Ask An SEO: Why Your Content Is No Longer Good Or Helpful
This week’s Ask An SEO dives into why content stopped ranking, even when it seems original and experience-based. The post Ask An SEO: Why Your Content Is No Longer Good…
Google Ads Ad Preview Tool Update
Google seems to be rolling out an update to its Ad Preview tool within Google Ads. The ad preview tool also shows a preview of a Google search result page…
Google Merchant Center Gains Automatic Shipping Updates
Google Merchant Center is rolling out automatic shipping updates under the automatic improvements tab. “Automatic shipping updates improve the accuracy of shipping information of your products. The feature can help…
How to Analyze & Compare Competitor Website Traffic in 2025
Learn to analyze competitor website traffic and compare metrics, engagement, devices, and demographics.
Subdomain or Subdirectory? What’s Best for Your Business
You need to build out a new arm of your website. Do you use a subdomain or a subdirectory? It’s an often painful decision that can impact your SEO performance…
Google Ads API Outages and Slowness; Microsoft Ads Warns About Go...
Google Ads is experiencing some technical difficulties, although their ad status dashboard indicates that all is currently fine. The issue is somewhat significant in that even Microsoft Advertising is warning…
Google Business Profiles Reverification After Suspensions Increas...
A number of local SEOs are stating that Google is now requiring businesses that had their Google Business Profiles suspended to reverify at a higher rate than normal. Meaning, the…
Yoast SEO Functionality Is Now Available Within Google Docs
Yoast SEO breaks free of the CMS paradigm and now provides readability and keyword feedback within Google Docs. The post Yoast SEO Functionality Is Now Available Within Google Docs appeared…
Diggity Marketing News Roundup—June 2025
Christopher Caparoso In the top stories for the month, you’ll learn about Google’s new AI Mode for search (and whether it’s the SEO apocalypse some fear), the big announcements made…
Google SMS Review & Blackmail Scams
A couple of years ago, we covered a report by the NY Times on the ongoing issues with review scams and blackmail. Well, the issue is not gone, despite Google…
What Is an Href Link? 4 Best Practices You Need to Know
An href link uses an tag and href attribute to create a clickable hyperlink. Here’s how to code your own.
How To Use New Social Sharing Buttons To Increase Your AI Visibil...
AI share buttons that are easy to configure may help increase a site’s exposure in ChatGPT and Google AI Mode. The post How To Use New Social Sharing Buttons To…
Google Search Console Analytics API New Metadata Incomplete Data ...
Google announced it has a new metadata field for its Search Analytics API (for Search Console’s performance reports) that will tell you about incomplete data points you received through the…
Websites With More Organic Search Traffic Get Mentioned More in A...
I looked at the top 50 websites mentioned in Ahrefs Brand Radar for Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Perplexity. This is across ~76.7M AI Overviews, 957k ChatGPT prompts, and 953.5k…
How To Best Blend Product-Led And Sales-Assisted Growth
In B2B SaaS, product-led growth (PLG) has become a powerful engine for early traction. But when it‘s time to scale to enterprise? You’ll need to build on it with sales-assisted…
Daily Search Forum Recap: July 18, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
New Google Ads Broad Match Experiments Testing
Google is reportedly rolling out a new way to conduct broad match keywords experiments and A/B testing. Google wrote this “new approach is aimed at delivering faster results and reducing…
Google Updates Merchant Return Policies & Loyalty Programs
Google has updated a number of search-related help documents for its merchant return policies and loyalty programs. Google said these updates are to “remove unclarities in the documentation and examples.”
Google Thinks AI Mode Is Good for Users, but the Content Isn’t Go...
Google believes AI Mode content is good enough to show to users in what will likely be the default search mode in the future. But the content itself doesn’t seem…
Google AdSense New Privacy Law & Opt-Out Mechanism
Google AdSense has added new universal opt-out mechanisms and privacy controls due to new laws they must adhere to. These go across several US states.
Bing Search Tests Updated Image Carousel With More Images
Microsoft is testing a new image carousel within the Bing Search results. This image carousel shows two rows of images, instead of one, has related searches with an arrow at…
Why Sustainable Growth Demands The Right Mix Of Paid And Organic
With rising acquisition costs, stricter privacy laws, and AI-driven black boxes reshaping attribution, the traditional ad-only model no longer holds. Here‘s how to build a strategic balance of organic and…
Google Offerwall Out Of Beta
After over a year of being in beta, Google has announced the launch of Offerwall. “Offerwall messages allow your site visitors to choose alternative ways to support your site and…
Google Ads Generating Fewer Clicks? Why?
The folks at PPC Hero noted that Google Ads CPCs increasing and there is a decline in ad click volumes within Google Search. The question is why? More competition? Higher…
Google Keyword Planner Update Gives Breakdown By By City, Region ...
Google has pushed out an update to its keyword planner tool that gives you new forecast views to get predictions on your keywords by regions and device/platform. The update also…
Google Ads Tracks Call Assets QR Codes Or Send Email
For the past couple of years, we’ve seen Google show QR codes you can scan and email or text this number to call features in the Google Ads. Google’s Ads…
My Exact 7-Step Framework for Brand SEO (With Templates)
However, that changed when Google and OpenAI turned most of these queries into zero-click searches. For the remaining queries, search platforms directly reward authoritative and popular brands, so branding can…
AI Mode research: Volatility, source patterns, and differences fr...
Explore SE Ranking’s new study of Google’s AI Mode. See how it picks sources, how volatile results are, and how it compares to AI Overviews and organic search.
Google Ads Top Stop Serving Message Assets With Unverified Phone ...
Google is notifying some advertisers that their ads with message assets will stop serving on September 1st, and won’t be able to create new ones on August 1st, if the…
OpenAI Quietly Adds Shopify As A Shopping Search Partner
OpenAI has added Shopify to ChatGPT’s shopping search as a third-party data source. The post OpenAI Quietly Adds Shopify As A Shopping Search Partner appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
How to Optimize for AI Search Results in 2025
Learn AI search optimization tactics to get cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. Start capturing high-intent traffic.
Google Merchant Center Product Status Changes History Report Retu...
Google appears to be reintroducing the “product status change” report within Google Merchant Center. This displays the historical changes of your product statuses and is a feature that was greatly…
Bing Search Tests Zoomable & Sticky Related Searches
Microsoft is testing zoomable and sticky related searches in the Bing Search results page. So one variation has the related searches stick to the right top of the screen as…
Google Ads Change History Ghost Users – AdWords Administrat...
Have you ever noticed ghost users in your Google Ads change history log? It just shows “AdWords Administrator” but doesn’t show which user, by name, made the change.
The Smart SEO Team’s Guide To Timing & Executing A Large-Scal...
Planning a migration? Discover these expert tips to ensure a seamless site move while protecting your SEO and performance. The post The Smart SEO Team’s Guide To Timing & Executing…
Google AI Mode Follow Up Questions With Suggestions
Google AI Mode also has search suggestions in the follow-up section. After you ask Google AI Mode a question and scroll down to ask a follow-up, Google may show you…
Google’s June 2025 Update Analysis: What Just Happened?
Google’s June 2025 update is over. Here are some clues about what may have happened. The post Google’s June 2025 Update Analysis: What Just Happened? appeared first on Search Engine…
Domain-Level Link Metrics May Not Be Good Predictors of AI Search...
I looked at the top 50 websites mentioned in Ahrefs Brand Radar for Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Perplexity. This is across ~76.7M AI Overviews, 957k ChatGPT prompts, and 953.5k…
Mastering Local SEO: A Strategic Imperative For Travel And Touris...
Explore how a local seo strategy travel and tourism can elevate your online presence and attract more visitors to your destination. The post Mastering Local SEO: A Strategic Imperative For…
AI Visitors Visit Fewer Pages and Bounce More Often Than Traditio...
Unfortunately, we can’t even validate or dispute those claims, because Google doesn’t give us the ability to differentiate between AI-powered search traffic and traditional search traffic in Search Console or…
Confirmed: Google Ads Errors & High Latency Issues
Google has confirmed an issue with Google Ads, where there are unexpected errors, high latency and other unexpected issues with the Google Ads advertiser console. Google said access is fine…
Daily Search Forum Recap: July 3, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Google Ads Editor Version 2.10 Is Out With 20 New Features
Google has released the new version of Google Ads Editor, version 2.10. This version has over 20 new features, which is a lot of a version update for Google Ads.
How Brian Dean Would Launch Backlinko in 2025
In 2012, Brian Dean launched Backlinko with one goal: publish world-class SEO content that ranks. And it worked. He built one of the most trusted SEO brands in the world,…
Bing Tests Sitelinks With Light Gray Underlines
Microsoft is testing showing sitelinks with light gray underlines in the Bing search results. Normally, the Bing sitelinks don’t have any underline at all – but here Bing is testing…
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Where The Google Core Updates, Web ...
Another week and more Google search ranking volatility hits, this time on June 25 and June 26. Google promised more core updates, more often, but that did not happen. Google’s…
AI Overviews Cite AI-Generated Content More Than Human Writing
Google uses “grounding” to improve their accuracy, but according to our research, AI Overviews are more likely to cite AI-generated content than human-written content. Here’s what we found: We took…
80+ Up-to-Date AI Statistics for 2025 (No Stale Sources)
It’s on track to drive change at a scale we haven’t seen since the industrial revolution. But in a space moving this fast, most stats you find are already out…
Google: Larger & Longer Issues Can Take Longer To Reverse In ...
Google’s John Mueller said that for larger and longer issues, it can take Google longer for Google Search to reprocess it all. Meaning, the bigger the issue and the longer…
How to Disavow Backlinks (+ Find Out if You Really Should)
Learn how to disavow backlinks, when it‘s necessary, and how to create and submit a disavow file to Google.
Google June 2025 Core Update Is Rolling Out – What We’...
Google officially announced the rollout of the June 2025 core update yesterday at around 10:37 am ET. This core update is expected to take about three weeks to roll out….
Google Ads To Update Its Political Content Policy
Google will be updating its political content policy this month, if not already. Specifically, the content on the Google Ads Political content policy page and Election Ads verification page will…
What Is a Markup Language? [+ 7 Examples]
A markup language is a system for defining the structure, presentation, or purpose of text within a document.
The Lean Guide to Product Research
The good news is that’s no longer true. Today, anyone with an internet connection can uncover really powerful market insights using affordable and even free tools. This guide will show…
Microsoft Advertising Target CPA and Target ROAS Going Away On Au...
Microsoft Advertising will soon retire Target CPA and Target ROAS as a standalone bidding strategies. Instead, those bidding strategies will be merged with Max Conversions and Max Conversion Value. This…
10x Traffic by going global with SEO: The Medicai + Ahrefs Succes...
Medicai used Ahrefs to accelerate their organic traffic against their competitors using a combination of programmatic and content-based strategies. About Medicai Medicai is a VC-backed healthcare startup that develops cloud-based…
Google Explains How To Approach Content For SEO
Google encourages publishers to be realistic about the kinds of searches their content should appear for. The post Google Explains How To Approach Content For SEO appeared first on Search…
Daily Search Forum Recap: July 16, 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 said barely…
Pairing up for better reports: How Insight Online combines SE Ran...
Discover how Insight Online integrated SE Ranking & Swydo to save time and create clearer, more easily manageable SEO reports for clients.
Beyond ads: How MGID scaled client value with SE Ranking’s SEO AP...
Discover how MGID, a global advertising platform, used SE Ranking’s API to improve technical SEO, increase traffic, and boost monetization for clients.
How AI Is Already Shaping Your Brand Narrative
Your brand is no longer just what you say to your audiences. If you’re not actively managing your algorithmic footprint, AI systems will define your brand for you. And it…
Google Tests ‘Preferred Sources’ To Personalize Top Stories In Se...
Google’s new Preferred Sources lets users customize Top Stories with favorite publishers. How could this shift impact search visibility? The post Google Tests ‘Preferred Sources’ To Personalize Top Stories In…
How to Track Local SEO for Multiple Locations with Semrush
Discover how Semrush tools can help you research, execute, and track local SEO across multiple locations.
Bing Search Image Box Tests Explore Image & Visual Search But...
Microsoft is testing expanding its image search box within the Bing Search results to let you “explore” images in a deeper way. Part of this test brings you into Bing’s…
Google AI Overviews For Movie Queries
Google is supposedly showing AI Overviews for movie-related queries. Apparently, this is new, although I don’t have firsthand knowledge since I don’t typically search for movies. However, I’ve been told…
Google AI Overviews Tests Showing Site Names
Google is testing adding the site name next to the link icons in the AI Overviews within Google Search. This makes it much more likely for searchers to click on…
Google AI Overviews Target Of Legal Complaints In The UK And EU
Independent publishers want the option to opt out of Google’s AI Overviews without being excluded from the search results. The post Google AI Overviews Target Of Legal Complaints In The…
Google: Order Of Disavow Link File Does Not Matter
Google’s John Mueller said the order of the URLs or sites you list in your disavow link file does not matter. He added that the file is not processed in…
Google AdSense for Search Restricted Access Features (RAFs) On Au...
Google posted a new document on the topic of its AdSense for Search Restricted Access Features (RAFs). Google said, “Starting on August 25, 2025, certain AdSense for Search features have…
Daily Search Forum Recap: June 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 Search Console Performance Report Average Position Bug?
Google Search Console may have a weird glitch in the performance report average position data. For some reason, many are seeing huge declines in average position in the chart but…
Google Says AI Won’t Replace The Need For SEO
Google’s John Mueller discusses the value of websites and answers what impact AI will have on the need for SEO. The post Google Says AI Won’t Replace The Need For…
Brand Bias For Visibility In Search & LLMs: A Conversation Wi...
In this edition of IMHO, Shelley Walsh speaks with Stephen Kenwright about how traditional marketing fuels LLM performance and brand trust. The post Brand Bias For Visibility In Search &…
From 5 hours to 30 minutes: How Fractional Teams streamlined repo...
Discover how Fractional Teams took their reporting process to the next level with SE Ranking, cut prep time in half, and enhanced client satisfaction.
Keywords Are Dead, But The Keyword Universe Isn’t
In this week’s Growth Memo, Kevin Indig shows how to build a scalable keyword universe that adapts to AI-driven search intent and content priorities. The post Keywords Are Dead, But…
Daily Search Forum Recap: July 8, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
50+ best ecommerce tools for online selling success in 2025
Discover 50+ top ecommerce tools for inventory, shipping, marketing, and more. Compare features, pricing, and find the right software for your business.
Cash App Statistics: How Many People Use Cash App?
Cash App launched in 2013, offering a platform for transferring money between individuals. Two years later, in 2015, service expanded with business transactions. Today, Cash App is a popular digital…
Daily Search Forum Recap: June 27, 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’s head of…
Google Ads Apply Recommendations Within Gmail Can Be Dangerous
Google Ads with Gmail has this feature that you can now click one button to apply a recommendation for your Google Ads. The scary part, you don’t even need to…