Google Shopping Card Replaced Popular Stores With Where To Buy
As Google continues to test its shopping / e-commerce card format, Google is now testing replacing the “popular stores” section with a “Where to buy” section. I mean, it seems…
Instagram Fixes Bug Causing Service Outages
Instagram fixed a bug causing a service outage that impacted users to varying degrees, as people reported disabled accounts and repeated app crashes. The post Instagram Fixes Bug Causing Service…
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…
Google Ads Customer Match Available To More With New Preview Tool
Google announced that Customer Match is now “widely available” and also a new preview tool to help you figure out errors or issues with using the tool. Google is opening…
Is Google Okay With Minor Tweaks To Machine Translations?
Google answers whether machine-translated content with only minor editing changes is still good enough. The post Is Google Okay With Minor Tweaks To Machine Translations? appeared first on Search Engine…
How to Stand Out in an Ocean of AI Content
Very few blog posts create new information. Most serve to remix, curate, and copycat existing content, transferring the same core information from one website to another. If all your content…
Google: Don’t Noindex Pages With Comments, Keep The Good Co...
I am weird, I love user-generated comments and while tons of blogs removed them ages and ages ago, I kept them here. I do my best to remove the spam…
Google Merchant Center Clarifies Misrepresentation Policies
Google has updated its Misrepresentation policy for both Shopping ads and free listings within Google Merchant Center. Google said the “update provides additional examples of what the policy covers, more…
Google Ads Tests Global Site Tag With Automatic User Data Collect...
Google Ads is testing a new feature for the global site tag that can be configured to automatically collect user data. Dario Zannoni spotted this and wrote on Twitter “Global…
Google Search Console New Date Picker & 24-Hour View
This morning we reported about weirdness with the Search Console performance report date picker. Well, maybe it is related to Google just rolling out a new date picker and 24-hour…
Landing Page SEO Best Practices & Tips For Success
Discover the ways you can improve your ranking with landing page optimization and how the landscape has changed. The post Landing Page SEO Best Practices & Tips For Success appeared…
How to find low competition keywords
Let’s face it. Finding the right keywords to target is more difficult than ever before. To stand out and attract the right audience, concentrating solely on generalized keywords may not…
Google Merchant Center Now Supports Physical Goods Subscriptions
Google has updated its Google Merchant Center policies to now allow for the sale of physical goods subscriptions. Google said this “will be available to all eligible Shopping ad merchants…
Vlog #235: Lance Bachmann On Growing A Winning Digital Marketing ...
I met up at one of Lance Bachmann’s businesses, 1SEO Digital Agency, where we chatted about marketing and running a business. Lance started doing digital marketing over 20 years, and…
Daily Search Forum Recap: March 29, 2024
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 Web Stories…
The Beginner’s Guide to Account-Based Marketing (ABM)
This leads to a common paradox—marketing can hit its goals by bringing in a high volume of leads, but sales can’t hit its goals because those same leads are poorly…
Google: Crawl Rate Spikes Not A Sign Of The Helpful Content Updat...
Google’s John Mueller was asked if a spike in crawler activity would be a sign that the helpful content update is rolling out. John said no, as expected because he…
News SEO Guide: How to Optimize News Articles for Search
Learn how to optimize news articles for Google News, Google Search, and LLMs to drive more site traffic.
Vlog #171: Lior Krolewicz On Being In The Special Ops & How P...
Lior Krolewicz is the founder and CEO of Yael Consulting, a marketing consulting company. I’ve known Lior from when he was based in Israel, he spoke at a previous SMX…
LinkedIn’s Feed Is Getting Smarter Thanks To AI
LinkedIn enhances its home feed recommendation algorithm with AI for a more personalized experience. The post LinkedIn’s Feed Is Getting Smarter Thanks To AI appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Content Research: 9 Actionable Tips to Master It
When I started my career as a writer, I didn’t focus much on content research. My focus was always on completing the first draft as soon as possible. But with…
Daily Search Forum Recap: October 29, 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. Google Search ranking…
Is SEO Always Changing? Not Really But Details Do.
I always find it funny how I have so much to write about, day in and day out, on the topic of SEO and search marketing. I mean, fundamentally SEO…
Local SEO For Small Businesses: 7 Top Ways To Gain Visibility
Looking to improve your visibility in a specific neighborhood or region? Check out these proven local SEO tips for small businesses like yours. The post Local SEO For Small Businesses:…
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Bugs With Indexing, Ads, Ana...
Google had plenty of bugs, some really big ones, this week including not indexing new content for a day in Google Search. Note, there were rumblings of a Google algorithm…
Google Top Quality Store Badge Off Search & On Website
We’ve seen top-quality store badges in the Google Search results for a long time now. But now some are seeing the badges directly on individual websites, which turns out to…
GSC vs. GKP: Comparing Search Volumes for 72k Keywords [A Study b...
GSC is widely considered the “single source of truth” for accurate keyword data because it shows you the exact number of times your page appeared in Google’s search results for…
Beware: Google Business Profile Messaging Spam & Scam Attempt...
There are scam and spam attempts being conducted through the Google Business Profile messaging platform. This is a tactic of someone looking to hire you for a service but they…
How to Use Ahrefs: 11 Actionable Use Cases for Beginners
So if you lack experience in SEO tools like Ahrefs, I have selected 11 simple and super actionable use cases that you can try right now and get immediate value…
Study: Removing The Address In Google Business Profiles Will Make...
A recent small study by Joy Hawkins showed that if you remove the address from your Google Business Profile listings your rankings in the local pack and in Google Maps…
Import Your Universal Analytics Goals Into Google Analytics 4
Google has rolled out an import tool for migrating your goals from Universal Analytics 3 to Google Analytics 4 for conversion tracking purposes. The goals migration tool allows you to…
Google Bard Gains Images With More Coming Soon
As Google announced a week or so ago, Bard now can show images in the responses. Jack Krawczyk said on Twitter that you can “click an image to see the…
Should All SEOs Know The Difference Between Crawling, Indexing, R...
At the Google NYC SEO Meetup Lily Ray mentioned that when it comes to interviewing new employees for the Amsive Digital SEO team, she asks a question you must get…
Microsoft Advertising Announces September Product Releases & ...
Today, Microsoft Advertising announced its September product releases and updates. Here’s what advertisers need to know! The post Microsoft Advertising Announces September Product Releases & Updates appeared first on Search…
8 Types of Marketing Campaigns (With Examples)
Planning a campaign instead of firing ad hoc messages at your audience helps you improve performance and better control the outcomes of your marketing efforts. That’s why it’s worth knowing…
The Industry Mourns The Loss Of Bill Slawski: The SEO Mentor To T...
It pains me to write this – Bill Slawski, a man who has literally helped transform the SEO industry into what it is today, has passed away on Tuesday, May…
Report: Google Pushing Advertisers To Use Agencies & Third Pa...
Digiday reported that with the mass Google layoffs, Google advertisers are being encouraged to work with third-party resellers, like agencies, directly as it seeks to reduce its overheads related to…
Daily Search Forum Recap: December 15, 2021
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Mozilla Open Source AI To Challenge ChatGPT & Bard
Mozilla announced an open source counterweight against profit-focused AI companies. Will create an open source challenger to ChatGPT and Bard The post Mozilla Open Source AI To Challenge ChatGPT &…
Google Ads Upgraded Ad Extensions In Ad Console
Brett Bodofsky, a Google Ads specialist, shared a screenshot on Twitter of a new report tab that shows “Extensions “upgraded).” Then within each extension, you have the word upgraded next…
9 Actionable Steps to Improve Your Google Rankings
This post explores tried and tested SEO Tactics so you can stand out in search results and position yourself for long-term success. The post 9 Actionable Steps to Improve Your…
Press Release Distribution Services: 6 Important Features To Cons...
Looking for a press release distribution partner? Consider these seven elements to get the best possible results for your PR campaigns. The post Press Release Distribution Services: 6 Important Features…
Wix Shares How To Optimize Enterprise Marketing
Wix shares how to develop a marketing team that works at peak performance and how to avoid pitfalls like AI silos The post Wix Shares How To Optimize Enterprise Marketing…
Daily Search Forum Recap: August 9, 2023
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 will show…
Google: Demographic Exclusions To Apply To Google Ads Shopping In...
Ginny Marvin, the Google Ads Liaison, has confirmed that demographic exclusions will apply to Shopping inventory in Performance Max campaigns. Marvin added that the reporting on how this is shown…
Google Is a Librarian: Teaching SEO to Non-Specialists
Using an analogy in your SEO training can be an incredibly powerful teaching tool. Learn how it can help unlock the SEO potential of non-specialists. The post Google Is a…
Daily Search Forum Recap: July 18, 2023
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. Just when you…
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Volatility, Google Ads Quali...
Yep, we are seeing more Google search ranking volatility mid-week. I posted the monthly Google webmaster report for February. Google Ads has a new quality update that accounts for user…
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…
Daily Search Forum Recap: June 1, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
How to Set Up an HTML Redirect (+ Alternatives)
To create an HTML redirect to another page, add a meta refresh tag inside the section of the page.
How to Prioritize Technical SEO Issues Without Rocking the Web De...
Do you have a strategy that works for prioritizing technical SEO issues with your web development team? These tips can help. The post How to Prioritize Technical SEO Issues Without…
12 Actionable Steps to Drive Newsletter Growth with SEO Content
At Brafton, we’ve found our newsletter subscribers to be our best, most engaged audience. These are our people. They live and breathe content marketing, just as we do. Some even…
Bing vs. Google: Comparing the Two Search Engines
Uncover the history, features, data collection practices, and SEO requirements of Google vs. Bing.
Google Business Profiles Support Backlogged
Google Business Profiles support team is currently a bit delayed, with a backlog of support requests, video verification delays, and reinstatement request backlogs.
Crawl Errors And Crawl Budget: Are They Ranking Factors?
You may wonder: Is how well Google can crawl my website a ranking factor? Find out the answer here. The post Crawl Errors And Crawl Budget: Are They Ranking Factors?…
22 Proven Content Marketing Examples to Inspire Your Strategy
We reviewed dozens of content marketing examples in different formats and from multiple channels. And handpicked the 22 most inspiring examples to share here with you. Take a look at…
Local Pack Headers: Curious, Overlooked Clues to the Mind of Goog...
Which local pack element is hiding in plain sight, has no industry name despite being present in at least 33% of SERPs, and has curious behaviors which, up until now,…
Is Language A Google Ranking Factor?
Does offering different languages on your website and the way you organize localized pages affect organic search rankings? The post Is Language A Google Ranking Factor? appeared first on Search…
Google Ads Runs Different Auctions For Each Ad Location, Doc Upda...
Google has updated its “How the Google Ads auction works” page to add a line that says that Google will run different auctions for each ad location.
Google’s AI Overviews Shake Up Ecommerce Search Visibility
Data reveals Google AI overviews are disrupting ecommerce visibility, pulling product data from non-ranking sources. The post Google’s AI Overviews Shake Up Ecommerce Search Visibility appeared first on Search Engine…
SEO Recap: Page Rank
Have you ever wondered how Moz employees learn internally? Well, here’s your chance to get a sneak peek into never seen before, internal webinar footage with Tom Capper! Learning is…
9 Remote Workers Share Their Best Productivity Tips For WFH &...
How can you maximize your productivity while working from home or traveling? These tips on remote work gear and mindset can help. The post 9 Remote Workers Share Their Best…
Daily Search Forum Recap: January 17, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
How To Scale Your Enterprise SEO Program [Webinar]
Learn how to scale your SEO program on an enterprise level with a sophisticated, fine-tuned, and strategic approach. The post How To Scale Your Enterprise SEO Program [Webinar] appeared first…
Case Study: How Fintech Company Driva Grew Their SEO Traffic by 8...
The company Driva is an Australian FinTech start-up founded by William Brown and Scott Montarello. It’s an online platform, which allows customers to get pre-approval and personalized interest rates—based on…
Programming Note: Offline For Passover
This is a programming note that I will be completely offline for the last two days of Passover…
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…
What is negative SEO, and what can you do to protect yourself?
Reaching the top of the SERP requires hard work, time and effort, but it can become even harder if someone uses SEO against you. Bad actors can resort to dirty…
7 Tips For Landing Your Dream SEO Job
Kickstart your career in SEO and take steps toward landing your dream job with these helpful tips from an industry expert. The post 7 Tips For Landing Your Dream SEO…
SEO Trends 2022, According to 44 Experts [Ebook]
Learn the SEO trends you need to know for 2022. Our new ebook features insights from 44 top SEO experts. The post SEO Trends 2022, According to 44 Experts [Ebook]…
8 Ways To Supercharge Your Alt Text SEO Strategy
Boost your SEO with strategic alt text. Learn how to optimize your images, save time, and improve your ranking potential with an AI SEO tool. The post 8 Ways To…
The Small Business Guide To Reputation Management
Plan what to do in a PR emergency and learn how to proactively protect your brand. The post The Small Business Guide To Reputation Management appeared first on Search Engine…
Rumored ‘Apple GPT’ AI Chatbot To Compete With Big Tech Rivals
Apple is reportedly developing its own AI chatbot, “Apple GPT,” to compete with big tech companies and many productivity tools in the App Store. The post Rumored ‘Apple GPT’ AI…
IndexNow Celebrates Two Years With 1.4 Billion URLs Submitted Dai...
Explore IndexNow’s celebration of two years of growth as it helps the content of millions of websites get indexed faster. The post IndexNow Celebrates Two Years With 1.4 Billion URLs…
Bing Related Image Search Box
Microsoft seems to be testing a new related image search box in the main web search results in Bing Search. I personally cannot replicate this, which I take as a…
Automattic Announces Blaze Ad Network Of Millions of WordPress.co...
@automattic The post Automattic Announces Blaze Ad Network Of Millions of WordPress.com & Tumblr Sites appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
How Spanish Transcreation Drives Marketing Success in Global Mark...
Translation may not satisfy customer needs in various markets. Learn what transcreation is and how it supports marketing to Spanish speakers. The post How Spanish Transcreation Drives Marketing Success in…
Bing Revamps Crawl System To Enhance Efficiency
Bing is revamping its crawl scheduling to better use the information provided by the “lastmod” tag in XML sitemaps. The post Bing Revamps Crawl System To Enhance Efficiency appeared first…
Google Tests Video Player To Shopping / E-Commerce Card
Google launched its shopping / e-commerce card in the search results as a test several months ago. Since then, the card has undergone various tweaks. Now, Google is testing showing…
5 Technical SEO Issues On Large Ecommerce Sites & How To Solv...
Growing your ecommerce business is great, but do you have the right technical SEO solutions and strategy to scale your growing enterprise? The post 5 Technical SEO Issues On Large…
Google Ads New Brand Exclusion Won’t Prevent Your Ads For S...
The other day we reported about the new Google Ads brand controls. But as we gain more and more clarity, it seems it does not give advertisers all the controls…
Brave Search Engine Summarizing Webpages in SERPs
Brave SERPs now feature a rich result created by an AI Summarizer, sometimes summarizing two webpages in a single summary The post Brave Search Engine Summarizing Webpages in SERPs appeared…
Geo-Targeting SEO: A Game-Changer for Local Businesses
Discover the power of geo-targeting SEO and how it can transform your local business‘s online presence.
TikTok CEO To Testify In Hearing On Data Privacy And Online Harm ...
Learn more about tomorrow’s hearing with TikTok CEO about data privacy and creating a safer digital space for younger audiences. The post TikTok CEO To Testify In Hearing On Data…
5 Ways to Take Your Small Business Marketing to the Next Level
A survey of 600 small business owners reveals their marketing strategies and plans in the “new normal.” Here are key takeaways from CallRail’s survey. The post 5 Ways to Take…
10 Inspiring Experiential Marketing Examples (& Why They Work...
Learn how experiential marketing can benefit your business. And get inspired by brands that do it well.
Google Search Ranking Volatility Heats Up April 22-23
Over the past few days, I’ve noticed signs of increased Google Search ranking volatility. I held off reporting on it until now because I wanted to see how things settled,…
TikTok Shopping 101: Everything You Need To Know
While TikTok continues to launch its in-app shopping experience in more countries, prepare yourself with these quick tips to maximize your success on TikTok Shop. The post TikTok Shopping 101:…
Think Beyond Search: Top Channels & Emerging Trends To Grow Y...
Which new channels can you add to your marketing mix to maximize ROI? Find out in this on-demand webinar recap! The post Think Beyond Search: Top Channels & Emerging Trends…
CMS Market Share: Shopify Falls Slightly As Losses & Layoffs ...
Which CMS solutions are preferred by site owners today? See how WordPress, Shopify, Wix, performed in July with these market share insights. The post CMS Market Share: Shopify Falls Slightly…