Yelp Sues Google Over Unfair Advantage In Local Search
Yelp has officially filed a lawsuit against Google for allegedly using its monopolistic powers to give Google an unfair advantage in local search and local search ads. “For years, Google…
Ask An SEO: How To Find The Right Long-tail Keywords For Articles...
Struggling to find long tail keywords for your articles? Learn how to avoid keyword cannibalization and find the perfect keywords using non-traditional research tools. The post Ask An SEO: How…
How to Submit Your Website or a URL to Search Engines
You submit your website to Google by adding your sitemap to Google Search Console. Learn more here.
How to Monetize a Blog (& Grow Your Revenue)
Learn how to monetize a blog through ad networks, affiliate marketing, membership programs, and more.
People Also Ask: What It Is & How to Optimize for It
People Also Ask (PAA) is a Google Search feature that shows questions related to the user‘s search query
Google Algorithm Updates Timeline [2024-2009]
Learn about major Google algorithm updates from 2009 to 2024. And get insights for your SEO strategy.
New Google Gemini AI Experts Called Gems Might Be Good For SEO
Google Gemini’s Gems is a feature that allows users to customize AI experts, like for SEO to make it more effective The post New Google Gemini AI Experts Called Gems…
Google Shows 7 Hidden Features in Google Trends
Google shows how to access hidden filters, what search operators really do, and how to get higher-quality actionable insights The post Google Shows 7 Hidden Features in Google Trends appeared…
Daily Search Forum Recap: August 28, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Google August 2024 Core Update Impact Poll
Last week, a reader here asked if I would poll the audience to see how the last Google search algorithm update impacted them, the Google August 2024 core update. So,…
Google Issues Manual Actions Over Google Discover Policy Violatio...
In the past couple of days, Google has issued many manual actions around Google Discover policy violations. Just to be clear, you may have seen your Google Discover traffic drop…
Google Local Service Ads Review Links Expiring, Business Profiles...
Google has posted a notice that the old customer reviews links in Local Service Ads will expire and the Google Business profile link will be what you should use going…
Looker Studio Loses Access To Auction Insights Fields
Google’s Looker Studio has lost access to the Google Ads Auction Insights fields as of August 24, 2024 for new data sources. Then after September 23, 2024 it will no…
Google Ads Gains Shopping Trends, Sync, AI & More Ad Features
Google Ads announced a number of updates yesterday, across new reporting, shopping tools and more ad features, including, of course, AI ad features. “To help retailers maximize success and stay…
Google Ads Accidentally Releases Internal Tools
Tons of Google Ads advertisers are noticing a new button available in the Google Ads advertiser interface named “internal tools.” There is a lock icon for the internal tools button…
How to Get More Google Reviews: 9 Proven Tips
Ways to get Google reviews include delivering good service, sharing review links, and replying to reviews.
6 Important Keyword Metrics & How to Analyze Them
The most useful keyword metrics to look at during keyword research are search volume, difficulty, and intent.
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…
Google Says If Internal Nofollow Links Send A Quality Signal
Google’s Martin Splitt answered a question about nofollow links and quality signals The post Google Says If Internal Nofollow Links Send A Quality Signal appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
What Is a Dofollow Link? (& Why It Is Important in SEO)
“Dofollow“ links are links that don‘t have a “nofollow“ or other link attribute and therefore pass link equity.
Google Says Best Practices Can Have Minimal Effect
Google’s John Mueller observed that best practices have minimal effect on SEO The post Google Says Best Practices Can Have Minimal Effect appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google On YouTube “Cannibalization” Of Web Content
Google’s Martin Splitt commented on whether a YouTube video converted into text content could be negatively impacted as a duplicate The post Google On YouTube “Cannibalization” Of Web Content appeared…
Travel SEO: 8 Strategies From Actual Travel Publishers and SEOs
In fact, according to Kevin Indig, travel was the fifth largest industry on the web by organic visibility in June 2024. If you want to generate more bookings or get…
WordPress Translation Plugin Vulnerability Affects +1 Million Sit...
Critical WPML vulnerability enables remote code execution, impacting over 1 million WordPress websites The post WordPress Translation Plugin Vulnerability Affects +1 Million Sites appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
So You’ve Been Asked To “Humanize” AI Content
More people are trying to “pass the human check”, either to make AI content suck a little less or to blag AI content detection tools. The process of “humanizing AI…
What Makes a Good Website? The Only 2 Things That Matter
Focus on these two areas to create a website that people will want to visit, return to, and tell their friends about. If the site offers the type of content…
13 Essential On-Page SEO Factors You Need To Know
Discover the importance of on-page SEO factors for search visibility. From website architecture to content optimization, learn how to improve your rankings. The post 13 Essential On-Page SEO Factors You…
Daily Search Forum Recap: August 27, 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. Amazon Web Services…
SEOzempic: Quality Over Quantity For Google Indexing
Explore the evolving dynamics of Google’s indexing. Quality content is key to achieving organic traffic growth. The post SEOzempic: Quality Over Quantity For Google Indexing appeared first on Search Engine…
AI in Social Media: Strategies for Modern Marketers
Uncover the transformative power of AI in social media with tools like Social Content AI, designed to automate and refine content creation for dynamic engagement and streamlined workflows.
Introducing SEOntology: The Future Of SEO In The Age Of AI
SEOntology is more than a technical framework. Gain rich insights – learn to standardize SEO data and practices to build a sustainable future with GenAI. The post Introducing SEOntology: The…
AWS S3 Blocked Googlebot From My Image URLs – Here Is My Re...
Back in mid-June, I noticed that Google was not showing many of my images in Google Search and Discover and also some readers were pointing it out to me. So…
Google Local Panel Maps Tests Expanding In Search Results
Google is now testing a new user experience for maps in the Google Search local panel section. Normally when you click on the map in the local knowledge panel, you…
Google Updates Organization Markup Search Docs To Clarify Logo &a...
Google has updated the first paragraph of its Organization structured data search developer documentation. Google said the update is to clarify “that some properties can influence which logo is shown,…
Google: We Generally Don’t Try Variations Of URLs
John Mueller from Google in the latest SEO office hours said that Google, Googlebot, does not generally try variations of URLs to see if they work. So if you have…
Get Your Login Page As A Sitelink In Google Search Results
For many sites that have customer or client portals, including SaaS companies, the login page is the primary destination for a lot of searchers. It will help your customers bypass…
Google Updates ProfilePage Structured Data Documentation
Google’s updated profile page structured data documentation clarifies how it’s used in Google Search The post Google Updates ProfilePage Structured Data Documentation appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
11 Best SERP Monitoring Tools for 2024
Check out our list of the top tools you can use to track your rankings on search engine results pages.
4 Types of Keywords in SEO (+ Examples)
Learn the four types of keywords in SEO and how to optimize your content to rank for each type of keyword.
Google Updates Organization Structured Data Documentation
Google updates its guide with an opening paragraph that is clearer, more thorough explanation of Organization Structured Data The post Google Updates Organization Structured Data Documentation appeared first on Search…
Survey Shows Where SEOs Get Their Clients
Survey shows how SEOs get new business, the kinds of clients they’re signing up, and what services they’re providing The post Survey Shows Where SEOs Get Their Clients appeared first…
Google To Replace Classic Merchant Center By September
Google to replace Merchant Center with new version by September, introducing AI tools and unified management for online and local listings. The post Google To Replace Classic Merchant Center By…
Google Now Uses Open Graph Title Tag (og:title) For Title Links
Google adds og:title to sources for generating search result titles, expanding use of Open Graph data beyond social media. The post Google Now Uses Open Graph Title Tag (og:title) For…
How To See Your Competitors’ Facebook Ads
Wondering what your competitors‘ Facebook ads look like? Follow this workflow.
SERP Analysis Tools & How to Use Them
Take a dive into the tools you need to analyze SERPs and find SEO opportunities.
5 Restaurant SEO Tips Backed by Diners & Data
Getting diners through the door, then, is a game of ranking well for these types of queries. Here are a few ways to do this, backed by concrete research and…
5 Best SEO Audit Tools for More Traffic
SEO audit tools reveal hidden issues and opportunities on your site. Backlinko uses these tools for in-depth SEO audits every year. And quarterly check-ins. This analytical approach has helped us…
Daily Search Forum Recap: August 26, 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…
What Is Ad Spend & How to Measure It
Tracking your ad spend allows you to be competitive as an advertiser. Learn the basics here.
Google August Core Update Helpful Content Surge Charts
This Google August 2024 core update has been shaking things up since it began to rollout. We saw some early signs of some sites hit by the September 2023 helpful…
Google Overhauls Video SEO Docs With More Details
Google has overhauled its video SEO documentation to vastly clarify the video indexing criteria and technical requirements. Plus, Google added a new watch page section to the document and expanded…
Google Tests New Default Favicon Designs
Google Search is testing new designs for the default favicons it shows in the search results. This is when Google is not showing the site’s favicon or the site does…
Google: Sending Bad Actor Traffic To A Site Doesn’t Hurt It...
A negative SEO question came up in the last Google SEO office hours on the topic of sending “bad actor” fake traffic to a site, to make the destination site…
The Ultimate Guide to WordPress SEO
Learn how to optimize your WordPress website for search engines and rank higher in search results.
Google Business Profile Appeals Delayed Over 7 Days
Google is a bit delayed with its appeal process for Google Business Profiles. Appeals are now taking seven days or longer, some are saying about 15 days, which is much…
Google Now May Use Your OG Title For Title Links Search Snippets
Google has updated its title links search developer documentation to add that Google Search may use your og:title meta tag title for your title link in the Google Search results….
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…
Google Explains Why Low-Quality Traffic Can’t Impact Rankings
Google confirms that low-quality traffic won’t impact ranking algorithms and explains why it has no effect The post Google Explains Why Low-Quality Traffic Can’t Impact Rankings appeared first on Search…
How To Maintain Brand Visibility And Thrive In This Evolving Sear...
Maximize brand visibility in the changing search landscape. Learn strategies to maintain control of your content on AI-powered platforms. The post How To Maintain Brand Visibility And Thrive In This…
Diggity Marketing SEO News Roundup — August 2024
Matt Diggity Big changes in search and AI development are the theme of this month’s roundup. Get ready for a ton of news, analysis, and case studies covering everything from…
How You Can Measure Core Web Vitals
Discover how to improve your website’s Core Web Vitals and enhance user experience. Find out how to measure loading speed, interactivity, and visual stability. The post How You Can Measure…
Google Shows How To Block Bots And Boost Site Performance
Google’s Martin Splitt discussed how SEOs and site owners can fight malicious bots and improve site performance The post Google Shows How To Block Bots And Boost Site Performance appeared…
Google Says Title Tags “Maybe” Impact Rankings
Google’s John Mueller shared an unexpected perspective on the ranking impact of title tags, clarifying their actual influence The post Google Says Title Tags “Maybe” Impact Rankings appeared first on…
Google’s Revamped Documentation Shows 4 Reasons To Refresh Conten...
Google’s revamped Video SEO documentation shows four ways to make content more effective The post Google’s Revamped Documentation Shows 4 Reasons To Refresh Content appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google vs Microsoft Bing: A Detailed Comparison Of Two Search Eng...
Get insights into the competition between Google and Microsoft Bing in the AI era. Understand the market share dynamics and the impact of artificial intelligence. The post Google vs Microsoft…
Google Cautions On Improper 404 Handling
Google’s John Mueller cautioned against simply redirecting URLs in order to “fix” 404 errors, explaining how best to handle them The post Google Cautions On Improper 404 Handling appeared first…
Google Confirms AI Overviews Affected By Core Updates
Google’s John Mueller confirms core updates impact the search engine’s AI-powered overviews. The post Google Confirms AI Overviews Affected By Core Updates appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
6 Ways Spammers Exploit Google With Reddit
Exasperated by Reddit spam, an SEO exposes six ways spammers are using Reddit to exploit Google’s ranking algorithms The post 6 Ways Spammers Exploit Google With Reddit appeared first on…
What Is Googlebot? How Google’s Web Crawler Works
Googlebot is the website crawler Google uses to find content on the internet. Learn how it works in this guide.
Daily Search Forum Recap: August 23, 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 Analytics is…
21 Google Search Tips to Find Exactly What You Want
Get answers faster with these 21 Google search tips: 1) Filter your results, 2) Search within sites, and more.
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Ranking Bug Fixed, August Co...
Google’s larger search ranking bug was fixed four days after the issue was confirmed. Google’s August core update continues to roll out, some hit by the helpful content update are…
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…
Google Migrating All To Merchant Center Next By Next Month
Google announced that all merchants will be migrated (or as Google put it “upgrading”) from the old Google Merchant Center to Google Merchant Center Next by September (next month). We…
Hardbacon Announced Closure Day Before August Core Update, Then S...
There are many sad stories around sites getting hit by Google algorithm updates, such as core updates and of course the September 2023 helpful content update. But Hardbacon, a financial…
Google Search Local Pack UX Update
Google has updated the local pack, the local results box, in the Google Search results. Now when you click on the results in the local pack, the map slides to…
Google: Many Noindex & Nofollows Do Not Signal Site Quality I...
Martin Splitt from Google said on the latest SEO office hours that having lots of nofollow or noindex tags or attributes on your site does not signal to Google that…
Bing Images Search Refinement Cards
Microsoft now has these refinement cards or boxes directly in the Bing Image Search results interface. In these cards, Bing will show you a refinement option for your query with…
Google Search Console Search Appearances Documentation Updated
Google has greatly expanded and clarified its documentation around how Search Appearances work within the Google Search Console reports. Google wrote on X, “We improved our documentation on Search Appearances…
Google Analytics Missing Data From Yesterday/Data
There are a ton of complaints and a lot of concern around Google Analytics missing data in the normal overview report for yesterday and today. I see it also, I…
Data Confirms Disruptive Potential Of SearchGPT
Data confirms why SearchGPT may transform how users search and redefine expectations of organic search The post Data Confirms Disruptive Potential Of SearchGPT appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Daily Search Forum Recap: August 22, 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. Now we are…
Keyword Mapping: A Step-by-Step Guide to Better SEO
If you have a website, keyword mapping should be a priority. Why? Because it can help you get more visitors, leads, and conversions. Noticeably more. At Backlinko, keyword mapping helps…
Bad Backlinks: A Complete Guide on Spotting and Avoiding Them
Bad (or toxic) backlinks are links from external websites that can harm your site’s ranking and online reputation. Search engines like Google see bad backlinks as a red flag, associating…
15 Online Review Statistics
Online reviews have become an integral part of the buyer journey. From physical products to hotels and restaurants, customers increasingly rely on user-generated content to make informed decisions. In this…
Reports: Some Google August Core Update Gains Vanishing In Past 2...
I am starting to see some early reports from some site owners and SEOs that the gains they may have seen early on with the Google August 2024 core update,…
How to Create a Product Marketing Strategy: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn to craft a product marketing strategy with our detailed guide and effectively reach your target audience.
New Report: Want Links In Google AI Overviews? Rank Well In Googl...
Do you want to get links in the new Google AI Overviews that show up in Google Search? Well, a new report says all you need to do is rank…
13 Types of Digital Marketing to Use for Brand Growth in 2024
Discover 13 types of digital marketing your brand needs to stay ahead of the competition and drive growth.
Google: Unanswered Comments Don’t Hurt Your Google Search R...
Martin Splitt from Google said that having unanswered comments on your site or webpages does not negatively hurt your rankings in Google Search and is not a bad SEO thing….
Google Ads Bug Attributes Traffic To Legacy Smart Matching Type
Google has confirmed another bug with Google Ads where it accidentally attributed traffic to a match type that should not exist anymore – smart matching. Ginny Marvin, the Google Ad…
Google Tests Verification Icons For Free Search Result Listings
After testing the blue verification icons and labels for ads in the Google Search results, now Google seems to be testing them on the free organic search results. Oh, and…
Simplifying Google Updates And Communications For C-Level Stakeho...
Communicating Google updates to C-level stakeholders made easy. Discover how to create frames of reference that resonate and provide clear, relevant insights. The post Simplifying Google Updates And Communications For…
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…
Google Offers Solutions for Inaccurate Product Pricing In Search
Google’s John Mueller offers solutions for retailers when inaccuarate prices are displayed in search results. The post Google Offers Solutions for Inaccurate Product Pricing In Search appeared first on Search…
Google Casts Doubt On Popular SEO Audit Advice
Google challenges the validity of specific SEO audit suggestions made by auditing tools The post Google Casts Doubt On Popular SEO Audit Advice appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
How to Find Micro Influencers For Your Brand
With a small audience, micro influencers can have a big impact on your marketing strategy. Here‘s how to find them.
How to Measure Influencer Marketing Success & Return on Inves...
What’s the best way to measure your next influencer marketing campaign? Find out with this article.
Google: Search Console Data Survives After Domain Expiration
Google cautions: Search Console data remains after domain expiration. No reset option available. Temporary removal can hide expired sites. The post Google: Search Console Data Survives After Domain Expiration appeared…
8 Remarkable SEO Podcasts to Level Up Your Knowledge
With dozens of SEO podcasts vying for your attention, choosing the right one(s) can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve curated a list of the best SEO podcasts. To help you…