January 22nd Unconfirmed Google Search Ranking Update
Again I am seeing signals, both a lot of chatter from the SEO community and tools lighting up around a possible but yet unconfirmed Google search ranking algorithm update. Yes,…
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…
Video Page Indexing Report Beta In Google Search Console
At Google I/O we caught a super early glimpse of the video page indexing report. Well, now some of those who are part of the beta group in Google Search…
Google Clarifies How Helpful Content System Works
Google SearchLiaison clarifies information about how the Helpful Content System works The post Google Clarifies How Helpful Content System Works appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
The Ultimate Social Media Management Checklist
Social media and online community managers wear a lot of hats these days, which makes it difficult or even unrealistic to generate a comprehensive checklist of social media tasks.
Google Updates Its Guide on Preventing Spam and Abuse
Learn how to prevent spam and abuse to your website with Google’s updated guide for web developers. The post Google Updates Its Guide on Preventing Spam and Abuse appeared first…
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…
10 Key Client Questions To Inform Exceptional Quality Content
Get great content ideas from your SEO clients and create a real bond by asking these 10 important questions. The post 10 Key Client Questions To Inform Exceptional Quality Content…
Google CEO: Search Will Change Profoundly In 2025
Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai revealed that Google Search will profoundly change in 2025 and struggled to articulate concern for web content creators The post Google CEO: Search Will Change Profoundly…
Creating Content That Satisfies Search Intent & Meets Custome...
Want to create a content strategy aligned with search intent at every stage of the funnel? Here’s what you need to know. The post Creating Content That Satisfies Search Intent…
Google Confirms Update To Local Search Results
Google confirms an algorithm update began rolling out to local search results at the end of November and concluded on December 8. The post Google Confirms Update To Local Search…
Google Helpful Content Update Not Done Yet But Now We’re Se...
Today marks the two-week and one-day mark since the Google helpful content update started to roll out and by the time I am writing this (at 5:30 am ET on…
10 SEO Techniques for More Traffic
You can either: Rank higher for existing keywords Rank for more keywords Get more clicks The SEO techniques below all help you do one or more of those things. Competition…
~80% Feel Google’s March Core & Spam Updates Won’...
I ran a poll asking my X/Twitter followers if they think the new Google March core and spam updates will reduce unhelpful content from showing up in the search results…
The 9 Most Important SEO KPIs You Should Be Tracking
SEO experts weigh in on the nine top SEO Key Performance Indicators worthy of consideration for developing your own business KPIs. The post The 9 Most Important SEO KPIs You…
DeepSeek vs. ChatGPT vs. AI Overviews: Which AI model handles YMY...
Explore how DeepSeek, ChatGPT, and AI Overviews handle sensitive YMYL topics—what they censor, the sources they trust, and how reliable their answers are.
A Complete Guide to Google Ads Editor
Use the online Google Ads UI and offline Editor together for maximum efficiency. Here’s everything you need to know about Google Ads Editor. The post A Complete Guide to Google…
Amazon Alexa SEO Tools Is Closing
Search marketing community loses a powerful suite of SEO and online marketing tools. Alexa marketing tools retired The post Amazon Alexa SEO Tools Is Closing appeared first on Search Engine…
Did Google Remove The Maps Review-Gating Policy?
Chris Silver Smith noticed how Google has updated its Google Maps contributed content policy and removed a line that prohibited review-gating. The line that was removed was “don’t discourage or…
Internal Linking for SEO: A Practical Guide with Best Practices
Internal linking boosts SEO and helps make navigation easy. This guide explains why internal linking is important, offers best practices, and shares fix tips.
Google Search Ranking Algorithm Update & Volatility Explodes ...
I often post about Google ranking volatility and search ranking algorithm updates but I rarely post about them on a weekend. But I just had to this Sunday morning; the…
Copilot Search in Bing Now Officially Live
After initially going live on Wednesday morning, Microsoft did not officially announce the launch of Copilot Search in Bing until late Friday afternoon. Microsoft said, “Copilot Search seamlessly blends the…
How to Hire a Link Building Agency: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you don’t have the experience to find high-quality link prospects or can’t spare hours doing outreach, now may be the time to hire a link building agency. A quality…
100 Most Asked Questions on Google in 2024
These are the 100 most asked questions on Google, along with their monthly search volumes. Top Google questions by growth Many popular questions don’t change from year to year. For…
3 Best AI SEO Tools to Work Smarter, Not Harder
To answer this, I went on a quest to find SEO tools that got AI right. Tools that don’t overpromise but offer tried-and-tested ways to make you work smarter, not…
Google Redesigns ‘How Search Works’ Website
Google has updated its ‘How Search Works’ website which contains information on how Google organizes, ranks, and tests search results. The post Google Redesigns ‘How Search Works’ Website appeared first…
63% of Websites Receive AI Traffic (New Study of 3,000 Sites)
We analyzed the traffic differences between sites driving greater than 10,000 visitors, between 1,000 and 9,999 visitors, and below 999 visitors per month, across the following seven AI chatbots: ChatGPT,…
Report On If Google Showing Fewer Reddit Links In Search?
Some in the SEO industry have been asking if Google has been showing fewer links in its search results to Reddit over the past several weeks. So Mordy Obserstein pulled…
Study: How Long Does It Take to Rank Higher on Google
We analyzed 28,000 domains to find out how long it takes to rank higher on Google and get to the first page. Here’s what we found.
Daily Search Forum Recap: December 14, 2021
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 its…
Google: Update Dates On Articles When You Significantly Change Ex...
Google’s John Mueller said it only makes sense to update the date on a piece of content or article when you either “write something new or significantly change something existing.”…
Google Analytics 4 Adds New Reporting & Features
Google announced new features and reporting for Google Analytics 4 including behavioral modeling in real-time reporting, custom channel reporting for data-driven attribution, and integration with Campaign Manager 360. Plus, Google…
Google: Sites Using AI For Some Articles But Don’t Specify ...
The updated Google Search Quality Raters guidelines last week and added an example of that it considers the “lowest quality pages.” In section 4.7 it states the only mention of…
UTM Tagging for Google My Business
Guest host and small business SEO expert Claire Carlile walks you through the what, why, where, which, and who of UTM tagging for your GMB profiles.
Google Shares Insight On SEO For AI Overviews
Google’s John Mueller discussed SEO for AI Overviews and emphasized the continued importance of search marketing The post Google Shares Insight On SEO For AI Overviews appeared first on Search…
Official: Google Now Allows Hotels To Use Google Posts
In July we saw a number of hotels and hospitality business listings say they are seeing the ability to use Google Posts but Google we were told it might be…
How To Remove Backlinks (And Clean up Your Link Profile)
In this article, I’ll share how to remove backlinks and consider the different approaches for cleaning up your link profile—depending on your circumstances. Google says if you have a manual…
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…
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…
20 Web Directories You’ll Still Want To Use
Don’t overlook web directories. Discover top directories and learn how they can still offer value in today’s online landscape. The post 20 Web Directories You’ll Still Want To Use appeared…
Google: Core Update Expected In The Coming Weeks
Danny Sullivan, the Google Search Liaison, said that he expects the next core update will be rolling out in the coming weeks. He said it is hard to predict because…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 –…
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…
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,…
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…
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?…
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…
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: 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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: Adding Individual Pages Does Not Impact How We Crawl Your...
Google’s John Mueller said that simply adding individual pages won’t impact how Google crawls your site. Crawl budget generally is only impacted by hundreds of thousands, if not millions of…
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…