Google: Use Hreflang When Sitelinks Go To Wrong Country Version
Google’s John Mueller said if you see that your sitelinks in Google Search are going to the wrong country version URL on your site, then try using hreflang. John said…
Google On Content On E-Commerce Category Page: Stay Away From Low...
We covered the topic of SEO for e-commerce category pages a number of times here. But Gary Illyes from Google addressed the topic last week in an SEO office hours….
Google To Force Some Suspended Advertisers To Get Verification Be...
Google in October will start to require some advertisers who have their accounts suspended to complete the advertiser verification in order to have the account re-issued. Google said this does…
How to Measure SEO ROI and Share It to Your Team and Clients
Website optimization is an intricate and multifaceted process that requires significant investment. Understanding where your budget goes helps you save money on effective strategies. So if you want to see…
What Is Omnichannel? (+ Tips to Create Seamless Experiences)
Learn how to create a unified brand experience with an omnichannel strategy that today‘s customers expect.
What Is an SEO Specialist and How to Become One
Discover what an SEO specialist does and how you can develop your SEO skills to further your career.
How Long Should An SEO Migration Take? [Study]
In this study and learn to provide better estimations and communications with non-SEO stakeholders of their migration projects. The post How Long Should An SEO Migration Take? [Study] appeared first…
Google Updates Search Console Shopping Tab Listings Report
Explore the latest updates to Google Search Console’s Shopping tab and how merchants can use them to optimize product listings. The post Google Updates Search Console Shopping Tab Listings Report…
Daily Search Forum Recap: September 11, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
SEO Onboarding Questionnaire: What to Ask New SEO Clients
Congratulations on closing that SEO sales deal! Now it’s time to kick-start your client’s path to success by organizing a top-of-the-line SEO client onboarding process. This will set the tone…
6 Types of Ecommerce: Business Models, Marketing, and More
Review models for doing business online and marketing strategies to help build brand awareness and trust.
Google Voice Search: How to Optimize for Voice Queries
Learn how to optimize your website for voice search & hands-free searches to increase your online visibility.
Vlog #240: David Iwanow On Constantly Reinventing Yourself In SEO
I drove out to see David Iwanow at the Reckitt offices in New Jersey to chat SEO. David is the Head of Search at Reckitt…
Bing Search Snippets With Playable Video Thumbnails
Bing Search is showing playable video thumbnails in its search results snippets. When you hover your cursor over the video, it should preview the video but it doesn’t always do…
Google: Fix Your INP Issues? Don’t Expect Visibility Change...
Google’s John Mueller reiterated what Google has been saying for some time around Core Web Vitals and the specific metrics within the page experience system. In short, if you fix…
Google May Allow Adult Themed Content On Google Maps For Adult Se...
Google has added a new line to its prohibited & restricted content Google Maps policies under the “adult-themed content” section that is more receptive to adult content…
New: Google Search Console Shows Merchant Center Visibility Issue...
Google announced that Google Search Console will now show Google Merchant Center visibility issues and changes in new reports. There are two new reports, the first report shows when products…
New Google Business Profiles Reinstatement Process (US)
In the coming weeks, Google will bring the EU version of the Google Business Profile reinstatement process to the US. Local SEOs are buzzing about it because it converts the…
How to find SERP feature opportunities and get more visibility on...
Being visible in search is essential, but you’ll have to do more than appear at the top. Users demand quick, relevant answers right at their fingertips. This is where SERP…
SEO Monitoring Explained: Best Free Tools to Get Started
Monitoring key aspects of SEO is important because it allows you to react to things that can impact your visibility in search engines, such as declining keyword rankings. This…
Daily Search Forum Recap: September 8, 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’s August 2023…
Google Completes Rollout Of August 2023 Core Update
Now that the August 2023 core update is complete, here’s a quick recap of some of the biggest updates to Google search in 2023. The post Google Completes Rollout Of…
YouTube Influencer Marketing: A Four-Step Guide
From research to outreach, negotiation to execution, this guide walks you through the steps of launching a winning YouTube influencer marketing campaign.
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google August Core Update Done, Lan...
This week, I posted the big Google Webmaster Report – I hope it is helpful. The Google August 2023 core update finished rolling out last night and that core update…
Google August 2023 Broad Core Update Finished Rolling Out
The Google August 2023 Broad Core update finished rolling out yesterday afternoon at about 4:03 PM ET. It took just over 16 days to roll out, kicking off on August…
Google Search Language Matching Systems Update Released Two Weeks...
Google has confirmed they released a language matching systems update about two weeks ago to improve how Google matches languages in Google Search. Google said “these should better match results…
Google Search Generative Experience Ends In India Ends February 2...
While we know the Google Search Generative Experience in the United States ends in December 2023, the India and probably Japan rollout ends a few months later in February 2024….
Google: Why You May See A Spike In Indexed URLs
Google’s Gary Illyes answered a question on why one might see a sudden spike in indexed URLs by Google Search. The short answer is that there can be a ton…
Google Site Names Now Work In All Languages
Google announced that Site names now work in all languages, not just English, French, Japanese, and German. That was really the only change Google announced with Site names yesterday –…
B2B SaaS Marketing: The Ahrefs Guide
A buyer’s journey consists of the steps that a customer takes in order to purchase a product or a service. It’s everything from discovering the brand to comparing with…
12 SEO Best Practices to Improve Rankings in 2023
Here are 12 essential SEO best practices to help you level up your website’s performance. Search intent is the underlying reason for a user’s search in Google. It’s important…
Daily Search Forum Recap: September 7, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Link Building Services: Why to Be Wary & What Actually Works
Link building services are used by sites to get backlinks to boost SEO. Learn which services and tactics work.
Google News Tests Author Names In Article Snippets
Google News, the portal, seems to be testing displaying the author name below the publication name in the article card snippet interface. Google recently tested this for Google Discover stories…
What Is PPC? The Definitive Guide to Pay-Per-Click Marketing
Pay-per-click (PPC) is an advertising model that allows businesses to pay to show their websites in search results.
Google Confirms Google Sites Are “Not Ideal For SEO Purposes”
Google’s John Mueller offered advice about the use of Google site for SEO purposes. The post Google Confirms Google Sites Are “Not Ideal For SEO Purposes” appeared first on Search…
4 Tested Website SEO Performance Boosts Your Agency Should Tap Ri...
Unlock the secrets to high-performance websites that are legal and accessible. Elevate user experience and stay ahead in SEO. Read the full article now. The post 4 Tested Website SEO…
8 Best Traffic Analysis Tools
Moreover, checking out your competitors’ website traffic can help you identify areas for improvement on your own site. In this article, we will look at the top eight traffic analysis…
Google Designated A “Gatekeeper” Under EU Rules: What It Means
Google is designated a “gatekeeper” under EU’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA); here’s what that means and how it impacts Google products. The post Google Designated A “Gatekeeper” Under EU…
Google On Right Way To Do Paid Guest Posts
Google’s John Mueller suggests a better approach to paid guest posts The post Google On Right Way To Do Paid Guest Posts appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Mobile App Marketing 101: How to Reach Your Audience
Mobile app marketing sounds complicated but it doesn’t have to be. This guide will show you how to market an app, taking it from zero to hero status.
How to do keyword optimization for SEO
Keyword optimization is a fundamental SEO technique that can improve your website’s visibility in search results and attract more visitors. In this keyword optimization guide, we will share the knowledge,…
The Importance of SEO: 10 Benefits of Search Engine Optimization
What are the benefits of SEO? Learn key reasons to invest in SEO and strategies to boost search visibility.
How to Scrape & Analyze Google Search Results with Python
Unlock the potential of Python for Google search. See how to scrape, analyze, and optimize search data.
4 Alternatives To Google Tag Manager
If you’re looking for cost-effective, time-saving, and easy to manage alternative, check out these top 4 tag management solutions on the market. The post 4 Alternatives To Google Tag Manager…
7 Powerful Steps To A Website That Is Always Optimized For Page S...
Boost your website performance, climb Google rankings, and enhance user experience. Discover the how-to guide you need. Read the full article now. The post 7 Powerful Steps To A Website…
Evergreen Content Explained: 2 Key Ingredients for Success
For content to be evergreen, it needs to match two criteria: It needs to target an evergreen topic Evergreen topics are topics with consistent interest over time. For example,…
15 Podcasts to Boost Your SEO Game
From broader discussions on SEO to more technical deep dives, these 15 podcasts are ideal for every kind of marketer. So listen closely, and vote for your favorites. 1. The…
Google Search Central Creatively Clarifies Common Web Errors
Learn more about common website errors reported through Google Search Console that visitors encounter and where administrators can find solutions for them in story format. The post Google Search Central…
How to Redirect URLs on WordPress
Redirects are important for your site‘s user experience and SEO. Learn how to redirect URLs on WordPress.
Meta Keywords: What Are They & Should You Use Them for SEO?
Meta keywords are meta tags you can use to give search engines information about the content of a page.
Exploring The Marketing Potential Of Predictive AI
Discover what predictive AI can do to move your business forward and to deliver an enhanced customer experience. The post Exploring The Marketing Potential Of Predictive AI appeared first on…
Competition In The SEO Job Market And How To Succeed
Want to stand out in today’s competitive job market? Read on and learn relevant career insight and tips based on our State Of SEO report. The post Competition In The…
15 Best Writing & Editing Tools in 2023 (AI Tools Included)
Check out these 15 writing and editing tools for taking your writing to the next level.
How to choose the right keywords for SEO success
Words are more than just strings of letters. They’re the keys to unlocking the vast potential of the online market space. Choosing the right keywords for SEO is a lot…
HTML Image Tag: What It Is & How to Use It Properly in 2023
An HTML image tag is used to embed an image on an HTML webpage. Learn more and see some examples.
Schema Markup: What It Is & How to Implement It
Here’s a basic example of what the code can look like:
Top 30 Digital Marketing Tools in 2023 (According to Our Survey)
Here are the results. 1. Google Search Console Google Search Console (GSC) is an SEO tool that helps you to: GSC’s popularity among SEOs and marketers is just one of…
7 of the Best Link Building Tools For Reinforcing Your Off-Page S...
In today’s digital world, a website’s success depends on its visibility and authority in search engine rankings. Link building plays a key role in achieving this success, but it can…
We Studied Over 1 Million Domains to Find the Most Common Technic...
We looked at 1,002,165 domains to find the most common technical SEO issues. Keep reading to see what we found. These are the issues flagged the most across the…
Daily Search Forum Recap: August 30, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Google Adds More Links In SGE’s AI-Generated Summaries
Google is enhancing SGE with more webpage links in summaries, and expanding availability to India and Japan. The post Google Adds More Links In SGE’s AI-Generated Summaries appeared first on…
Instagram Testing 10-Minute Reels For Long-Form Video Content
Instagram confirmed that it is testing the ability to upload Reels up to 10 minutes long, allowing it to compete with TikTok, X, and YouTube. The post Instagram Testing 10-Minute…
The State Of SEO 2024: Disruptions And Opportunities – Ep. ...
Wisdom from 3,890 Professionals in the Field Using data gathered from 3,890 SEO professionals for our annual State of SEO report, we’re ready to give you new insights on the…
YouTube Lowers Barriers To Join Partner Program In More Countries...
YouTube makes its Partner Program accessible to more creators globally with lower subscriber thresholds. The post YouTube Lowers Barriers To Join Partner Program In More Countries appeared first on Search…
Google Tests Google Shopping Label On Search Result Snippets
Google seems to be testing showing a Google Shopping logo or label on some search results that may be considered a Top Quality Store in Google’s Merchant Center program. This…
Google Search Snippet “Mentioned In” Carousel Feature
Google seems to be testing a new Google Search snippet carousel titled “mentioned in.” Under the main search result snippet, you can expand a new section called “mentioned in” that…
Google: If A Page Is Indexed Then It Was Rendered By Google (Even...
Martin Splitt from the Google Search Relations team said on Twitter that if a page is indexed that means it was rendered. He added that page refreshes are also fully…
Perplexity Adds Claude-2 To AI Model Selection For Pro Users
Explore the recent announcement from Perplexity inviting Pro users to research the web with AI assistance from Anthropic’s latest model, Claude-2. The post Perplexity Adds Claude-2 To AI Model Selection…
Google Ads One-Click Target ROAS Shopping Campaigns Setting
Google Ads is deprecating Shopping campaigns using Enhanced CPC starting in early October 2023. Google said any Shopping campaigns using Enhanced CPC should consider trying the one-click Target ROAS experiments…
Reminder: Stop Emailing Google With Your Undetectable Links You B...
I’ve posted countless reminders about not sending your link buy and sale requests to Google or Googlers but some really fearless link sellers and buyers keep on doing it. This…
Forminator WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Affects Up To 400,000+ ...
Critical vulnerability rated 9.8/10 affects Forminator WordPress Contact Form installed in over 400,000 websites The post Forminator WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Affects Up To 400,000+ Websites appeared first on Search Engine…
User Behavior and SEO: A Deep Dive
Understanding how users interact with your site is vital for your SEO efforts. But how do you keep track of this? And how can you positively impact user behavior on…
GA4: Leverage the Power of Custom Reports to Enhance Your Reporti...
Google Analytics 4 (GA4) is officially here. If you’re not familiar yet, GA4 is the next generation of analytics. While it offers a bunch of new features and benefits, it can…
How to Advertise Your Business: 5 Proven Low-Cost Strategies
I could give you some generic advice like “make a website” and “post on social media.” But you probably already thought of that—and likely haven’t had any luck with…
YouTube Now Allows Creators to Remove Community Guideline Strikes...
YouTube now allows creators to eliminate policy strikes through completion of educational courses on its Community Guidelines. The post YouTube Now Allows Creators to Remove Community Guideline Strikes appeared first…
Daily Search Forum Recap: August 29, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
We Asked 39 AI Writing Tools to Recommend Their Favorite AI Writi...
To find out, I went meta and asked 39 AI writing tools to recommend their top 10 AI writing tools. I then tallied the votes. Here are the 10 most…
ChatGPT’s Reach Limited Among U.S. Adults, Pew Research Shows
Most Americans remain unfamiliar with ChatGPT; and few anticipate major impact on jobs, Pew study finds. The post ChatGPT’s Reach Limited Among U.S. Adults, Pew Research Shows appeared first on…
WordPress Releases Free Course On Building & Monetizing Membe...
WordPress releases a free course that teaches how to create a membership site and start earning cash The post WordPress Releases Free Course On Building & Monetizing Membership Sites appeared…
Google Workspace Users Can Request No-Cost Trial Of Duet AI
Google announced the availability of Duet AI for Workspace users. Explore the generative AI features for content creation, meetings, and global collaboration. The post Google Workspace Users Can Request No-Cost…
Google Unveils New Tool To Detect AI-Generated Images
Google unveils new SynthID tool to detect AI-generated images using imperceptible watermarks. The post Google Unveils New Tool To Detect AI-Generated Images appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Bing Chat Third-Party Plugins In The Wild
We are all expecting to see Bing Chat support third-party plugins really soon, and for now, Bing is testing it. We now see some screenshots of plugin support in Bing…
Bing: We Release Search Features Globally (We Don’t Discrim...
Bing’s CEO, Mikhail Parakhin, said that Bing does not release some features slower or delayed in some countries. He said they release “All countries at the same time,” adding that…
Google: Core Updates Do Not Impact Autocomplete Search Prediction...
Google said that core updates have no impact on what Google shows in the autocomplete search predictions or suggestions. Danny Sullivan, Google’s Search Liaison was asked about this and he…
Don’t Slow Your Website Down To Increase Time on Website &#...
I spotted Google’s John Mueller laughing at a LinkedIn post that is telling SEOs to slow down webpage load time so that people spend more time on your page. The…
ChatGPT Enterprise Now Available From OpenAI
Explore the features of the new version of ChatGPT for enterprises, including enhanced security and unlimited access to the best version of GPT-4. The post ChatGPT Enterprise Now Available From…
Google Explains How 304 (Not Modified) HTTP Status Codes Can Go V...
Gary Illyes from Google posted how serving a 304 HTTP server status code can “backfire spectacularly,” even though the 304 can be a super useful signal for search engines.
Voice Search Optimization: 6 Tips to Improve Your Results
Voice search optimization is the process of optimizing your website for voice search queries.
Google Updates PageSpeed Insights With Lighthouse 11
Google updated the technology that powers PageSpeed Insights The post Google Updates PageSpeed Insights With Lighthouse 11 appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Entities In SEO: What Are They And Why Do They Matter?
Avoid the confusion that is common around entities, keywords, and phrases, and use this guide to leverage “Entities” in SEO. The post Entities In SEO: What Are They And Why…
What Is GPT-4? Key Facts and Features [August 2023]
GPT-4 is the latest AI model from OpenAI, but it’s far from perfect. Learn how to use it—and when to avoid it.
When To Create Localized Folders And Pages For SEO
Structure your website to help customers understand the site’s hierarchy and also shows the resources available within the section. The post When To Create Localized Folders And Pages For SEO…
7 Inspiring Content Marketing Examples (And Why They Worked)
To answer this question, we’ve put our Content Explorer to work. These seven examples came from filtering over 6.2B live pages in English by organic traffic and referring domains. We…
Daily Search Forum Recap: August 28, 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. The Google August…