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10 Good Alternatives To iStock For Marketers

Stock images can help you tell your story and add visual interest to the page. Try these 10 high-quality iStock alternatives. The post 10 Good Alternatives To iStock For Marketers…

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Google: Sites Need to Be Worthwhile to be Indexed

Google’s John Mueller shares insights on the “Discovered – but currently not indexed” response in search console The post Google: Sites Need to Be Worthwhile to be Indexed appeared first…

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3 Ways Agencies Should Measure Marketing ROI

Demonstrating how your agency provides value to clients is key to retaining them. Here are three ways to measure the ROI of marketing. The post 3 Ways Agencies Should Measure…

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Google Update Slapped Your Rankings: What’s Next

An overview of Google’s history of dialing back and fine tuning their updates and how this should inform a response to ranking changes The post Google Update Slapped Your Rankings:…

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Enterprise SEO Site Structure: 14 Essential Optimizations

Learn 14 essential considerations for mapping out an SEO-friendly enterprise-level site structure and implementing an SEO governance plan. The post Enterprise SEO Site Structure: 14 Essential Optimizations appeared first on…

Semrush

The 51 Best SEO Tools

Learn about our favorite SEO tools, both free and paid. Whether you’re in need of technical solutions, keyword research assistance, or local SEO tools, there’s something that will work for…

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Why Some Sites Lose Rankings in Core Update

Google’s John Mueller says fixing technical issues and disavowing random spam links won’t fix core update related ranking problems The post Why Some Sites Lose Rankings in Core Update appeared…

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Is Domain Name a Google Ranking Factor?

Will an exact match domain help your site perform better in Google Search? See whether domain name is a ranking factor. The post Is Domain Name a Google Ranking Factor?…

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The Disavow Tool: Is It a Google Ranking Factor?

Can you influence Google’s search algorithms and rank higher by using the disavow tool on bad or spammy links? The post The Disavow Tool: Is It a Google Ranking Factor?…

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Jetpack Acquires WordPress Security Company

Jetpack acquires security company WPScan, promises to keep it open to benefit WordPress security but integrate it at some point as well The post Jetpack Acquires WordPress Security Company appeared…

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Google Page Experience Algorithm Update Coming to Desktop

Google confirms the Page Experience Algorithm update, which rolled out to mobile search earlier this year, will be applied to desktop search results. The post Google Page Experience Algorithm Update…

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How to Choose the Right Keywords for SEO

If you make smart keyword choices, you’ll produce content with the potential to attract valuable organic search traffic month after month. If you pick the wrong keywords, your content will…

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5 Common Local SEO KPIs And How To Measure Them

Understanding which Local SEO KPIs matter and how to measure them is essential for meaningful performance reporting. See the top 5 here. The post 5 Common Local SEO KPIs And…

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Hreflang Implementation: The 10 Biggest SEO Misconceptions

Hreflang can reduce traffic cannibalization and cart abandonment, increasing local revenue – if you can avoid these common misconceptions. The post Hreflang Implementation: The 10 Biggest SEO Misconceptions appeared first…

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Google Launching New Version Of PageSpeed Insights

Google is launching a new version of PageSpeed Insights that aims to address many of the challenges of the previous version. The post Google Launching New Version Of PageSpeed Insights…

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Google Rolls Out November 2021 Spam Update

Google’s Danny Sullivan confirms a spam-fighting algorithm update has started rolling out to search results and will be fully rolled out within a week. The post Google Rolls Out November…

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Google’s John Mueller Q&A: 4 SEO Questions Answered

Google’s John Mueller answers four rapid fire questions about common technical SEO issues that almost everyone runs into at one point or another. The post Google’s John Mueller Q&A: 4…

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State of SEO: Top Insights – Ep. 247

Developing a good report requires the right people, getting good data, building your audience, and reaching them in various ways. Learn how we did it. The post State of SEO:…

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Direct Traffic: Is It A Google Ranking Factor?

Whether Google factors direct traffic into your search rankings has been a hotly debated topic over the years. Where do we land on it? The post Direct Traffic: Is It…

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Shopify & Fast Simon: An Ecommerce SEO Case Study

See a Fast Simon for Shopify integration in action and the SEO team’s tips for handling challenges in rendering, crawling, and pagination. The post Shopify & Fast Simon: An Ecommerce…

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New Google Best Practice For Embedded Videos

Updated Google Best Practices shows how to get “maximum exposure” from hosting or embedding videos The post New Google Best Practice For Embedded Videos appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Facebook Shutting Down Facial Recognition

Facebook announced it is shutting down it’s facial recognition technology company-wide within weeks The post Facebook Shutting Down Facial Recognition appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google Ads Performance Max Campaigns Best Practices

Google Ads Performance Max campaigns are now available to everyone. Here’s what you need to know about driving more conversions with this new campaign type. The post Google Ads Performance…

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How To Report Search Console Issues To Google

Issues with user management and domain verification in Search Console can now be reported directly to Google with the click of a button. The post How To Report Search Console…

Ahrefs

What is SaaS Marketing? 8 Tactics We Use at Ahrefs

As a SaaS company ourselves, we’re no strangers to the process. In fact, we’d like to think we’re more than decent at it. Not only have we reached an eight-figure…

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Should We Buy Instagram Followers And Likes?

Find out where and why people buy Instagram followers and likes, whether it helps engagement, and what Instagram can do if they catch you. The post Should We Buy Instagram…

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Does Comprehensive Content Build Trust?

Google’s John Mueller talks about the best way to write content and advises what to avoid The post Does Comprehensive Content Build Trust? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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WordPress Takes Steps to Achieve Performance Lead

Newly formed WordPress Performance Team plans bold steps for improving performance in WordPress itself and also Plugins and Themes The post WordPress Takes Steps to Achieve Performance Lead appeared first…

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Facebook Launches Marketing Analytics Certificate Program

Facebook is adding to its library of certificate programs with the launch of the six-course Marketing Analytics Professional Certification. The post Facebook Launches Marketing Analytics Certificate Program appeared first on…

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Google Shares Tips For Optimizing Job Postings

Google says businesses are missing opportunities when it comes to optimizing job postings, and offers tips for how to improve them. The post Google Shares Tips For Optimizing Job Postings…

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Push Notifications: Re-Engaging Users in 2022

When done right, push notifications can help you reach and convert more users. Learn best practices for using it on your own website. The post Push Notifications: Re-Engaging Users in…

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Can Pro-Privacy Search Engines Replace Google?

Digital privacy is increasingly important, making non-Google, privacy-focused search engines more viable. Here’s why it matters to marketers. The post Can Pro-Privacy Search Engines Replace Google? appeared first on Search…

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How to Evaluate Site Quality for Link Building [Webinar]

Learn how to increase the effectiveness of your link-building programs while reducing the risks associated with them. The post How to Evaluate Site Quality for Link Building [Webinar] appeared first…

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OptinMonster Vulnerability Affects +1 Million Sites

OptinMonster WordPress Plugin REST-API implementation exposes publishers to full site takeover and threat of malicious downloads The post OptinMonster Vulnerability Affects +1 Million Sites appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Title Tags are a Tiny Ranking Factor

Google’s John Mueller explains the status of title tags as a ranking factor and whether company name in titles has an impact The post Title Tags are a Tiny Ranking…

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How to Fix Google Title Tag Rewrites

Google’s John Mueller suggested steps to take to fix title tags so that Google stops rewriting them The post How to Fix Google Title Tag Rewrites appeared first on Search…

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Do Google Lighthouse Scores Affect SEO?

Google Lighthouse is the top recommended tool for measuring Core Web Vitals and other performance metrics. So it must affect SEO, right? Wrong. The post Do Google Lighthouse Scores Affect…

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SEO Horror Stories That Will Scare The Hell Out Of You

Ghostly appearances in the SERPs, website necromancy, mysterious strategies no one can quite figure out…This year’s Halloween SEJ Special has it all. The post SEO Horror Stories That Will Scare…

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Google Changes More Structured Data Requirements

Google updated the requirements for the HowTo, QAPage and SpecialAnnouncement structured data. The changes make the structured data simpler The post Google Changes More Structured Data Requirements appeared first on…

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SEO and Temporarily Out-of-Stock Product Pages

Google’s John Mueller shared four tips for dealing with pages for products that are temporarily out of stock The post SEO and Temporarily Out-of-Stock Product Pages appeared first on Search…

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Does URL Length Affect SEO?

Does Google prefer shorter URLs over longer URLs? That’s an SEO myth that won’t go away. Here’s when URL length matters and when it doesn’t. The post Does URL Length…

Semrush

How to Search Any Website for Keywords

Even if you‘re looking for very specific information, you can perform a site search to look for details within a particular website. Learn more with Semrush!

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BigCommerce SEO Features & Tips for Ecommerce Success

The BigCommerce ecommerce platform comes with decent out-of-the-box SEO features. Here’s how to use them and what else you can do. The post BigCommerce SEO Features & Tips for Ecommerce…

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Google: Site Quality Can Cause Loss of Rich Results

Google’s John Mueller explains that site quality can affect whether or not Google shows rich results from a site The post Google: Site Quality Can Cause Loss of Rich Results…

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7 Best Alternatives To Yoast SEO WordPress Plugin

Need a better alternative to the Yoast SEO plugin for WordPress? We analyzed similar SEO plugins and found 7 great options. The post 7 Best Alternatives To Yoast SEO WordPress…

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SE Ranking updates: September-October 2021

Were you among the users who left feedback on how to improve the SE Ranking platform? Well, if so, we did our best to respond to your calls. Who knows,…

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Core Web Vitals Winner: WordPress, Drupal, Duda or Wix?

The Core Web Vitals Technology Report shows which web publishing platform offers the best Core Web Vitals performance The post Core Web Vitals Winner: WordPress, Drupal, Duda or Wix? appeared…

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How to Optimize Your PPC Workflow

Avoid pitfalls that can derail the success of your paid search campaigns. Learn how to optimize your PPC workflow for the best results. The post How to Optimize Your PPC…

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Instagram Lets Everyone Share Links In Stories

All Instagram accounts can now share links in stories, a feature that was previously reserved for verified and high-follower accounts. The post Instagram Lets Everyone Share Links In Stories appeared…

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The Ultimate Guide to Digital Marketing

Do you want to reach more people online? Learn about the most effective types of digital marketing used today. The post The Ultimate Guide to Digital Marketing appeared first on…

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13 Effective Ways to Reduce Your Google Ads CPA

Despite recent Google Ads changes, marketers can still improve acquisition efficiency. Here are the latest best practices for optimizing CPA. The post 13 Effective Ways to Reduce Your Google Ads…