


Wix SEO: 15+ Expert Tips for Achieving High Rankings
The post Wix SEO: 15+ Expert Tips for Achieving High Rankings appeared first on SE Ranking Blog.

Data-Driven Decision Making To Optimize Local Digital Marketing E...
Hop the data train and more easily navigate the digital marketing landscape to keep ahead of the competition and grow. The post Data-Driven Decision Making To Optimize Local Digital Marketing…

How To Always Survive Algorithm Updates Using AI: The Ultimate Se...
Master every Google Core Algorithm Update with this comprehensive guide! Uncover insights, optimize SEO strategies, and navigate ranking shifts. The post How To Always Survive Algorithm Updates Using AI: The…

How Local Businesses Can Rank For Popular Near Me Searches
How can local businesses optimize for popular local search terms? One business did it with a creative name – here are some more practical ways. The post How Local Businesses…

How To Do Keyword Clustering the Easy Way
Here’s an example of what a cluster might look like: These keywords all have the same or similar meaning—so they form a cluster. Let’s explore how to do it. Keyword…

7 Popular White Hat Link Building Techniques (That SEOs Are Still...
In the most recent edition, 270 SEOs voted for the link-building techniques they still use today. Let’s look at how to do these seven tactics. Also known as creating link…

Daily Search Forum Recap: October 31, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…

Google Completes Switch To Mobile-First Indexing
Google officially completes switch to mobile-first indexing after years-long transition. The post Google Completes Switch To Mobile-First Indexing appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Media Planning Explained: Crafting Campaigns in 10 Steps
This post provides an introduction to media planning and detailed step-by-step instructions that’ll increase your knowledge about media planning—and your chances of marketing success.

15 Effective Marketing Tactics Anyone Can Use
In this article, you will find 15 tried and tested marketing tactics that don’t require experience in marketing. Organic traffic from Google is one of the best kinds. It’s…

Google Analytics 4 Events Guide: Event Tracking Explained
Learn all about Google Analytics 4 events, including types, setup, and benefits for more effective tracking.

10 Ways to Find New Keywords for Your Site
Want to find new keywords for your website? Learn the top tools and tricks for finding new keywords here.

Google Ads New Intrusive Popup Survey When Pausing A Campaign
Google Ads is now popping up a short survey asking you why you are pausing your ads campaign before you end up pausing it. Yes, this adds more unnecessary time…

Google Search Generative Experience Now Triggers AI Answers For R...
The new Google Search, the Google Search Generative Experience, now shows AI-generated answers for recipe queries. I am told it did not show in early releases of SGE but sometime…

Programmatic SEO, Explained for Beginners
It provides a way for companies to create thousands of website pages targeted at thousands of keywords—without having to design, write, and publish pages manually. Companies like Zapier, Zillow, and…

Report: Google Local Service Ads Showing Ads More Evenly
Google is reportedly showing its Local Service Ads more evenly. This means that previously, the same advertiser would often show up in the LSA spots in the Google Search results…

Google: Old Content Doesn’t Make It Unhelpful Content
Google’s Search Liaison, Danny Sullivan, said on X that just because content is old, it doesn’t mean that content is unhelpful. He said, “Just because something is older doesn’t make…

Google Expands Testing People Also Ask Speaker & List Icons
Google is expanding its testing the people also ask speaker and list icons. A nice number of people noticed these icons showing up in the Google search results within the…


Largest Contentful Paint (LCP): What It Is & How to Improve I...
Find out how to boost your website’s performance by improving Largest Contentful Paint, a Core Web Vital.

How To Use SEO To Target Your Audience Throughout The Funnel
Optimize your marketing funnel and guide your potential customer at every step. Learn what defines each user intent phase, plus the best practices for each. The post How To Use…

Daily Search Forum Recap: October 30, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…

Google On What To Do About 404 Errors In Search Console
Google’s John Mueller answers what to do about 404 errors reported in Search Console The post Google On What To Do About 404 Errors In Search Console appeared first on…

Google Launches New Search Tools To Help With Math & Science
Google unveils new search tools to assist students with solving math, science, and visual learning problems. The post Google Launches New Search Tools To Help With Math & Science appeared…

Google Explains How It Ranks Recipe Website Content
Google explains its nuanced approach to ranking recipes, balancing searcher convenience with respecting author intent. The post Google Explains How It Ranks Recipe Website Content appeared first on Search Engine…

What Is an Infographic? Benefits, Examples & Tools
An infographic is a blend of visual data and text. It presents information swiftly, clearly, and effectively.

What Is Gated Content? Examples & Best Practices
Gated content is content that’s put behind a data capture form to generate leads and grow your email list.

Vlog #247: Chris Long on Improving Technical SEO Skills & Pla...
In part one, we learned about Chris Long and his experience working with Bill Slawski. Then, in part two, we spoke about helping people with SEO on LinkedIn and using…

Google To Recipe Bloggers: We’ve Heard Complaints, Ensure K...
Google’s Search Liaison, Danny Sullivan, posted that he is aware of the complaints about recipe pages being too long and hard to find the ingredients and directions. He added that…

Google On Algorithm Updates: The “Web Changes. Content Chan...
Danny Sullivan, Google’s Search Liaison, defended why Google pushed out search ranking algorithm updates, saying on X, “The web changes. Content changes. People’s expectations change. That’s why we keep looking…

Google Again Says Schema Does Not Make Your Site Rank Better
Google once again said that adding schema or structured data markup to your pages will not result in those pages ranking better in Google Search. Danny Sullivan, the Google Search…

Google Helpful Content System Uses Machine Learning To Understand...
This is just a reminder that Google uses machine learning to understand if content is helpful or not within the Google helpful content system. This is not new, we’ve known…

Google Ads To Enforce Certified Click Tracker Policies Soon
A few months ago we reported that Google Ads may disapprove some ads for using third-party click-tracking services that are not on their approved list. Google updated us and now…

A Step-by-Step Guide to Local Business SEO
Learn the basics of local business SEO and improve your online visibility with our comprehensive guide.


Top 100 Most Searched Items on Amazon
Check out the top 100 most searched items on Amazon. And learn which brands users are looking for.

What Are LSI Keywords & Why They Don‘t Matter
LSI (latent semantic indexing) keywords are words that appear in similar contexts to a given keyword.

SERP Volatility: What You Need To Know
Learn how to read SERP Volatility charts. Gain insights, adapt, and control your online presence in an ever-changing search landscape. The post SERP Volatility: What You Need To Know appeared…

The Top 3 Google Ranking Factors That Really Matter
Explore the evolving nuances of ranking and SERP visibility, where adaptability and expertise are key. The post The Top 3 Google Ranking Factors That Really Matter appeared first on Search…

Daily Search Forum Recap: October 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. We’re seeing signs…

IndexNow Celebrates Two Years With 1.4 Billion URLs Submitted Dai...
Explore IndexNow’s celebration of two years of growth as it helps the content of millions of websites get indexed faster. The post IndexNow Celebrates Two Years With 1.4 Billion URLs…

8 Landing Page Copywriting Tips for 2023 (With Examples)
Get eight effective landing page copywriting tips backed with real-life examples to improve your results.

Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Ranking Updates, Google On U...
Google may have had an unconfirmed Google search ranking update on October 25th and a new one this morning on the 27th. Google provided information on what it thinks is…

Google Search Algorithm Ranking Update October 27 (Unconfirmed)
On the heels of the last unconfirmed Google search ranking algorithm update that touched down on October 25th, I am seeing signs of another tremor this morning – October 27th.

Google Maps Local Listings Are Now “Photo-First” Resu...
Google is now showing, in some regions, “photo-first” search results within the Google Maps search result listings. Google said this is to help search “find inspiration” a different way.

Google SGE AI Snapshot Answer With Bolded Text & New Link For...
Google seems to be bolding text within the Google Search Generative Experience AI answer snapshot when that text matches part or all of the query. Google does this with the…

Google Ads Beta Search Themes For Performance Max
Google announced the beta launch of Search themes for Google Ads Performance Max campaigns. Search themes are an optional signal you can use to inform Google AI about your business…

Google Tests Perspectives Search Filter On Desktop
In June, Google launched the perspectives search filter in the mobile search results. Now, Google is testing that filter within the desktop search results.

Microsoft Officially Relaunches The Old pubCenter As New
Here is an interesting announcement from Microsoft, announcing the new launch of Microsoft pubCenter – which is actually not new, it is from 2006 and had a slow painful death….


Meta Tags: What They Are & How to Use Them for SEO
Meta tags are HTML tags that provide information about a webpage’s content to search engines and users.

How to Do a Market Analysis (in Under 60 Minutes)
A market analysis can help you stay competitive in your industry and find new opportunities for growth.

Keyword Strategy in SEO: What It Is & How to Create One
A keyword strategy defines the search engine queries you want to rank for and how you‘ll target them.

Google Announces New AI Features Coming To Google Maps
Google Maps expands AI features for route preview, visual search, and electric vehicle charging. The post Google Announces New AI Features Coming To Google Maps appeared first on Search Engine…

Daily Search Forum Recap: October 26, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…

I Deleted the Content From Two Posts To See if They’d Still Rank....
You can see the current content for these pages on the blog (top Bing searches, top YouTube searches). Both have 1-2K words and tons of data. Here’s how they looked…

Free SEO Audit Template for 2023
Use our free SEO audit template to find SEO issues that need fixing. Our SEO audit template focuses on finding SEO issues that move the needle—not everything that can go…

What Is Video Advertising? A Guide to Getting Started
Video ads are a powerful marketing tool. Learn how to get started and create video ads that convert.

Digital Marketing: What It Is & How to Do It
Learn what digital marketing is, its main benefits, the top digital channels, and how to build a strategy.

New Google Business Profile Suspension Emails
Google has updated its suspension notice emails from Google Business Profiles. Now when your business is suspended, Google will send an email explaining why it was suspended, i.e. for a…

Google Local Services Ads Shows Competitors After You Selected A ...
Google will show a searcher a list of competing businesses after you clicked on a Local Service Ad and sent a message to that business to learn more about doing…

Google About This Image Now Live Recency Of Image, AI Details &am...
In May, Google announced the “about this” feature will be coming to Google Images with “about this image.” It is now live and it shows history of the image, how…

Google Search Generative Experience Gains “Supportive”...
Google announced yesterday that the Google Search Generative Experience has added new “supportive” links to the AI-powered answer snapshots. Google wrote, “you’ll now be able to see AI-generated descriptions of…

New Google AR Beauty Ads
Google has a new ad format called AR beauty ads. In Google Shopping ads you can now add the “try-on experience” in place of the search ad’s product image. “With…


14 Tips for Writing Awesome Website Content
Learn how to write engaging and effective website content with these tips.

Domain History: Is It A Google Ranking Factor?
Your domain likely has some history from previous owners. But can domain history impact your Google search rankings? The post Domain History: Is It A Google Ranking Factor? appeared first…

Is Deep Link Ratio A Ranking Factor?
Find out if there’s a link between the deep link ratio and better Google rankings in this chapter. The post Is Deep Link Ratio A Ranking Factor? appeared first on…

BBB Rating: Is It A Google Ranking Factor?
Do Google’s ranking algorithms consider your Better Business Bureau rating among the many factors they use? The post BBB Rating: Is It A Google Ranking Factor? appeared first on Search…

Mobile-First Indexing: What It Means & Best Practices
Mobile-first indexing means Google primarily uses the mobile version of your site for indexing and ranking.

Best SEO Tools for Agencies
The post Best SEO Tools for Agencies appeared first on SE Ranking Blog.

New WordPress Gutenberg 16.9 Makes It Easier To Create
Gutenberg 16.9 improves the site editing workflow by making it more intuitive to get things done The post New WordPress Gutenberg 16.9 Makes It Easier To Create appeared first on…

Display Ads: What They Are, Types, & How They Work
Display advertising is online ads with visuals that appear on websites and apps. Learn how it works.

The Ultimate Local SEO Checklist: Better Rankings, Reputation Man...
Struggling with getting local traffic? Want to get unprecedented visibility to your website? In this post, you will find a step-by-step guide on how to win at Local SEO and…

Microsoft Earnings Call Highlights Latest In AI For Search & ...
Discover how Microsoft plans leveraging AI to redefine search, advertising, and productivity in the company’s latest earnings call. The post Microsoft Earnings Call Highlights Latest In AI For Search &…

Daily Search Forum Recap: October 25, 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 is now…

Google Now Allows Mixing Structured Data Formats
Google announced a new way to communicate Structured Data which can help reduce the amount of code used on a page The post Google Now Allows Mixing Structured Data Formats…

Google Expands Image Fact-Checking & Source Verification Tool...
Google rolls out new search features to provide context around images and websites. The post Google Expands Image Fact-Checking & Source Verification Tools appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

12 Things You Can Do With a Free Semrush Account
With a free Semrush account, you can perform keyword research, analyze your competitors, track keyword rankings, and much more. Learn more about what tools you can use and their capabilities.

Google Analytics 4: From How To Get Started To Pro Tracking
For newbies and pros. This bundle contains articles that simplify GA4, offer guidance on avoiding pitfalls, and highlight features… all in one place. The post Google Analytics 4: From How…

Google Search Algorithm Ranking Update October 25 (Unconfirmed)
I am seeing signs of another possible Google Search ranking algorithm update today that kicked off last night into today (October 24 and October 25). This is an unconfirmed update,…

Google Provides Signs That You’re Writing Unhelpful Content
Google’s Search Liaison, Danny Sullivan, has provided examples of unhelpful content types. He also provided examples of strategies writers may use to write unhelpful content. As a reminder, the general…

Confirmed: Google Tests Ads Mixed Within Free Search Results
Google is testing showing ads within the organic (free) search results. Generally, Google would show the ads at the top of each page set, even within the continuous scroll interface….

New: Google Search Supports Syntax Graph Merge
Google Search as of last week now supports syntax graph merge. This allows you to use two different forms of structured data, such as JSON-LD and Microdata, on the same…

Google Ad Revenue Up 9.5% & Bing Ads Revenue Up 10%
Both Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising revenue were up big this past quarter, both up about 10%. Comparing it to last quarter, Google was only up 3% and Microsoft was…


What Is a Top-Level Domain? TLDs Explained with Examples
A top-level domain is the last piece of text in a domain name. And it can affect how users perceive your brand.

Key Updates From Alphabet’s Q3 Earnings Call For Marketers
Delve into the key takeaways from Alphabet’s Q3 financials, focusing on essential updates in advertising, AI, and search that marketers and advertisers should know. The post Key Updates From Alphabet’s…

SGE Responses Continue To Shrink In Google Search Results
Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE) appears to be shrinking in SERPs. What does it mean for the future of generative AI in search? The post SGE Responses Continue To Shrink…

Daily Search Forum Recap: October 24, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…

Google To Begin Testing IP Protection Privacy Feature In Chrome
Explore Google’s newest experimental feature for Chrome, IP Protection, and how soon it could impact users and advertisers. The post Google To Begin Testing IP Protection Privacy Feature In Chrome…

Ecommerce Keyword Research: A Practical Guide
Ecommerce keyword research doesn’t have to be challenging. Here’s how to find keywords that are relevant to your audience and can drive sales.

Google Ads New Dynamic Overview Carousel
Google Ads is testing (or rolling out) a new overview design for the advertiser console. It lets you pick which metrics you want to show in that view, and you…

Google Search Tests Displaying User Uploaded Images For Products ...
Google seems to be testing displaying user-uploaded product images within the Google Search product section. So that when you click on a product, instead of showing the official product image,…

Google Knowledge Panel Cards ‘People Also Search For’...
Google seems to have fully rolled out data overlays on top of the knowledge panel cards for both the main card and the sub-cards for the people also search for…

Google Local Listings Show How Soon You Can Get A Doctor Appointm...
Google is now showing for some urgent cares and other medical offices, how long it would take to get an appointment at that facility. This shows both in the local…

Google Search Product Overlay Nearby Store Filter
For many years now, Google Search has offered ways to find products that are in stores near your location. Now the product overlay feature within Google Search also lets you…


11 of the Best B2B SEO Tools for 2024
The best B2B SEO tools to grow visibility and find business buyers for your products and services.