Search Engine Journal

Do Keywords Still Matter?

Explore keywords’ pivotal role in Google’s indexing system, user experience, and content creation for effective online visibility and strategic connections. The post Do Keywords Still Matter? appeared first on Search…

Ahrefs

Marketing KPIs: 30 Metrics for Every Marketing Role

To choose the right KPIs: There are an almost infinite number of KPIs, often varying in small details (like how they’re measured, or subtle differences in definition). Many KPIs also…

SE Roundtable

February 2024 Google Webmaster Report

Are you ready for the big Google Webmaster report – well, here is the February 2024 edition. This month, Google confirmed an issue with teetering in and out results over…

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Google Ads Double Line Sitelinks Test

Google seems to be testing two lines of text for sitelinks within the mobile search ads interface. So yea, double-line sitelinks in the search ads in the Google mobile search…

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Google Responsive Search Ads Updates

Google has released three new changes to its Google Ads Responsive Search Ads. First, Google may now show a single-line headline instead of two. Second, Google now lets you associate…

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Google Search Stores Filter Bubble On Mobile

Google Search on the mobile interface can show a store button with an arrow on it, that if you click on it, it overlays a filter to filter results by…

Semrush

The Art of Client Reporting: A Guide for Agencies

In this article, you’ll find a quick recap of what client reporting is really about, and why it matters. Read our insights on how to create a standout report for…

Ahrefs

How to Use Ahrefs and ChatGPT to Improve Your SEO

Here are some of the best use cases. If a page is outranking you, it could be because it covers important subtopics searchers want to see (while you don’t). Here’s…

Search Engine Journal

Google Confirms Indexing Issue Affecting Some Websites

Google investigating indexing delays affecting some sites since Monday night, working to identify and resolve root cause. The post Google Confirms Indexing Issue Affecting Some Websites appeared first on Search…

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Google Search Also Having Issues With Recipe Sites

Not only is Google having indexing issues this morning, but Google has been having issues with showing recipes in the carousel and images of recipes in search over the past…

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Google Search Working On Fixing Indexing Issue

Google has confirmed it is working on resolving an indexing issue that it says is “affecting a small number of sites.” Google said that some “sites may experience slower than…

Search Engine Journal

Could This Be The Navboost Patent?

A 2005 patent authored by Amit Singhal matches what is known about the Navboost algorithm The post Could This Be The Navboost Patent? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Ahrefs

Free SEO Plan Template (With Video Walkthrough)

So… we created one for you. Looking for a different format? Request it here. It gives you a proven SEO plan based on how we do things here at Ahrefs….

Ahrefs

Product Page SEO: The Anatomy of a Well-Optimized Page

In this beginner’s guide, I’ll share 16 elements that collectively make up the anatomy of a well-optimized product page. I’ll also explain how to audit your product pages for issues….

Ahrefs

The No-Nonsense Guide to Competitive Intelligence

Truth is, they’re doing it wrong. In this no-nonsense guide, we’ll go beyond the MBA-hyped-up textbook jargon and dive into the tactics that will actually make a difference. But first,…

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Google Local Service Ads “Highly Rated” Label

Google is testing showing a “highly rated” label on the Google Local Services Ads (LSAs) listings. These are also named Google Screened, as you can see. I guess this filters…

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Google Ad Revenue Up 11% & Bing Ads Revenue Up 8%

Both Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising revenue were up this past quarter, year over year. Google ad revenue was up 11% and Microsoft Advertising revenue was up 8%. The previous…

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New Google Ads Bulk Actions Solutions Option

Google seems to be testing a new option under the Google Ads “bulk actions” named “solutions.” Solutions gives you account summaries, ad performance and account anomaly detection options.

Ahrefs

SEO Data. Explained in 4 Minutes, 53 Seconds

Here’s a 5-minute, beginner-friendly introduction to each of them. Organic traffic data refers to how often people visit your website through unpaid search results. Key data How to get it…

Search Engine Journal

Google’s Q4 Earnings Reveal AI’s Growing Role In Search

Alphabet’s Q4 earnings show steady growth driven by AI integration across Search, YouTube, Cloud; presenting risks and opportunities. The post Google’s Q4 Earnings Reveal AI’s Growing Role In Search appeared…

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Google Search (More) Results From The Web

Google is testing showing a section in its search results titled “Results from the web” and “More results from the web.” I mean, why? Aren’t all Google Search results from…

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Bing Testing Microsoft Ads On Left Side Panel

Bing seems to be testing displaying ads on the left side bar of the Bing Search results. Previously, Bing had organic free listing details on that left side bar but…

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Google Ads Tests New Card Shaded Format

Google Ads may be testing a new ad format that look more like those perspectives, where the ads are in these tall boxes or cards and those cards are on…

Search Engine Journal

Sentence-Level Semantic Internal Links For SEO

An internal linking strategy for SEO that matches Google’s semantic understanding of content The post Sentence-Level Semantic Internal Links For SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Google Ads Reports Moving To New Location

Google seems to be testing moving the reports around in the Google Ads advertiser console. There is a bit of a debate amongst advertisers if this is a good change…

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Microsoft Copilot App Gains Support For Copilot Pro

A couple of weeks ago, Microsoft introduced Copilot Pro, the paid premium version of Copilot, formerly known as Bing Chat. And on Friday, Microsoft finally added support for Copilot Pro…

Search Engine Journal

Google Business Profile: A Complete Guide for Local SEO

Don’t miss out on the latest Google Business Profile enhancements! Regularly monitor and optimize your profile for accurate information with this in depth guide. The post Google Business Profile: A…

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Daily Search Forum Recap: January 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. Google is cutting…

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Google SEO Starter Guide To Be Cut In Half

Google is in the process of reworking its popular SEO starter guide, which it initially released in 2010. The starter guide is about 8,500 words right now, but it will…

Search Engine Journal

About Those Google AI Search Quality Raters

The termination of the Appen search quality raters ignited speculation about AI versions to replace them. What’s really going on? The post About Those Google AI Search Quality Raters appeared…

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Google’s SEO Starter Guide Set For A Major Update

Google is revamping its official SEO Starter Guide, streamlining advice for modern website owners, and simplifying complex topics. The post Google’s SEO Starter Guide Set For A Major Update appeared…

Ahrefs

ChatGPT for SEO? You’re Using It Wrong.

Let’s explore three common mistakes and how you can fix them. Believing everything ChatGPT says is never a good idea, but believing answers to questions it doesn’t have data to…

Ahrefs

How to Get Backlinks: An Honest Answer

First, we have someone offering us to pay for it: Then there’s someone else, framing their backlink request as a “guest post opportunity”: And finally, here’s the most professional one…

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Google’s John Mueller: No One Can Guarantee Traffic

Google’s John Mueller had a nice one-liner again on X; he said, “Nobody can guarantee you traffic, sorry.” This means you can’t say making X changes will result in Y…

Ahrefs

We Published a Children’s Book. Here’s How to Get It.

Introducing: “White Haired SEO (Super Exciting Odyssey)” This book tells the story of Jessy: a curious little girl, who touched her mother’s computer and got teleported to the magical world…