Pinterest SEO: 7 Tips to Boost Your Reach & Drive More Traffi...
Using Pinterest SEO can help increase your brand awareness and drive more traffic to your website.
Mobile Keyword Research: What It Is & How to Do It
Discover 5 simple steps to uncover mobile keywords for your site. Plus tools to make the job easier.
5 Things To Consider Before A Site Migration
Experts share five valuable tips for ensuring a successful site migration The post 5 Things To Consider Before A Site Migration appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
SEO for Developers: 10 Best Practices to Know
Using SEO best practices for web developers ensures more people see your site in search engines.
IndexNow: When To Update Search Engines With Your Content Changes...
Stay ahead of the game with this powerful tool and learn how to interact with it depending on your CMS or coding approach. The post IndexNow: When To Update Search…
Programming Note: Offline For Last Days Of Passover
This is a programming note that I will be completely offline for the last days of the Passover holiday. The last days of Passover are on Monday and Tuesday…
Big Update To Google’s Ranking Drop Documentation
Google made a significant update to the documentation on how to diagnose the causes ranking drops The post Big Update To Google’s Ranking Drop Documentation appeared first on Search Engine…
Google March 2024 Core Update Officially Completed A Week Ago
Google completed major March 2024 core update on April 19, a week before announcing it to the public. The post Google March 2024 Core Update Officially Completed A Week Ago…
22 Places You Should Be Sharing Your Content
Struggling with content sharing? Get expert tips on where you should be sharing your content to increase traffic and engagement. The post 22 Places You Should Be Sharing Your Content…
Google March 2024 Core Update Finished April 19th (A Week Ago)
The Google March 2024 core update finished a week ago and Google did not tell us until today. It finished officially on April 19, 2024, and took 45 days to…
Daily Search Forum Recap: April 26, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
How to Create a Winning Social Media Marketing Strategy [Free Tem...
In this article, we‘ll share tips on creating a winning social media marketing strategy. We’ll also talk about how Semrush can help you create one that aligns with your limited…
The 4 Best SEO Forums for Marketers: Learn, Share, and Grow
Discover the best SEO forums to learn, share your experiences, and grow alongside fellow marketers.
20 B2B Marketing Tactics to Outperform Your Competitors in 2024
Ramp up your lead generation and gain a competitive edge with these essential B2B marketing tactics.
Target CPA Google Ads: Maximize Conversions & Minimize Costs
Explore the art of maximizing conversions while minimizing costs with Google Ads‘ Target CPA.
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Core Update Updates, Site Re...
Google’s core update is still rolling out over 7 weeks later and yes we are seeing more fluctuations and chatter. Forbes blocked its coupon directory in preparation for the Google…
Google Publisher Center No Longer Allows Adding Publications
Google has removed the feature to add publications manually to the Google Publisher Center. Instead, publications will be automatically added when Google’s algorithms decide to.
Google Tests Placing The Snippet Date Next To URL
Google is testing placing the date in the snippet on the same line as the URL in the snippet. This is instead of placing it before the snippet’s description section.
Keyword Performance: What It Is and How to Track It
Learn metrics like click-through rate, cost per click, and ROI. Plus 7 tips for improving keyword performance.
Google Breaks Out Googlebot IP Ranges For User-Triggered Fetchers
Google is now sharing the Googlebot IP ranges for the User-triggered fetchers. User-triggered fetchers are from Google tools and product functions where the end user triggers a fetch.
Google Ad Revenue Up 13% & Bing Ads Revenue Up 12%
Google and Microsoft both reported very good earnings, driving both stock prices up after hours. I like to dive into the ad revenue side, and it looks like Google Ad…
Google Ads Diagnostic Tool Low Keyword Quality Warning
Google Ads is showing yet another new and fun notice to some advertisers. This one shows an impression issue for “Low keyword quality.” As a reminder, as for diagnostic insights,…
What Is Personal Branding? Here’s Why It’s So Important
In this post, we’ll explore the ins and outs of personal branding and walk you through the fundamentals of building your own personal brand. The post What Is Personal Branding?…
Complete .htaccess File Tutorial: What It Is & How to Use It
Discover how to use your .htaccess file to improve your site and learn the risks to be aware of when editing it.
Cumulative Layout Shift: What It Is & How to Improve Your Sco...
Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) is a Core Web Vital that measures unexpected shifts in a page‘s content.
Dynamic Content: Definition, Examples & Implementation Tips
Learn to personalize the user experience across the buyer‘s journey using dynamic content (with examples).
Google Declares It The “Gemini Era” As Revenue Grows 15%
Alphabet’s Q1 revenue up 15%, driven by Search and YouTube shine. Google reshuffles AI teams for “Gemini era” integration. The post Google Declares It The “Gemini Era” As Revenue Grows…
Google’s New Infini-Attention And SEO
Google’s Infini-attention is a plug and play technology that can be added to existing models, including core algorithm systems The post Google’s New Infini-Attention And SEO appeared first on Search…
Google Stresses The Need To Fact Check AI-Generated Content
A Google podcast highlights the potential for factual errors in AI-generated content, stressing human oversight is critical. The post Google Stresses The Need To Fact Check AI-Generated Content appeared first…
Daily Search Forum Recap: April 25, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Google Crawler Documentation Has A New IP List
Google updated their Googlebot and Crawler documentation to add a second list of IP addresses The post Google Crawler Documentation Has A New IP List appeared first on Search Engine…
What Is SEM? The Definitive Guide to Search Engine Marketing
Search engine marketing is a digital marketing practice used to increase your site‘s visibility in search engines.
What PPC Management Is & How to Get Started
PPC management involves overseeing everything related to a business‘s pay-per-click ad campaigns.
Wix vs. WordPress: Which Is Best in 2024?
Learn about the biggest differences between Wix and WordPress to discover which one is right for you.
DeepL Write: New AI Editor Improves Content Quality
New AI creative assistant doesn’t generate content. It democratizes high quality writing. Comes in free and modestly priced versions. The post DeepL Write: New AI Editor Improves Content Quality appeared…
SEO Interview Questions and Answers (+Test Task Sample)
The post SEO Interview Questions and Answers (+Test Task Sample) appeared first on SE Ranking Blog.
Google March Core Update Stilling Rolling Out & Heated SEO Ch...
Over the past few days, while I was offline, the SEO chatter around the Google search ranking volatility continued to be super heated. The Google tracking tools seemed to calm…
Report: How Prabhakar Raghavan Killed Google Search
Ed Zitron wrote a piece named The Man Who Killed Google Search. It goes through in detail how Prabhakar Raghavan, Google’s former head of ads – led a coup so…
Google Favicon Documentation Adds Rel Attribute Value Definitions
Google has updated its favicon documentation for Google Search to add definitions for each supported rel attribute value in the Google Search favicon documentation.
Google Ads API Version 16.1 Now Available
Google released version 16.1 of the Google Ads API yesterday. The update includes query assets for Demand Gen, more location service details, more support warnings, Target ROAS bid simulation and…
Google: Splitting & Merging Sites Takes Longer Than Normal Si...
Want to scare an SEO? Just tell them they need to manage a site migration. Want to make an SEO faint? Tell them they need to manage to split a…
How to Create a Social Media Content Strategy in 8 Steps
Learn how to create a social media content strategy that can help you achieve marketing goals.
SEO Best Practices: 10 Ways to Boost Organic Rankings & Traff...
These SEO best practices include some of the best tips for optimizing your website for Google search.
Link Building for SEO: A Guide to the Basics
Link building can give you the SEO edge you need to get more Google traffic. Here‘s your quick-start guide.
Top 17 SEO Podcasts For 2024
2024’s top SEO podcasts offer deep dives into search marketing, analytics, and industry trends. The post Top 17 SEO Podcasts For 2024 appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
How to Find Related Keywords & How to Use Them
Discover 6 ways to find related keywords and how to use them to optimize your content.
brightonSEO Live Blog
Being the introvert I am, my idea of fun isn’t hanging around our booth all day explaining we’ve run out of t-shirts (seriously, you need to be fast if you…
Google Universal Analytics 360 Sunsetting Soon: Migration Tips &a...
Learn how to transition to Google Analytics 360 seamlessly! Discover migration tips, compliance considerations, and ease of use before… The post Google Universal Analytics 360 Sunsetting Soon: Migration Tips &…
Google Further Postpones Third-Party Cookie Deprecation In Chrome...
Google postpones Chrome’s third-party cookie deprecation to 2025 amid challenges, giving websites more transition time. The post Google Further Postpones Third-Party Cookie Deprecation In Chrome appeared first on Search Engine…
Google E-E-A-T: What Is It & How To Demonstrate It For SEO
Discover how to demonstrate expertise, authority, trustworthiness, and experience for your content by learning about the latest updates to Google’s search quality rater guidelines. The post Google E-E-A-T: What Is…
Daily Search Forum Recap: April 24, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Google Revised The Favicon Documentation
Google revised their favicon documentation with new wording that makes it easier to understand The post Google Revised The Favicon Documentation appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Warns Of “New Reality” As Search Engine Stumbles
Google warns of “new reality” amid search struggles, accelerates timelines, while critics allege prioritizing revenue over quality. The post Google Warns Of “New Reality” As Search Engine Stumbles appeared first…
How to Perform a Social Media Competitor Analysis in 6 Steps
Discover how to perform a social media competitor analysis to get an edge over your rivals.
Types of Backlinks: Which Ones Help Your Website?
Not all types of backlinks are valuable. Learn which ones boost your search rankings. And which to avoid.
Information Gainz: Prioritizing Information Gain = Rethinking How...
Discover how the concept of information gain applies to content creation and learn how to stand out in a saturated online landscape. The post Information Gainz: Prioritizing Information Gain =…
Google: We Won’t Change The 301 Redirect Signals For Rankin...
Gary Illyes from Google said on stage at the SERP conference last week that there is no way that Google would change how the 301 redirect signal works for SEO…
Google Image Search Tests Tablet Like Design Interface
Google may be testing a new design for the Google Image search results. This design looks like a tablet-like interface that is more boxes, and, honestly, it seems like it…
Google: Our Link Best Practices Doc Are Still Good Guidelines
Google’s John Mueller said the link best practices SEO documentation on its website are still “good guidelines” for both SEO and overall “accessibility & UX reasons.” The guidelines are only…
Google Ads Established In Extensions
Google is testing placing the year the company was established on Google Ads. The ads have “established in” next to the ad description, so these seem to be ad extensions…
Bing Tests Lock Icon In New Search Snippet Location
Microsoft is testing moving the lock icon in the Bing Search results snippets from the left of the URL to the right of the URL. Well, most of the time…
What Is ChatGPT & How Does It Work?
ChatGPT is an AI chatbot that can have conversations, answer questions, and write text.
How To Write ChatGPT Prompts To Get The Best Results
This comprehensive guide will teach you everything you need to know about writing effective prompts for ChatGPT for engaging and SEO-friendly content. The post How To Write ChatGPT Prompts To…
How to Make Money with Affiliate Marketing in 2024
Affiliate marketing is a strategy in which you earn money for promoting a company’s products or services.
The Buyer’s Journey: What It Is & How to Map It
The buyer’s journey refers to the awareness, consideration, and decision stages a customer goes through.
Using Python To Explain Homepage Redirection To C-Suite (Or Any S...
Learn how redirecting homepages with data science can impact SEO. Discover best practices, communication struggles, and Python models for PageRank uplift. The post Using Python To Explain Homepage Redirection To…
How to Develop Your Brand’s Tone of Voice (Examples + Template)
Brand tone of voice helps distinguish you from your competitors. It’s the way your business communicates its perspective, mission, and values in specific words that resonate with your target audience’s…
Daily Search Forum Recap: April 23, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Google Explains A Weird Domain Migration Outcome
Google’s John Mueller offered his insight into the extraordinary outcome of why three similar domain name migrations The post Google Explains A Weird Domain Migration Outcome appeared first on Search…
Female Founder Of A Billion-Dollar Company: 10 Signs You’re An En...
From reluctant beginnings to unicorn success, learn about the signs that you may be an entrepreneur and the unique path that lies ahead. The post Female Founder Of A Billion-Dollar…
How to Find and Use Competitor Keywords
Knowing your competitors’ keywords is the easiest form of keyword research. If your competitors rank for or target particular keywords, it might be worth it for you to target them,…
Google: Ignore Link Spam Especially To 404 Pages
I am not sure how many times Google has said that you do not need to disavow spammy links, that you can ignore link spam attacks and that links pointing…
Google: We Have Taken Action On Some Parasite SEO In Recent Updat...
Gary Illyes from Google said on stage at the SERP conference last week that Google has taken steps to combat what some of us call parasite SEO in the most…
Mikhail Parakhin Breaks Silence On Mustafa Suleyman Of Microsoft ...
As you may remember, Mustafa Suleyman became the CEO of AI at Microsoft and then shortly after we heard that Mikhail Parakhin stepped down as the head of Bing Search…
Google Business Profiles Gains Select Preferred Menu Source
Google Business Profiles now lets you select your preferred menu source. You have three options for your restaurant: create or copy a menu, copy from a website, or pick a…
Google: Crawl Budget Goes Across All Googlebot Crawling, Not Just...
When it comes to crawl budget and Google not crawling your site too much or too little, Google takes into account all Googlebot activity across all verticals. So that includes…
HTML Hide Element: What Is the Hidden Attribute & How to Use ...
The HTML hidden attribute indicates the element is not yet or no longer relevant. Learn how to use it properly.
What Are Sitelinks? How to Get Them & Why They Matter
Sitelinks enhance your site’s navigation and visibility in search. Learn the benefits and how to get them.
Programming Note: Offline For Passover
This is a programming note that I will be completely offline for the Passover holiday. Passover is on Tuesday and Wednesday…
Google Confirms Links Are Not That Important
Google’s Gary Illyes said that Google needs very few links, confirming that we’re closer to a post-links algorithm The post Google Confirms Links Are Not That Important appeared first on…
Daily Search Forum Recap: April 22, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
How to Become an SEO Lead (10 Tips That Advanced My Career)
In this article, I’ll share ten tips to help you climb the next rung in the SEO career ladder. Helping new hires in the SEO team is important if you…
Google: We Need Very Few Links To Rank Pages; Links Are Less Impo...
Gary Illyes from Google spoke at the SERP Conf on Friday and he said what he said numerous times before, that Google values links a lot less today than it…
Google Tests Discussion and Forums Questions With Answers Box
Google is testing showing answers in the Discussions and Forums section within the search results. Google will show the question and then add a shaded box with one of the…
Forbes Blocks Its Coupon Directory Before Google Enforces The Sit...
Forbes has blocked its coupons section of its web site at forbes.com/coupons using an x-robots-tag: noindex directive prior to Google enforcing the upcoming site reputation abuse policy. As a reminder,…
Google Tests Posts Button In Local Listing Business Profile
Google is testing showing a “Post” button in the carousel of buttons in the Google Business Profile local listing panel. So when you view your owned business in Google Search,…
Lower-Funnel Marketing: A Complete Beginner’s Guide
Learn what lower-funnel marketing is and how you can use it to grow your business.
Google Search With 16 Shopping Ads
It is good to have choices but too many choices might not be good, said some wise man. Well, here is Google giving you 16 choices of bikes in the…
Diggity Marketing SEO News Roundup — April 2024
You won’t want to miss this roundup covering the changes that have come down through the end of March and early April. A huge update has landed, and SEOs have…
Keyword Optimization: 7 Steps to Getting It Right
Keyword optimization involves improving your pages to better use your target search queries.
The Complete Website Migration Checklist [SEO-Friendly]
Follow our website migration checklist to reduce the risk of major website changes harming your SEO.
7 Content Marketing Conferences to Attend in 2024
And while I enjoy deep work, a few times a year I get the urge to leave my desk and go socialize with other human beings—ideally on my employer’s dime…
Google DeepMind RecurrentGemma Beats Transformer Models
Google DeepMind researchers invent a high performance alternative to transformer models that uses less computing resources The post Google DeepMind RecurrentGemma Beats Transformer Models appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
The Ultimate Guide on How to Do a Content Audit (+ Template)
Learn how to perform a successful audit of your website content in five simple steps.
Google On 404 Errors And Ranking Drops
Google’s Gary Illyes responded to a question about 404 errors that coincided with a drop in search rankings The post Google On 404 Errors And Ranking Drops appeared first on…
5 Powerful Local SEO Tools to Get More Customers
Local SEO tools can be a game-changer. From automating review management to dominating local search, the right technology can help your business grow long-term. For example, KuchyneValent, a local Slovakian…
Google On Diagnosing A Deindexed WordPress Site
Google’s John Mueller on diagnosing why a WordPress site disappeared from the search index after changing web hosts The post Google On Diagnosing A Deindexed WordPress Site appeared first on…
Google Answers Whether Having Two Sites Affects Rankings
Google’s John Mueller offers his thoughts on whether publishing multiple sites can negatively affect rankings The post Google Answers Whether Having Two Sites Affects Rankings appeared first on Search Engine…
Daily Search Forum Recap: April 19, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Google Answers If Changing Web Hosting Affects SEO
Google’s Gary Illyes answers whether changing web hosting platforms can negatively impact SEO The post Google Answers If Changing Web Hosting Affects SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.