Bing Treats 308 Redirects Same As 301 Redirects
Fabrice Canel from Microsoft said that Bing Search treats 308 redirects the same as they treat 301 redirects. This is the same as what Google said back in 2021, although…
Bing Product Search Results With See Details Button
Bing is testing a big blue “see details” button for some of the product listings in its search results. Normally when you hover your mouse cursor over the products, they…
How to Find Unlinked Mentions and Turn Them Into Backlinks
Learn how to find and convert unlinked mentions into links to strengthen your site’s backlink profile.
7 Common Mistakes New Independent SEO Consultants Make (And How T...
Starting out as an independent SEO consultant? Don’t make these common mistakes. Learn from the experience of an experienced independent consultant in this article. The post 7 Common Mistakes New…
Brand Persona: What It Is and How to Create One
A brand persona is the personification of a brand’s identity designed to resonate with a specific target audience.
15 Project Management Tools For SEO Professionals
Find the perfect project management tool for your SEO team. Compare the pros and cons of 15 platforms and optimize your campaigns. The post 15 Project Management Tools For SEO…
Google’s Guidance About The Recent Ranking Update
Google’s Danny Sullivan published a statement about the recent ranking update, stressing not to make radical changes to improve rankings The post Google’s Guidance About The Recent Ranking Update appeared…
Google Business Profile Video Verification Best Practices
Ensure the legitimacy of your Google Business Profile with video verification. Learn the best practices to increase online visibility for your local business. The post Google Business Profile Video Verification…
AI Copywriting: Top 4 Tools and Best Ways to Use Them
AI copywriting involves using artificial intelligence tools to generate compelling marketing copy. With the goal of driving more sales for your business (or your client’s business). You can use it…
7 Top Google Analytics Alternatives (Free and Paid)
Let’s face it: When it comes to analytics tools, we want it all. Advanced metrics, intuitive dashboards, and seamless integrations. But we don’t always get what we want—especially as a…
9 Best Chrome Extensions for SEO: Our Top Picks
You know the saying “work smarter, not harder”? That’s what Chrome extensions can do for you. In fact, Leigh McKenzie, head of SEO at Backlinko, uses Chrome extensions to speed…
10 Brilliant SEO Newsletters: Master Search From Your Inbox
SEO newsletters make it easy to keep up to date with what’s going on in the world of search engine optimization. And they show you the strategies that are working…
Daily Search Forum Recap: September 6, 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. I know the…
The Complete Guide to URL Redirects in SEO
URL redirection forwards users and search engines from one URL to another. Learn about redirect types, the issues they solve, and how to use them effectively.
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google August Core Update Done, Goo...
This week, the Google August 2024 core update finished rolling out, a bit earlier than expected. There is still search volatility, a lot of it…
Google Search Volatility Still Heated After August Core Update Ro...
It is like the Google August 2024 core update didn’t finish rolling out, or maybe something else is going on, because I am still seeing a lot of signals of…
My Interview Of Google’s Search Liaison On The August 2024 ...
This week I interviewed Danny Sullivan, Google’s Search Liaison, with the goal of better understanding where Google Search quality is at right now, where it is going in the future…
Google Clarifies Indexing API Quota & Pricing Information
Google has made several changes to its indexing API quota and pricing information document for clarification purposes. Google said this was to clarify “the default quota is for setting up…
Google Ads Try On Icon
Google launched its try on feature a year or so ago and now Google may have just added a new icon to visualize the try on feature. Below is a…
Google Ads Audience Insights Missing For Some
There is another Google Ads bug, this time with the Audience insights going missing for some advertisers. Ginny Marvin, Google’s Ads Liaison, said on X, “Audience Insights is not being…
Google Shopping & Merchant Center Interview With Irina Tuduce
Google published an internal interview on its Search Off the Record podcast with John Mueller and Lizzi Sassman (who you know) and Irina Tuduce from the Google Shopping team. Irina…
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…
What is an SEO conversion rate, and how do you calculate it?
Learn what a conversion rate is for SEO and how to calculate it. We’ll share tools to use and performance metrics to track in order to improve conversions.
Shopify SEO – How To Optimize Your Shopify Site For Google
Boost your Shopify store’s search engine rankings with these proven SEO techniques. Optimize your website for Google and drive more traffic and sales. The post Shopify SEO – How To…
11 HTML Attributes For SEO & Why They Matter
Discover the key HTML attributes that are crucial to good SEO. Understand their uses and how to code them. The post 11 HTML Attributes For SEO & Why They Matter…
The Definitive Guide to SEO Taxonomy Strategies
Learn about four main SEO taxonomy types, their key benefits, and expert optimization tips to improve your search engine visibility and user experience.
SearchGPT vs. Google: Early Analysis & User Feedback
OpenAI’s SearchGPT prototype shows potential to challenge Google, but early analysis reveals limitations and need for further development. The post SearchGPT vs. Google: Early Analysis & User Feedback appeared first…
6 Advanced Keyword Research Strategies for Content Marketing Succ...
Learn insider secrets and hacks on how to conduct superior keyword research to elevate your website’s rankings and stay ahead of the competition.
How to Choose and Check a Domain for SEO
Domain SEO is about choosing and optimizing your website’s name. Learn what the perfect domain name should look like and what to check before buying one.
Daily Search Forum Recap: September 5, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
SXO Explained: How to Adapt to the New Era of Search
As search marketers, that’s often what we think happens. But here’s what actually happened: The branch of SEO that cares about journeys like this is search experience optimization (SXO). It…
Google Tests Top Comments & Related Discussions For Forum Sea...
Google confirmed with me that they are testing a new forum display for its search results that shows the top comments and related discussions. This is a new way of…
Google Ads Gains Merchant Products Tab For Images
Google Ads seems to be rolling out a new tab in its image assets library named “Merchant products.” This tab shows images you uploaded to your linked Google Merchant Center…
Google To Automatically Link Ads & Merchant Center Accounts
Google will automatically link Google Ads and Google Merchant Center accounts by October 3, 2024. Google emailed some advertisers who have yet to link those accounts about the change.
Google Ads To Opt Out New Accounts From Serving Ads On Parked Dom...
Google Ads sent out a notice that it is changing its Content Suitability policy for Parked Domains in Google. Google will opt out new accounts from serving ads on parked…
Google Ads Requiring Gambling Advertisers With Games Certificatio...
Google Ads said that by November 2024, advertisers with the gambling and games certification must recertify or stop relying on the certification to advertise products in scope of the Gambling…
Organization Schema: What It Is & How to Implement It
Organization schema tells search engines more about your business. Here’s how to create and implement it.
The Essential Guide to SEO Benchmarking
SEO benchmarks are metrics that measure your website’s performance. Learn how to benchmark your SEO efforts and which key metrics to analyze and track.
What Is Organic Traffic? (And How to Increase It)
Organic traffic comes to your site via unpaid search results. Here’s how to increase organic traffic to your site.
What Are UGC Links? (Vs. Sponsored and Nofollow)
The UGC link attribute (rel=“UGC”) shows that a link appears in user-generated content, such as comments.
Google Confirms It’s Okay To Ignore Spam Scores
Google’s John Mueller recommends ignoring spam scores, which he views as insignificant The post Google Confirms It’s Okay To Ignore Spam Scores appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
How New Chrome AI Feature Challenges SEO To Evolve
Chrome’s new AI History feature shows that AI is diversifying traffic sources and SEO must evolve in response The post How New Chrome AI Feature Challenges SEO To Evolve appeared…
Daily Search Forum Recap: September 4, 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 finished rolling…
Survey Shows Ecommerce Strategies For 2024 Holiday Season
WooCommerce survey shows the strategies you need to know to increase Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales volume The post Survey Shows Ecommerce Strategies For 2024 Holiday Season appeared first on Search…
Google August 2024 Core Update Finished Rolling Out
The Google August 2024 core update finished rolling out yesterday at around 3 pm ET. It took over 19 days to roll out, starting on August 15th at 11 am…
Google Docs: Do Not Specify A Fragment URL As Canonical
Google has updated its search developer canonical documentation to specify that you should not set specify a fragment URL as canonical. Google added that bullet point to the best practices…
Google Business Profiles Drops Q&A Feature In India (& Ot...
Google Business Profiles seems to have dropped the Q&A feature from businesses in India and some other regions, or at least, a number of them. The issue started a few…
Microsoft Advertising Logos / Call To Actions & Other Search ...
Microsoft published its updates for September 2024 yesterday and a lot is around Performance Max updates for Microsoft Advertising. Plus, you can now add logos and call to actions to…
Google Image Search: From This Image
Google is testing a new feature, or search refinement, within the image search results that shows you “from this image.” I suspect this shows you matches of other image search…
NLP in SEO: What It Is & How to Use It to Optimize Your Conte...
NLP helps Google understand the meaning and context of human language to improve search results.
Outbound Marketing: Definition, Examples, & How It Works
Outbound marketing is when a business contacts potential customers to generate interest and drive sales.
Boost Your Conversions: Transform Your Landing Pages In Just 14 D...
Discover eight strategies to optimize your landing pages. Make the right first impression and generate more conversions, leads, and sales. The post Boost Your Conversions: Transform Your Landing Pages In…
Google Quietly Cancels Google Trends Subscriptions
Google abruptly cancels their Google Trends subscription service The post Google Quietly Cancels Google Trends Subscriptions appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google’s August Core Update Rollout Completed
Google confirms the August core update has finished rolling out, taking 19 days to complete. The post Google’s August Core Update Rollout Completed appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
SearchGPT Research: How the New Search Engine Compares to Google
Read SE Ranking’s latest research on SearchGPT’s features and SERP quality. Discover how SearchGPT’s search results compare to those of Google and Bing.
13 Free and Low-Cost SEO Slack Communities You Should Join Today
1. OnlineGeniuses Members: 49,000+ How to join: Fill out this form on the website Cost: Free Online Geniuses is a vibrant, free Slack community dedicated to SEO & digital marketing….
Daily Search Forum Recap: September 3, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Augmentation: Yelp Sues Google For SERP Features – Justified?
Yelp’s antitrust lawsuit against Google highlights how SERP features and AI-driven search results impact organic traffic. The post Augmentation: Yelp Sues Google For SERP Features – Justified? appeared first on…
September 2024 Google Webmaster Report
It finally happened, we got a new core update, the Google August 2024 core update touched down on August 15th. It resulted in some movement with some sites hit by…
YouTube SEO Questions Answered
A few months ago, we posted some answers about how YouTube ranking is affected by various variables and factors – YouTube SEO questions and answers, if you will. Well, the…
Google Trends Email Subscriptions Going Away Next Month
Google will discontinue the Google Trends email subscription service on October 29, 2024. Google sent emails to those who had subscribed to Google Trends over email saying, “Google Trends trend…
Bing Knowledge Panel & Featured Answers Table Of Contents Ani...
Microsoft recently added an animation or highlight effect on its featured answers or knowledge panels at the top of its Bing Search results. When you hover your mouse over the…
Google Tests New Map Pin Shapes
Google is testing a new shape and maybe colors for the map pins they use in Google Search and Google Maps. The new shape is less of a pin/diamond shape…
“Education” Isn’t Enough: How to Market When Information is Dirt ...
In the pre-AI world, that was true. Accurate, relevant information was rare. Curating the web’s content into more accessible formats was a real value-add. Education was the engine that fuelled…
Googler’s Tip About Favicons Can Make A Big Difference
Google’s John Mueller offered a useful tip for optimizing favicons The post Googler’s Tip About Favicons Can Make A Big Difference appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Daily Search Forum Recap: September 2, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
New Google Analytics 4 Benchmarking Data
Google Analytics, GA4, seems to be rolling out benchmarking data, similar to Universal Analytics before it. This feature lets you compare your analytics data to others in your same industry…
Google Search Finally Supports AVIF Images
Google announced on Friday that they finally natively support AVIF image file types for Google Search, Google Images and anywhere Google Search uses images, such as Google News, Google Discover…
Google Tests New Shopping Search Design
Google is testing a new design for its mobile shopping search interface. The new design has a new Google logo, a gradient background theme, new headers, various sections and labels….
New Google Ads Product Category-Level Insights
Google Ads has improved its ads reporting specifically, with the product reports now showing category-level insights. You can see the performance, demand trends, and actionable recommendations for your e-commerce campaigns.
Google Search You Visit Often Tests Accordion Design
Google is testing a new design and user experience for the “you visit often” labels. This time Google is giving you a way to see multiple sites you visit often…
Ahrefs’ $29 Starter plan – what’s included and how it compares
Meet our Starter plan: a $29/month offering that’s great for SEO beginners who are looking to go beyond the basics offered in our free Ahrefs Webmaster Tools plan. Here’s what…
What Is Largest Contentful Paint: An Easy Explanation
Learn about Largest Contentful Paint – what it is, how it’s measured, and how to optimize for it to improve your Core Web Vitals score. The post What Is Largest…
How To Identify & Reduce Render-Blocking Resources
The longer users have to wait, the more likely they are to abandon your site. Identify and reduce render-blocking resources to display visual content ASAP. The post How To Identify…
Google’s New Support For AVIF Images May Boost SEO
Google’s support for AVIF images in Search will have a positive impact for site performance. Time to consider AVIF The post Google’s New Support For AVIF Images May Boost SEO…
How to set up Google Search Console: The Ultimate Guide
You can set up Google Search Console with a DNS service, HTML tag, Google Analytics or Google Tag Manager. Verify your ownership to manage an account and toggle user permissions.
Daily Search Forum Recap: August 30, 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. I posted the…
Product-Led Growth: Strategy, Metrics, and Real-Life Cases
Learn what product-led growth strategy is, benefits, implementation tips, and key metrics for success. Boost your business today!
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google August Core Update Data, SEO...
We have been tracking the Google core update and seeing more surges and changes with those hit by the September helpful content update. I ran a survey asking how SEOs…
Google August 2024 Core Update Impact Poll Results
Earlier this week, I posted polls across numerous sites, asking SEOs how they were impacted by the last Google August 2024 core update – knowing the update is not done…
Google Store Rating Videos Reviews Of Popular Products
Google is now showing video reviews in the reviews of popular products section in the Google Store ratings landing area on Google Search. Got all that?
Here Are Some In The Area Google Ads
Google has this ad format, I don’t think it is new, but it is titled “Here are some in the area.” These look like a version of Local Service Ads,…
Google Ads Change Bid Strategy Popup Dialog
Some advertisers see Google Ads show this request dialog popup asking them to change their bid strategies. This shows in the Google Ads advertiser console, which asks the advertiser to…
Google Shopping Carousel More Like This Button
Google Search is showing the shopping results but now shows “more like this” buttons under the products it shows for some carousel groupings. When you click on that “more like…
15 Project Management Tools For SEO Professionals
Find the perfect project management tool for your SEO team. Compare the pros and cons of 15 platforms and optimize your campaigns. The post 15 Project Management Tools For SEO…
The Marketing Funnel: What It Is & How It Works
A marketing funnel is a model of the customer journey that represents the buying stages people go through.
Organic Keywords: What Are They & How to Find Them
Organic keywords are keywords that send free traffic to your website. Learn how to find them.
5 SEO Insights About Outbound Links
Five essential insights about SEO and outbound links now that search engines use AI The post 5 SEO Insights About Outbound Links appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
What Is Page Speed & How to Improve It
Page speed measures how fast a webpage loads. We‘ll show you how to find and improve your page speed.
CMOs Called Out For Reliance On AI Content For SEO
A discussion posted to LinkedIn criticizing CMOs reliant on AI-generated content for SEO received strong support from the SEO community The post CMOs Called Out For Reliance On AI Content…
Google Debunks Outbound Links For SEO
Google’s John Mueller debunks the idea that linking out is good for SEO The post Google Debunks Outbound Links For SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
The ultimate guide on how to set up Google Alerts
Learn how to set up Google Alerts without any hassle in several clicks. Use our tips on advanced Google search operators to get the most relevant results.
Daily Search Forum Recap: August 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. Yelp sued Google…
I Disavowed “Toxic Backlinks”: Here’s What Happened
After disavowing, traffic (as reported by GSC) fell by 7.1%: Before disavowing, according to GSC, traffic to these posts was trending slightly upward: After disavowing? Slightly downward: However, Ahrefs’ organic…
Here’s How You Can Outsource SEO Easily and Effectively (+ Best P...
Outsourcing SEO allows you to leverage expert knowledge and free up time for other critical aspects of your business. To outsource effectively, you’ll need to hire an SEO freelancer or…
Google Search Tests From Your Notifications Box
Google Search seems to be testing a new search box that is titled “from your notifications.” I assume this works for Android devices only, where Google Search can detect the…
Google Merging Booking On Google Business Profiles & Local Se...
Google emailed some local businesses saying it will begin “unifying” booking on Google Business Profiles (GBP) and Local Services Ads (LSA). Google said this will create a “more seamless experience…
Google: We Don’t Count Words Or Links On Your Blog Posts
We know Google has told us for many years that word count is not a thing, Google doubled down on it last year. Google’s John Mueller reiterated that over the…
Tag Diagnostics & New Consent Management Setup In Google
Google announced what it is calling “strengthen your first-party data strategy with new tools.” These new tools are Tag Diagnostics and a new consent management setup within Google Ads, Google…
Yelp Sues Google Over Local Search Dominance
Yelp sues Google for antitrust violations in local search, alleging monopolistic practices that harm competition and consumer choice. The post Yelp Sues Google Over Local Search Dominance appeared first on…