Best SEO Software for Digital Agencies
Are you an agency looking to improve your clients‘ SEO strategy? Check out our guide for an in-depth review of the top SEO software tools for agencies. From keyword research…
Does Google Search Use ARIA? Likely Not.
Google Search likely does not use ARIA Accessible Rich Internet Applications, for ranking or even indexing purposes, according to both John Mueller and Martin Splitt at Google. ARIA is a…
Passive voice: SEO deadly sin or acceptable writing style?
Is there a connection between using passive and active voice and SEO? When is it OK to use the passive voice, and when it‘s better to convert it to the…
Google Working On Resolving Some Favicons Not Showing In Search R...
Google’s John Mueller confirmed that Google Search is working on an issue with some favicons not showing up properly in Google Search. The issue has been ongoing for weeks, well…
AI Allows You To Talk With Virtual Versions Of Deceased Loved One...
Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) now allow people to interact and hold conversations with loved ones from beyond the grave. The post AI Allows You To Talk With Virtual Versions…
An Introduction to TF-IDF: What It Is & How to Use It
Check out our guide to TF-IDF to learn more about this statistical method and its practical applications.
Google Ads Continues To Test Ads Mixed Within Organic Results ...
Google has mixed its search ads between and throughout the organic (free) search results starting sometime mid-last year. Google calls it dynamic ad placement, and it is an ongoing tests….
Google Ads New Brand Restrictions For Search & Brand Exclusio...
Google Ads announced that new brand settings are rolling out for Search and Performance Max campaigns. Specifically, brand restrictions for broad match in Search campaigns and brand exclusions in Performance…
The Future of Programmatic: Transparent & Value Driven –...
Get critical insights on Google’s open bidding, ID services, how AI can play a future role, bidding after cookies, CTV, trends, and more. The post The Future of Programmatic: Transparent…
Reaction Towards Google Killing Google Analytics 3 For Google Ana...
So Google is doing away with Google Analytics 3, aka Universal Analytics and you will all have to switch to Google Analytics 4, aka GA 4. Universal Analytics properties will…
Generative AI Integration SERPs And PPC Advertisers
Adapt your ads for Bing generative SERPs and Google’s chat-based generative Google Search Experience with this detailed guide. The post Generative AI Integration SERPs And PPC Advertisers appeared first on…
Rank Math WordPress Plugin Duplicate Sitemap Bug
WordPress SEO plugin Rank Math bug generates duplicate sitemaps The post Rank Math WordPress Plugin Duplicate Sitemap Bug appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Daily Search Forum Recap: March 8, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
More Spend On PPC Than SEO, Twitter Poll
This should come as no surprise – but more people and companies spend more on PPC than on SEO. A Twitter poll from Lily Ray shows that but so does…
Google Bard Gains New Features & Available To More Users
Just when updates to Google Bard were getting stale, Google announced a boatload of new things for its generative AI tool, Bard. In short, Google added several new features to…
Google Local Search Update On March 23rd ‘Corrects’ V...
On March 22nd and 23rd I noticed the BrightLocal tracking tool spike up a bit, so I kept tabs on that we may have had a Google local search update….
Meta Enhances Video Capabilities On Facebook
Meta enhances Facebook video tools, centralizes content in new Video tab, and deepens integration with Instagram Reels for wider reach. The post Meta Enhances Video Capabilities On Facebook appeared first…
Google’s New Ad Insights Feature & 7 Tips For Competitive Ad ...
Here’s how to conduct competitive ad text research directly within Google Ads in 7 easy steps. The post Google’s New Ad Insights Feature & 7 Tips For Competitive Ad Research…
Daily Search Forum Recap: November 26, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Google Is Restoring Missing Reviews In Business Profiles
Google is fixing a bug that caused reviews to go missing from Google Business Profiles. Google confirms reviews are getting restored. The post Google Is Restoring Missing Reviews In Business…
TikTok Launches Search Ads Beta For Selected Partners
TikTok has quietly rolled out a search ads beta for specific partners. Learn about the new experience and some tips for using these ads. The post TikTok Launches Search Ads…
What Is an H1 Tag? Why It Matters & Best Practices for SEO
An H1 tag is code that marks up the title of a webpage. Learn how to use H1s and why they‘re important.
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.
AI Spam Sites Beat Google’s March 2024 Spam Update
AI generated spam still enjoy top rankings after escaping Google’s March 2024 spam update in a demoralizing blow against human authored websites The post AI Spam Sites Beat Google’s March…
Bing Webmaster Tools To Undergo Maintenance Today Between 10 and ...
Bing Webmaster Tools will undergo scheduled maintenance between 10am and 1pm ET today. The Microsoft Bing Search toolset posted this notice at the top of the tool when you login…
What 7 SEO Experts Think About AI Overviews And Where Search Is G...
We asked the same question to SEO experts about AI Overviews, how they might impact the industry and where search might be going. The post What 7 SEO Experts Think…
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 Find Your Google Analytics Tracking ID
Find and use your Google Analytics tracking ID with ease with our step-by-step guide. We‘ll also share some tips and tricks to integrating Google Analytics with Semrush
Google Key Moments SeekToAction Markup Supports 12 Languages
Google key moments is a feature where Google Search highlights the sections in a video through a chapter-like interface. Google added support SeekToAction markup for videos on your site, so…
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…
List of TLDs (Top-Level Domains)
Learn what TLDs are, what types to consider and why your TLD distribution is important.
Vlog #199: Jeremy Meindl On Churn and Burn SEO & No Linking B...
In part one, we learned about Jeremy Meindl, why he loves pushing the line in SEO and how he never was caught with any of his SEO spam efforts. In…
Google To Have More Core Updates, More Often
Google held its Google Search Central Live event at its large Zurich office (where the Search Central team is based) and one of the things presented was that Google will…
Google Local Search: Browse By Products & Browse By Stores
Google local listings have been pushing products for the past several years, in fact, it just recently added in-store products in the help document around improving visibility in Google local…
8 Experts Weigh in on the Past, Present, and Future Evolution of ...
How far have we come since the days of black hat link building schemes, and are there any lessons we can take from the past to inform where we go…
Google Shares New Info About Vulnerabilities Found In Chrome
Google security researchers are sharing new information about vulnerabilities detected in Chrome, Firefox, and Windows. The post Google Shares New Info About Vulnerabilities Found In Chrome appeared first on Search…
2024 Annual Review: How 2024 Went For Me And What Changes In 2025...
Kevin Indig shares his successes and challenges in this year’s review. Discover how he achieved his goals and what lies ahead in the coming year. The post 2024 Annual Review:…
Learn GA4: 17 Top Guides & Educational Resources
Whether you’re new to Google Analytics, or a seasoned analyst, there’s something new to learn. Get moving in the right direction with these top guides. The post Learn GA4: 17…
Brave Search Breaks Free Of Bing With Standalone Image Index
Brave Search rolls out independent image and video search, freeing itself from reliance on Microsoft and Google. The post Brave Search Breaks Free Of Bing With Standalone Image Index appeared…
Fulfill Untapped Customer Demands Through Your Faceted Navigation
By centering your secondary navigation on long-tail keyword opportunities, you’ll be able to strategically utilize consumer intent, secure additional web conversions, and boost revenue levels.
Google Rolls Out December 2022 Helpful Content Update
Google confirms another helpful content update is rolling out across search results. It started on December 5 and will take two weeks to complete. The post Google Rolls Out December…
Google Local Service Ads Test Extra Call Out Extensions
Google is testing showing a section under the Local Service Ads for call out extensions or other extensions. This increases the visibility of these already super-visible Local Service Ads.
Instagram Wants To Make Hashtags More Valuable
Instagram is testing out ways to make hashtags more valuable by adjusting how top posts are ranked on hashtag pages. The post Instagram Wants To Make Hashtags More Valuable appeared…
Understanding and Using Barnacle SEO: 6 Top Techniques
Learn essential barnacle SEO techniques and get helpful tips to boost your online presence.
5 Top Enterprise Local SEO Challenges (& How To Solve Them)
Enterprise brands face unique challenges in local SEO. Learn 5 of the most common and how to solve them for more effective enterprise local. The post 5 Top Enterprise Local…
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…
Poll Shows SEOs Split On If Google Or The Web Is Getting Worse
There have been a lot of complaints about the quality of Google search results – the truth is, there are always complaints. Assuming you believe the results are indeed getting…
YouTube Rolls Out 3 Updates For Live Streams
YouTube’s path toward feature parity with Twitch continues as the company announces three updates exclusively for livestreams. The post YouTube Rolls Out 3 Updates For Live Streams appeared first on…
Google Maps Displays “Offer Available” Under Business...
Google Maps can now display an “offer available” label under a business profile listing’s map pin in the maps interface. Businesses that add offers in their Google Business Profile may…
How To Improve Your Organic Growth: Stop Building Links & Sta...
Discover why “earning” links is better than “building” them plus see the results you can expect from this link building strategy. The post How To Improve Your Organic Growth: Stop…
How to Use Python to Parse & Pivot Server Log Files for SEO
Save time and money by automating the parsing, validation, and pivoting of log file data for SEO using Python (with script). The post How to Use Python to Parse &…
How to Support Your Go-To-Market Strategy with SEO
For early-stage startups, developing a robust go-to-market strategy and getting product-market fit on point is key. Here’s how SEO can help. The post How to Support Your Go-To-Market Strategy with…
Google Tests Wider Larger Image Thumbnails In Search Result Snipp...
Google is testing wider and larger image thumbnails on snippets in the desktop search results interface. The images look about twice as wide, maybe even more, the the normal image…
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google December 2022 Link Spam Upda...
This was a busy week, and I honestly thought it would start to slow down, but I was wrong; I am wrong a lot. Google launched another algorithm update, the…
Local SEO: The Complete Guide
But what is local SEO, how does it work, and which ranking factors matter? In this guide, you’ll learn how to rank your business on local search to get more…
Google Local Service Ads Anonymous Reviews Stops On August 25th
Google will stop collecting anonymous reviews on August 25, 2023. Google posted this notice in a help document, which reads, “Important: We’ve stopped collecting anonymous reviews and will stop showing…
Google Ads Launches New Performance Max Features
As the migration to Performance Max campaigns begin, Google announces new features available for this campaign type. The post Google Ads Launches New Performance Max Features appeared first on Search…
Technical Issues Usually Not a Trigger for Core Update Problems
Google’s John Mueller answers if a technical site problem immediately preceding a core algorithm update could cause a loss of rankings The post Technical Issues Usually Not a Trigger for…
WordPress Widgets Getting You Closer To WYSIWYG
WordPress has published a post revealing the power behind the 5.8 version, what does this mean for Devs and SEO’s working with widgets? The post WordPress Widgets Getting You Closer…
Daily Search Forum Recap: December 26, 2022
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
How Does Organic CTR Affect SEO? (& 5 Ways to Improve it)
Learn proven tactics to improve your organic CTR and drive more traffic from search engines to your site.
A Guide to Google Search Console Reporting for SEO Agencies
If you want your SEO agency’s clients to renew their campaigns or increase their budgets, Google Search Console reporting can help you do it. The post A Guide to Google…
Perplexity Adds Claude-2 To AI Model Selection For Pro Users
Explore the recent announcement from Perplexity inviting Pro users to research the web with AI assistance from Anthropic’s latest model, Claude-2. The post Perplexity Adds Claude-2 To AI Model Selection…
Let’s Talk About Old Content And Redirect Chains
Don’t overthink SEO. When it comes to old content and redirect chains, here are guidelines straight from expert Ryan Jones to sort things out confidently. The post Let’s Talk About…
Vlog #172: Lior Krolewicz On PPC Software & Issues With Googl...
In part one with Lior Krolewicz is the founder and CEO of Yael Consulting, a marketing consulting company, we spoke about the IDF and how paid search has changed. In…
Google’s Page Title Update is Dynamic and Reactive to Changes
As more new information comes out about Google’s update to generating web page titles, we learn it’s dynamic and will react to on-site changes. The post Google’s Page Title Update…
Report: Microsoft Bing To Add OpenAI’s ChatGPT Feature
The Information reported the other day that Microsoft plans to add OpenAI’s ChatGPT chatbot feature within the next few months. Bing Search already has a chatbot but ChatGPT is way…
Marketing Attribution: What It Is, Tools to Use & Best Practi...
Marketing attribution helps you understand which channels and campaigns drive the best results.
Dentists Now Can Use Google Local Service Ads
Matt Casady spotted that Google added a new vertical to Local Service Ads. Google now allows dental practices and dentists to buy ads on Google Local Service Ads.
YouTube Adds New Way To Make Money With Gifted Memberships
YouTube gives creators another way to earn revenue directly from their audience with membership gifting, a feature comparable to gifted subscriptions on Twitch. The post YouTube Adds New Way To…
New Twitter Privacy Tools Will Give Users More Control
Twitter is considering four new products that will increase privacy and give users more control over their accounts. The post New Twitter Privacy Tools Will Give Users More Control appeared…
Google Market Share Slips, AI Referrals & Regional Search Eng...
Google leads organic search with 94.8% traffic, but AI tools and smaller engines show growing competition. The post Google Market Share Slips, AI Referrals & Regional Search Engines Rise appeared…
Google Search News Box News Link Now Clickable
The Google Search news box has a header named “News” for some queries. That header was never clickable until just recently. Now, you can click on the header and it…
Google Tried To Steal OpenAI’s Thunder 45 Minutes Prior To ...
About 45 minutes before OpenAI’s announcement of GPT-4o, Google posted on X a demo of new Gemini capabilities where you show Google Gemini something on your camera via a live…
Does Google Conduct Link Buying Sting Operations? They Don’...
A Reddit thread asks if Google engages in link-buying sting operations where they will pretend to want to buy a link and then use that to penalize the network. John…
Surprising Review Stats To Feed Your Local Strategy [Study]
Survey reveals trends in local reviews: trust in word-of-mouth, growing focus on recent feedback, and the importance of owner responses in shaping customer trust. The post Surprising Review Stats To…
YouTube Launches New Analytics & Custom Shorts Thumbnails
In its latest round of updates for video creators, YouTube is launching more detailed analytics data and enabling Shorts thumbnail customization. The post YouTube Launches New Analytics & Custom Shorts…
How & Why To Prevent Bots From Crawling Your Site
Don’t fall into the same trap that others do: Block bots and spiders from crawling your site and avoid unwanted traffic with these top tips. The post How & Why…
Google Announces “Things to Do” Free Listing & Ad Unit
Google has announced a new listing for attractions, tours, and activities. Learn what they are, what they look like & how to get started! The post Google Announces “Things to…
Daily Search Forum Recap: February 19, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
10 Must-Know SEO Basics For Web Developers
Learn the 10 basics that web developers should know about SEO to make life easier and enhance SEO performance. The post 10 Must-Know SEO Basics For Web Developers appeared first…
Microsoft Advertising Launches Open Beta for Credit Card Ads
Microsoft Advertising has announced a new ad unit called Credit Card ads. Here’s what they are and how you can get started! The post Microsoft Advertising Launches Open Beta for…
Yoast SEO 20.0 Update Makes Big Changes
Yoast SEO 20.0 WordPress plugin introduces bold design updates that will change how users interact with the plugin The post Yoast SEO 20.0 Update Makes Big Changes appeared first on…
Local SEO Schema: A Complete Guide To Local Structured Data &...
Improve your local business’s visibility with schema. Learn how structured data can help search engines understand and showcase your website better. The post Local SEO Schema: A Complete Guide To…
The Top 10 Social Media Sites & Platforms 2022
Are you looking to boost customer engagement? Discover the 10 most popular social media platforms you can use to create unforgettable brand experiences. The post The Top 10 Social Media…
Google Tests New Trusted Store Badge
Google is testing a new design for the trusted store badge in the paid shopping results. The Google Trusted Stores program to all U.S. merchants back in 2012, along with…
Google Ads API Version 19 Now Available
Google has released version 19 of the Google Ads API, v19 adds enhanced video assets for Performance Max campaigns, updates to brand guidelines and tons of other additions, changes and…
What To Do When You Get a “No Change” SEO Split Test Result
Learn how split testing can affect SEO and how and why No Change test results can shape your SEO strategy.
9 Ways to Make the Best of SEO Link Building with Semrush
There are so many whys and hows in link building, but just a few right answers. I’m happy to present you with 9 techniques that actually worked for Semrush users.
Yandex Search Ranking Factors Leaked & Revealed
Yandex had a boatload of its source code across all its technology allegedly leaked by a disgruntled employee and part of that was the source code for Russia’s largest search…