Google Search Indexing & Ranking Near Me Google Maps Results
It looks like Google Search is indexing and also ranking Google Maps search results pages for some [near me] types of queries. Google is listing these Google Maps search results…
Google AI Catch Up
Similar to the AI Audio overviews in Google Search, Google is testing “AI Catch Up.” These give you summaries of the highlights from the latest game you Googled to get…
Google Ads Sitelinks Impact Performance Max Ad Strength
Did you know that your sitelinks in your Performance Max (PMax) campaigns can impact the overall ad strength? Google actually has a help document that lists that and the ad…
Ask An SEO: Why Aren’t My Pages Getting Indexed?
Sitemap? Check. Crawl request? Check. Indexing? Still not happening. Helen Pollitt explains why in this week’s Ask An SEO. The post Ask An SEO: Why Aren’t My Pages Getting Indexed?…
My Complete AI Content Process for Ahrefs
I’ll be honest: there are parts of my job that I don’t like. Writing my 500th article on content gap analysis because we found a new long-tail keyword to target….
What Are Keyword Match Types? Examples + Best Practices
Control your ad targeting with broad match, phrase match, and exact match keyword types. Learn how.
Long-Tail Keywords: The Ultimate Guide for 2025
Long-tail keywords are highly precise search engine queries. Optimizing for them could help you get more high-quality traffic.
Perplexity Says Cloudflare Is Blocking Legitimate AI Assistants
Perplexity criticizes Cloudflare’s infrastructure for being unable to differentiate between AI assistants and harmful bots. The post Perplexity Says Cloudflare Is Blocking Legitimate AI Assistants appeared first on Search Engine…
Cloudflare Delists And Blocks Perplexity From Crawling Websites
Cloudflare blocks Perplexity’s crawlers because of aggressive stealth crawling and failure to abide by the robots.txt protocol. The post Cloudflare Delists And Blocks Perplexity From Crawling Websites appeared first on…
How to Get Promoted in Marketing (and Why You’re Stuck)
Struggling to level up in your marketing career? Learn how to get promoted in marketing and what five factors set top marketers apart.
Daily Search Forum Recap: August 4, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
SE Ranking becomes a multi-product company with Planable acquisit...
Strategic acquisition marks SE Ranking’s expansion into social media and enhances company’s mission to help brand stay on top of AI search.
Which SEO Jobs AI Will Reshape & Which Might Disappear
AI reshapes how SEO works, and who does the work. Duane Forrester breaks down which roles are most impacted and what new skills matter now. The post Which SEO Jobs…
August 2025 Google Webmaster Report
The past month was a bit intense with Google search ranking volatility. With the June 2025 core update kicking off the day before July 1st, we started to see ranking…
Google Pitching AI Mode Ads To Advertisers
Google is reportedly pitching advertisers to buy into ads in AI Mode. The folks over at AdAge have some slides from a Google presentation with the pitch. “Google is getting…
Reddit CEO: Anyone Using Google Will End Up At Reddit At Some Poi...
As you all mostly know, Reddit had an amazing earnings statement and its stock is up 25% since earnings day. But let’s dig into the statements Steven Huï¬man, Reddit’s CEO,…
Microsoft Advertising Website Exclusions Updated
Microsoft has updated its exclusions controls and reporting for Microsoft Advertising Audience Ads and Search Ads. You can now centrally manage website exclusions across accounts and campaigns, apply exclusions in…
Google Search Tests Rainbow Effect To AI Mode & Web Tabs
Google is testing adding a rainbow effect to the AI Mode and Web tabs within the search bar. We’ve seen this on the AI Mode button on the search box…
How to Do SEO for a New Website: 7 Essential Steps
Implement these seven SEO steps to improve your site’s search engine rankings and drive more traffic.
5 Ways To Prove The Real Value Of SEO In The AI Era
Get buy-in with hard numbers: traffic, conversions, AI visibility, and cost-saving data your clients care about. The post 5 Ways To Prove The Real Value Of SEO In The AI…
SE Ranking acquires Planable to help brands stay visible in the A...
SE Ranking joins forces with Planable to build the future of marketing together in the era of AI search. Stay tuned for what comes next.
Google Backtracks On Plans For URL Shortener Service
Google walked back recently announced plans to end its URL shortener service. It will continue to service some URLs. The post Google Backtracks On Plans For URL Shortener Service appeared…
Why Site Health Is Vital For AI Search Visibility
If your site isn’t in top shape and AI-ready, you could be set to lose far more than just rankings. Here’s what you can do to prevent this.
Google Confirms It Uses Something Similar To MUVERA
Google’s Gary Illyes confirmed that Google uses a version of MUVERA in Search The post Google Confirms It Uses Something Similar To MUVERA appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Chrome Trial Aims To Fix Core Web Vitals For JavaScript-Heavy Sit...
Google is testing a new API to measure Core Web Vitals in SPAs. Learn how to test it and why it matters for performance tracking. The post Chrome Trial Aims…
Danny Sullivan Steps Away From Google Search Liaison Role
Danny Sullivan is no longer the Google Search Liaison. He is switching roles within Google to work on new projects on the Google Search team. Danny Sullivan started at Google…
Daily Search Forum Recap: August 1, 2025
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 Search rankings…
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Volatility, Search Live With...
Google’s search ranking volatility continues and continues, it is weird at this point. Google Search Live with video is finally rolling out. Google AI Mode added file uploads…
Google Search Ranking Volatility Heated Yet Again
Guess what – another story on Google Search volatility and how it is heated and the chatter within the SEO industry is pretty high right now. We reported about it…
Bing: Optimize For AI Search By Following SEO Guidelines
Fabrice Canel, long time Microsoft employee and the Bing Search Product Manager, said the way you optimize for AI Search is by following SEO guidelines. He echoed Google’s statement that…
Google: Easy To Draw Parallel Between Meta Keywords & LLMS.tx...
Google has been outspoken about not being a fan of the LLMS.txt file. Now, Gary Illyes from Google said it is a lot like the keywords meta tag in the…
Merging SEO And Content Using Your Knowledge Graph To AI-Proof Co...
Here’s how SEO and content teams can build a knowledge graph to shape brand visibility in machine-led experiences. The post Merging SEO And Content Using Your Knowledge Graph To AI-Proof…
Google Merchant Knowledge Panel Deals Section Update
Google has replaced the promotions section in the merchant local knowledge panel with a deals section. There are still clipable coupons but it is renamed “Deals” instead of it saying…
Google Shopping Tests New Sort By Button Filter
Google is testing a sort by button filter at the top right of the Google Shopping interface. This is instead of Google putting the sort by on the left-hand bar,…
2025 Core Web Vitals Challenge: WordPress Versus Everyone
The latest Core Web Vitals CMS rankings are a mix of unexpected results, with Shopify ranking surprisingly high The post 2025 Core Web Vitals Challenge: WordPress Versus Everyone appeared first…
Freelance vs. in-house SEO salary: Insights from the 2025 survey
Explore our 2025 survey insights to see how much freelancers and in-house SEOs earn, where income gaps exist, and how satisfied they are with their roles.
Google URL Removal Bug Enabled Attackers To Deindex URLs
Google recently fixed a bug that allowed malicious attackers to deindex any URL using the Outdated Content Removal Tool The post Google URL Removal Bug Enabled Attackers To Deindex URLs…
Bing Recommends lastmod Tags For AI Search Indexing
Bing recommends using accurate lastmod values in sitemaps to help AI-powered search prioritize which pages to recrawl and index. The post Bing Recommends lastmod Tags For AI Search Indexing appeared…
Daily Search Forum Recap: July 31, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
22 Best Large Language Models (LLMs) in 2025
Large language models, also known as LLMs, are advanced AI systems that were pre-trained on large data sets designed to recognize human language and generate unique content based on user…
Industry Pioneer Reveals Why SEO Isn’t Working & What To Refo...
Shelley Walsh sits down with Bill Hunt to discuss why marketers need to unlearn outdated tactics and rethink search visibility. The post Industry Pioneer Reveals Why SEO Isn’t Working &…
Google Ads Ad Group Settings For Al Max
Google has a new beta within Google Ads for Al Max ad group settings with search term matching. This shows when AI Max is turned on and Google wrote in…
Google Shopping Tests Clickable Submenus Categories
Google is testing a clickable version of the sub-menu within Google Shopping, next to the G super logo we spotted before. This menu is below the other menu and lets…
Microsoft Bing Advertising Revenue Up 21% Yet Again
Microsoft reported its fourth quarter 2025 earnings and it showed that its search and advertising revenue was up for the third time in a row by 21%. The previous two…
Google Tests Search Term Insights For Responsive Search Ads
Google seems to be testing the search terms insights report for responsive search ads. Search terms insights help you understand how your customers are searching and engaging with your business…
Google To Use Machine Learning To Determine Age For Ads & Mor...
Google emailed advertisers and publishers yesterday that they will begin using machine learning to estimate the age of signed-in users in the United States to “protect young people as they…
What Is Answer Engine Optimization? And How to Do It
Answer engine optimization is the process of optimizing your brand to appear in AI-generated answers.
How to Track Website Metrics With One Free, Privacy-Friendly Tool
So, to clear up the confusion, I’ll show you the key metrics that really matter, explain how to make sense of them, and show you how to do it all…
Google Search Posts On Reddit Section Replacing Discussion and Fo...
Google is testing a new section in the search results titled “Posts on Reddit.” This section seems to maybe replacing or be in addition to the Discussions and Forums section,…
What Is LLMs.txt & Should You Use It?
An llms.txt file is designed to help large language models (LLMs) better understand the content on your site.
Daily Search Forum Recap: July 30, 2025
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 is rolling…
Why Your SEO Isn’t Working, And It’s Not The Team’s Fault
When SEO underperforms, the problem often isn’t the team. It’s the system around them. Bill Hunt breaks down the real blockers to visibility in organizations. The post Why Your SEO…
Google Search Live With Video Rolling Out
Google announced that the full version of Search Live, with video and not just audio, is now rolling out this week on mobile in the U.S. for users enrolled in…
Google AI Mode Gains Upload Files, Canvas Planner & Search Wh...
Google AI Mode added the ability to upload PDFs and images for your queries. Google also added a Canvas feature to help you plan things while you are asking AI…
Google Ads AI Max Search Ads In The Wild
A new Google search ad, the AI Max kind, was spotted in the wild and boy did it look interesting. This ad had a super long headline and had dynamically…
Google Ads Tests Different Colored & Shaped Asset Buttons
Google is testing displaying different colored and shaped buttons, assets, in the sponsored listings within Google Search. Google has the pill-shaped version and square version, one that is highlighted in…
Google Ads Tests Grouping Favicons In Expandable Sponsored Result...
Google is testing grouping the favicons from the sites from advertisers at the top of the sponsored results, on the right side of the sponsored label. This is part of…
Is SEO Dead? Real Data vs. Internet Hysteria
Here’s the thing: on one side, we’ve got how people feel about SEO these days—the doom-and-gloom headlines, the panic about zero-click searches, the fear that AI has made everything obsolete….
What Are AI Citations & How Do I Get Them?
In digital marketing, AI citations are references to specific sources used by AI systems like ChatGPT.
Research Shows Differences In ChatGPT And Google AIO Answers
New research shows that ChatGPT and Google differ in ways that require marketers to tailor their content strategies for each platform The post Research Shows Differences In ChatGPT And Google…
Google AI Mode’s Early Adoption and SEO Impact
Our study reveals early trends of how people are adopting Google’s AI Mode and how this may impact SEO and marketing.
How To Win In Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)
Want your content to appear in AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Gemi? Here’s how to set up your GEO campaigns. The post How To Win In Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) appeared…
Daily Search Forum Recap: July 29, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Ask An SEO: How Can We Recover A 30% Drop In Organic Traffic From...
Your site lost 30% of organic traffic after a migration. Kevin Gibbons answers why and shares how to get rankings back. The post Ask An SEO: How Can We Recover…
Google Ads Turns Of Personalization, Remarketing & Conversion...
Google is notifying some advertisers that they do not comply with Google’s EU User Consent Policy, i.e. Consent Mode v2 and that as of July 21st and will turn off…
Google Search: Help Me Shop In AI Mode
Google is testing a button to drive more people into AI Mode for shopping help. The button is labeled “Help me shop in AI Mode.” When you click on it,…
Google AI Mode Expands To The UK
Google has now expanded AI Mode to UK users after bringing it to India last month and the US fully the month prior to that. Google said, “Starting to roll…
AI Generated Google Business Profiles Menus
Google seems to be testing using AI to summarize the menus for local restaurants within Google Search and Google Maps. I believe it still shows the real menu but will…
Google Hotel Local Pack Tests Website Link On Mobile
A bit over a year ago, we saw Google testing a website link in the hotel local pack on desktop search. Now it seems Google is also testing it on…
Google’s Mueller Advises Testing Ecommerce Sites For Agentic AI
Google’s John Mueller advises checking whether your ecommerce store is accessible to AI agents. The post Google’s Mueller Advises Testing Ecommerce Sites For Agentic AI appeared first on Search Engine…
Google Explains The Process Of Indexing The Main Content
Google’s Gary Illyes explains the process of indexing content and offers a tip on how to improve crawl budget. The post Google Explains The Process Of Indexing The Main Content…
What Is Google Discover? (& How to Appear in It)
Google Discover is a personalized content feed. Optimizing for it can boost your traffic, visibility, and reach.
7 SEO Certifications Real Learners Recommend
The best SEO certifications come from Semrush, Udemy, Hubspot, Blue Array, CXL, DMI, and Coursera.
AI Mentions: How to Get LLMs to Mention Your Brand
AI mentions are references to your brand in ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, etc. Learn why they‘re important.
Google Warns: CSS Background Images Aren’t Indexed
Google says images styled with CSS won’t be indexed in Image Search, advising developers to use HTML tags for important visuals. The post Google Warns: CSS Background Images Aren’t Indexed…
SEO salaries in 2025: Survey insights on how much SEO specialists...
We surveyed SEOs to see what they’re really making in 2025. Find out how experience, location, and company type impact SEO pay today.
Perplexity AI vs ChatGPT: A detailed side-by-side comparison
In this Perplexity AI vs ChatGPT comparison, you’ll learn about each tool’s core differences, such as task proficiency, pricing, and more.
Diggity Marketing News Roundup—July 2025
Matt Diggity You shouldn’t miss anything that changed for SEO, AI, LLMs, and more last month. First, you’ll learn about the most recent Google update, the steps Cloudflare is taking…
Daily Search Forum Recap: July 28, 2025
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. We had even…
Do AI Assistants Prefer to Cite “Fresh” Content? (17 Million Cita...
As we clamor to optimize for AI search visibility, I’ve seen suggestions that we should update pages more frequently to boost their chance of being cited. To test the theory,…
Google: Soft 404s Use Crawl Budget Despite 200 OK Status
Google clarifies that soft 404 pages consume crawl budget, even when they return a 200 OK status. Here’s how this affects your site. The post Google: Soft 404s Use Crawl…
The SEO Industry Is Teaching The Wrong Skills
The gap between traditional SEO and AI-first search is growing. Duane Forrester shows what to cut, what to keep, and what to start doing. The post The SEO Industry Is…
The 9 Best Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) Tools of 2025
Explore these handpicked GEO tools that help you monitor LLM mentions, analyze the competition, and boost your presence in AI search engines.
Google Search Ranking Volatility Was Heated This Weekend – ...
I know I just reported on the super-heated Google Search ranking volatility week we had, and how the post-core update seems more unstable than during the June 2025 core update….
Why Generative AI Isn’t Killing SEO – It’s Creating New Opportuni...
AI search favors clear, trustworthy content. Learn how to structure yours for maximum visibility in AI Overviews and chatbot responses. The post Why Generative AI Isn’t Killing SEO – It’s…
Google Business Profile Attributes With Confirmed By Percentages
Google seems to be rolling out a new Google local feature for Google Business Profiles that shows if the attributes listed by the business are accurate. Now, Google can show…
Google Search Central Deep Dive 2025 Indexing Slides
Google had it Google Search Central Live event in the Asia-Pacific region last week. It was a three day event, as opposed to the normal half day events it has…
Google Search Swaps Three Dots With Question Mark For About This ...
Google seems to be testing replacing the three vertical dots next to the search results snippets with a question mark icon. Clicking on that triggers the about this site feature.
Google Local Service Ads Message Leads Now More Expensive?
Google has changed how much it charges for message leads within Google Local Service Ads. Previously, it was 50% of the corresponding phone lead but now, Google said it is…
The Data Reveals: What It Takes to Win in AI Search
Join this actionable and data-backed webinar on what drives visibility in AI search. Hear about the insights, mistakes, and strategies that are reshaping SEO now. The post The Data Reveals:…
Google On Balancing Needs Of Users And The Web Ecosystem
Google’s Gary Illyes said they’re still figuring out how to balance the needs of users and the web ecosystem The post Google On Balancing Needs Of Users And The Web…
Google’s Top 5 SEO Tools
Before you pay for another SEO tool, try these five free options from Google. Here’s why they work. The post Google’s Top 5 SEO Tools appeared first on Search Engine…
Why A Site Deindexed By Google For Programmatic SEO Bounced Back
A company founder shared that Google deindexed their site because of scaled content, and what they did to get back into the search results. The post Why A Site Deindexed…
Why Is SureRank WordPress SEO Plugin So Popular?
SureRank SEO plugin offers the basics that every site needs without the bloated features many users say they don’t want. The post Why Is SureRank WordPress SEO Plugin So Popular?…
The 9 Best AI Optimization Tools (Our Top Picks)
We‘ve done a deep dive on the 9 best AI optimization tools. Find the one that matches your requirements.
Google Confirms CSS Class Names Don’t Influence SEO
Google’s Search Relations team explains how CSS affects SEO, addressing myths about class names, pseudo elements, and page performance. The post Google Confirms CSS Class Names Don’t Influence SEO appeared…
Daily Search Forum Recap: July 25, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
How to Advertise Your Business with a $500 Budget
You want more customers, and you’re ready to advertise your business. But how should you do it? There’s Google Ads. Instagram. Flyers. Billboards. TikTok. And dozens of other online and…
5 Ways To Prove The Real Value Of SEO In The AI Era
Get buy-in with hard numbers: traffic, conversions, AI visibility, and cost-saving data your clients care about. The post 5 Ways To Prove The Real Value Of SEO In The AI…
Google Post Core Update Volatility, AI Overviews Kills Clicks, Go...
This week we covered the strong search ranking volatility post Google June 2025 core update and it continued through the week, with a spike on Thursday. A Pew Research study…