Two vulnerabilities discovered in ThirstyAffiliates Affiliate Link Manager WordPress plugin can lead to full site takeover and insertion of arbitrary links The post ThirstyAffiliates WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities appeared first on…
Guest posting remains one of the most effective ways to gain quality backlinks, improve brand awareness, and drive target traffic to a website. Whether you succeed or fail with your…
Facebook parent company Meta announced a new research project with the goal of creating human-level AI that processes data like humans The post Meta Announces Research To Create Human-Level AI…
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…
Whether you’re just getting started, figuring out how to fill in knowledge gaps, training your team on SEO fundamentals, this is the Whiteboard Friday episode for you! With over a…
Since January 2013, 66.5% of the links pointing to the 2,062,173 websites we sampled have rotted. We found another 6.45% with temporary errors. We don’t know if they’re still there or not….
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Cloudflare named botnets on OVH and Hetzner as origins of one of the largest DDOS attacks, 15.3 million request-per-second The post Cloudflare Names OVH and Hetzner as Origins of DDOS…
This short case study focuses on testing multiple variants for the same SEO element (page title) on Blokker.nl (retail site) to find the best-performing variant.
In quarterly earnings call, Meta CEO shares plans to slow the pace of some investments, and discussed progress with Reels and the metaverse. The post Zuckerberg Highlights Meta’s Future appeared…
Could your SEO agency use more clients? Whether you‘re just starting out or you‘re an established business looking for fresh ideas, this post from 12-year agency veteran John Morabito with…
Google has released version 10.1 of the Google Ads API, which is an update from the major release of version 10 from early February 2022. The big additions in v10.1…
The other day Gianluca Fiorelli posted on Twitter that he felt Google was taking content from third party sites and placing that content on in the Google Search knowledge panels…
Google is now letting you make a request to remove personally identifiable information (PII) from Google Search. This includes information such as phone number, email address, or physical address, login…
Starting about an hour or two ago Google dropped the average position metric filter from the Google Search Console performance report. This seems to be a bug and Google’s Daniel…
Google has recently changed how it shows what edits or updates were made to a Google Business Profile listing in Google Search and Google Maps. Prior, Google four different types…
Annually, Google updates the Merchant Center product data specification and Google made some updates to it last night. Some updates went into place on April 27, 2022 and some go…
Product-led organizations might not prioritize SEO initiatives. Take the first steps toward your enterprise fully investing in your SEO team objectives with these 7 tips. The post Enterprise SEO Buy-in:…
Google Ads has updated its violation policies for accounts. A new three-strike rule is being implemented in June 2022. The post Google Ads Implements 3-Strike Policy Rule appeared first on…
Please welcome Amanda Zantal-Wiener to Search Engine Journal! Our new Editor-in-Chief will oversee the editorial team as we grow our team, brand, and content. The post Search Engine Journal Welcomes…
Advance your SEO career with the help of your mentor. From avoiding common mistakes to setting schedules, here are the best practices to follow. The post Tips For Creating A…
Want search engines to find your new and updated content faster? Learn how they index and crawl content to inform your SEO strategy. The post How Search Engines Crawl &…
What does the EU Digital Services Act do, who is impacted, and what can you do to prepare? Get a full DSA overview here. The post 7 Things You Need…
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 Google Business…
The short-form video sharing app TikTok was the most downloaded app worldwide in first three months of 2022. The post TikTok Most Downloaded App In Q1 2022 appeared first on…
Google is rolling out new ways to remove personally identifiable information from search results such as phone numbers and physical addresses. The post Google Search Allows Removal Of Personally Identifiable…
Danny Richman created an AI version of John Mueller of Google named MuellerBot. It was built off a GPT-3 powered script to answer SEO questions as if John Mueller himself…
When you try to access the Google Business Profile Manager at google.com/business, Google will prompt you with a notice that “you can no longer manage your business here” from early…
Both Alphabet/Google (GOOG) and Microsoft (MSFT) announced earnings last night and both saw increases in search ad revenues by about 22% year over year. While Microsoft crushed its earnings estimate…
Views of YouTube Shorts videos hit 30 billion per day in the first quarter of 2022, which is up four times from Q1 2021. The post YouTube Shorts Hits 30…
Google may be testing displaying images thumbnails on the left side of the search result snippets. At first, when Kunjan Shah sent this to me on Twitter, I thought it…
Google announced three new features to Performance Max campaigns in Google Ads. These including New customer acquisition goals, new Performance Max insights reports, a one click upgrade tool for Smart…
Understanding the available opportunity within a specific market allows you to create a dialled-in SEO strategy, taking actions based on data rather than hunches and gut feelings. This guide will…
Establish a loyal audience and outrank the competition. Read on to follow best SEO practices unique to local B2Bs. The post Local B2B SEO: The Complete Guide For Local Businesses…
Enterprise sites often have complex and large-scale scenarios with duplicate content. Use specific techniques and steps to mitigate and manage content to avoid SEO issues. The post How To Handle…
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, explained how Russia’s war on Ukraine has impacted revenues, both directly and indirectly during 2022 Q1 earnings call The post Google Feels Earnings Impact…
Here are some popular types of blog posts to know, along with examples of how to use them: How-to guides Content hubs Expanded definition posts Listicles, aka list posts…
Google may update your local listings anytime, even without your knowledge. Here’s why along with a step-by-step process to resolve any errors that appear. The post 4 Top Reasons Your…
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 URL parameter…
A YouTube monetization tool called Super Thanks, which allows creators to make money directly from viewers, is now available to all eligible channels. The post YouTube Super Thanks Rolls Out…
Google reports $68 billion in Q1 revenue with $39.6 billion attributed to Search and Ads. So where did the search giant fall short? The post Google’s Q1 Earnings Are In…
As expected, the Google Search Console URL Parameter Tool is no longer available. If you try to access it for a specific property, you get a message that reads “this…
It seems that the Google Maps team is asking some Google Local Guides to update older reviews they have left in the past. Tricia Clements posted a screenshot on Twitter…
Google is showing a “deals” tab on some local business listings. I am not sure if this is new or not, I know I covered deal labels in the local…
Google has added a section to the Google Business Profile Performance Metrics (formerly Google My Business Insights) for products. This section shows you how your products performed in Google Maps…
The time has come for the Google AdWords API to officially shutdown tomorrow, April 27th. Google warned us this would happen over a year ago and now the day has…
Let’s dive into each of these A-R-E categories to see how they should be incorporated in a wholistic SEO program. The post The Three Pillars Of SEO: Authority, Relevance, And…
Twitter announces a sitewide ban on ads denying the scientific consensus around climate change. The post Twitter Bans Climate Change Denial Advertising appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
New jobs can seem like a whirlwind. Set the foundation for your longer-term SEO success with these 10 steps and start your first month strong. The post Top 10 SEO…
Meta research paper shows how to improve the conversion rate of their landing pages and offers a free evaluation scorecard The post Meta Research Reveals Conversion Optimization Best Practices appeared…
Tick all the items on this off-page SEO checklist for restaurants to increase your eatery’s online visibility and rank higher in search. The post Improve Rankings With This Off-Page SEO…
WP Engine announced that .htaccess will no longer be supported. Believe it or not, this might be the future of web hosting The post WP Engine Ending Support for .htaccess…
I’ll cover two ways of creating content maps. The traditional way and the Ahrefs way. Both are tried and tested methods, but we like ours better—and I’ll explain why. Read…
Wish your leads were worth your team’s time? Get the techniques and case studies you need to increase campaign ROI with minimal effort and cost. The post 3 Overlooked Ways…
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Last year, Microsoft Bing launched its Ethical Shopping hub in the UK. With Earth Day, Microsoft announced the Ethical Shopping hub is now available in the US and Canada. Plus…
In June 2022 Google will update the enforcement procedures for repeat violations with the addition of nine more policies in scope of the strike-based system. The three-strikes and your out…
Here is a newish link scheme, well, not 100% new but parts of it is new. As reported by The Next Web, these link spammers are using AI to create…
In part one, Larry Brauner and I spoke about growth versus brand marketing, reputation management, reviews…
In the coming weeks, Google Search for desktop will soon support signed exchanges for some sites. Sites serving different HTML based on the user-agent header (i.e. using dynamic serving) will…
Google Video results has a feature that says if the video answers your question in your query. Google will label video results saying “X question answered in this video.” Plus,…
How can you get more traffic and leads from LinkedIn? Jessica Foster shares her tips and insights on episode 269 of the SEJ Show. The post How To Optimize LinkedIn…
Looking for a way to help your clients grow their online visibility with social platforms? Here are 7 best practices from Kaylene Grieve, a managing director of SSSM.
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…
Twitter’s board could accept Elon Musk’s offer to purchase the social network for $43 billion as early as today, according to Reuters. The post Twitter Board Set To Accept Elon…
Understand how semantic search and its new technologies work to help searchers find what they want. Learn more about NLP and NLU and their components. The post How NLP &…
WordPress announces that version 6.0 features numerous accessibility improvements that bring it closer to WCAG 2.0 AA compliance The post WordPress 6.0 Features Numerous Accessibility Improvements appeared first on Search…
The pandemic didn’t really change how we do things on a day-to-day level. However, it did bring an additional layer of uncertainty on a strategic level—new risks and new opportunities…
One can easily get lost in what it entails, though. Some universities even offer degrees in marketing communications. On top of that, there are now more media and marketing channels…
Broken internal links can do more harm than just turning off users. Avoid negatively impacting your SEO efforts by finding and fixing them. The post How To Find And Fix…
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 has introduced…
YouTube begins displaying Shorts videos on more surfaces on mobile and desktop, including a dedicated carousel in the trending section. The post YouTube Expands Shorts To More Surfaces On Mobile…
Google’s annual report details its achievements in fighting spam and preventing users from clicking on harmful sites. The post Google Releases Annual Search Spam Report appeared first on Search Engine…
Before I start, just a reminder, this was pre-recorded and schedules to go live as I am offline today for Passover. That being said, it was a busy week with…
I am not sure if this is new because when I search for videos, I use YouTube directly. But in Google Video search, Google will label YouTube channel landing pages…
Back in November 2021 Google began testing Sitelinks that support the scroll to text feature. Well, it seems like this is fully live in the US desktop search results, as…
Google has published its annual web spam report and in that report, Google has named its machine learning based systems for spam identification with its own name – SpamBrain. SpamBrain…
Google Search is testing displaying much larger images again in the desktop search results. Here is a comparison of the normal image thumbnails in the desktop search results compared to…
A recent poll on Twitter by Brodie Clark shows that SEOs really do want both a featured snippets filter in the performance reports in Google Search Console and also an…
Providing users with the most precise and up-to-date information is one of SE Ranking’s core values. For the past years, we’ve been constantly expanding our existing databases and adding new…
If you’ve ever wondered if AI can do SEO and perform as well as human experts, you’ll want to check out this experiment. The post Can AI Perform SEO? Experimenting…
Open-source browser Brave seeks to provide better answers to queries by using online human conversations, rather than SEO content. The post Brave Search Launches Discussions To Provide Better Search Answers…
Gain valuable insights into Google Shopping Free Product Listings and the different ways retailers are using them to boost their product sales. The post Getting Started With Google Shopping’s Free…
Drupal warned of two moderately critical vulnerabilities that allow attackers to overwrite data and inject disallowed values The post Drupal Warns of Two Critical Vulnerabilities appeared first on Search Engine…
Is Google Search Worse? And if so, is it because content is so bad or is the algorithm to blame? The post Is Google Search Worse? Many Seem to Agree…
According to EmailMonday, around 56% of companies use some form of marketing automation, and 40% of B2C companies plan to adopt the technology. But marketing automation can be overwhelming, with so…
Can Bad Reviews Be Good? Yes! Bad reviews can be good, especially when we’re talking about online reviews. Find out how. The post 3 Huge Reasons Why Negative Reviews Help…
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
This is a programming note that I will be completely offline for the last two days of Passover…
Google Search knowledge panels sometimes show that it was written by Google itself. I guess Google uses AI or machine learning to write these knowledge panels. There are many examples…
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…
Google again seemed to have pushed out another Google search ranking algorithm update on April 20th. It might be a continuation from the April 18th update, just now rolling out…
As you know, we’ve been reporting on the real time Google Analytics bug with Universal Analytics for a few weeks now. Well, sad news for you all, Google is not…
How does the loss of third-party cookies affect marketing & sales? What about Shopify merchants? How can we get more first-party data? The post The Importance Of First Party Data…
Instagram’s home feed ranking algorithm is receiving an update that’s designed to boost the visibility of original content. The post Instagram Changes Ranking Algorithm To Favor Original Content appeared first…