4 Content SEO Tasks To Automate Now For Higher Rankings & ROI...
Where can you automate content optimization to improve rankings and ROI? Check out these SEO automation tips from Semji. The post 4 Content SEO Tasks To Automate Now For Higher…
A Complete B2B SEO Strategy Guide for 2022
Luckily, we’ve been doing this for years, so we’ve learned a thing or two about B2B SEO strategies. Today, you’re going to learn how to implement your own SEO strategy…
Understanding JavaScript SEO
If you’re an SEO specialist, and not a developer, then you probably don’t need to tap into all of the intricacies of website development. But you do need to know…
YouTube Expands Shorts To More Surfaces On Mobile & Desktop
YouTube begins displaying Shorts videos on more surfaces on mobile and desktop, including a dedicated carousel in the trending section. The post YouTube Expands Shorts To More Surfaces On Mobile…
10 Reasons You Need A Long-Term Content Strategy
Content marketing is a marathon, not a sprint. Learn how a long-term content strategy can help you outpace even tough competitors. The post 10 Reasons You Need A Long-Term Content…
How to Get Faster SEO Results
The ability to get results faster than others gives you a competitive edge whether you do SEO in-house or as an agency partner. Here‘s how one successful agency uses the…
Google Shopping Ads Tests Retail Brand Slider
Google seems to be testing a new feature for shopping ads, where as you slide through the shopping ads carousel, it shows you which stores retail brands are being displayed.
How To Help Google Rank Products With Duplicate Descriptions
Google’s John Mueller answers what to do about duplicate descriptions for products that are different but similar The post How To Help Google Rank Products With Duplicate Descriptions appeared first…
Google “Why To Watch” Carousel For Google Movie Revie...
Google seems to have added a new carousel to the movie search results named “why to watch.” This carousel contains movie critique reviews, which is not new, but the user…
Google’s Crawling Priorities: Insights From Analyst Gary Illyes
Google’s Gary Illyes aims to reduce web crawling without sacrificing quality, prioritizing URLs that “deserve” crawling. The post Google’s Crawling Priorities: Insights From Analyst Gary Illyes appeared first on Search…
Google Integrates Social Media Posts Into Google Business Profile...
Google begins automatically surfacing social media posts on Google Business Profiles. The post Google Integrates Social Media Posts Into Google Business Profiles appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
7 Top Tips To Become A GA4 Pro (Even If You’re A Beginner)
Discover new time-saving and advanced-level features GA4 offers that UA didn’t, key resources you may have missed and more to fast-track your GA4 learning curve. The post 7 Top Tips…
Google Search Dictionary Has A Tip For Similar-Sounding Words
Google has been offering dictionary search results over a dozen years and the search company continues to make tweaks to that feature. Google now will show a “tip” section on…
Top 10 Digital Marketing Trends For 2023 By ChatGPT
From chatbots to augmented reality, here are the top 10 trends for the year that you need to keep an eye on. The post Top 10 Digital Marketing Trends For…
Are Nofollow Links A Google Ranking Factor?
Nofollow is a hyperlink attribute that tells Google to not pass PageRank so Google doesn’t crawl the link. But is it a ranking factor? The post Are Nofollow Links A…
LinkedIn Lists Top 20 In-Demand Skills
LinkedIn publishes a new report on the most in-demand skills based on analyzing job postings. The top 20 skills are featured in 78% of postings. The post LinkedIn Lists Top 20…
Google: Keep Your HTML Head Section Clean
Google’s John Mueller said when it comes to your HTML head section, you want to ensure that section is clean and tight. If possible, you don’t want it to have…
Top 6 Free Survey Maker Tools For Marketers
When it comes to free survey makers, you have plenty of options. Here are the six of your best options and why they rock. The post Top 6 Free Survey…
How To Do a SEO Content Audit For Your Website in 2021
You’ve probably heard the saying, “content is king.” While having a technically sound website and strong link profile are great accelerators for SEO dominance, these days, they’ll hardly move the…
How to Prove SEO ROI & Overall Business Impact
Reliable forecasting makes the difference between a compelling business case and a forgettable one. Learn how to create better SEO proposals here. The post How to Prove SEO ROI &…
Google’s 7 Tips For Analyzing a Google Search Traffic Drop
Google gives site owners seven tips for analyzing the main causes of drops in organic search traffic. The post Google’s 7 Tips For Analyzing a Google Search Traffic Drop appeared…
Google’s John Mueller Blasts The Concept Of Toxic Links, Ag...
Google’s John Mueller once again blasted the “concept of toxic links,” he wrote on Reddit, “The concept of toxic links is made up by SEO tools so that you pay…
How Often Should I Update On-Page SEO?
This article examines the ideal frequency of updates for the most essential on page factors, so you can work with confidence that you‘re spending time on what matters.
OpenAI’s Sam Altman On Challenging Google With AI Search
CEO of OpenAI opened up about his vision of what an AI search engine would look like The post OpenAI’s Sam Altman On Challenging Google With AI Search appeared first…
6 Social Media Sites to Use for Your Business
Read our blog post & find out which top 6 social media sites your business needs to be on to help propel your marketing & brand awareness, here at Semrush.
Does Being Internet Famous Help Get SEO Support From Google?
I spotted this thread on Mastodon where both John Mueller and Danny Sullivan of Google was helping internet legend Tim Bray with some SEO issues he was having with Google…
Which Schema Types Are Used Most by Industry [Research]
Find out which schema types are most prominent across industries including travel, education, home improvement, health care, and finance. The post Which Schema Types Are Used Most by Industry [Research]…
How to Create High-Quality Content
What is high-quality content, anyway? Learn how content quality supports SEO, what quality looks like, how it’s measured, and more. The post How to Create High-Quality Content appeared first on…
9 Biggest SEO Trends of 2025 & How to Leverage Them
Some of the biggest SEO trends are related to search intent, zero-click searches, and AI content.
How to Convince Your Boss to Invest in SEO
That might be easy if you’re working for a tech-forward company like Ahrefs with a boss that understands the value and importance of SEO, but it can be more of a…
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…
LinkedIn Makes 35+ Learning Courses Free For a Month
In an effort to help professionals adapt to the future of work, LinkedIn is offering over 35 learning courses free for a limited. The post LinkedIn Makes 35+ Learning Courses…
Google Search Ranking Volatility Bursting At The Seams
Google Search had an incredibly volatile month of July and it ended the month with a huge bang. The volatility in the Google Search results yesterday, July 31st, going into…
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…
Google: Work On The Larger SEO Issues Before The One Off Issues
Google’s John Mueller recommended the obvious (as I write this I am asking myself why write it but hey, sometimes the obvious needs to be reminded). If you have SEO…
Google Algorithm Updates & Local SEO: 6 Top Tips From Experts...
Get the latest information on Google’s new changes to their search engine algorithm, and discover how they affect local businesses. The post Google Algorithm Updates & Local SEO: 6 Top…
Brave Announces AI Search Engine – Shares Insights For SEO
Brave announced a new AI search engine and provides answers on what SEOs should know about how it works for ranking websites The post Brave Announces AI Search Engine –…
The Ultimate Guide to Content Marketing Strategy
Content Marketing can help you grow your business better and build trust with your customers. Explore this guide and learn how to develop a powerful content marketing strategy for your…
Here’s What SEO Experts Have To Say About Leveraging SGE In 2024
SEO experts share research on how to incorporate Google’s new Search Generative Experience into your SEO strategy to rank on new SERPs. The post Here’s What SEO Experts Have To…
Google “People Also Buy From” Section In Search Resul...
Google shows a section in the search results for “people also buy from.” It seems Google will show you other stores where people can and will buy the item you…
Google On The Future Of SEO
Google’s Search Relations team gets together for a discussion on the future of SEO in the latest episode of the Search Off the Record podcast. The post Google On The…
SEO for a New Website: 8 Important Steps
Here are all the steps you should take: It’s easy to overcomplicate the process of choosing a domain. But choosing a branded domain that is short and memorable works better…
Why Content Is Important For SEO
Audience first content is SEO content. Create high-quality, relevant content that appeals to both users and search engines with this detailed guide. The post Why Content Is Important For SEO…
Google Search Operators: 35+ Search Operators & Usage Tips
Google search operators are special commands you can use in Google search to get specific results.
OpenAI Releases Tool To Detect AI-Written Content
OpenAI, the AI research firm behind ChatGPT, has released a new tool to distinguish between AI-generated and human-generated text. The post OpenAI Releases Tool To Detect AI-Written Content appeared first…
How To Boost 2024 SEO Performance With Pillar Pages & Topic C...
As the world of search prepares for an AI-driven transformation, content strategies are transforming too, and many professionals are wondering how to adjust to the radical shift. The answer may…
New Ecommerce Exploit Affects WooCommerce, Shopify, Magento
Hackers exploiting ecommerce websites to steal credit card data using Magecart style exploit The post New Ecommerce Exploit Affects WooCommerce, Shopify, Magento appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
How To Simplify Your Content Creation Process
Want to increase your business’s content production? Struggled with finding and retaining reliable writers? Good news: scaling content is very possible. The post How To Simplify Your Content Creation Process…
How a Dutch marketing start-up secured the #1 spot on Google for ...
Agency b2bmarketeers.nl is a popular b2b marketing blog that was created by Marcel Nanning in 2011. It has since become a leading resource for marketing professionals in Dutch-speaking countries. Visitors…
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…
How To Rank On Google (According To Danny Sullivan At Google)
Gain more insight into Google’s ranking algorithm with insights from Danny Sullivan. Learn to balance SEO advice while prioritizing user satisfaction for optimal search results. The post How To Rank…
What a good rank tracking tool can do: Ask these 22 questions bef...
Choosing a rank tracking tool can be difficult, especially if you’re going to use it for the first time. You don’t know what to expect because you have nothing to…
Top 11 Challenges of Content Outsourcing
If you want to be an excellent content provider, you’ll need to be aware of the difficulties associated with content outsourcing. At the same time, you’ll need to make sure…
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…
58 SEO Interview Questions + Example Answers
This list of 58 common SEO interview questions can help you prepare for your next SEO job interview.
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Another Google Algorithm Update, A ...
To start things off, I quickly covered the monthly Google webmaster report. Google also had some big unconfirmed update on or around October 28th. Google confirmed a search bug with…
Google Maps Tests New Sidebar Navigation
Google is testing a new thin sidebar navigation on the left side of the maps interface. The sidebar has the Google Maps pin icon, then the explore tab, then trips,…
One Secret to Improve SEO in 2021: Guestographics
Link building remains an important tool in the content marketing world, but we’ve exhausted the typical strategies by overusing them. One method to improve SEO and brand awareness that marketers…
Google Changes Page Experience Ranking Signal Criteria
Google is removing safe browsing from the criteria sites need to meet to benefit from the page experience ranking factor. The post Google Changes Page Experience Ranking Signal Criteria appeared…
Click-Through Rate (CTR): Is It a Google Ranking Factor?
Can click-through rate (CTR) impact your website’s performance as a direct ranking factor? Let’s see what the evidence says. The post Click-Through Rate (CTR): Is It a Google Ranking Factor?…
Google Search Ranking Issue Fixed After 4+ Days
Google has confirmed it has fixed the search ranking bug that started over four days ago. The issue was first confirmed by Google on Friday morning, August 16th at around…
January 2024 Google Webmaster Report
It’s time for the big Google Webmaster Report, the January 2024 edition. This month we saw the November 2023 Google reviews update completed after 29 days. But that wasn’t the…
Google: Thin Content Issues Are Site Specific, Not Always Page Sp...
Google’s John Mueller was asked about thin content issues on the last webmaster hangout and John explained this generally applies to the site as a while and not a page…
Google Officially Rolling Out New Search Settings Interface
Ashwarya, Google Search Community Manager, posted that Google Search will soon roll out “a new experience to make access to key items easier on the Search Results Page on the…
The Three Bosses of SEO
In SEO, there are three main “bosses” with different needs: your business, your searchers, and your search engines. How do you answer to all of them?
Microsoft Ads: Reach Success With The Future Of Ad Exchanges R...
New buyer personas emerging? Get more from your paid advertising and the Microsoft Advertising ecosystem on this episode of the SEJ Show Podcast. The post Microsoft Ads: Reach Success With…
Google Brings Optimization Score To Performance Max Campaigns
Google is rolling out six new features for Performance Max campaigns, including the long-awaited optimization score. The post Google Brings Optimization Score To Performance Max Campaigns appeared first on Search…
CWV & Google Page Experience Ranking Factor Updated
Performance metrics in June 2024 CrUX data are expected to inform Google’s Page Experience Ranking Factor The post CWV & Google Page Experience Ranking Factor Updated appeared first on Search…
Microsoft To Bring Deep Search To Bing Chat / Copilot But It Is W...
Microsoft is working to bring its new Deep Search feature to Copilot, formerly known as Bing Chat. The issue is, (1) Deep Search is only available to a limited number…
7 Enterprise SEO Tools For Keyword Research, Compared
What are the best keyword research tools for enterprise businesses? See seven of the top ones compared here, with details and pricing! The post 7 Enterprise SEO Tools For Keyword…
The Complete Guide to Content Optimization in 2021 (+Infographic)
Content optimization is key to help you achieve the goal of every content piece. Learn how to optimize your content for SEO, backlinks, and conversions in 2021.
10 Most Common SEM Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Mistakes in SEM can be expensive and disastrous. These 10 can cost you the success of campaigns or career — learn how to avoid them. The post 10 Most Common…
Google: You Can’t Completely Disregard What’s Served ...
Last week we reported that Googlebot will pretty much halt crawling and indexing websites using its desktop crawler and just crawl using its smartphone crawler (which caused a lot of…
The Top 5 SEO Software Suites For Agencies
This guide will highlight the areas in which each SEO software suite excels to help you navigate the highly competitive landscape of SEO. The post The Top 5 SEO Software…
How Are Companies Looking for Digital Marketing Services?
How do your future clients search for marketing agencies? We examined the top 100 keywords related to “marketing agency” by volume to find out.
Daily Search Forum Recap: October 9, 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. DOJ may breakup…
SEO Implementation: A Guide to Implementing SEO Changes
Implementation of SEO changes can literally make or break a website’s growth. Yet 65% of respondents say it takes at least one month to get their changes made. In this…
10+ Ways to Create Powerful Content for Your Niche Business [Semr...
Content marketers in narrow, niche industries face unique challenges to find impactful ideas. Learn more about the latest benchmarks, tips, and best practices for 2022.
Daily Search Forum Recap: January 27, 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. Google Ads now…
AI Overviews Research: Comparing pre and post-rollout results on ...
The post AI Overviews Research: Comparing pre and post-rollout results on 100K keywords appeared first on SE Ranking Blog.
Google Search Ranking Algorithm Tremors Continue & It’s...
Are you dizzy yet? The Google search results are still super volatile and we are seeing high levels of chatter spike back up over the past 24 to 48 hours…
5 Ways High-Quality Content & PPC Compliment Each Other
Content and PPC complement each other in more than just one way. Learn helpful tips on using your content and PPC campaigns in tandem! The post 5 Ways High-Quality Content…
Google Search Product Detail Grid With Most Popular & Best Pr...
Google is now testing adding labels to the product detail side panel when you click on a product in the Google Search popular products grid. The labels spotted include a…
Google Ranking Updates – Off The Record
Google’s Search Off The Record podcast had Danny Sullivan, John Mueller and Martin Splitt on the topic of Google ranking updates. While most of what was talked about is not…
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…
How To Uncover Traffic Declines In Google Search Console And How ...
Prevent panic and address traffic declines in Google Search Console with this detailed troubleshooting guide. The post How To Uncover Traffic Declines In Google Search Console And How To Fix…
11 Tips to Improve Your Google Maps SEO
Google Maps SEO can help improve your local search rankings and traffic. Here are 11 tactics to do it.
How to Track and Analyze Your AI Traffic
But its value goes beyond just awareness—AI citations can also drive engaged traffic to your site. Like any new referral channel, AI traffic is still finding its footing. Our research…
Google Hanukkah Decorations Are Live For 2021
I’ve been checking for the past week, multiple times per day, and just now, Google has launched the Chanukah/Hanukkah decorations for the 2021 season. Chanukah starts this Sunday night, so…
Optimizing For Google’s New Landscape And The Future Of Search [W...
Discover the ranking signals that still matter, and how to fine-tune your content strategy to maximize engagement and ROI in an AI-first world. The post Optimizing For Google’s New Landscape…
Everything You Need To Know About The X-Robots-Tag HTTP Header
The power of the X-Robots-Tag is that it is much more flexible than the meta robots tag. The post Everything You Need To Know About The X-Robots-Tag HTTP Header appeared…
Diggity Marketing SEO News Roundup – August 2021
Need some fresh momentum after the recent core update? You don’t want to miss this roundup. It’s filled with advice, data, and news that’s ready to be applied directly to…
8 Powerful SEO AI Tools and Their Top Features
AI tools can be incredibly useful in scaling your SEO efforts. At Backlinko, we use SEO AI software to support our content marketing activities alongside our team of expert SEO…
10 Ways to Create Helpful Content + Examples and Checklist
Like it or not, we’re all at the mercy of Google’s ranking systems. Systems that reward some sites with high rankings. And wipe others off the SERPs overnight. But it’s…
Google Replaces Title Tags With Site Names For Homepage Results
Google introduces a new mobile-only search feature that only shows the name of a site instead of the entire title tag for the home page The post Google Replaces Title…
The Big Disconnect: Charting The Growing Disconnect Between Googl...
Gain insights on the perception gap surrounding SGE and its potential impact on the relationship between Google and the SEO community. The post The Big Disconnect: Charting The Growing Disconnect…
Google’s Q4 Earnings Point To An AI-Focused Future
Alphabet’s Q4 revenue rose 12%, driven by AI advancements, cloud growth, and infrastructure investments. The post Google’s Q4 Earnings Point To An AI-Focused Future appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google’s E-E-A-T & The Myth Of The Perfect Ranking Signal
Google clarifies E-E-A-T’s role in search rankings, emphasizing quality content over chasing specific signals for improved search performance. The post Google’s E-E-A-T & The Myth Of The Perfect Ranking Signal…