Google: No One Infected By Untitled Search Spam Issue
Danny Sullivan of Google said that no one was infected by the search spam issue around untitled documents. He said this is a spam issue, not a malware issue and…
Reminder: Some Google Ads Search Terms Report Query Data Being Re...
As a reminder, Google Ads will be removing some query data from your search terms report on February 1, 2022. Google warned us of this change in September 2021 and…
Google Changes More Than 61 Percent Of Title Tags
Page titles have a large impact on click-through rates. A recent study shows Google rewrites page titles more than 60 percent of the time. The post Google Changes More Than…
Google Announces Search Console URL Inspection Tool API
Google expanded Search Console access with the URL Inspection Tool API which extends functionalities of many SEO tools and WordPress plugins and themes The post Google Announces Search Console URL…
Core Web Vitals Data Study w/ CrUX & 5.2M Pages — Ahrefs
We wanted to look at the data to see how websites were doing and if we could glean any important insights. The data we used is from the Chrome User…
The Top 5 Link Building Strategies (With Examples)
Explore proven link building strategies with examples of how they work and what you need to implement them – and learn what to avoid, too. The post The Top 5…
Wix Gets An SEO Upgrade With Deepcrawl Integration
Wix and Deepcrawl are forming a partnership and announcing the immediate launch of custom designed SEO tools built with enterprise-grade technology. The post Wix Gets An SEO Upgrade With Deepcrawl…
10 Big Ways Infographics Benefit Your Content Strategy
Whether you’re just getting started with a simple infographic or already a seasoned pro, infographics belong in any content marketing strategy. Here’s why. The post 10 Big Ways Infographics Benefit…
How To Appraise & Optimize Any Landing Page By Campaign Perfo...
Not sure what to do about low-performing landing pages? Here are two simple campaign metrics that can help you categorize and improve any landing page. The post How To Appraise…
Top 7 SEO Benefits Of Responsive Web Design
Is your site mobile-ready? Check out these 7 ways a responsive, user-friendly website design benefits your SEO. The post Top 7 SEO Benefits Of Responsive Web Design appeared first on…
Google Ads Performance Max Replaces Smart Shopping & Local
Google announced its timeline of upgrading Smart Shopping and Local campaigns to Performance Max campaigns. Upgrading starts in April. The post Google Ads Performance Max Replaces Smart Shopping & Local…
Link Graphs And Google Rankings
Link graphs are a fundamental part of how Google understands websites and ranks them The post Link Graphs And Google Rankings appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Are Manual Actions A Google Ranking Factor?
It can be intimidating not to know what this penalty means for your site. Learn more about manual actions and whether they impact search rankings. The post Are Manual Actions…
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%…
Google Says No Correlation Between Impressions And Search Volume
Google’s Search Advocate John Mueller says the impressions your site receives for a keyword is not an indication of the search volume for that keyword. The post Google Says No…
Daily Search Forum Recap: January 28, 2022
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
SEO Split-Test Result: Does Bolded Text Help Your SEO?
We decided to test if bold pieces of text on the blog pages of a Canadian SaaS company can help their SEO performance. What do you the impact was on…
Google Unveils .Day Domains
New .Day Top Level Domains makes valuable domains available, with prices dropping every day until February The post Google Unveils .Day Domains appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Promotes Pointy From Google In Business Profiles
Google is promoting the Pointy from Google solution in Google Business Profiles dashboard, Colan Nielsen explained on Twitter. Google is placing this box that says “Help customers find products they…
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Algorithm Fluctuations, FLoC...
This week, we had another unconfirmed Google search ranking update on January 22nd. Google has admitted defeat with its FLoC cookieless proposal and is now going with Topics API. Google…
New Tools For Smart Shopping & Local Campaigns Being Replaced...
Google has released a set of new tools and features to help advertisers when Google existing and future Smart Shopping campaigns and Local Campaigns get replaced by Performance Max campaigns….
Google Tests Search Results Without Descriptions Again
Google has confirmed it has been testing Google Search result listings without any descriptions, again. Google first tested this in 2015 and is now testing it again for the past…
Google Images Tests Color Themed Related Images Design
The folks at 9to5Google spotted Google Image Search on mobile testing a related image design that takes on the color theme of the image result. So if the image is…
Google Search Console Logging Bug May Result In Drop In Image Sea...
Google has confirmed an issue with the Google Search Console Performance reports specific to image search. The issue is a logging issue that may result in your clicks and impressions…
Google Deprecating The Google My Business API On April 20, 2022
Google will be deprecating the Google My Business API on April 30, 2022 and replacing it with new APIs in the Google federated model. So you will have to update…
10 Advanced SEO Skills To Level Up Your Career
Learn about 10 advanced SEO skills that could help you go deeper within your specialization or become a more well-rounded SEO pro. The post 10 Advanced SEO Skills To Level…
6 Tips For Giving Your Reporting Dashboards A Makeover
Turn clunky digital marketing and SEO reporting dashboards into useful analysis powerhouses with these tips for better charts and data visualizations. The post 6 Tips For Giving Your Reporting Dashboards…
Inbound Links As A Ranking Factor: What You Need To Know
There are a number of claims surrounding inbound links as a ranking factor. But are they true? Let’s take a look. The post Inbound Links As A Ranking Factor: What You…
7 Unique Keyword Sources To Boost Your Site Ranking
It’s time to away from the standard SEO strategy. These 7 uncommon keyword sources can help you get ahead of your competition. The post 7 Unique Keyword Sources To Boost…
What YouTube Video To Make Next
Can’t decide what YouTube video to make next? The company shares tips on using data to figure out what your audience wants to see. The post What YouTube Video To…
Daily Search Forum Recap: January 27, 2022
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Learn How TikTok Advertising Works With This Free Guide
TikTok explains how its advertising campaigns and tools work in a free course for businesses, which comes with multiple videos and a downloadable guide. The post Learn How TikTok Advertising…
Does Value of Internal Links Differ Based on Page Location?
Google’s John Mueller answers if value of an internal link is influenced by the location on the page The post Does Value of Internal Links Differ Based on Page Location?…
Google “People Search Next” Search Refinements
Google has a new search refinement titled “people search next.” This is in addition to the related searches, the people also ask, the people also search for and the others….
Multiple Google Search Console Properties For Same Site Is Okay
It is okay to have multiple properties verified for the same site in Google Search Console. It is not a bad thing, it won’t hurt you, in fact, it might…
Stuck In Google Search Dark Mode Bug
There seems to be a bug that Google is working on where some searchers are getting left in the dark. Well, stuck in Google’s dark mode or dark theme setting…
Google Page Experience & Core Web Vitals Label Probably Won&#...
In November 2020, Google said we may see a label for the Google page experience update show up in the search result snippets. Then in December 2020 we saw actual…
Google Maps “Updates From Customers” A Nightmare For ...
Google has added to Google business profiles listings in the Google Maps interface a section named “updates from customers.” This seems to show some recent reviews from Google Local Guides…
Google Sunsets FLoC, Announces New Topics API Solution
Google announces its new user privacy and targeting solution, Topics API, which will replace the heavily criticized FLoC solution. The post Google Sunsets FLoC, Announces New Topics API Solution appeared…
11 Stunning SEO Data Visualizations To Inspire Your Reporting
SEO data visualizations make your reporting far more interesting and easier to digest. Here are 11 examples you can put to work in your reporting. The post 11 Stunning SEO…
10 Creative Whitepaper Ideas To Score Big With Your B2B Audience
Tired of the same old B2B whitepapers? These ideas will help your content stand out and drive more leads. The post 10 Creative Whitepaper Ideas To Score Big With Your…
How to Analyze Competitor Website Traffic with .Trends
Where does your competitors’ traffic come from? How successful are they in engaging the target audience? Are they affected by the main marketing trends? In Semrush’s Traffic Analytics you’ll find…
7 Social Commerce Tips & Who’s Doing It Right
Find inspiration from these proven tips and brand examples to develop a winning social commerce strategy for your business. The post 7 Social Commerce Tips & Who’s Doing It Right…
Instagram Rolls Out Updates To Live Videos & Remixes
Instagram is rolling out updates that will give users a new way to promote their livestreams, and more options when it comes to remixing videos. The post Instagram Rolls Out…
Daily Search Forum Recap: January 26, 2022
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Are SEOs Unwilling To Say “I Don’t Know”?
Martin Splitt, Google’s Developer Advocate, believes SEO professionals are unwilling to admit when they don’t know something, which causes friction with developers. The post Are SEOs Unwilling To Say “I…
Squarespace Announces Video Hosting And Monetization
Squarespace announced video hosting and monetization capabilities that helps publishers earn income from recorded videos The post Squarespace Announces Video Hosting And Monetization appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
S&P 500 Companies Overview by Semrush
Discover website traffic, online mentions and social media followers of companies in the S&P 500.
WordPress 5.9 With Gutenberg Is The Future of Publishing
WordPress 5.9 unveils Gutenberg block-based editor with full site editing capabilities. The future of WordPress publishing is finally here. The post WordPress 5.9 With Gutenberg Is The Future of Publishing…
19 Easy (But Effective) Digital Marketing Tips
Get ready to implement the tips below, which will improve your business: Set SMART marketing objectives Track the right KPIs Design a simple, logical website structure Create a clear…
10 Best Digital Marketing Facebook Groups
To find out, I vetted over 35 of them based on the volume of activity in the group, the quality and relevance of the content, and how the admins and…
Google Product Reviews Update Not Designed For Reviews Of Places ...
Lily Ray asked John Mueller of Google if the product reviews update work also for reviews of places or things. For example, think about comparing universities, online courses, vacation locations,…
Google: Deep Looking Subfolders In URLs Doesn’t Matter For ...
Does it matter how deep your subfolder URL structure is for SEO purposes and Google rankings? No, not really. John Mueller of Google said even recently on Twitter “I don’t…
You Can Tell Google To “Stop” Without Saying “H...
How many times are you on client calls or meetings and then your Google Assistant device goes off. Then you scramble to say “hey Google — stop.” Well, now all…
Most SEOs Think 100% Google Algorithm Transparency Would Lead To ...
Google has often said that if they shared the full details of how its search algorithms and ranking factors would work, it would lead to abuse and poorer quality results….
Google Drops FLoC For Topics API With 300+ Topics
Surprise, surprise – Google has decided to drop FLoC (Federated Learning of Cohorts), its cookie alternative, with something called Topics API. The Topics API will use browsing topics into 300…
Visualizing Google Core Update Winners & Losers With Python
See how Python is used step-by-step to compare SERPs and visualize the winners and losers from a Google core update. The post Visualizing Google Core Update Winners & Losers With…
How to Create Content in 2022: Internally, Externally or Hybrid?
If you’re running a busy marketing department, it’s worth considering not only what you plan to produce in the coming year but also how. Finding the magic formula that helps…
How To Drive Facebook Leads Via Phone Calls
Maximizing the impact of your Facebook lead generation efforts means giving your audience several options to contact you, phone included. Here’s how. The post How To Drive Facebook Leads Via…
Protecting Rankings & Traffic During A Rebrand: SEO Expert Ti...
What might cause a website to lose rankings and traffic after a rebrand? SEO experts share tips for preventing and fixing rebrand issues. The post Protecting Rankings & Traffic During…
Case Study: How a Japanese Trunk Room Company Boosted the Sales b...
The Company Nishikiya is a family venture, founded in June 1968. The core business of the company is a storage space service. Although the company is located in Yokohama, Kanagawa…
YouTube CEO Defends Removal Of Dislike Counts
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki defends the removal of dislike counts on videos in her annual letter outlining the company’s priorities for the year. The post YouTube CEO Defends Removal Of…
Daily Search Forum Recap: January 25, 2022
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Learn SEO: an Introduction to Search Engine Optimization
Exploring the ever-changing world of SEO can seem intimidating if you‘re not sure where to start. In this guide, we‘ll start with a deep dive into how SEO works and…
Google Confirms Testing Emojis In Some Search Ads
Google has confirmed it is officially testing placing emojis in some search ads. Darcy Burk spotted a pizza emoji on a search ad for Uber Eats and posted the screenshot…
67% Of Google Searches Have Duplicate Top Stories & Web Resul...
Last week we broke the news that Google does some form of deduplication of the top stories and web results in some situations. John Shehata released some data from his…
Business Name “Keyword Near Me” Might Not Be A Great ...
Chris Tweten posted a photo the other day on Twitter of a dental office sign with its company name – the company name is named “Dentist Near Me.” Of course,…
SEO Poll On Near Me Optimization Is Mixed
Brodie Clark posted a Twitter poll asking “is optimizing a website for search term variations that include “near me” good practice for SEO?” The results were pretty almost evenly split…
Google May Assign Multiple Languages Per Page
Google generally likes you to stick with one language per page, that isn’t to say you cannot use different pages throughout your site with different languages. But if you do…
Build on Country Specific Domain Or Use Existing Site?
Google’s John Mueller offers advice on the multiple considerations prior to choosing how to build out an international presence online The post Build on Country Specific Domain Or Use Existing…
Google’s Core Web Vitals Badge Likely Won’t Happen
Google says there are no plans for a Core Web Vitals badge in search results after proposing the idea when the metrics were first introduced. The post Google’s Core Web…
‘Not Provided’ in Google Analytics: How to Reclaim Your Keyword D...
But no worries, this doesn’t mean you have configured your Google Analytics wrong or your data is lost. In this article, we’ll cover two solutions to the “not provided” problem and…
5 Key On-Page Optimizations For Local Organic SEO
Check out these 5 specific on-page optimizations that will help you rank higher in both local organic SERPs and the Map Pack. The post 5 Key On-Page Optimizations For Local…
Why Does Google Not Recognize My Competitor’s Links As Manipulate...
A reader asks an SEO pro why a competitor’s links are still considered relevant by Google. See what Tony Wright has to say. The post Why Does Google Not Recognize…
Talking Google MUM & Enterprise Culture With Conductor’s CEO
Seth Besmertnik shares his advice for enterprise marketers on MUM and how AI is changing search, plus a peek at what’s new at Conductor. The post Talking Google MUM &…
[Research] The Top Marketing Keywords for Agencies in 2022
Which digital marketing keywords should your agency target this year? Find out in our in-depth list, broken down by service, industry, and type.
SEO For Financial Services Brands: Key Trends & Opportunities...
Discover key trends that leaders in financial services marketing and SEO need to beat out tough competitors in organic search. The post SEO For Financial Services Brands: Key Trends &…
How We Built 600+ Links In 30 Days & You Can, Too
Get 600 links from just 700 outreach attempts, instead of the traditional 40,000. Set up a link building program that generates over 600 links/month. The post How We Built 600+…
Daily Search Forum Recap: January 24, 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…
Niche Vs. Multi-Topic Content: The Most Successful Marketing Mode...
Should you publish niche or general content? Here’s how to transform your company into a content publishing powerhouse and achieve your sustainable growth objectives. The post Niche Vs. Multi-Topic Content:…
Vlog #156: Riley Hope On COVID & Searcher Behavior
In part one Riley Hope and I spoke about her SEO career, how she did her thesis on ethics in SEO and we spoke about the automotive SEO space. In…
Google: There Is No Schema For Product Images In Web Search
Google’s John Mueller was asked if there is a way to better control the images that Google shows in the web search results for product results. The answer is not…
New Google Robots Tag indexifembedded: Control Indexing With Embe...
Google has announced a brand new robots tag it will obey going forward, it is named indexifembedded. It lets you control if you want Google to index a page with…
Google On Redirect Pull Backs Plus Signal Consolidation
I am not going to get into the 301 vs 302 redirect debate, covered that countless times here. But I found an interesting conversation on Twitter about the differences between…
Cameos on Google Is Going Away
Google on Friday sent out emails to those who have recorded videos for Cameos on Google that they are discontinuing the service. “Beginning February 17, 2022, you will no longer…
Google AdSense To Separate YouTube Earnings With Own Payment Thre...
Google sent emails to YouTube publishers that their YouTube AdSense payments will be separated from their other AdSense payments. So if you get paid through Google AdSense for AdSense ads…
7 SEO Insights Search Analysts Need To Succeed & How To Find ...
Discover 7 critical SEO data analysis strategies, plus step-by-step guidance on producing each of these reports you’ll use as a Search Analyst. The post 7 SEO Insights Search Analysts Need…
SE Ranking’s 2021 accomplishments and product vision for 2022
Traditionally, in the last week of January, we share our plans for the year ahead. As usual, they are based on the wishes you shared with us—it’s your needs that…
9 SEO Best Practices
Looking to increase your site‘s visibility in the SERPs? Here are nine SEO best practices to follow to put your best foot forward.
Google Ads Introduces New Experiments Page
Learn about the new Google Ads experiments page replacing the old drafts and experiments section, which rolled out on January 19. The post Google Ads Introduces New Experiments Page appeared…
4 Ways To Find The Best Instagram Influencers For Your Business
Connecting with the right influencers can drive dramatic improvements in your Instagram strategy. Here’s how to find them. The post 4 Ways To Find The Best Instagram Influencers For Your…
Snapchat vs Instagram Stories: Which One Is Best For You?
Snapchat Stories, Instagram Stories, or both? Check out this guide to finding the best platform for your brand’s stories. The post Snapchat vs Instagram Stories: Which One Is Best For…
Why Google’s 10 Blue Links Will Have to Go (Eventually)
What does the future hold for the Google SERP? Here‘s a look at why the way Google goes about showing organic results might undergo serious renovations in the not too…
How Much Can You Trust Recommendations In Google Ads?
Google’s recommendations promise a complete optimization solution for your ad accounts, but how effective are they and should you trust them? The post How Much Can You Trust Recommendations In…
Top 4 Link Building Mistakes To Avoid In 2022 [Webinar]
What does bad link building outreach look like? Are you doing it and not realizing it? Find out by attending our next webinar. The post Top 4 Link Building Mistakes…