Search Engine Journal

YouTube Shorts Algorithm Explained In Q&A Format

YouTube demystifies the Shorts algorithm in a Q&A video that addresses several of the most common questions creators have about gaining visibility with short-form content. The post YouTube Shorts Algorithm…

SE Roundtable

Daily Search Forum Recap: December 17, 2021

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’s search results…

Search Engine Journal

Google Analytics Introduces Regex Support For Event Creation

Google Analytics introduces regex support for event creation, offering greater flexibility, precision, and improved insights for marketers. The post Google Analytics Introduces Regex Support For Event Creation appeared first on…

SE Roundtable

Daily Search Forum Recap: May 30, 2025

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. If you want…

SE Roundtable

Navah Hopkins Is Microsoft Advertising Ads Liaison

Navah Hopkins, someone I have quoted here countless times, and a super respected member of the PPC community, is now the Ads Liaison for Microsoft Advertising. Navah wrote on LinkedIn,…

Search Engine Journal

Wix SEO: 5 Tips To Get The Results You Want

In this comprehensive guide, get the inside scoop on how to optimize Wix sites for search. The post Wix SEO: 5 Tips To Get The Results You Want appeared first…

Search Engine Journal

Decoded Headless CMS & SEO

Is headless CMS faster? Should you be making the switch? What benefits does headless offer? Lidia Infante explains on this episode of the SEJ Show. The post Decoded Headless CMS…

Ahrefs

SERP Tracking With Free Tools: A Beginner’s Toolkit

Each of these free tools allows you to check rankings in different locations, without “contaminating” the results with Google’s personalization algorithm. Here’s the first one. The SERP Checker lets you…

Search Engine Journal

Google Launches Loyalty Program Structured Data Support

Google rolls out support for loyalty program structured data, which allows businesses to display member benefits in search results. The post Google Launches Loyalty Program Structured Data Support appeared first…

Search Engine Journal

Does Uniqueness of Content Help Rankings?

Google’s John Mueller offers a surprising insight on uniqueness of content and ranking The post Does Uniqueness of Content Help Rankings? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Search Engine Journal

Google Bard Adds Coding Capabilities

Google expands Bard’s capabilities to include support for programming tasks in 20+ languages and debugging assistance. The post Google Bard Adds Coding Capabilities appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

SE Roundtable

Google AI Mode Within People Also Ask & Chrome

Just like Google had AI Overviews (also featured snippets) in the People also ask section of Google Search, Google is now testing AI Mode within People also ask. Plus, Google…

Search Engine Journal

A Complete Guide To Site Taxonomy for SEO

Future-proof your site by applying the best practices for site taxonomy. Provide the correct silos for your content with this comprehensive guide. The post A Complete Guide To Site Taxonomy…

Search Engine Journal

Hugging Face Releases Free ChatGPT Clone: HuggingChat

Hugging Face releases an open source ChatGPT clone trained with similar methodologies used by OpenAI The post Hugging Face Releases Free ChatGPT Clone: HuggingChat appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Search Engine Journal

Google Shopping Ads: How To Set Them Up

From account structure to campaign types, here are the basics of setting up Google Shopping Ads so you can tweak your approach and optimize results. The post Google Shopping Ads:…

Search Engine Journal

Why Google Indexes Blocked Web Pages

Google’s John Mueller explains why disallowed pages are sometimes indexed and why related Search Console warnings can be ignored The post Why Google Indexes Blocked Web Pages appeared first on…

SE Roundtable

Google Tests Featured Snippet Yellow & Blue Highlights

Google is now testing highlighting portions of the featured snippets they show in the Google search results page. I am seeing the highlights both in yellow and blue format, as…

SE Roundtable

Google Clearing Out The Manual Actions Backlog?

Earlier this month we reported that Google said there is a backlog with the manual actions in the queue, some as far back as over several months ago. Well, I…

SE Roundtable

Google Ads Will Consolidate Advertiser Identity & Business V...

Google Ads will consolidate the current advertiser Identity verification and Business operations verification programs under a unified Advertiser verification program to provide a simplified and improved advertiser experience in March…

Search Engine Journal

WordPress Considers Historic Development Change

Matt Mullenweg proposes dramatic change in how future versions of WordPress are developed called plugin-first, but some contributors are skeptical The post WordPress Considers Historic Development Change appeared first on…

Search Engine Journal

Google Expands Visual & Audio Search With New AI Tools

Google announces AI-driven updates to Search and Lens, expanding visual and audio capabilities while introducing ads in AI-generated results. The post Google Expands Visual & Audio Search With New AI…

Search Engine Journal

Making Money On YouTube Just Got Easier

YouTube lowers the threshold for monetization and expands its affiliate program, creating new revenue opportunities for content creators. The post Making Money On YouTube Just Got Easier appeared first on…

SE Roundtable

Official: Google Ads Rolls Out Sponsored Label

For months we have been watching Google test a new ads label in search named “Sponsored” in bold black text. Well, now it is officially live in the Google mobile…

SE Roundtable

Google Search Console URL Inspection Tool Errors

Yesterday, Google confirmed that some folks trying to use the URL Inspection tool via the console or even the API may be seeing errors. Google said it is working on…

SE Roundtable

Google Web Stories Test URL In Footer & Tips

Google seems to be testing displaying the domain the web story is from, while on the web story, in the footer of the story. Also, Google also shows tips on…

Search Engine Journal

SEM Or Paid Social: Why Use Both?

Discover when it’s best to use one or the other, depending on where your customer is at on the marketing funnel and your goal. The post SEM Or Paid Social:…

Semrush

A Marketer’s Guide to Social Media Advertising Tools

Looking to enhance your social media ad strategy in 2025? Discover top advertising tools that streamline campaign management, optimize budgets, and boost conversions—all tailored for busy marketers.

Ahrefs

The 50 Top Trending Tech Startups (Q4 2024)

Here’s how we built this list (and how you can do the same using Ahrefs): Here are the 10 startups with the greatest growth in branded search volume in the…

Search Engine Journal

Are Reconsideration Requests A Google Ranking Factor?

You may have heard submitting a reconsideration request can help remove a manual penalty and get your site ranking in Google again. But is it true? The post Are Reconsideration Requests…

Search Engine Journal

New Related Search Feature For AdSense Is Introduced

The new Related Search for Content feature is now available for AdSense customers. Learn about the benefits, requirements and how to get started. The post New Related Search Feature For…

Search Engine Journal

Google Search Console Updates Structured Data Report

Google is updating the structured data report in Search Console to provide more context about errors, helping you fix invalid markup with less guesswork. The post Google Search Console Updates…

SE Roundtable

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…

Semrush

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…

Semrush

A 5-Step Guide to Setting Up Google Analytics

Not completely confident in setting up your Google Analytics account? No problem! There are options for you whether you‘re new to GA or a seasoned pro.