Get Your Login Page As A Sitelink In Google Search Results
For many sites that have customer or client portals, including SaaS companies, the login page is the primary destination for a lot of searchers. It will help your customers bypass…
Google Updates ProfilePage Structured Data Documentation
Google’s updated profile page structured data documentation clarifies how it’s used in Google Search The post Google Updates ProfilePage Structured Data Documentation appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
11 Best SERP Monitoring Tools for 2024
Check out our list of the top tools you can use to track your rankings on search engine results pages.
4 Types of Keywords in SEO (+ Examples)
Learn the four types of keywords in SEO and how to optimize your content to rank for each type of keyword.
Google Updates Organization Structured Data Documentation
Google updates its guide with an opening paragraph that is clearer, more thorough explanation of Organization Structured Data The post Google Updates Organization Structured Data Documentation appeared first on Search…
Survey Shows Where SEOs Get Their Clients
Survey shows how SEOs get new business, the kinds of clients they’re signing up, and what services they’re providing The post Survey Shows Where SEOs Get Their Clients appeared first…
Google To Replace Classic Merchant Center By September
Google to replace Merchant Center with new version by September, introducing AI tools and unified management for online and local listings. The post Google To Replace Classic Merchant Center By…
Google Now Uses Open Graph Title Tag (og:title) For Title Links
Google adds og:title to sources for generating search result titles, expanding use of Open Graph data beyond social media. The post Google Now Uses Open Graph Title Tag (og:title) For…
How To See Your Competitors’ Facebook Ads
Wondering what your competitors‘ Facebook ads look like? Follow this workflow.
SERP Analysis Tools & How to Use Them
Take a dive into the tools you need to analyze SERPs and find SEO opportunities.
5 Restaurant SEO Tips Backed by Diners & Data
Getting diners through the door, then, is a game of ranking well for these types of queries. Here are a few ways to do this, backed by concrete research and…
5 Best SEO Audit Tools for More Traffic
SEO audit tools reveal hidden issues and opportunities on your site. Backlinko uses these tools for in-depth SEO audits every year. And quarterly check-ins. This analytical approach has helped us…
Daily Search Forum Recap: August 26, 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…
What Is Ad Spend & How to Measure It
Tracking your ad spend allows you to be competitive as an advertiser. Learn the basics here.
Google August Core Update Helpful Content Surge Charts
This Google August 2024 core update has been shaking things up since it began to rollout. We saw some early signs of some sites hit by the September 2023 helpful…
Google Overhauls Video SEO Docs With More Details
Google has overhauled its video SEO documentation to vastly clarify the video indexing criteria and technical requirements. Plus, Google added a new watch page section to the document and expanded…
Google Tests New Default Favicon Designs
Google Search is testing new designs for the default favicons it shows in the search results. This is when Google is not showing the site’s favicon or the site does…
Google: Sending Bad Actor Traffic To A Site Doesn’t Hurt It...
A negative SEO question came up in the last Google SEO office hours on the topic of sending “bad actor” fake traffic to a site, to make the destination site…
The Ultimate Guide to WordPress SEO
Learn how to optimize your WordPress website for search engines and rank higher in search results.
Google Business Profile Appeals Delayed Over 7 Days
Google is a bit delayed with its appeal process for Google Business Profiles. Appeals are now taking seven days or longer, some are saying about 15 days, which is much…
Google Now May Use Your OG Title For Title Links Search Snippets
Google has updated its title links search developer documentation to add that Google Search may use your og:title meta tag title for your title link in the Google Search results….
Shopify SEO – How To Optimize Your Shopify Site For Google
Boost your Shopify store’s search engine rankings with these proven SEO techniques. Optimize your website for Google and drive more traffic and sales. The post Shopify SEO – How To…
Google Explains Why Low-Quality Traffic Can’t Impact Rankings
Google confirms that low-quality traffic won’t impact ranking algorithms and explains why it has no effect The post Google Explains Why Low-Quality Traffic Can’t Impact Rankings appeared first on Search…
How To Maintain Brand Visibility And Thrive In This Evolving Sear...
Maximize brand visibility in the changing search landscape. Learn strategies to maintain control of your content on AI-powered platforms. The post How To Maintain Brand Visibility And Thrive In This…
Diggity Marketing SEO News Roundup — August 2024
Matt Diggity Big changes in search and AI development are the theme of this month’s roundup. Get ready for a ton of news, analysis, and case studies covering everything from…
How You Can Measure Core Web Vitals
Discover how to improve your website’s Core Web Vitals and enhance user experience. Find out how to measure loading speed, interactivity, and visual stability. The post How You Can Measure…
Google Shows How To Block Bots And Boost Site Performance
Google’s Martin Splitt discussed how SEOs and site owners can fight malicious bots and improve site performance The post Google Shows How To Block Bots And Boost Site Performance appeared…
Google Says Title Tags “Maybe” Impact Rankings
Google’s John Mueller shared an unexpected perspective on the ranking impact of title tags, clarifying their actual influence The post Google Says Title Tags “Maybe” Impact Rankings appeared first on…
Google’s Revamped Documentation Shows 4 Reasons To Refresh Conten...
Google’s revamped Video SEO documentation shows four ways to make content more effective The post Google’s Revamped Documentation Shows 4 Reasons To Refresh Content appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google vs Microsoft Bing: A Detailed Comparison Of Two Search Eng...
Get insights into the competition between Google and Microsoft Bing in the AI era. Understand the market share dynamics and the impact of artificial intelligence. The post Google vs Microsoft…
Google Cautions On Improper 404 Handling
Google’s John Mueller cautioned against simply redirecting URLs in order to “fix” 404 errors, explaining how best to handle them The post Google Cautions On Improper 404 Handling appeared first…
Google Confirms AI Overviews Affected By Core Updates
Google’s John Mueller confirms core updates impact the search engine’s AI-powered overviews. The post Google Confirms AI Overviews Affected By Core Updates appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
6 Ways Spammers Exploit Google With Reddit
Exasperated by Reddit spam, an SEO exposes six ways spammers are using Reddit to exploit Google’s ranking algorithms The post 6 Ways Spammers Exploit Google With Reddit appeared first on…
What Is Googlebot? How Google’s Web Crawler Works
Googlebot is the website crawler Google uses to find content on the internet. Learn how it works in this guide.
Daily Search Forum Recap: August 23, 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 Analytics is…
21 Google Search Tips to Find Exactly What You Want
Get answers faster with these 21 Google search tips: 1) Filter your results, 2) Search within sites, and more.
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Ranking Bug Fixed, August Co...
Google’s larger search ranking bug was fixed four days after the issue was confirmed. Google’s August core update continues to roll out, some hit by the helpful content update are…
What Is Largest Contentful Paint: An Easy Explanation
Learn about Largest Contentful Paint – what it is, how it’s measured, and how to optimize for it to improve your Core Web Vitals score. The post What Is Largest…
Google Migrating All To Merchant Center Next By Next Month
Google announced that all merchants will be migrated (or as Google put it “upgrading”) from the old Google Merchant Center to Google Merchant Center Next by September (next month). We…
Hardbacon Announced Closure Day Before August Core Update, Then S...
There are many sad stories around sites getting hit by Google algorithm updates, such as core updates and of course the September 2023 helpful content update. But Hardbacon, a financial…
Google Search Local Pack UX Update
Google has updated the local pack, the local results box, in the Google Search results. Now when you click on the results in the local pack, the map slides to…
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…
Bing Images Search Refinement Cards
Microsoft now has these refinement cards or boxes directly in the Bing Image Search results interface. In these cards, Bing will show you a refinement option for your query with…
Google Search Console Search Appearances Documentation Updated
Google has greatly expanded and clarified its documentation around how Search Appearances work within the Google Search Console reports. Google wrote on X, “We improved our documentation on Search Appearances…
Google Analytics Missing Data From Yesterday/Data
There are a ton of complaints and a lot of concern around Google Analytics missing data in the normal overview report for yesterday and today. I see it also, I…
Data Confirms Disruptive Potential Of SearchGPT
Data confirms why SearchGPT may transform how users search and redefine expectations of organic search The post Data Confirms Disruptive Potential Of SearchGPT appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Daily Search Forum Recap: August 22, 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. Now we are…
Keyword Mapping: A Step-by-Step Guide to Better SEO
If you have a website, keyword mapping should be a priority. Why? Because it can help you get more visitors, leads, and conversions. Noticeably more. At Backlinko, keyword mapping helps…
Bad Backlinks: A Complete Guide on Spotting and Avoiding Them
Bad (or toxic) backlinks are links from external websites that can harm your site’s ranking and online reputation. Search engines like Google see bad backlinks as a red flag, associating…
15 Online Review Statistics
Online reviews have become an integral part of the buyer journey. From physical products to hotels and restaurants, customers increasingly rely on user-generated content to make informed decisions. In this…
How to Create a Product Marketing Strategy: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn to craft a product marketing strategy with our detailed guide and effectively reach your target audience.
Reports: Some Google August Core Update Gains Vanishing In Past 2...
I am starting to see some early reports from some site owners and SEOs that the gains they may have seen early on with the Google August 2024 core update,…
New Report: Want Links In Google AI Overviews? Rank Well In Googl...
Do you want to get links in the new Google AI Overviews that show up in Google Search? Well, a new report says all you need to do is rank…
13 Types of Digital Marketing to Use for Brand Growth in 2024
Discover 13 types of digital marketing your brand needs to stay ahead of the competition and drive growth.
Google: Unanswered Comments Don’t Hurt Your Google Search R...
Martin Splitt from Google said that having unanswered comments on your site or webpages does not negatively hurt your rankings in Google Search and is not a bad SEO thing….
Google Ads Bug Attributes Traffic To Legacy Smart Matching Type
Google has confirmed another bug with Google Ads where it accidentally attributed traffic to a match type that should not exist anymore – smart matching. Ginny Marvin, the Google Ad…
Google Tests Verification Icons For Free Search Result Listings
After testing the blue verification icons and labels for ads in the Google Search results, now Google seems to be testing them on the free organic search results. Oh, and…
Simplifying Google Updates And Communications For C-Level Stakeho...
Communicating Google updates to C-level stakeholders made easy. Discover how to create frames of reference that resonate and provide clear, relevant insights. The post Simplifying Google Updates And Communications For…
13 Steps To Boost Your Site’s Crawlability And Indexability
Discover 13 practical steps to enhance website crawlability and indexability. Improve your site’s visibility in search results. The post 13 Steps To Boost Your Site’s Crawlability And Indexability appeared first…
Google Offers Solutions for Inaccurate Product Pricing In Search
Google’s John Mueller offers solutions for retailers when inaccuarate prices are displayed in search results. The post Google Offers Solutions for Inaccurate Product Pricing In Search appeared first on Search…
Google Casts Doubt On Popular SEO Audit Advice
Google challenges the validity of specific SEO audit suggestions made by auditing tools The post Google Casts Doubt On Popular SEO Audit Advice appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
How to Find Micro Influencers For Your Brand
With a small audience, micro influencers can have a big impact on your marketing strategy. Here‘s how to find them.
How to Measure Influencer Marketing Success & Return on Inves...
What’s the best way to measure your next influencer marketing campaign? Find out with this article.
Google: Search Console Data Survives After Domain Expiration
Google cautions: Search Console data remains after domain expiration. No reset option available. Temporary removal can hide expired sites. The post Google: Search Console Data Survives After Domain Expiration appeared…
8 Remarkable SEO Podcasts to Level Up Your Knowledge
With dozens of SEO podcasts vying for your attention, choosing the right one(s) can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve curated a list of the best SEO podcasts. To help you…
Daily Search Forum Recap: August 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 told us…
19 Top Social Media Tools to Use in 2024
The best social media tools include Semrush Social, Hootsuite, Buffer, and Later.
Google’s Mueller On August Core Update vs. Ranking Bug Effects
Google’s John Mueller advises waiting until the August core update is complete before measuring the impact, claims most sites don’t see big changes. The post Google’s Mueller On August Core…
Google: Wait Until The August Core Update Is Complete To See Effe...
As you know, Google released its August 2024 core update on Thursday, August 15th, followed shortly after by a large search ranking bug hours later. SEOs and site owners are…
Google Discovered – Currently Not Indexed – Quality, ...
Google’s Martin Splitt posted a video in his SEO Made Easy series on the topic of the Google Search Console “Discovered – Currently Not Indexed” page indexing report status note….
Seems Like Google AI Overviews Are Impacted By Core Updates
Google core updates, such as the August 2024 core update, seem to directly impact if a site shows in the Google AI Overviews or not. Google did say quality is…
Google Your Related Searches Timeline On Sidebar
Google is testing a new search feature named “your related searches” that seems to be pinned to the sidebar of the Google Search results. It reminds me of the Chrome…
New Google Maps Design Within Google Search Results
Google Search has a new design for the embedded map you see for both local pack maps and knowledge panel maps. The new map has a more subtle design, with…
How To Identify & Reduce Render-Blocking Resources
The longer users have to wait, the more likely they are to abandon your site. Identify and reduce render-blocking resources to display visual content ASAP. The post How To Identify…
The complete guide to favicons in 2024: What a favicon is and how...
In this blog post, you’ll learn why every website needs a favicon, what size and format is better used, and how to add a favicon to a website
Google Quietly Launches New AI Crawler
Google launched a new crawler for commercial use, accompanied by documentation for site owners to track its traffic The post Google Quietly Launches New AI Crawler appeared first on Search…
Non-Digital Marketing Factors That Hurt Digital Marketing ROI
Understand the non-digital marketing aspects of a company that can significantly impact your digital marketing performance and ROI. The post Non-Digital Marketing Factors That Hurt Digital Marketing ROI appeared first…
Google’s Martin Splitt On Why Pages Aren’t Indexed
Google explains ‘not indexed’ status, advises improving content quality and server performance to enhance visibility in search results. The post Google’s Martin Splitt On Why Pages Aren’t Indexed appeared first…
Google’s Gary Illyes Continues To Warn About URL Parameter Issues...
Google’s Gary Illyes continues to warn SEO professionals and website owners about URL parameter crawl issues. The post Google’s Gary Illyes Continues To Warn About URL Parameter Issues appeared first…
50 Bootstrapped SaaS Companies Dominating SEO in 2024
In this article, we’re focusing on bootstrapped software companies—those who have never raised external funding. All SEO data featured here comes piping hot from the Ahrefs API. This is a…
Daily Search Forum Recap: August 20, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
How To Craft A Winning SEO Strategy
A simple 5-step framework to build your own SEO strategy. The post How To Craft A Winning SEO Strategy appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
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…
Google Emails Advertisers On Ad Bug & Asked Advertisers To De...
As you know, Google Ads served other advertiser’s Merchant Center shopping ads on other advertiser accounts. Google promised to issue credits after hiding the data in reports because of privacy…
Google AI Overviews Also Gets Listen Button
Google has been placing listen buttons in the Google Search results in various locations, like knowledge panels and local packs. So it comes as no surprise to see them also…
You May Also Need Google Search Refinements
Google Search is testing a new category of search refinements named “you may also need.” These refinements show products that may be found in a specific e-commerce store.
Google Tests Rounded Outlines Around Search Feature Snippets
Google is now testing rounded outlines around some of its search result snippet features. This includes around the snippets in the local pack and also knowledge panels. I do wonder…
Google Search Hidden Gems Refinement Box
Recently we saw a hidden gems stores section in the Google Search results, which seemed nothing like the hidden gems algorithm from last year. And now I am seeing another…
Uncover Key Insight with Ecommerce Market Research
Learn the steps + tools needed to perform ecommerce market research that boosts your business.
Utilizing Local Influencers For Digital Marketing Success
Unleash the power of local influencers for your digital marketing strategy. Tap into their trusted voices to reach local audiences and boost your online visibility. The post Utilizing Local Influencers…
What Is a Slug? URL Slugs and Why They Matter for SEO
A URL slug is the last part of a URL that identifies a particular page on your website.
Voice Search Optimization and SEO
Are you curious about how voice search work? We provide a detailed explanation backed up by statistics. Find out why you should optimize your site for voice search and how.
Impactful Local SEO At Scale: Delivering Better Results To Client...
Google-compliant local SEO at scale doesn’t have to be difficult. The secret is applying automation where it counts to complement the work of your agency. The post Impactful Local SEO…
Understanding Referring Domains and Their Impact on SEO
Referring domains play a key role in SEO. Learn what they are, why they matter, and how to increase the amount of high-quality referring domains you have.
Use AI Overviews Like The Experts: Techniques For SEO Success
Join us LIVE on August 28th and learn expert strategies to succeed with AI Overviews in this new search environment. The post Use AI Overviews Like The Experts: Techniques For…
Google’s John Mueller On Removing Unwanted Content From Search
Google’s John Mueller offers advice on removing unwanted content from search results, such as online articles about past incidents. The post Google’s John Mueller On Removing Unwanted Content From Search…
How to Become an SEO Conference Speaker
Here’s their personal roadmap for speaking on the biggest stages, building your personal brand, and even getting flown around the world on someone else’s dollar. Big dreams often start with…
Daily Search Forum Recap: August 19, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
AI Overviews: What They Are and How to Optimize for Them
Google’s AI Overviews are a search feature that uses generative AI to provide quick answers directly in search results. Here’s what it looks like: We’ve spent many hours studying AI…
Some Google Helpful Content Update Resurrections With August Core...
As you know, Google released the August 2024 core update on Thursday and then shortly after confirmed a ranking bug impacting a large number of search results. During that time,…