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Google EMEA Product Experts Summit 2024 Recap

Summer’s going by rather fast, but one event that’s already come and gone has been this year’s edition of Google’s PE Summit for the EMEA region. It took place on…

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Why Search (And The User) Is Still Important To SEO

Uncover the true importance of SEO and search engines in the ever-changing digital landscape. Learn why it’s crucial to adapt your strategy. The post Why Search (And The User) Is…

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11 Best Search Engines to Use Instead of Google

Google may be the king of search engines. But even kings have their flaws. Despite its immense popularity, Google isn’t perfect. Google’s dominance in the search engine market and data…

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Daily Search Forum Recap: August 14, 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. The US is…

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Apple Business Connect Adds Showcase Enhancements & Updates

Apple Business Connect has added a new feature named Showcase enhancements. A “Showcase” allows you to share up-to-date information with your customers, like seasonal items or promotions. Apple extended these…

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State Of SEO Report: Top Insights For 2025 Success

Download our ebook to uncover the latest trends and challenges in SEO. Gain valuable insights into what SEO professionals are facing in 2025. The post State Of SEO Report: Top…

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Doc: Bing Was Faster Than Google In 2017

A Google document that came out of the DOJ trails said that back in 2017, Bing Search was faster than Google was specifically looking at mobile queries. The document was…

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Google Search Tests Mini Knowledge Panel Cards

Google Search is testing miniature, or smaller, knowledge panel cards in the Google Search results. Instead of showing the massive knowledge panel at the top, Google shows this smaller card…

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Google AI Overviews With Tons Of Link Icons

We’ve all been complaining about the lack of citations and links in the new Google AI Overviews. Recently Google began testing icons for link citations in the AI Overviews and…

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Google Connections For Knowledge Panels

Google can show the connections a person or entity have in its knowledge panel and break down those connections by category. In the example below, for Elon Musk, Google is…

Search Engine Journal

13 Steps To Boost Your Site’s Crawlability And Indexability

Discover 13 practical steps to enhance website crawlability and indexability. Improve your site’s visibility in search results. The post 13 Steps To Boost Your Site’s Crawlability And Indexability appeared first…

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Understanding & Optimizing Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS)

Find out how Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) can affect your website and why it’s important to optimize for this Google ranking factor. The post Understanding & Optimizing Cumulative Layout Shift…

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What Are Breadcrumbs & Why Do They Matter For SEO?

Improve SEO and user experience with breadcrumbs on your website. Learn how implementing breadcrumbs can have a positive impact on your website’s visibility and navigation. The post What Are Breadcrumbs…

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Google Confirms 3 Ways To Make Googlebot Crawl More

Google acknowledged three things that can cause an increase in Googlebot’s crawling frequency The post Google Confirms 3 Ways To Make Googlebot Crawl More appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Daily Search Forum Recap: August 9, 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 spoke about…

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The 6 Best AI Content Checkers To Use In 2024

Unlock the power of AI content checkers to ensure original, high-quality content. Discover the top AI content checkers for 2024 and detect plagiarism with ease. The post The 6 Best…

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Google Warns: URL Parameters Create Crawl Issues

Google’s Gary Illyes warns of URL parameter issues causing crawler inefficiencies, especially for e-commerce sites. The post Google Warns: URL Parameters Create Crawl Issues appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Best CMS for SEO in 2024

Looking for the best SEO-friendly website CMS in 2024? Explore our top picks for easy content management and boost your website’s performance effortlessly.

Search Engine Journal

Google’s Mixed Messages: Does Googlebot Really “Follow” Links?

Google’s Gary Illyes reveals Googlebot collects links instead of “following” them, contradicting official documentation. The post Google’s Mixed Messages: Does Googlebot Really “Follow” Links? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Daily Search Forum Recap: August 8, 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 Ads issues…

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Google Ads API Version 17.1 Now Available

Google Ads has released an update it the Google Ads API, version 17.1. Version 17.1 includes shareable ad previews, removing specified automatically created assets linked to Responsive Search Ads, retrieving…

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Google Search Snippets You May Like Label

Google is testing a new label for its search results snippets, this one is named “you may like.” I am not sure how Google knows you may like this search…

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How to Build an SEO Roadmap That Drives Performance

An SEO roadmap is where high-level objectives trickle down to project-level prioritization. Complete with all the context, tactics, and timelines to bring your strategy to life. Because having a solid…

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Google Ads Test: Call Extensions With Advertiser Name

Google is testing yet another call extension ad format, this one shows the advertiser’s name below the clickable phone number. This gives a lot more visibility to the phone number…

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Google Ads To Transition Smart Campaigns To Performance Max

Google Ads will transition the functionality of Smart Campaign into Performance Max campaigns in the coming months. Google said “Performance Max provides all the same benefits of Smart campaigns and…

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Google Ads Featured Options Search Interface

Google Ads may be testing a new search ad format named “featured options.” This shows ad listings in this thing card layouts that should be related to events.

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How to migrate a website successfully

Website migration can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to damage your SEO. Learn more about the process and follow our checklist to migrate seamlessly.

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Google Search Console Recommendations (Experimental)

Google Search Console is rolling out a new recommendations feature where Google will show you site improvement recommendations. These recommendations are based on the data in Search Console and aim…

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Google Trends Rolls Out New Trending Now Design

Google Trends began rolling out a new design for the trending now page a day or so ago. The new design seems to give you more filter options and provide…

Search Engine Journal

Google Found in Violation of Antitrust Law, Judge Rules

A federal judge found Google violated antitrust law in the search market. The ruling cites monopolistic practices, including paid default agreements. The post Google Found in Violation of Antitrust Law,…

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11 Follow-Up Emails After No Response

Learn how to craft follow-up emails to get the response — which mistakes to avoid and which steps to follow. You’ll also find 11 follow-up emails examples to draw inspiration…