Google Ads Referral / Affiliate Program
Did you know Google Ads has a referral or affiliate program. Where you can refer Google Ads a new advertiser and you will earn $250 in ad credits in Google…
Google Tests Replacing Related Searches With People Also Search F...
Google may be testing replacing the “related searches” box with the “people also search for” box. The two are functionally not that different, from what I can tell.
Google Search: Sources Across The Web Without Images
The from sources across the web Google Search feature is testing showing results without image thumbnails. Google has reportedly been testing the imageless version since January of this year.
10 Types of Social Media Content That Drive Engagement & Grow...
Discover some types of social media content you can try across the platforms you use.
Google Tests Special Reddit Search Result Snippet Interface?
Google may be testing a special search result snippet interface for Reddit search results. In this test, Google seems to be showing the number of upvotes and the number of…
Google Ads Competitor Analysis: A How-to Guide (+ Top Tools)
Analyzing your competitors‘ Google Ads can help improve your own campaign. Learn how to spy on their ads.
Bing Search Is Down; Takes Down DuckDuckGo, Ecosia, ChatGPT Searc...
Bing Search is currently down and/or having massive latency issues. The Bing home page loads a gray dull background, the Bing search results mostly loads errors pages and if it…
New Google Lens Ads Mimic AI Search Results
Google’s new visual search blurs the lines between AI search results and paid “recommendations” The post New Google Lens Ads Mimic AI Search Results appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Taking control: Removing your content from AI Overviews [and swit...
The post Taking control: Removing your content from AI Overviews [and switching them off] appeared first on SE Ranking Blog.
Daily Search Forum Recap: May 22, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
From PPC to SEO: How Japan Ski Experience Boosted Search Visibili...
The post From PPC to SEO: How Japan Ski Experience Boosted Search Visibility by 6x and Top 5 Keyword Rankings by 20x appeared first on SE Ranking Blog.
The 7 Best Landing Page Builders for 2024
Check out our list of the top landing page builders you can use to optimize your ecommerce site for higher conversion.
Google AIO 24: Threats And Opportunities
This article explores the good, the bad, and the ugly of AI Overviews, including lower CPCs, misinformation, and potential traffic loss for content creators. The post Google AIO 24: Threats…
7 Best Free Online Marketing Classes in 2024
The world of online marketing evolves quickly. To stay ahead of the curve, you need to continuously update your skills and knowledge. At Backlinko, we’ve been using innovative techniques and…
Social Media Management: The Ultimate Guide
Social media managers oversee brands‘ social media accounts. Learn how—and what tools they use.
How To Recover From A Google Update (A Checklist)
Struggling to recover from a Google update? This checklist can help. Get back on track and maintain your website’s organic visibility. The post How To Recover From A Google Update…
Google Search Ranking Volatility Spike Around May 22
After a few days of calm Google weather, we are now seeing a spike in volatility, fluctuations and SEO chatter around Google search ranking movement. It is somewhat early on…
Google Ads In AI Overviews, AI Shopping Ads, Brand Profile Ads &a...
Google Marketing Live was yesterday, and the Google Ad team announced a ton of new AI formats, new ad tools, and changes to the Google Ads platform that are coming…
How to Use Google Analytics for SEO: 6 Best Practices
Learn how to use Google Analytics to improve your SEO efforts and drive more organic traffic to your site.
Google & Bing Say Upgrade To WordPress 6.5 To Gain Lastmod Si...
Google and Bing are recommending that those on WordPress to upgrade to version 6.5 because 6.5 now supports lastmod dates in the sitemap files natively. In fact, Fabrice Canel from…
Unusual Surge In Google Search Console Product Snippets Search Pe...
Google Search Console may have another data bug, maybe, this time with product snippets. If you look at your Search Performance report, then filter by search appearance for product snippets,…
Bing Search Testing Tag Filters
Microsoft is testing a way to filter your Bing Search results based on tags. The tag filter is showing up for some searchers via a tab that you can click…
Apple Maps Listing Permanently Closed Over Missing Business Hours...
Did you know that Apple can mark a business listing within Appel Maps / Apple Business Connect, as permanently closed if that business listing is missing the business hours and…
Image SEO: How to Optimize Images for Search Engines & Users
Image SEO is the process of optimizing images so they‘re more friendly to search engines and users.
The Ultimate Keyword Research Checklist for 2024
Here‘s a step-by-step keyword research checklist to help you rank for your target keywords.
Google To Prioritize AI Overviews Ads Over Organic Search
Google keynote speakers demonstrated how AI Overviews will prioritize advertising over organic search The post Google To Prioritize AI Overviews Ads Over Organic Search appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
How To Use Header Tags: SEO Best Practices
Discover the importance of header tags in web design and SEO. Optimize content structure and improve search rankings with these best practices. The post How To Use Header Tags: SEO…
Optimizing Interaction To Next Paint (INP): A Step-By-Step Guide
This post was sponsored by DebugBear. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. Keeping your website fast is important for user experience and SEO. The Core Web…
SEO Job Listings Reportedly Down 37% Year-Over-Year
SEO job listings dropped 37% in Q1, though senior roles increased slightly amid economic pressures. The post SEO Job Listings Reportedly Down 37% Year-Over-Year appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
22 Proven Content Marketing Examples to Inspire Your Strategy
We reviewed dozens of content marketing examples in different formats and from multiple channels. And handpicked the 22 most inspiring examples to share here with you. Take a look at…
What is an Email Bounce and What Can You Do About It?
Understand the causes of email bounces and discover practical solutions to minimize them. This guide covers everything from maintaining a clean contact list to improving your sender reputation for better…
Surviving & Thriving In The New SEO Era: How To Navigate Goog...
The SERPs are a volatile place right now. Since March 2024, the SEO industry has seen significant disruptions, with Google rolling out its latest algorithm changes. From the deindexing of…
Google Won’t Commit To AI Search Traffic Data In Search Console
Google won’t commit to providing websites with Search Console data on traffic generated from AI search results. The post Google Won’t Commit To AI Search Traffic Data In Search Console…
What Is an SEO Score? (+ How to Check It for Free)
An SEO score measures a website’s overall technical SEO health and its ability to compete in organic search.
Update! AI-Driven Insights to Transform Keyword Research
Explore Semrush‘s improved Keyword Research toolkit with new AI-powered features like Personal Keyword Difficulty and Topical Authority for smarter SEO.
What Is A/B Testing? A Comprehensive Beginner’s Guide
Discover the fundamentals of A/B testing, see it in action with real examples, and learn the best practices.
Daily Search Forum Recap: May 21, 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’s CEO, Sunda…
AI-Generated Content: A Complete Guide to the Pros & Cons
AI-generated content is created by machines and based on human prompts. It comes with pros and cons.
17 Strategy-Shaping Ecommerce Trends You Should Know in 2024
Discover the top 17 ecommerce trends shaping online shopping in 2024, from AI to AR and B2B to DTC.
PSA: Site Reputation Abuse Policy Also Applies To Google Discover
Just a PSA – the newish Google site reputation abuse policy not only applies to Google Search but also applies to Google Discover. Google updated the Discover content policies a…
Google’s Sundar Pichai On AI Overviews Killing Web, Smaller...
Nilay Patel, Editor-In-Chief of The Verge interviewed Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, at Google I/O and the 40 minute interview released yesterday dug into a lot of the concerns we…
Google Adds Visuals To About Source Knowledge Panels
December 2022, Google began showing “About this” site under some search result snippets, when the intent of the query was to learn more about that brand. It was a pretty…
Google AI Overviews Colors Do Not Indicate Confidence Of Response
Google’s John Mueller said the colors that Google selects for the AI Overviews has no indication of the confidence of the response. Back when SGE (old name for AI Overviews),…
Restaurant SEO: What It Is & 11 Tips for Better Rankings
Restaurant SEO is the process of improving a restaurant‘s visibility in search engines. Here‘s how to do it.
Google Rolling Out More Graphical & Richer Search Results
Rajan Patel, the VP of Engineering at Google leading the Search experiences, wrote that Google is rolling out a more graphical results interface that go “beyond visual matches to include…
SEO Roadmap: How to Create One + Free Template
An SEO roadmap document outlines steps to improve your site‘s search performance. Learn how to create one.
International SEO For 2024: 9-Point Checklist For Success
Ready to conquer international SEO? This detailed checklist will take you from beginner to advanced practitioner, including using hreflang setups to unleash global growth. The post International SEO For 2024:…
Creating SEO-friendly URLs: Best Practices & Examples
The post Creating SEO-friendly URLs: Best Practices & Examples appeared first on SE Ranking Blog.
17 Types of Content Marketing to Use for Success in 2024
Different types of content for marketing include blog posts, videos, podcasts, white papers, ebooks, and more.
Daily Search Forum Recap: May 20, 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 said it…
Google CEO Addresses Concerns Over AI’s Impact On Search Traffic
Google CEO downplays concerns over AI search impacting website traffic, claims it drives more engagement. The post Google CEO Addresses Concerns Over AI’s Impact On Search Traffic appeared first on…
38% Of Webpages From 2013 Have Vanished, Pew Study Finds
Pew Research Center study reveals widespread digital decay: 38% webpages, government links, tweets vanish within years. The post 38% Of Webpages From 2013 Have Vanished, Pew Study Finds appeared first…
Google Working On Surfacing More Content That Comes From The Hear...
Last week we reported how Danny Sullivan, Google’s Search Liaison, said how they are looking for ways to better promote sites that were hit by that helpful content update in…
Danny Sullivan: We Speak Directly To Engineers Working On Google ...
Google was asked where Google’s Danny Sullivan and John Mueller get their information from when responding to search and ranking-related questions. Sullivan responded directly to the engineers who code those…
Comments To Notes In Google Search?
Google may be bringing comments to the Notes on Google Search (and Discover) feature. Notes on Search came last November as a labs feature in Google Search and Google Discover….
Google Says Notes On Search Now Ends Soon
Google has updated the Google Search Labs to say that Notes on Search now “ends soon.” As a reminder, last November Google rolled out as a labs the Notes feature…
Bing Lets You Turn Off AI Responses But Google Doesn’t Let ...
Google has been rolling out AI Overviews in its search results since last week and more and more searchers are super unhappy that there is no way to turn off…
Learn SEO: A Blueprint From Beginner To Advanced
Whether you’re starting from square one or looking to refine your expertise, follow our step-by-step blueprint to elevate your SEO skills to new heights. The post Learn SEO: A Blueprint…
Google Helpfulness Signals Might Change – Why It’s Not Enough
Google might update the helpful content signals so that new pages can rank. This is why that may not be enough The post Google Helpfulness Signals Might Change – Why…
Using AI Ethically In SEO
Uncover the ethical implications of using AI in SEO. Find out how to navigate the challenges of AI technologies to create accurate and unbiased content. The post Using AI Ethically…
Google Hints At Improving Site Rankings In Next Update
Google aims to better reward high-quality content sites in the next core update. The post Google Hints At Improving Site Rankings In Next Update appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
How To Use ChatGPT For Keyword Research
Master the art of keyword research with ChatGPT. Speed up your process and gain valuable insights for your SEO strategy. The post How To Use ChatGPT For Keyword Research appeared…
7 Automotive SEO Best Practices For Driving Business In 2024
Want to improve the online visibility of your automotive business and drive new customers in the dealership door? You need SEO to outrun the competition. The post 7 Automotive SEO…
Google Reveals Two New Web Crawlers
Google announces details of two new crawlers that are optimized for scraping images and videos for research and development purposes The post Google Reveals Two New Web Crawlers appeared first…
Daily Search Forum Recap: May 17, 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 now…
The Complete Guide to Google Analytics Direct Traffic
Learn how to manage Google Analytics direct traffic to improve your website’s health and performance.
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google AI Overviews, Ranking Volati...
Google announced they are rolling out AI Overviews in the US and many searchers want to turn it off, and some content creators want to opt out of them. Google…
Remove Your Content From Google’s AI Overviews
When Google announced it is rolling out AI Overviews in the US search results and last year when Google launched SGE in labs, SEOs and content creators wanted to know…
Google Ads AI Summaries Live For Some Advertisers
Google Ads continues to roll out AI features within the advertiser console. Now some advertisers are seeing AI summaries of how their ad performance is doing. These AI summaries give…
Order with Google For Food Delivery Going Away End Of June
Google looks like it will discontinue the direct ordering option with the Order with Google button by the end of June 2024. This will impact third-party food delivery sites, such…
Two New Googlebots: GoogleOther-Image & GoogleOther-Video
Google has added two new Googlebots, Google crawlers, to its crawler list. They include GoogleOther-Image and GoogleOther-Video, which are part of the GoogleOther category of bots and are used for…
Google Locks Down Complaints Of Image Thumbnails Not Showing In S...
For the past few months we have covered the vocal and visual complaints around Google Search not showing image thumbnails for recipe search results and other search results that generally…
Mikhail Parakhin, Former Microsoft Bing Head, Joins Perplexity Ad...
Mikhail Parakhin, the former head of Bing Search and Microsoft Advertising at Microsoft, has announced he is now on the advisory board for Perplexity. Perplexity is a new AI search…
What Is a Niche Market? How to Find Yours (Plus Examples)
Niche markets are more targeted segments of a larger market. Learn how to find and target a profitable niche.
20 Web Directories You’ll Still Want To Use
Don’t overlook web directories. Discover top directories and learn how they can still offer value in today’s online landscape. The post 20 Web Directories You’ll Still Want To Use appeared…
13 Top Social Media Monitoring Tools to Use in 2024
Learn about social media monitoring and check out some tools that can help you do it.
First Look at GPT-4o: New Features and Potential Applications
The post First Look at GPT-4o: New Features and Potential Applications appeared first on SE Ranking Blog.
Google I/O 2024: AI Overviews Go Live and Other Product Announcem...
The post Google I/O 2024: AI Overviews Go Live and Other Product Announcements appeared first on SE Ranking Blog.
Quality Content: What It Is + 10 Actionable Tips for Success
Learn our top tips for creating high-quality content that ranks and drives sales.
What’s The Ideal Blog Post Length For SEO?
How long should your blog posts be for maximum SEO value and impact? See how much content length really matters. The post What’s The Ideal Blog Post Length For SEO?…
What Is Conversion Rate & How Do You Calculate It?
It’s possible to get both higher traffic and a better conversion rate. Understand how to influence them by knowing how to calculate conversion here. The post What Is Conversion Rate…
Daily Search Forum Recap: May 16, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Becoming An SEO Consultant: Skills, Career Outlook & Tips For...
Find out what the day to day of an SEO consultant looks like and the most important considerations if you are becoming one. The post Becoming An SEO Consultant: Skills,…
SEM Vs. SEO: What’s The Difference?
Should I be using SEO, SEM, or both? Find out the difference between the two and learn how they can give you a competitive advantage. The post SEM Vs. SEO:…
Google AI Overviews = Theft? Court Ruling Sets Precedent
Google’s AI search overviews spark debate over fair use of web content, echoing recent French court rulings against tech giants. The post Google AI Overviews = Theft? Court Ruling Sets…
As Chatbots And AI Search Engines Converge: Key Strategies For SE...
Learn about chatbots and AI on the search landscape, so you can adapt your SEO strategies to optimize for both traditional and AI-driven search engines. The post As Chatbots And…
14 Ways to Use AI for Better, Faster SEO
Here are 14 practical ways to get faster, more efficient SEO results with help from your robot overlords friends. To use AI in the best way (and avoid the mistakes…
SEO Tracking For Beginners: All You Need to Know
Tracking the right metrics is crucial for SEO (search engine optimization) success. You need them to analyze your SEO performance, report to stakeholders, and take the right kind of action…
Analyzing Google’s March 2024 Core Update
On March 5, 2024, Google announced the launch of the March 2024 Core Update. The update is without doubt, one of the most significant SEO events of 2024. This is…
Continued Heated Google Search Ranking Volatility Through May 16t...
I have been continuing to update the May 9th Google ranking volatility story, but it is super unusual to see such heated volatility for such a long period within the…
Google Local Service Ads Tests Message Multiple Businesses
Google is testing a new button for the Local Service Ads to “message multiple businesses” instead of just messaging one business at a time. We saw something like this before,…
Google: Sites Hit By Helpful Content Update Could See Improvement...
Google’s John Mueller was asked when can a site expect to recover from the September 2023 helpful content update, assuming the site took all measures to “fix” their site. John…
Is Service Areas A New Google Local Ranking Factor?
A bunch of local SEOs are buzzing about a possible new local SEO Google ranking factor and are looking to confirm it. Darren Shaw posted on X that while setting…
Google AdSense Will Not Change Minimum Reporting Thresholds
Google AdSense planned on changing the minimum reporting thresholds for Custom Channels and Search Styles to 100 clicks per day on May 15th. But Google sent an email to AdSense…
Many Searchers Want To Turn Off Google AI Overviews
There are many searchers who have been using Google daily that are heading to the Google Web Search Help forums to ask how they can turn off the new AI…
16 Free Title Generator Tools For Writing Better Headlines
Take your headlines to the next level with free title generator tools. Create concise, catchy, click-worthy, and SEO-friendly headlines to captivate your audience. The post 16 Free Title Generator Tools…
7 Small Business Marketing Challenges & How to Overcome Them
Typical small business marketing challenges include limited budgets and difficulty reaching target audiences.
7 of the Biggest Marketing Problems & How to Solve Them
Learn about seven key problems marketers face in 2024 and how to overcome them to grow your business.
AI in Content Marketing: Benefits, Challenges & How to Use It
Learn how to use AI for more effective content marketing. And see which tools can help you get better results.
Building Brand Authenticity Through Community
Explore the power of authentic interactions in building brand trust and loyalty. Learn how to cultivate your brand voice and values. The post Building Brand Authenticity Through Community appeared first…