July 2022 Google Product Reviews Update Rolling Out – Every...
The fourth version of the Google Product Reviews Update is now rolling out – this update is called – you guessed it – the July 2022 Google Product Reviews Update….
The fourth version of the Google Product Reviews Update is now rolling out – this update is called – you guessed it – the July 2022 Google Product Reviews Update….
Google has updated its Google Merchant Center policy to no longer disapprove the login required and restricted purchase free listings. Google said instead, Google will mark them as active but…
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Meta’s latest earnings report reveals the company’s first-ever year-over-year decline in advertising revenue, signaling a downward trend that it expects to continue. The post Meta Reports First Ever Decline In…
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I have personally written thousands of articles over the years, covering everything from writing itself to digital marketing, travel, insurance, and more. My work has been featured on some…
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Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
It appears that Google Business Profiles is pushing more and more to verify their businesses using video verification. We covered this before, as Google set this as the default option,…
Here is a small but interesting test I want to document. Google is testing showing a plus sign before the related searches and people also search for sections in Google…
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Google not only is testing more list view formats for the top stories section but also testing, for some queries and some searchers, having the first set of web results…
Google seems to be testing another refinement feature named “explore more.” This is in addition to the product grids, and popular products and refine by search features. This looks similar…
Google confirms the July 2022 product review update, the fourth in a series of updates targeting low quality reviews, is now rolling out. The post Google July 2022 Product Review…
Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri says the full-screen redesign is “not yet good” and speaks to the growing amount of recommended content in people’s feeds. The post Head Of Instagram…
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Storytelling with data is a crucial part of any content marketer’s toolbox. Whether you are using data visualization to illustrate a point you’re trying to make, or you want to…
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Google Analytics is updating reports for GA4 properties with a segment of data counting traffic from Performance Max and Smart Shopping campaigns. The post Google Analytics 4 Now Reports On…
Over the past couple of weeks, Google has been displaying a new snippet line for some e-commerce sites that show the return period policy for that product. So under the…
Google’s John Mueller reiterated something he said before, he said on Twitter “there is no objective way to count links.” He said this in 2019 when he said “counting links…
Google Maps has updated its photos and videos criteria for the Google Maps user-contributed content policy. Google added selfie photos, excessively dark or blurry images, significantly rotated compositions, and the…
Google Hotel results show a wealth of information about a hotel listing but what I think may be new is a section called “Featured In.” This section shows you articles…
Google is emailing some Google Ads advertisers that they will automatically move some of their conversion actions to data-driven attribution. Google announced data-driven attribution back in September 2021 when it…
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The privacy-focused search engine can help you take your digital marketing strategy to the next level. Discover 10 facts and uncover its potential use. The post 10 DuckDuckGo Facts For…
According to Sprout Social’s survey, 85% of companies rely on social data as a primary source of business insights. And with almost 4.6 million people on social media networks, they…
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Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google’s Things to…
A new report from LinkedIn shows that job postings have tripled for creator-related positions as brands invest in new ways to drive engagement. The post LinkedIn Reports Demand For ‘Creator’…
The Google Things To Know box, which was announced at Google I/O, and eventually has been showing up for about 1% of desktop queries, is no longer showing up for…
Google is testing mixing the search bar, where you normally see the vertical search options like videos, maps, images, shopping, news, etc – but also showing refinements for your searches.
Google has a section named “appears on these lists” that will show you which product review content (or comparison lists) has mentioned the product you are looking at. This works…
Google’s Local Service Ads are supposed to be screened, guaranteed, and reviewed by someone contracted by Google. But supposedly, the reviews in many Local Service Ads are filled with fake…
Google is now showing three local service ads listings in both the mobile and desktop interface. Previously, Google has shown two local service ads listings, but as Len pointed out…
Jaimie and Jon Clark came for a visit and we all spoke SEO and a lot more. Jaimie Clark is the VP of SEO at Centerfield, she was previously the…
Google’s John Mueller explains why Search Console CWV report never matches data from PageSpeed Insights The post Difference Between Search Console CWV Report & PageSpeed Insights appeared first on Search…
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Is buying extra domains recommended? Tony Wright gives a short-term and long-term perspective for single websites who own several domains. The post What Should You Do With Extra Domain Names?…
A well-structured SWOT framework can provide an excellent roadmap that helps you focus on your primary SEO goals and maximize limited marketing resources. The post How To Perform A SEO…
Let’s take a closer look at puffery in advertising and the hows and whys it can harm your brand. The post What Is Puffery & How It Affects Your Brand…
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Back in March, Google announced that the current version of Google Analytics Universal (commonly known as Universal Analytics) will be deprecated as of July 1, 2023, in favor of the…
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Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Drupal published a security advisory warning of multiple critical vulnerabilities The post Drupal Warns of Multiple Critical Vulnerabilities appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
The means and inclination to test SEO changes is growing within the industry (finally), but a willingness to test does not always mean it will be successful and worth doing….
Google has updated the suicide prevention box in its search results with a new hotline number and a chat support option. “While Google has included suicide prevention information at the…
Google’s Creators channel has released a super basic video on SEO and how to rank your content in Google Search. It covers four basic tips and makes it all sound…
Google’s John Mueller again said on Twitter “using a shared IP address is fine” for SEO and Google Search ranking purposes. “There is no SEO advantage to using a unique…
Google Search seems to be testing a new “trending topics” section for some news queries in Google Search on mobile. This Trending Topics section lets you toggle and refine your…
Google Ads announced that Google will start the process of automatically “upgrading” accounts to Performance Max for Smart Shopping campaigns. Automatic upgrades will gradually progress and finish in September for…
Google had plenty of bugs, some really big ones, this week including not indexing new content for a day in Google Search. Note, there were rumblings of a Google algorithm…
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The recently announced partnership of Netflix and Microsoft is another blowback on Google’s share of the ad marketplace. The post Is Google Losing Steam In The Ad Marketplace? appeared first…
Build on the human connection to better capture your B2B audience. Here’s how to choose interviewees, plus tips and sample questions to get you started. The post Interviewing Niche B2B…
Don’t underestimate the importance of strong communities. Boost your engagement rate with these 7 marketing tactics specific to Facebook groups. The post Amplify Your Facebook Group With These 7 Marketing…
Updates to Facebook’s home feed have the potential to improve your content reach and get your brand in front of new audiences. The post Facebook Home Feed Changes May Improve…
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
A series of updates to Instagram Reels adds new creative tools, new ways to drive engagement, and an update that changes how videos are shared. The post New Instagram Reels…
Google My Business has added a new feature to automate responses to customer messages through Google Search and Google Maps. It is a frequently asked question section where you enter…
The Google countdown timer and stopwatch feature seem to have stopped working. It seemed the Google stopwatch stopped ticking on July 19th. This feature first came up in Google about…
Google is testing a new label to notate that the reviews aren’t verified in Google Search and Google Map. The label is above the reviews in the local business listing…
Ten days ago, we reported that the people also ask feature dropped down 30 percentage points in terms of how often the feature is shown in Google Search. Well, now…
Google Search’s local pack has for a long time let you filter the local results by hours of operation. But I am not sure when Google added by the day…
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How Google presents your content through the SERPs matters, whether it be images, videos, or rich results. Here’s how to utilize “freshness” for users. The post How Freshness Works (And…
Stay ahead of the competition this 2022 by keeping an eye out for these trendy new social media platforms. The post 10 New Social Media Platforms & Apps To Have…
Make sure your on-site search helps convert site visitors into customers with these SEO best practices. The post On-Site Search Best Practices For SEO & User Experience appeared first on…
Optimizing your click-through rate is an overlooked search marketing technique that can have a large impact on your overall site traffic. In this article, you will learn more about the…
It would be hard to overstate the value of the education offered at MozCon. From the impressive accreditation of seasoned speakers to the novel thinking of newcomers, MozCon 2022’s presenters…
Google Ads is launching a handful of new features, including an easy way for businesses to create video ads. The post Google Makes It Easy To Create Video Ads appeared…
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google is going…
Analyze these seven ecommerce metrics to keep your head above water and stay on top of your entire business. The post 7 Crucial Ecommerce Metrics You Should Be Tracking Right…
Google is rolling out a new feature for Business Profiles that allows you to set up automated responses to frequently asked questions from customers. The post Google Lets Businesses Set…
Google announced it will begin testing new AR, augmented reality, experiences in the public with a limited number of Googlers and trusted testers. These include in-lens displays, microphones, and cameras,…
Google announced this morning that they have added a new way to verify your domain name and properties in Google Search Console. You can now do so through or via…
Google has this weird Google Search rendering bug where it is showing only one search result to some users. This seems like a super limited bug, impacting a limited number…
Google is doing a lot of product result testing, as you’d expect. Here are some new features we spotted Google testing for products in the search results. They include showing…
The other day we covered a knowledge panel box card layout, but now Google is testing a more interactive version of this card layout. When you click on the cards…
Instagram’s location maps are now searchable, making it easier to discover places and businesses in your geographic area. The post Instagram Makes It Easier To Discover Local Businesses appeared first…
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A new report finds almost one-tenth of advertisers’ budgets go to programmatic display and video ads on clickbait sites. And that’s not all. The post $115M In Ad Spend Lost…
Are you eligible to use responsive display ads? From requirements to proper placements, here’s what you need to know in this month’s Ask The PPC. The post What Are The…
Are you ready to upgrade your Instagram Reels? Here’s what you need to know about Instagram Reels Insights, plus best practices and recommended video editors. The post How To Measure…
The rapid advancement of innovative technologies has enabled us to further push the boundaries of marketing. For instance, with the help of Google Alerts, we can monitor the web for…