Daily Search Forum Recap: June 13, 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…
The Future Of WordPress: Interview With Josepha Haden Chomphosy
We interviewed Josepha Haden Chomphosy, Executive Director of WordPress at WordCamp Porto. Find out what she has to say about current and future WordPress developments. The post The Future Of…
The Ultimate Guide to Digital PR (Plus Tips and Tools)
Public relations has always been about capturing attention, participating in a public conversation, and shaping the narrative of your brand. What changes in the digital world?
New Google Documentation On Vary: Cookie Support For Signed Excha...
Google has recently added new information around Vary: Cookie support in the signed exchanges Google Search help documents. This comes shortly after Google decided to bring support signed exchanges for…
Google Ads To Address Concerns Over Third-Party Sales Solicitatio...
You probably get these emails all the time from a third-party Google Ads rep asking you to make adjustments to your campaigns, specifically to increase budgets and to go all…
Twitter Removes Nofollow Attribute From Links
Twitter, sometime over the past week or so, has removed the nofollow attribute from its links. This is unusual for a number of reason, the largest is that Twitter had…
Legacy Google Search Console Messages Going Away August 1, 2022
Google is removing the legacy Google Search Console messages on August 1, 2022. If you try to access the old messages console Google has a warning at the top that…
Google May 2022 Core Update – Big Tremors After It Was Comp...
As you remember, the Google May 2022 core update officially started on May 25th and officially ended on June 9th. But like we said initially, we felt it started or…
Vlog #177: Alcides Aguasvivas On Local SEO For Small Businesses
In part one, Alcides Aguasvivas is a co-founder of Pix-l Graphx spoke to me about how he started him firm 18 years ago while in college. In part two we…
Headless WordPress And More With Ivan Popov
Headless WordPress brings the opportunity to feed many channels from your WordPress install. Learn more in this interview with Ivan Popov. The post Headless WordPress And More With Ivan Popov…
Does Using A CDN Improve Ranking?
John Mueller answers the question of whether there’s a ranking effect from the use of a Content Delivery Network (CDN) The post Does Using A CDN Improve Ranking? appeared first…
6 Best Enterprise Tools & Platforms For Technical SEO
Working as a technical SEO for an enterprise? Discover cost-effective yet robust SEO tools so you can automate or simplify your tasks. The post 6 Best Enterprise Tools & Platforms…
How To Delete Google Reviews (And When You Should)
Poor reviews on Google make your “digital storefront” look bad. Take action quickly to remove spam reviews and know what to do if you can’t. The post How To Delete…
Get To Know Ad Rank & Learn 3 Ways To Improve It
Find out everything you need to know about ad rank, why it matters, and how you can improve it without spending more. The post Get To Know Ad Rank &…
Humans vs. Robots: Picking the Best Audience for Your SEO Content
Google processes more than 8.5 billion searches every day. That’s more than 100,000 searches per second, thousands of which could lead a user to a purchase. It’s no wonder, then,…
LinkedIn Launching Free Tool For B2B Professionals
LinkedIn is launching a free tool called Business Manager that’s designed to simplify the marketing efforts of B2B professionals. The post LinkedIn Launching Free Tool For B2B Professionals appeared first…
Is There Ranking Power In Keyword Domains?
Choosing a domain name is an important step for launching a website, so it’s important to make the right choice. The post Is There Ranking Power In Keyword Domains? appeared…
Daily Search Forum Recap: June 10, 2022
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Google Ad Manager Gets 8 Updates
Google Ad Manager receives eight changes and tweaks in a recent update including integration with Google Analytics 4 (GA4), optimized pricing, and more. The post Google Ad Manager Gets 8…
Why Google Doesn’t Like SEO Metrics – At Least Some&#...
We see Googlers over the years downplay, nullify and even mock some SEO metrics. They’ve done this with third-party tools and their own tools – heck, that is why they…
Video Page Indexing Report Beta In Google Search Console
At Google I/O we caught a super early glimpse of the video page indexing report. Well, now some of those who are part of the beta group in Google Search…
Google: No Real SEO Benefit To Hosting On A CDN
Google’s John Mueller was asked if there is an SEO benefit to hosting on a CDN, a content delivery network. The short answer is no, as long as your host…
Business Losing Google Maps Reviews Again
It seems like there is another set of reviews going missing or being removed by Google in the Google Maps and local listings. Joy Hawkins noticed an increase in complaints…
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Core Update Done, Title Link...
This week, we had a lot of vocality around the Google core update and it has officially completed rolling out yesterday…
Bug? Google Search App Prevents Saving Images From Google Image S...
There is currently a trending issue in the Google Web Search Help forums with complaints around the Google Search App not letting searchers to save images to their devices anymore.
Meta Reportedly Developing Privacy-Friendly Ad Options
Meta, Facebook’s parent company, is reportedly in the process of developing a new type of ad that will rely on less user data for targeting. The post Meta Reportedly Developing…
Agency to Agency: The One Most Important Tip That Helped Differen...
Agency to Agency: Lucas Vitale and Patrick Dhital are the owners of SEO Assistance, and they were able to successfully differentiate their SEO agency in a very competitive market without…
Query Relaxation And Scoping As Part Of Semantic Search
Help search engines get the right content to your users effortlessly. Here’s your guide to understanding query expansion and query scoping for the right keywords. The post Query Relaxation And…
Real Estate Link Building: 4 Of The Best Tactics
The real estate market is more competitive than ever. Discover four ways to earn backlinks, improve your website’s visibility, and land more deals. The post Real Estate Link Building: 4…
5 Steps to Boost Your Healthcare Content Marketing in 2022
We spoke with the industry‘s leading experts and surveyed hundreds of healthcare professionals to create this 5-step guide. Explore it to build a powerful content marketing strategy for your healthcare…
How to Create an SEO-Friendly Website: The Complete Checklist
If you want to design an SEO-friendly website or make sure that yours is like that, follow the checklist below. SEO-friendly website checklist Your website’s design and performance can…
Daily Search Forum Recap: June 9, 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 Expands Verification Program For Financial Services Ads
Last year, Google began tightening controls around financial products and service ads in the UK. Well, now Google is expanding those policies to more regions starting with Australia, Singapore and…
Currently, EU Publishers Can’t Block US Users Without Block...
There is currently no safe mechanism for European publishers, or any publishers outside of the US, to block US based users and also not block Googlebot or Google from your…
Google Picks First HTTP Result Codes When More Than One Is Provid...
Google’s John Mueller was asked at the 1:20 mark in Friday’s Google hangout about serving two or more HTTP result status codes. If you serve two more more, which does…
Google May 2022 Core Update Done Rolling Out On Day 15
Google has announced this morning at 3:44am ET that the May 2022 broad core update is now done rolling out. Google said “The May 2022 core update rollout is now…
Google Ads API Version 11 Now Available
Google announced that version 11 of the Google Ads API is now available. Version 10.1 was released on April 27, 2022 and version 10.0 was released on February 9, 2022….
Google May 2022 Core Update Complete
Google confirms the core update it began rolling out on May 25 is officially complete. Now you can get an accurate assessment of the impact. The post Google May 2022…
The Ultimate Semrush SEO Audit (Checklist + PDF)
Hulk smash your SEO obstacles with the ultimate Semrush SEO Audit Checklist (and PDF). Learn how to fix your website for free right here.
Top 17 Enterprise SEO Metrics To Inform Your Reporting
Make sure you are on track to meet business goals and objectives. Here are 17 metrics to consider reporting on in enterprise-level SEO. The post Top 17 Enterprise SEO Metrics…
Fixing Google Search Console’s Coverage Report ‘Excluded Pages’
Discover 15 possible reasons why your web pages are in the Excluded group and resolve them so you can start ranking for them. The post Fixing Google Search Console’s Coverage…
7 Ways To Use Email To Boost Organic Traffic
Here are seven steps you can take to leverage your email campaigns for SEO. The post 7 Ways To Use Email To Boost Organic Traffic appeared first on Search Engine…
Try These Tools & Methods For Exporting Google Search Results...
In this post, you’ll learn how to use different tools to export Google search results to a spreadsheet, including relevant keyword data. The post Try These Tools & Methods For…
Daily Search Forum Recap: June 8, 2022
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Google Expands Verification Requirement For Finance Ads
Google is expanding its verification program for finance ads, which will require advertisers in more countries to prove they’re authorized to promote financial services. The post Google Expands Verification Requirement…
SaaS Homepage SEO: Keywords, Linking & More
A good SaaS homepage will drive conversions and improve your business as w whole. Read on and learn how to optimize yours. The post SaaS Homepage SEO: Keywords, Linking &…
Yoast On Why It’s Adopting IndexNow Protocol
Founder of Yoast, Joost de Valk, explains the surprising reason he changed his mind on adding IndexNow to the SEO plugin. The post Yoast On Why It’s Adopting IndexNow Protocol…
Bing Adds Visit Site Button To Branded Sidebar Navigation
A couple weeks ago we reported how Microsoft Bing was testing a branded sidebar search results snippet feature on the left side bar. Well, Bing added a “Visit Site” button…
Bing Tests Ads Tab Under Search Bar
Microsoft Bing seems to be testing an “ads” tab under the search bar, where you see the images, videos, maps, news, shopping, etc options. Honestly, this seems very out of…
Google: You Can Restrict XML Sitemaps Access To Search Engines
Google’s John Mueller said it is acceptable to restrict access of your XML Sitemaps to just search engines. So you can technically block humans from seeing your XML sitemaps but…
Google Search With Both Short Videos & Visual Stories (Within...
A month ago, we reported how the trend Google is headed is going away from web stories / visual stories and headed towards showing more short videos. Well, now we…
Google May 2022 Core Update Not Done Yet…
Today is officially day 14 since the May 2022 core update first started rolling out and it does not seem to be done rolling out yet – it is not…
LinkedIn Expands Audio Events To All Users
LinkedIn is expanding audio-only live events, first introduced in January in a beta test, to all users who have Creator Mode turned on. The post LinkedIn Expands Audio Events To…
Google’s Criticisms Against Tech Antitrust Bill – Are They Valid?...
Google argues a bill proposed by US Congress has the potential to compromise users’ safety, as well as break products such as Search and Maps. The post Google’s Criticisms Against…
WordPress Proposes A Plugin Checker For Security And Performance
WordPress takes steps toward improving security and performance impact of third party plugins The post WordPress Proposes A Plugin Checker For Security And Performance appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Training & Professional Development Tips For Remote-First SEO...
In this third part of our series on remote SEO teams, learn how to use training and professional development to support a great culture. The post Training & Professional Development…
Dark Side Of The Unsend: The Danger Of Apple iMessage’s New Featu...
Messages and texts have played a vital role in our lives for almost two decades. Sometimes, with serious consequences. Could Apple’s latest features change that? The post Dark Side Of…
Google’s Preferred Structured Data: JSON-LD vs. Microdata
What’s the best format for structured data? Check out the different types and which markup Google prefers. The post Google’s Preferred Structured Data: JSON-LD vs. Microdata appeared first on Search…
Why Aren’t My Products Selling On Amazon?
Don’t fret when your Amazon listings are ignored by your target market. Discover the potential causes and how to remedy them. The post Why Aren’t My Products Selling On Amazon?…
FAQ Pages for SEO (+ Examples & Best Practices)
However, when rushed, FAQs can easily become lazy data dumps of loosely linked questions and half-baked answers. Don’t be the latter. Instead, create useful FAQ pages for humans and search…
How to Earn Topical Authority in 2022 and Beyond
As is often the case with SEO, if you’re doing it well, then you are probably already topically relevant. Topical authority isn’t new, but it’s a term that I’m seeing…
Daily Search Forum Recap: June 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…
8 Essential On-Page SEO Factors for Fast Impact
When you need results fast, making on-page SEO optimizations is a great place to start. Which are the most important on-page SEO elements? Read on for a step-by-step guide to…
In Defense of Spam Score and the Concept of a Toxic Link
I’m writing this after John Mueller caused a minor stir on Twitter on Monday, with this post: The concept of toxic links is something that’s made up by SEO tools…
Google Expands Browse By Search Features: Material, Product Line ...
Google seems to have expanded the browse by feature to let you browse search results for products by material, product line and more. We’ve seen many variations of this before…
New Google Ads Travel Features: Business Profile Hotel Rates, Fee...
Google announced last week a bunch of new travel ad and local features. These include the ability to add hotel rates directly on Google Business Profile, “feedless onboarding” for Google…
Google Title Link Algorithm Update For Multi-Language Or Translit...
Google announced that it made an algorithmic adjustment (it thinks for the better) for how it decides to display title links for those pages that use multi-language or transliterated (scripted)…
Google May 2022 Core Updates Continue But We’re Probably At...
Google’s May 2022 core update is now just about 13 days in, we expect Google to say the update is now rolling out sometime in the next 72 hours or…
Google: Don’t Put Your Company Name In Blank Image Alt Text
Most sites I know do not fill in their image alt text for many images. I know a lot of SEOs work on this task but sometimes it is a…
How Does Google Handle Page Titles In Multiple Languages?
Writing page titles in multiple languages is generally not recommended. However, Google now has a way to handle them when they’re encountered. The post How Does Google Handle Page Titles…
Ahrefs CEO Reveals More About Yep
More details about Yep, its algorithm, how it will be competitive and why it is important to the content ecosystem The post Ahrefs CEO Reveals More About Yep appeared first…
How To Build A Facebook Ads Dashboard In Google Data Studio
Looking for more robust Facebook Ads reporting? Learn how to build a Google Data Studio dashboard with this step-by-step process. The post How To Build A Facebook Ads Dashboard In…
How Do I Start To Gain Experience In Search? Ask An SEO
Looking to get started or transition into a career in search? In this Ask An SEO, Tony Wright shares tips for beginners. The post How Do I Start To Gain…
Tips For Avoiding Misinformation In SEO Resources & Conversat...
These tips will help you cut through the noise and figure out which SEO information is likely valid versus smoke and mirrors. The post Tips For Avoiding Misinformation In SEO…
WordPress Community Reacts To 6.0 Arturo
The response to the rollout of WordPress 6.0 Arturo was generally positive, with some surprising experiences and responses The post WordPress Community Reacts To 6.0 Arturo appeared first on Search…
Top 5 Ways To Drive Revenue With A Clean Marketing Tech Stack
Learn how to reduce ecommerce app overload. Find the right apps to increase your ROI. The post Top 5 Ways To Drive Revenue With A Clean Marketing Tech Stack appeared…
A Complete Guide To the Google Penguin Algorithm Update
Google introduced the Penguin algorithm in 2012. What did it change and how does it impact the way we do SEO today? The post A Complete Guide To the Google…
On-Page SEO: How To Optimize Pages & Beat Competitors
Learn how to rank higher on Google by prioritizing specific on-page SEO tasks, comparing your content to competitors, and more. The post On-Page SEO: How To Optimize Pages & Beat…
Daily Search Forum Recap: June 6, 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…
Instagram Update Could Impact Reach For Some Accounts
Instagram is expanding on a feature that filters out ‘sensitive’ content, which has the potential to impact reach for some accounts. The post Instagram Update Could Impact Reach For Some…
Declining Support Of Tech Regulation – How Does This Impact PPC?
With an increasing number of Americans in favor of less tech regulation, it’s vital to understand how this can impact your future PPC efforts. The post Declining Support Of Tech…
Google Ads Automatically Created Assets Beta Feature
Some advertisers are seeing in the Google Ads console a beta feature named “automatically created assets.” This feature allows Google to generate headlines, descriptions, and other assets using your content…
Google Will Not Let You Create Or Edit Expanded Text Ads Soon
As we reported last year, Google Ads will be dropping support for expanded text ads in 2022. Starting June 30, 2022, you will no longer be able to create or…
Vlog #176: Alcides Aguasvivas On Starting An Digital Agency Durin...
Alcides Aguasvivas is a co-founder of Pix-l Graphx, he has been running the company for 18 years now and they are based around the corner from my office in Rutherford,…
June & May 2022 Google Webmaster Report
Some how, I forgot to post the Google webmaster report last month, so this one will be a bit longer as I am combining the June and May Google webmaster…
Google Tests Search Filters On Left Side Bar
We recently spotted Google testing the search bar navigation on the left hand side and now Google is testing different search filters on the left side bar. These are for…
Google Merchant Center To Opt In All To Automatic Item Updates Fo...
We covered this news back in April, but as Kirk Williams posted last week, some of you may have forgotten. In short, Google Merchant Center will automatically opted everyone in…
Legal Considerations & Communication Tips For Your Remote SEO...
Salary and benefits are not the only aspects of hiring fully-remote SEO experts that have legal implications. Here’s what you need to factor in. The post Legal Considerations & Communication…
Improve SEM Performance With Your Own Unique KPIs
Don’t hold everything to the same measurement standard. Combine different performance levels must combine together to funnel into a single performance KPI. Here’s how. The post Improve SEM Performance With…
Using SEO Progress Report Templates on Semrush
Learn how you can draw up worthy progress report templates with Semrush‘s My Reports PDF builder.
Should You Use A Blog Or Email Marketing For Your Travel Brand?
Both email marketing and blog content creation have their merits. In this post, we examine the two approaches with several different factors in mind. The post Should You Use A…
How We Create The Perfect SEO Brief That Aligns Teams & Beats...
Learn how to create a well-coordinated SEO brief that will seamlessly connect your marketing teams, elevate your content program, and outperform your competitors. The post How We Create The Perfect…
How to Perform a Basic Local Business Competitive Audit (Updated ...
“Why is that business outranking mine?” This has to be the commonest local search FAQ, and a worthwhile answer to it will always require real analysis. Today, I’ll teach you…
6 New Market Brew SEO Tools That Predict Google Algorithm Update ...
Ready to see how your website will hold up Google’s next algorithm change? Market Brew’s search engine modeling platform helps you see future SERP positions. The post 6 New Market…