Google Search Showing Massive Poll On Search Results Satisfaction
We covered Google polling searchers before asking if they are happy with the search results. But now Google is showing some pretty massive polls asking “how satisfied are you with…
Search By Image & Text With Google Multisearch
Google has launched a new way of searching by image with Google Lens named “multisearch.” Multisearch lets searchers search by image and then refine that image search with a text…
Google AI Can Update Local Listing Hours Including Live Traffic, ...
Google announced that it will update the local business hours listed in Google Maps and Google Search of over 20 million businesses using AI. How? Google said it looks at…
How To Sell On Instagram: 11 Tips & Social Commerce Examples
Looking to improve your social commerce game? Get started selling on Instagram with these tips and get inspired by successful accounts. The post How To Sell On Instagram: 11 Tips…
Career Building Tips From A Senior Data Scientist At Amazon
What’s it like to work in data science? A Senior Data Scientist from Amazon shares his career journey and how he keeps machine learning fun. The post Career Building Tips…
Google Discusses Value Of Non-Recommended Structured Data
Googler’s discuss how using non-recommended structured data could be useful The post Google Discusses Value Of Non-Recommended Structured Data appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
A Guide To ‘Organization’ Structured Data For Rich Google Results...
How can you use ‘organization’ structured data to help Google better understand your content and optimize for rich results? The post A Guide To ‘Organization’ Structured Data For Rich Google…
Daily Search Forum Recap: April 7, 2022
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. For the past…
What in the World Is API, and How Do I Use It?
Application Programming Interface (API) is a method of gathering raw data from Semrush without using the standard website interface. You can get data faster than by using the interface and…
SEO on the Edge: How To Get Started with Edge SEO
With Edge SEO, you can implement your SEO suggestions faster, without waiting for your development team to prioritize them. Here‘s how to get started.
New Google Attribute Helps Businesses Promote Sustainability
Google now allows companies to appeal to eco-conscious customers by adding “recycling” to their business attributes. The post New Google Attribute Helps Businesses Promote Sustainability appeared first on Search Engine…
Real Time Google Analytics Latency Issues Complaints
Over the past day or so, there have been numerous complaints about Google Analytics real time analytics having serious latency issues. Some are saying the charts will show little to…
Google Search Removal Cancelations Take Hours To Process & Th...
Google redid their removal tool in Google Search Console in 2020 but the tool has generally always been quick. John Mueller of Google said in the past that it takes…
Bing Tests Explore Images Sidebar Menu
Microsoft has been busy testing variations of explore features in Bing Search. Here is one showing a side bar menu that expands and when clicked on, takes you into Bing…
Google Expands Automotive Search Comparisons?
Google may have expanded the search capabilities of the automotive and car search features. We covered last year a bunch of search tools for finding cars on Google Search. Now…
Google AdSense Makes User-based Ads Control Available To Authoriz...
Google AdSense made a small change to the user-based ads controls within Google AdSense. Now instead of it just being applied to Google Ads and Display & Video 360 ads,…
Google Ads Experiencing Latency Issues
Google Ads’ recent latency and disruption issue has been ongoing since April 1. Learn why it matters and what you can do in the meantime. The post Google Ads Experiencing…
State of Search: Discover How the Web Changed in 2021
Will the world of Search ever be the same again? How suitable will pre-pandemic tactics be in today’s climate? The State of Search 2021 analyzes and contains everything you need…
Getting Started With GA4: These 4 Tips Will Get You Up & Runn...
Nervous about the switch to GA4? Kayle Larkin explains where to find the most important information including site traffic, user engagement, events, and conversions. The post Getting Started With GA4:…
Google Multisearch: A New Way To Search With Text & Images
Google is introducing a new way to search the web using a combination of text and images at the same time. The post Google Multisearch: A New Way To Search…
What Is DuckDuckGo & Who Uses This Alternative Search Engine?...
Why should you go for DuckDuckGo instead of Google, Yahoo, or Bing? Discover why this search engine is popular for those who value their privacy. The post What Is DuckDuckGo…
15 Top Digital Marketing Tools & Why We Love Them
Check out 15 popular digital marketing tools (in no particular order) marketers are using to help businesses like yours automate tasks and get found online. The post 15 Top Digital…
SEO Best Practice for Alt Text
Google’s John Mueller offers advice on what the best way is to use alt text within the context of SEO The post SEO Best Practice for Alt Text appeared first…
14 Types Of Google Ads Extensions & What They Do
Google Ads extensions are an excellent tool. Understand each type and optimize them for maximum performance, so you get more bang for your PPC buck. The post 14 Types Of…
How To Stay Current In SEO: Top Blogs, Podcasts, Forums & Mor...
SEOs must constantly stay up-to-date on the latest changes. Let us show you the many ways you can learn and follow what’s happening in SEO. The post How To Stay…
16 Ways to Generate Stellar Content Ideas
It’s not long before you’re frustrated, thinking of everything else you could have done with your time and, eventually, you give up. Whether you’re new to content marketing or a…
Daily Search Forum Recap: April 6, 2022
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Google Says AI Generated Content Is Against Guidelines
Google’s Search Advocate John Mueller says content automatically generated with AI writing tools is considered spam, according to the search engine’s webmaster guidelines. The post Google Says AI Generated Content…
What Does Elon Musk’s Twitter Look Like For Digital Marketers?
Elon Musk, a vocal advocate for change on Twitter, is now on the board of directors and the company’s largest shareholder. What happens next? The post What Does Elon Musk’s…
The 9 Best SERP Tracking Tools Reviewed
SERP tracking software shows you which pages and domains rank for a given search query. Some tell you where *your website* ranks on the SERP. Choose the one that‘s right…
Google: Thin Content Issues Are Site Specific, Not Always Page Sp...
Google’s John Mueller was asked about thin content issues on the last webmaster hangout and John explained this generally applies to the site as a while and not a page…
Google Does Not Care If You Outsource Content As Long AS It Is Qu...
Google’s John Mueller was asked if it matters if your publish content written by outsourced resources versus in-house resources. John said it does not matter, Google does not differentiate between…
Google Maps With Deeper iOS Integration, Toll Prices & Traffi...
Google Maps announced a bunch of updates for the iOS and Android app including the prices of tolls, displaying traffic lights and stop signs on the map and additional iOS…
Google Ads Latency Issues Started On April 1st
Last Friday, about five days ago, Google confirmed there were some latency issues with the Google Ads console. It was specific to the Responsive search ads (RSAs) ad review process….
Immense Google Search Ranking Volatility; The Tail End Of The Pro...
As of yesterday afternoon and certainly today, I am seeing signs of some really large Google search ranking volatility and ranking changes. The question is, are these fluctuations from the…
Report From Ukraine: 8 Stories Of Hope From The SEO Community
Supporting those in need, fighting the informational war, joining the armed forces — this is how Ukrainian SEO pros and marketers are helping. The post Report From Ukraine: 8 Stories…
How To Visualize & Customize Backlink Analysis With Python
From link quality to age, Python enables you to analyze and evaluate backlinks in different ways from simple spreadsheets or backlink tools. The post How To Visualize & Customize Backlink…
Google Discovery Ads Dos and Don’ts For More Successful Campaigns...
How can you make the most of the advertising opportunities that Google Discovery Ads offer? Learn how they work, dos and don’ts, and more. The post Google Discovery Ads Dos…
Does Word Count Really Matter For SEO Content?
Whether or not word count matters in SEO has been hotly debated. Here’s how you can use it to your advantage. The post Does Word Count Really Matter For SEO…
Marketing Mix: 7 Ps, 4 Cs, & Other Things You Need to Know
You can create your custom marketing mix from scratch. But to build a sustainable business, you probably shouldn’t be reinventing the wheel in this area. In this article, we’re…
Twitter Confirms It’s Working On An Edit Button
Twitter confirms it’s working on an edit button and will begin testing it with select users in the coming months. The post Twitter Confirms It’s Working On An Edit Button…
15 Digital Marketing ROI Metrics You Need To Know
Which digital marketing metrics form your best representation of ROI? Here are 15 you should track and understand. The post 15 Digital Marketing ROI Metrics You Need To Know appeared…
How To Scale Content Marketing & Improve Organic Search Ranki...
Creating content for your website, but not seeing the results you desire? Let’s solve those worries by looking at how scalable content marketing can help. The post How To Scale…
How to Learn SEO (Complete Roadmap)
Here’s the roadmap we’ll cover in this guide: Let’s get to it. Learn SEO fundamentals Put your knowledge into practice Deepen your SEO knowledge Keep your finger on the pulse…
Daily Search Forum Recap: April 5, 2022
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
New Recycling Attribute For Google Business Profiles
Google on April 1st announced the launch of a new business attribute for select business categories. The new attribute is for recycling that lets local storefronts and shops clearly demonstrate…
Google My Business App Going Away
Google warned us that the Google My Business app will go away at some point when it relaunched as Google Business Profiles. Now Google is emailing users of the app…
Google Help Doc Adds In-Store Products Helps With Local Visibilit...
Google has added a section to the how to improve your local ranking on Google that talks about adding in-store products. Google also added to the edit your business profile…
Google Business Profile Review Tool Now Works For Larger Accounts
According to Ben Fisher, Google has opened up the Google Business Profiles maps reviews tool to those who manage over 10 accounts. Previously, the tool only worked for those who…
Google News “See Similar Headlines From” Section Prom...
Google News has a new (I think new) section for some news queries that says “see similar headlines from.” This section is often at the bottom of the news results…
What Is CRM in Marketing? The Role of CRM and How to Benefit from...
What does CRM stand for in marketing? Learn how to choose the best CRM for use in any marketing setting.
A Complete SEO Checklist for Website Owners
See which technical SEO, on-page optimization, and external factors you need to account for in SEO planning and audits. The post A Complete SEO Checklist for Website Owners appeared first…
5 Reasons To Learn To Code Google Ads Scripts Now
Learning to automate Google Ads will put you ahead of the curve and serve you well in your digital marketing career. Here’s how. The post 5 Reasons To Learn To…
9 Amazon Copywriting Tips For Higher-Converting Titles & Bull...
How can you make your Amazon listings stand out? Check out these 9 tips on crafting better titles and bullets for these lower-funnel ecommerce searchers. The post 9 Amazon Copywriting…
Why Do Aggregator Sites Outperform The Original Source On Google?...
Aggregators, by definition, use duplicate content. This week, learn why they rank higher than your original content and discover how to rise above them. The post Why Do Aggregator Sites…
How I Built 5,660 Backlinks in 30 Days [New Strategy]
Today I’m going to show you how I built 5,660 backlinks last month. (Without sending a single outreach email.) My secret? A new strategy called Reverse Outreach. And this case…
Does Google Treat Unlinked Mentions Like Links?
Google’s John Mueller answers whether a brand mention is treated like a link The post Does Google Treat Unlinked Mentions Like Links? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google PaLM Algorithm: Path To Next Generation Search
Google’s new algorithm is a step toward realizing Google’s Pathways AI architecture, provides a peek into the next generation of search The post Google PaLM Algorithm: Path To Next Generation…
Daily Search Forum Recap: April 4, 2022
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…
How To Find and Fix Orphan Pages (the Right Way)
These pits of technical site errors, littered by several generations of previous agencies, slow down and hinder SEO efforts and progress. And when you’re the one tasked to clean it…
How the Google Search Algorithm Works
But what is the Google Search Algorithm? How does it work? And, most importantly, how can you rank higher on Google and get more traffic? This guide attempts to demystify…
Expert Roundups: Stick a Fork In Them; They’re Done
In 2022, I think you can say the same thing about expert roundups. I’ll explain why below. But first, let’s make sure we’re on the same page… What are expert…
How to Combine SEO & Content Marketing for Amazing Results
However, they do fuel each other. And when strategically combined, they can maximize your results, including increased traffic and conversions. This article will teach you when to combine the two…
Tech Companies Rally to Help Ukraine
As the world watches the Russian invasion of Ukraine taking place in real time, leading tech companies have launched initiatives to support Ukrainians. The post Tech Companies Rally to Help…
ACF WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Affects Up To +2 Million Sites...
Advanced Custom Fields plugin patched a Missing Authorization vulnerability that allows an attacker to view database information The post ACF WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Affects Up To +2 Million Sites appeared…
Google: Out Of Stock Products May Impact Search Visibility
Google may reduce the visibility of a product page if the item for sale is listed as out of stock on the retailer’s website. The post Google: Out Of Stock…
April 2022 Google Webmaster Report
Welcome to April, the real April, not April 1st, and with that, I have the monthly Google webmaster report for you all. This is a big one, so get comfy…
Google: Just Too Many Country Versions Of Your Web Pages
You have all seen them, these country/language switcher menus at the top of the page that let you flip the language and region of the page to be more localized…
When SEOs Disagree With Googlers
For decades now, many SEOs have disagreed with Googlers about how to do SEO and how to rank sites well in Google Search. Some of those who disagree feel Google…
Vlog #166: James Gibbons On Smart Search Marketing Tools That Hel...
James Gibbons, the senior customer success manager at Quattr, stopped by my office to do some vlogging with me. We spoke about Jame’s history in the space, working at a…
Google Search Console Links Report Shows Links For New Sites In 7...
Google Search Console can pick up external links to brand new web sites (if there are links pointing to them) within 7 to 10 days, according to Google’s John Mueller….
New Google Ads Policy: PII & Financial Fraud, Identity Theft,...
Google Ads announced a new policy that will go into effect on June 1, 2022. This policy is an update to the Inappropriate content that has existed for some time….
Google Introduces Retail Search for Ecommerce Sites
A new solution for ecommerce sites provides Google-quality search and recommendations on retailers’ digital properties. The post Google Introduces Retail Search for Ecommerce Sites appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Is It Still Worth Getting A Digital Marketing Degree?
Whether you’re an aspiring digital marketer or wish to explore career possibilities, here are the pros and the cons of getting a digital marketing degree. The post Is It Still…
The Truth About Duplicate Content
What happens when Google encounters matching content? Learn the truth about duplicate content issues and help your product pages rank better with this article. The post The Truth About Duplicate…
What Is A Local Link & How To Find More Local Link Opportunit...
Struggling to find high-quality and relevant links for your local SEO? Use these tips to build links that can help improve your rankings. The post What Is A Local Link…
Do Manual Adjustments Still Make Sense With Automated Bidding?
Automated bidding doesn’t always mean better. Learn when to apply manual adjustments in this month’s Ask The PPC with Navah Hopkins. The post Do Manual Adjustments Still Make Sense With…
Google Search Ranking and Popup Banners
Google’s John Mueller explains how multiple ranking factors play a role in whether a banner popup affects search presence The post Google Search Ranking and Popup Banners appeared first on…
Does Google Use Different Algorithms For Each Niche?
Google’s John Mueller answers if Google applies different algorithms depending on the niche and affirms that some kinds of content is treated differently The post Does Google Use Different Algorithms…
3 Overlooked Ways To Improve Inbound Marketing ROI [Webinar]
Wouldn’t it be great if your leads were worth your team’s time? In this webinar, you’ll discover a defined process that attracts high-quality inbound leads. The post 3 Overlooked Ways…
Focusing On SEO Alone Just Isn’t Enough. Here’s Why.
While SEO is critical, counting on search alone to reach your market isn’t a winning strategy. Here’s why. The post Focusing On SEO Alone Just Isn’t Enough. Here’s Why. appeared…
4 Reliable Ways To Create Google-Friendly Content
Should you create content with Google in mind? Yes. Learn how to follow Google’s rules to create user-first content that works – and vice versa. The post 4 Reliable Ways…
How to Pick the Most SEO Friendly CMS For Your Website – Ep...
CMS can be a solid foundation for your SEO efforts. How do you find the best one? Here’s what you need to know. The post How to Pick the Most…
Daily Search Forum Recap: April 1, 2022
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 Product Reviews Volatility, Local Search Ranking Update, N...
We are finally seeing ranking volatility in the search results related to the product reviews update after not seeing much early on. Google also released a local search ranking update…
Google Tests Image Search Pack That Loads Images On Right On Clic...
Google seems to be testing a web search feature for the image pack that keeps you within web search when you click on a specific image. Punit shared a screenshot…
Google Search Date Filter Does Not Show You Historic Rankings
Google’s John Mueller confirmed an unusual SEO myth that said that the date filter in the Google Search tools will show you how pages ranked in the search results during…
Google Ads Listing With More Expandable Link
Google Search has these “more” links in the Google search ad listings that expand to show more ad extensions. I am not 100% sure if it is new or not…
Google: Our Search Algorithms Aren’t Lazy & Don’t...
Google’s John Mueller responded to a complaint that Google’s search algorithms around crawling and indexing are being lazy. John said on Twitter “algorithms like those used for crawling & indexing…
Google’s John Mueller Gives Advice On Increasing Your DA &#...
Google’s John Mueller posted a response on Reddit with his advice on how to improve your site’s DA, domain authority. He said he was “torn” with his response since DA…
LinkedIn Adds New & Improved Tools To Creator Mode
New tools added to LinkedIn’s Creator Mode gives you more analytics data with greater insight into audience engagement, and access to new profile features. The post LinkedIn Adds New &…
Google Search Partners: 5 Misconceptions & How It Really Work...
Should you be using the Google Search Partner network? Let’s look at some of the ways it helps advertisers gain visibility and control. The post Google Search Partners: 5 Misconceptions…
What are Drip Campaigns? Examples, Best Practices
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for decades or just returned from Mars, it would be safe to assume that you’ve heard the term “Drip Campaigns” being tossed around…
103 Small Business Marketing Ideas To Help You Grow
As a small business owner, you’re already busy and overwhelmed. Here are 103 easy, proven small business marketing ideas you can try today. The post 103 Small Business Marketing Ideas…