Vlog #182: Jon Clark On Building An SEO Agency & Happy Employ...
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…
Daily Search Forum Recap: April 24, 2023
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…
$115M In Ad Spend Lost To Clickbait Sites, Report Finds
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…
How to Start a Blog That Makes Money (And Gets Free Traffic)
Of those who make money, not all make a living. And not even all make a decent side income. But what’s also true is that a lot of bloggers…
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Bugs With Indexing, Ads, Ana...
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…
Google On How To Handle Changing An Author’s Names
Sometimes people change their names, for legal reasons, maybe when they get married, maybe they go from a pseudonym to using their real name. What do you do if you…
How To Go Live On TikTok: A Step By Step Guide
Make the most out of your TikTok account with its recent new feature: TikTok LIVE! Host your first one with confidence with this comprehensive guide. The post How To Go…
12 Types of Content Marketing to Leverage for Success in 2023
Content marketing goes well beyond blog posts. These are the most effective content types for your business.
Google: No Healthy Percentage Of Traffic For Googlebot Activity
John Mueller of Google said there is no percentage of traffic you should expect from your Googlebot activity compared to other bot and traffic activity on your site. Meaning you…
6 Ways To Get Local SEO Clients You Really, Truly Want
Skip the cold pitch and gain clients who are great to work with. Attract and nurture good business relationships for local SEO with this guide. The post 6 Ways To…
Microsoft Advertising Ads For AI Chat Solutions
Microsoft Advertising announced a new ad solution for AI-powered chat experiences and solutions. Microsoft said this is a new way to help monetize online services, apps, and publishers monetize chat…
7 Steps To Outrank Your True SEO Competition
To outrank the competition that is taking a large share of your target market, you’ll need to focus on each of these 7 SEO plays. The post 7 Steps To…
Google Clarifies Job Posting Structured Data Guidance
The JobPosting structured data guidance section on how to notify Google of changes to job webpages was updated The post Google Clarifies Job Posting Structured Data Guidance appeared first on…
Facebook To End Live Shopping on October 1
Facebook announced it will no longer allow users to host live shopping events beginning October 1, 2022, Meta announced in a blog post. Citing a shifting preference for short-form videos…
DuckDuckGo Now Says It Will Block Microsoft Trackers
DuckDuckGo responds to recent criticism saying the third-party tracking scripts it blocks will now include scripts from Microsoft. The post DuckDuckGo Now Says It Will Block Microsoft Trackers appeared first…
Who Needs Dedicated Hosting – And Why?
If you own or manage any of the types of businesses in this article, you may need a dedicated server. The post Who Needs Dedicated Hosting – And Why? appeared…
Global SEO: How To Strategize For Multinational Businesses
Going global with SEO: Discover how to create a successful multinational SEO strategy by considering cultural norms, user behavior, and market-specific factors. The post Global SEO: How To Strategize For…
Daily Search Forum Recap: May 17, 2023
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. Bing Chat rolled…
Google Image Search Section For “Top Categorized Results...
Google Image search on mobile has these labels for sections of the images it sometimes shows in the search results. A new label I have not seen before is showing…
Google Featured Snippets Puts Vertical Lines Between Answer &...
Google now shows vertical lines between the featured snippet text and the featured snippet images. This is on the full-width featured snippet, which has a horizontal line below the featured…
Google Job Search Bug Won’t Show Recent Job Postings
There was a bug with Google Jobs Search that wouldn’t show new or recent job listings from the past three days. The issue has been going on for the past…
6 Important Lessons Learned In Building An In-House SEO Team
Create an opportunity to build or grow an in-house SEO team and accelerate its evolution. Read this guide for tips on how to do it. The post 6 Important Lessons…
Google November 2024 Core Update Is Now Rolling Out – What ...
Google has begun rolling out the third core update for the year, the November 2024 core update. This update started to roll out on November 11, 2024 at around 3:30…
How to Write a Press Release (+ Free Template)
Here’s everything you need to know about press releases, including a step-by-step guide to writing a good one: What a press release is When to use a press release…
Google To Clearly Label Clinics That Provide Abortions
Health care providers that are verified to provide abortions will now have a clear label in Google Search and Maps. The post Google To Clearly Label Clinics That Provide Abortions…
How to do Subdomain SEO without Jeopardizing Your Rankings
Wondering how subdomains impact SEO? Check out this guide to learn all the best practices and strategies for achieving SEO success with subdomains.
8 Google Ads Best Practices to Maximize Return on Ad Spend
Check out the top Google Ads best practices you need to follow to get better results from your ad campaigns.
14 Cheap & Effective Small-Business Marketing Strategies
Call them strategies or tactics, but here are 14 ways you can promote your business that a) work, b) don’t require a large budget, and c) won’t hurt your brand…
Bing Chat Temporarily Disables Share Chat Button
Microsoft has temporarily disabled the share feature in Bing Chat where you can share your chats with friends over email, social, etc. Mikhail Parakhin, the CEO of Bing said on…
Searchmetrics’ CMO Talks Enterprise Volatility, SEO Careers &...
Lillian Haase, CMO at Searchmetrics, talks pressing concerns for enterprise SEO and shares what her organization looks for in new SEO talent. The post Searchmetrics’ CMO Talks Enterprise Volatility, SEO…
LinkedIn Unveils Messaging Inbox For Company Pages
LinkedIn launches a messaging inbox for company pages, enhancing direct communication amid economic shifts. The post LinkedIn Unveils Messaging Inbox For Company Pages appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Search Sees UK Decline, Users Express Low Trust In AI
As UK search habits evolve, Google’s reach softens slightly while concerns about AI-powered search results persist. The post Google Search Sees UK Decline, Users Express Low Trust In AI appeared…
How to Find & Analyze Competitor Keywords
Competitor keywords are search engine queries that rivals rank for. Learn how you can rank for them, too.
From Science Fiction To Marketing Reality: Exploring The Impact O...
Discover the latest AI news, top generative AI tools, and the best tips for integrating new AI technologies. The post From Science Fiction To Marketing Reality: Exploring The Impact Of…
Google Gemini Testing New & Improved Link Sources
Google’s Gemini is testing a new format for showing sources and links, a format that gives publishers and content sources more visibility in its AI answer engine. Google Gemini’s AI…
SEO Is More Than A Checklist
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…
SEO for single page apps: The nuts and bolts
Learn effective SEO strategies for optimizing single-page applications and get key insights into tackling issues with JavaScript-based sites.
YouTube AdSense: How to Earn Money from Your Videos
Learn how to set up your YouTube Adsense account and tips to boost your earnings.
How To Add Google Analytics To WordPress
Improve your content by collecting more data. Explore 3 different ways to add Google Analytics to WordPress to gain valuable insights into your website traffic. The post How To Add…
Meta Expands Reels Ads To Instagram, Tests AI Features
Meta is enhancing Reels with Instagram ads, app promotions, and AI-optimized music to boost engagement and broaden advertiser reach. The post Meta Expands Reels Ads To Instagram, Tests AI Features…
Google Study: 90% Of Customers Will Share Their Email For An Ince...
A study between Google and Boston Consulting Group shows 90% of customers will share their email address for a small incentive, such as a discount. The post Google Study: 90%…
YouTube Says ‘No More Confusion’: Fan Accounts Need Clear Labels
YouTube cracks down on impersonation. The company will require fan channels to identify themselves to avoid confusion and curb deception. The post YouTube Says ‘No More Confusion’: Fan Accounts Need…
Rehydration For Client-Side Or Server-Side Rendering
Rehydration is a necessity for your highly interactive website. Discover when best to use it for faster initial load times and improved user experience. The post Rehydration For Client-Side Or…
A Candid Assessment Of AI Search & SEO
A frank assessment of the significant changes in search and what SEOs should be paying attention to right now and in 2025. The post A Candid Assessment Of AI Search…
Digital Marketplace Success Strategies From Nautical’s CEO
Nautical Founder and CEO Ryan Lee shares a few go-to strategies to tackle ecommerce challenges in the digital marketplace in this Q&A-style interview. The post Digital Marketplace Success Strategies From…
The Missing SEO Link: Highly Specialized Rank Tracking & Repo...
Wish it were easier to help clients understand how your work affects their rankings? Adding this missing SEO tool to your stack can help! The post The Missing SEO Link:…
TikTok Marketing 101: How To Get Started
Grow your business on the social platform that’s taking the world by storm. If you’re not too familiar with TikTok, here’s where you should start. The post TikTok Marketing 101:…
Google Ads Liason Addresses AI In AMA Session
Ginny Marvin, dedicated Google Ads Liason, answered advertiser questions in a AMA session hosted by the Paid Search Association. The post Google Ads Liason Addresses AI In AMA Session appeared…
What Is Generative AI and How Does It Work?
Generative AI refers to technology that uses machine learning models to create content. Machine learning models are computer programs that seek to replicate aspects of human intelligence. These models can…
Don’t Call It a Throwback: 20 Years of SEO & Search Engine Jo...
Loren Baker has seen and learned a lot in 20 years of Search Engine Journal. He shared some of them in our special 20th Birthday episode The post Don’t Call…
The 2022 Powerhouse: SEO + Influencer Marketing + Affiliate Marke...
Get insights on how to leverage influencer marketing’s merge with affiliate marketing to supercharge your SEO strategy. The post The 2022 Powerhouse: SEO + Influencer Marketing + Affiliate Marketing [Podcast]…
10 Great Google Analytics Alternatives
Whether you need to save time, have data privacy concerns, or simply want to try a new tool, discover our top 10 Google Analytics alternatives. The post 10 Great Google…
TikTok A Key Part Of Consumers’ Path To Purchase
A global research study finds TikTok is a key part of consumers’ path to purchase, where are increasingly discovering and buying new products. The post TikTok A Key Part Of…
Google Tests Shady Design For Product Panels
Google is testing another design for the product panels in Google Search. This new design shades the boxes for some of the products and reviews, etc. It also moves some…
Google Launches NotebookLM – An AI Note-Taking Assistant
Google unveils experimental AI notebook NotebookLM to summarize documents, answer questions, and generate ideas. The post Google Launches NotebookLM – An AI Note-Taking Assistant appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Screenshot: Google Ads Negative Keywords In Performance Max
We have been hearing Google Ads will provide a feature to manage negative keywords for Performance Max campaigns for a while and now, maybe, the day has come. Joe Shmo…
Will Google Confirm A Future Search Algorithm Update?
With all these unconfirmed Google search ranking updates over the past couple of months and the Google results being super volatile, we are all asking when will Google confirm the…
Senior Twitter Execs Resign – Bankruptcy Reportedly Isn’t Out Of ...
Musk reportedly says bankruptcy not out of the question as senior execs core to Twitter’s functioning resign The post Senior Twitter Execs Resign – Bankruptcy Reportedly Isn’t Out Of The…
Google Review Guidelines Updated To Disallow Discouraging Negativ...
Google has updated its Google Maps contributor guidelines to disallow “discouraging or prohibiting negative reviews, or selectively soliciting positive reviews from customers.”
Skyscraper Technique in SEO: What It Is & How It Works
Skyscraper technique SEO is creating a better version of popular content & working to inherit its backlinks.
Vlog #160: Brian Wallace On Promoting Infographics & What SEO...
In part one we spoke about how Brian Wallace of NowSourcing got into infographics, how it is not just about links but much more and some cool scores he had…
Google Search Generative AI For People Also Search For
Google is testing using its generative AI, Gemini, for the “people also search for” section within Google Search. I mean, Google is testing AI all over search, so I guess…
Experts Predict Twitter Outage & Advise Downloading Your Data...
Multiple experts warn of a possible Twitter outage and encourage users to download their data now while they still can The post Experts Predict Twitter Outage & Advise Downloading Your…
WooCommerce Merchants Can Now Sell Directly On TikTok
WooCommerce and TikTok announce opportunity for merchants to be among the first to sell directly in TikTok Shops The post WooCommerce Merchants Can Now Sell Directly On TikTok appeared first…
Google AR Products & Clippable Coupons Live
It looks like the Google AR products, at least for shoes, and the clippable coupons feature is now live. If you search for various shoes or sneakers, you will see…
Google AdSense Adds First Party Cookie Personalization & New ...
Google AdSense has announced support for personalization with first-party cookies and also new improvements to the blocking controls navigation.
Twitter Becomes X: The Future Of The ‘Everything App’
Twitter becomes X under Musk, promising unlimited interactivity and vast new features to redefine the scope of the popular social platform. The post Twitter Becomes X: The Future Of The…
Google’s AI Innovations Drive Search & Ad Performance: Q2 202...
Alphabet’s latest earnings call provided insights into how Google is leveraging generative AI to evolve its flagship Search product. The post Google’s AI Innovations Drive Search & Ad Performance: Q2…
IndexNow Added To Duda, All In One WordPress & Rank Math SEO ...
Last week, Microsoft Bing announced over the course of three days that IndexNow gained support from Duda (a sponsor here), the All In One WordPress plugin and Rank Math SEO…
Google Product Panel In Search Testing Expand Pricing Details
Google is testing a new interface and user experience for the product panel results in Google Search. The new interface has the price with arrows to expand the price, which…
New Google Merchant Center Policy Says AI Generated Reviews Are S...
Google has posted a new policy saying AI-generated reviews are against its policies, disallowed and considered spam. If you find such content, Google said you must mark it as spam…
Matt Cutts Fought With Sergey Brin & Larry Page On That Googl...
Some of you may know that in the early days of Google, Google’s co-founders, Sergey Brin and Larry Page would say Google Search was immune to search spam. Matt Cutts,…
4 Powerful Psychological Factors that Influence Buying Decisions
Increase awareness of your brand, product or service with a grasp of the four emotional factors that influence buying decisions and how you can appeal to them.
Google Search Generative Experience Does Not Show Snapshot Answer...
The other day Agile SEO posted on Twitter an example of Google’s Search Generative Experience not showing any answer boxes, aka snapshots, for an answer it generated. Danny Sullivan, Google’s…
Google Search Results For Russian Invasion Of Ukraine
If you do a search for variations of Russia and Ukraine keywords together, Google will show you a search result page that seems to be tailored specific to the Russian…
How Should Global Brands Engage Gen Z During The FIFA World Cup?
Satisfy a younger generation’s appetite for immersive, community-driven experiences for your global brand. Here’s how, according to gaming and sports marketing expert, Kevin Kim. The post How Should Global Brands…
TF-IDF: Is It A Google Ranking Factor?
What is TF-IDF? Is it even essential to have in your SEO checklist? Learn whether or not it is a ranking factor in this chapter. The post TF-IDF: Is It…
A Simple SEO Guide for Successful Event Marketing
Read on to learn how to apply SEO fundamentals to maximize your visibility, event registrations, and ticket sales. Booking the most obvious venues, towns, and cities for your event is…
OpenAI Launches GPTBot With Details On How To Restrict Access
Find out more about the GPTBot, OpenAI’s web crawler, and what website owners and creators can do to stop it from consuming their content. The post OpenAI Launches GPTBot With…
Google Shows Download Your Google Business Profile Data When You ...
In the new Google Business Profile manager, in Google Search, when you go to the option to remove your Google Business Profile from Google, Google will show you that you…
Google Keyword Planner Organize Keywords Into Ad Groups Officiall...
Back in August that Google added a new feature to the Keyword Planner tool to organize keywords into ad groups. Ginny Marvin, Google’s Ads Liaison, said last Friday (yes, months…
As Chatbots And AI Search Engines Converge: Key Strategies For SE...
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…
Google Tests Fall Decorations In Search Results
Google seems to be testing displaying some fall season decorations in the search results. So Google is adding these colored leaves to the background of some search features.
Google Opens Beta For eSignature And Gmail ‘Email Layouts v2’
Learn more about the newest beta features for select Google Workspace users including eSignature in Google Docs and Drive plus customizable Gmail ‘Email Layouts v2.’ The post Google Opens Beta…
Should You Submit Your Sitemap Every Month?
Do you need to submit XML sitemaps every month, or only when you make changes? How about HTML files? Discover the answers with Adam Riemer. The post Should You Submit…
Daily Search Forum Recap: December 8, 2022
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Google Pulls The Plug On Hangouts
Hangouts, which has been Google’s primary messaging services since 2013 has been ended. Users have until January 1 to migrate data. The post Google Pulls The Plug On Hangouts appeared…
The Anatomy of Top-Performing Organic Content in 2022
Explore the traits and characteristics of content that outperforms organically – based on our global research of 500K+ top-performing articles.
Twitter’s New Verification System Has Blue & Gold Checkmarks
Twitter is launching a modified version of its verification system which includes gold checkmarks for businesses and special labels for official accounts. The post Twitter’s New Verification System Has Blue…
Are Internal Links A Ranking Factor?
Do internal links matter in search? Read on and find out how they can help determine where your webpages will rank in search results. The post Are Internal Links A…
Amazon Pricing Study: The Most Expensive Products, Category Volat...
Our Amazon pricing study reveals answers to some of the hottest questions about the top pricing strategies in the marketplace—based on the pricing patterns of the most in-demand products and…
7 Successful B2B Content Marketing Examples You Can Learn From
Depending on their goals, resources, target audience, and so on, different companies do content marketing differently. In this post, we’ll share seven inspiring B2B content marketing examples, why they’ve done…
Google: The Site Reputation Abuse Policy Enforcement Not Yet Algo...
Google has once again said that its enforcement of the site reputation abuse policy is still only being done through manual actions and not algorithmically. Danny Sullivan, Google’s Search Liasion,…