Search Engine Journal

Google Updates Crawler Documentation To Fix A Typo

Google updated official crawler documentation to fix a typo in a user agent string that could cause errors in crawler identification The post Google Updates Crawler Documentation To Fix A…

Search Engine Journal

Google Ads Now Being Mixed In With Organic Results

Explore the change and impact of Google ads mixed with organic results on user experience and organic search results. The post Google Ads Now Being Mixed In With Organic Results…

SE Roundtable

Google People Also Ask Card Carousels

Google Search’s people also ask is now showing cards in carousels. This has been going on for several weeks, I believe, but I never covered it.

SE Roundtable

Google Top Stories Open Access Label

Google seems to be testing a new feature for top stories named “Open Access.” I am not sure what open access means, if you know, please comment below. It seems…

SE Roundtable

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…

SE Roundtable

Google Responsive Search Ads Updates

Google has released three new changes to its Google Ads Responsive Search Ads. First, Google may now show a single-line headline instead of two. Second, Google now lets you associate…

Search Engine Journal

Originality: Escape The SERP Fluffyfication

Explore Google’s efforts to reduce unoriginal content in search results and learn why creating original content is more important than ever. The post Originality: Escape The SERP Fluffyfication appeared first…

SE Roundtable

Google Tests Line Separators Between Sitelinks

Over the past week or so, Google has been testing line separators between Sitelinks in the Google Search results for snippets. This feature test really gives a lot of screen…

SE Roundtable

Daily Search Forum Recap: December 6, 2023

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. Bing launched Deep…

SE Roundtable

9,000 Google Ads Campaigns Created Every Second???

Thomas Eccel posted a guess, trying to figure out how many Google Ads campaigns are created in a timeframe. He said if the ad campaigns are issued in sequential order,…

Search Engine Journal

Branded SEO: Mastering the Future of Search Rankings

Brand isn’t just a logo or tagline – it impacts a company’s search performance and competitive edge. Brand identity influences how search engines rank your content and how your audience…

Semrush

How To Create a Media Plan in 10 Steps

This post provides an introduction to media planning and detailed step-by-step instructions that’ll increase your knowledge about media planning—and your chances of marketing success.

Ahrefs

23 Actual Content Metrics From Actual Marketers

To organize things a bit, we’ve organized the metrics into eight categories. Just the names themselves will give you a good idea of what’s important in content marketing. Let’s get…

Search Engine Journal

10 Top Tips To Improve Your Website Speed

Find out 10 ways you can optimize your page speed, deliver a great experience for your visitors, and help improve your SERP ranking. The post 10 Top Tips To Improve…

SE Roundtable

Google Search Backstory Top Stories Section

Google Search has this news or top stories section titled “Backstory.” It comes up from political queries, maybe other news queries.

SE Roundtable

Bing Testing Bing Button

Microsoft is testing placing a Bing button on the Bing Search home page. This is both under the search box and then as you start to type, it is in…

Search Engine Journal

Competing Against Brands & Nouns Of The Same Name

Facing brand conflicts? Discover strategies to compete against brands and nouns with the same name and establish your online presence. The post Competing Against Brands & Nouns Of The Same…

Search Engine Journal

Is Using Google Analytics A Search Ranking Factor?

Is Google Analytics really powerful enough to influence Google search results? Let’s take a closer look. The post Is Using Google Analytics A Search Ranking Factor? appeared first on Search…

SE Roundtable

Google Again: We Will Test Ads In AI Overviews Soon

Google said it again, it will soon test ads within its AI Overviews. Philipp Schindler, senior vice president and chief business officer for Google, said this in the earnings call…

Search Engine Journal

Will AI Kill SEO? We Asked ChatGPT (Festive Flashback)

Glimpse the future of AI in content creation and discover why human-authored insights remain irreplaceable. The post Will AI Kill SEO? We Asked ChatGPT (Festive Flashback) appeared first on Search…

SE Roundtable

Google Ads Introduces Confidential Matching

Google Ads announced what it calls “confidential matching.” Confidential matching is a “way to securely connect your first-party data for our measurement and audience solutions,” Google said. And it will…

SE Roundtable

Google Tests Left Aligned Logo In Knowledge Panel

Google seems to be testing aligning the logo to the left in some knowledge panels within the search results. Typically the logo would show up on the right top corner,…

Search Engine Journal

Google Discontinues Translate Community Contribution Feature

Google discontinues Translate’s Contribute feature, citing improvements in translation quality driven by advanced machine learning techniques. The post Google Discontinues Translate Community Contribution Feature appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Search Engine Journal

4 Alternatives To Google Tag Manager

If you’re looking for cost-effective, time-saving, and easy to manage alternative, check out these top 4 tag management solutions on the market. The post 4 Alternatives To Google Tag Manager…

Semrush

LinkedIn Ads: A Beginner’s Guide

Learn about the different types of LinkedIn ads & follow our step-by-step guide to running your first campaign.

Diggity Marketing

Diggity Marketing SEO News Roundup—October 2023

October’s SEO roundup comes in the aftershock of several huge Google updates and developments that may determine the future of AI content. Get caught up here with the latest case…

SE Roundtable

Bing Tests Three Dots On Search Result Snippets

Google has added three verticle dots to its search results snippets for years now. It seems like Bing is testing three dots but in a horizontal format. How is that…

Search Engine Journal

Google Rolls Out AI-Organized Search Results Pages

Google launches AI-organized search results in US, starting with recipes. New format combines content types for personalized experience. The post Google Rolls Out AI-Organized Search Results Pages appeared first on…

Search Engine Journal

Google To Retire Sitelinks Search Box In November

Google will remove the sitelinks search box in November due to declining usage. Search rankings are unaffected. The post Google To Retire Sitelinks Search Box In November appeared first on…

Backlinko

What is an H1 Tag? Best Practices & Examples

The H1 tag is an HTML heading tag you can use to create the main title or highlight the primary subject of a webpage. It comprises an opening <h1> tag,…

SE Roundtable

Google SGE Tests Export To Gmail & Google Docs

Google SGE, the Search Generative Experience, is testing the ability to export the responses it provides to your queries to Gmail and Google Docs. There is an export button on…

SE Roundtable

Google Testing Search Snippet Hover Background Colors

Google is testing adding a dynamic blue colored background highlight color when you hover your mouse cursor over a search result snippet. The whole background just behind that specific search…

Search Engine Journal

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…

SE Roundtable

Daily Search Forum Recap: September 10, 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. Apple Visual Intelligence…