LinkedIn Unlocked A Genius SEO Strategy…

Google’s Search Relations team reveals that high-quality, user-centric content is the key to increasing crawl demand, debunking crawl budget myths. The post Google Confirms: High-Quality Content Is Crawled More Often…

The weird robots.txt file of Google’s John Mueller’s personal site became an object of curiosity after the site was deindexed The post The Saga Of John Mueller’s Freaky Robots.txt appeared…

Local businesses can benefit from utilizing video digital marketing – learn why and how in this helpful blog post! The post Why And How Local Businesses Should Use Video In…

Where robots.txt errors are concerned, prevention is definitely better than cure. Here’s how to fix the most common mistakes. The post 8 Common Robots.txt Issues And How To Fix Them…

Google Search Console adds Interaction to Next Paint (INP) metric to Core Web Vitals report. The post Google Search Console Adds INP Metric In Core Web Vitals Report appeared first…

Enhance your SEO authority with these effective strategies. Boost your website’s visibility and improve your search engine rankings. The post 10 Steps To Grow Your SEO Authority & Topical Expertise…

Google updated their documentation to make it clear that CWV is used in their ranking systems (without explicitly calling them ranking factors) The post Google Now Says Core Web Vitals…

Improve user experience with best 404 pages examples. Check out this exhaustive list for top notch examples that can work for your brand. The post The Best 404 Pages: 40…

Google’s March 2024 Core Update deindexes hundreds of websites so far, targeting AI-generated spam and prioritizing high-quality, human-generated content. The post Google’s March 2024 Core Update Impact: Hundreds Of Websites…

Explore Google’s efforts to reduce unoriginal content in search results and learn why creating original content is more important than ever. The post Originality: Escape The SERP Fluffyfication appeared first…

The March 2024 core algorithm update is penalizing AI content. Here’s how to make Google love it instead. The post Google’s Algorithm Hates AI Content? How To Make Google Love…

Learn how to measure ROI of content on a page whether it be for a media company, publisher, YouTube creator, affiliate, or trade organization. The post How To Track The…

Google begins automatically surfacing social media posts on Google Business Profiles. The post Google Integrates Social Media Posts Into Google Business Profiles appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Learn how to overcome the challenges of building a solid local search presence without a physical storefront. The post Local SEO For Non-Physical Businesses: Overcoming The Challenges appeared first on…

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…

Google to discontinue its “Add Me To Search” people cards feature, citing limited helpfulness for users since its launch. The post Google To Remove “Add Me To Search” People Cards…

Discover valuable advice and inspiring stories from SEO professionals about work-life balance and empowering women and non-binary individuals in the industry. The post SEO Work & Life Balance: Advice And…

Learn how to use reverse video search with Google, Microsoft Bing, and more to credit sources and find more information about a video. The post How To Use Reverse Video…

Dive into the strategic use of internal Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), revealing their role in driving SEO success and influencing industry reputation through digital PR. The post Experts Vs. Influencers:…

Unsure how to react when your GBP listing is suspended? Here’s how to work around this difficult situation and bring your business back online. The post Google Business Profile Suspended?…

Google updates Search Quality Evaluator Guidelines with details and examples to identify untrustworthy websites. The post Google Updates Search Quality Evaluator Guidelines appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Insights from sites receiving manual actions suggests this update may reach historic levels not seen since the Panda & Penguin Updates The post Google March 2024 Update: 6 Insights On…

Google’s Core Algorithm update contains 4 changes to the link signals The post Google March 2024 Update: 4 Changes To Link Signal appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Learn how Top Insights empowers you with the data you need to make more informed decisions. The post Top Insights For Maximum Visibility And Performance appeared first on Search Engine…

Google’s extensive March 2024 Core Update tackles low-quality content and introduces new spam policies targeting manipulative practices. The post Google March 2024 Core Update: Reducing “Unhelpful” Content By 40% appeared…

Find out how Vetted.ai’s AI chatbot is changing the game in Google search by providing valuable shopping assistance and personalized search results. The post Aifficiency: What’s Really Behind Google’s Deal…

Discover the importance of Google star ratings for your business. This comprehensive guide explains everything you need to know. The post A Guide To Star Ratings On Google And How…

Learn how multi-touch attribution can help you better understand your customer journey. Blend first & last-touch data to find key marketing insights. The post 6 Ways To Supercharge Your Campaign…

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…

Where robots.txt errors are concerned, prevention is definitely better than cure. Here’s how to fix the most common mistakes. The post 8 Common Robots.txt Issues And How To Fix Them…

There have been significant changes to the way users interact with search engines, with SERPs moving beyond the basic blue links to a more dynamic and feature-rich structure.  As Google’s…

Tackle your SEO with confidence. Read on for insights & tactical tips curated for success this year & beyond. The post 7 Strategic SEO Insights & Tactical Tips For 2024…

Google announced a new scrolling carousel that displays as a rich result that can be used for products, local businesses and events The post Google Announces A New Carousel Rich…

Discover the steps to maximize visibility in app stores with app store optimization! Learn how to succeed in Google Play & Apple App Store. The post A Complete Guide To…

Looking to take your search engine optimization skills to the next level? Check out these free and paid online courses. The post Best SEO Courses Online – Free & Paid…

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.

Want to earn badges and rewards from the Google Local Guides program? Learn how to join, how to contribute, and how to earn points. The post Google Local Guides Program:…

Google’s beta AI content rewriting tool is said be “incentivizing the production of AI-generated slop” The post Google Testing AI Tool That Finds & Rewrites Quality Content appeared first on…

Google launches new Chrome features providing enhanced search suggestions by leveraging crowdsourced data The post Google Chrome Showing More Relevant Search Suggestions appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Google will shut down websites created with Google Business Profile in March 2024. Here’s what local business owners and advertisers need to know. The post Websites Created With Google Business…

Explore how 5G revolutionizes SEO with faster server responses, optimized images, and the rise of Progressive Web Apps for enhanced mobile user experiences. The post The Impact Of 5G Technology…

Get up to speed with the fundamentals of Entities, Schema, Algorithm machine learning advancements for SEO with excerpts from our SEO Trends 2024 ebook. The post Entities & Ontologies: The…

Discover key insights from the Digital 2024: Global Report from DataReportal on the latest trends for search and social media marketing. The post 8 Key Takeaways From The Digital 2024:…

SEO community unites for Ukraine pet shelters fundraiser live stream on war’s two-year anniversary. Here’s how you can join and help make a difference. The post SEO For Paws Live…

Upgrade your keyword research strategy with a Keyword Universe. Build a pool of impactful keywords to prioritize content creation and optimize your SEO strategy. The post Universe: A Better Alternative…

It is pretty rare that SEOs can do all the things necessary for SEO to be successful. Learn 10 things that aren’t SEO, but matter. The post SEO Isn’t Just…

Google’s SearchLiaison responded on Twitter to confirm that the filetype search operator is missing The post Google Confirms That Filetype Search Operator’s Missing appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Find out how to increase online visibility and click-through rates for your GPT in the GPT Store and Google Search with these six tips. The post 6 Ways To Optimize…

Google explains how its search engine crawls the web in latest “How Search Works” video. The post Google Releases New ‘How Search Works’ Episode On Crawling appeared first on Search…

SGE and generative AI are here, and they’re making a splash in a big way. SERPs as we know them are completely changing, and it’s up to us to pivot….

Squarespace, Wix and WordPress are the fastest improving content management systems out of six CMS platforms compared by HTTPArchive The post WordPress, Wix & Squarespace Show Best CWV Rate Of…

Learn how to use reverse video search with Google, Microsoft Bing, and more to credit sources and find more information about a video. The post How To Use Reverse Video…

Explore why Google Gemini may transform the SEO industry. Learn how its improved multimodality and unlimited capabilities affect SERPs, rankings, content, and ranking factors. The post Google’s Gemini Decoded: Unveiling…