7 Simple Ways to Monitor Competitors with SE Ranking
Explore these 7 simple ways to monitor competitors in organic and paid search. Analyze their performance and compare it to yours to get key insights.
Google To Retire Sitelinks Search Box In November
Google will remove the sitelinks search box in November due to declining usage. Search rankings are unaffected. The post Google To Retire Sitelinks Search Box In November appeared first on…
Branded SEO: Mastering the Future of Search Rankings
Brand isn’t just a logo or tagline – it impacts a company’s search performance and competitive edge. Brand identity influences how search engines rank your content and how your audience…
Google’s Helpful Content Update & What to Do About It
Google‘s helpful content update is part of Google‘s ranking system designed to reward useful content.
Daily Search Forum Recap: October 21, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Google Search Ranking Volatility Continues October 19th & 20t...
Nope, Google won’t let up with its Google Search ranking volatility. We are seeing sites that are showing better rankings one day, only to see those rankings jump back up…
Nick Fox New Lead Of Google Search; Replaced Prabhakar Raghavan
Nick Fox is now the new head of Google Search, replacing Prabhakar Raghavan who is moving into Chief Technologist role at Google. Nick Fox has been with Google since July…
Google To Pause Ads Related To Elections After Polls Close On Nov...
Google will temporarily pause ads related to the US elections after the polls close on November 5th. Google said this “is a temporary measure, and we will notify advertisers when…
Google Local Service Ads At It Again With Request Competitive Quo...
Google is at it again, double dipping on Local Service Ads clicks, by adding a “Request competitive quotes” button after you have already selected the business you want a quote…
Google Generative AI Snippets Throughout Search Results
Google has been doing a lot with generative AI and I know some of you have seen featured snippets, some knowledge panels, local listings and other forms of generative AI…
How To Unlock Growth In 30 Days: The Secrets Of Enterprise SEO [W...
Learn why traditional SEO best practices might be holding you back, along with proven strategies for aligning your team and gaining executive buy-in. The post How To Unlock Growth In…
12 Essential Steps In Building A Winning SEO Strategy
Laying a solid foundation will help your SEO strategy pay off for years to come. Don’t miss these fundamental first steps. The post 12 Essential Steps In Building A Winning…
SEO for Financial Services: What It Is & How to Do It
SEO for financial services is search engine optimization tailored to companies in the finance industry.
Marketing Reports: Tips & Examples for Beginners
Marketing reports are data-focused documents that summarize marketing results at regular intervals.
How to Find Trending Keywords for SEO
One way in is to identify and rank for trending keywords before these big sites catch up and dominate the SERPs. Here’s how you can discover trending keywords for your…
8 PR Report Examples & Templates to Bookmark for Inspiration
While day-to-day PR reports get into the nitty gritty of media monitoring, periodic reviews and campaign washups take a step back, looking at wider context, learnings, and next steps. Let’s…
16 Essential Paid SEO Tools That Are Worth the Money
Supercharge your SEO with paid tools. Learn about the advantages of investing in top-rated SEO tools that offer comprehensive data, automation, and advanced features. The post 16 Essential Paid SEO…
Daily Search Forum Recap: October 18, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Shopping Goes AI, Bing Webma...
For the original iTunes version, click here. Yep, another week, more Google search ranking volatility to report on…
Google Search Tests Article List View Instead Of Carousel
Google Search is testing replacing the article carousel format with a list view format of sort. This shows the articles in two columns with a show more button, instead of…
Google Tests People Also Ask More Results Centered Button
Google is testing a more results button with a bit more design, the button expands or refines your query in the people also ask section. Normally you just see a…
Google Tests New Image Pack Design In Search
Google is testing a new image pack design that shows four images instead of three images with a more images button. This may not be a new change, it might…
Google Search Translate Feature Can Show Images
Google Search’s translate feature may sometimes show images that match the word or words, depending on the language you are translating from and to. So if you want to translate…
Google Local Pack Map Tests Open In Maps Button
Google is now testing an “open in maps” button in the local pack maps embed interface. That button takes you into the core Google Maps product for that Google search…
A Guide To Robots.txt: Best Practices For SEO
Get a comprehensive guide on using meta robots tags and robots.txt to control how search engine crawlers interact with your website. The post A Guide To Robots.txt: Best Practices For…
How to Use Keywords for SEO: 7 Best Tips
Learn how to use keywords for SEO to grow organic traffic. And see where to use them for the best results.
How to Do Market Research for a Startup: A Complete Guide
Learn how to perform market research that can ensure your startup’s success with our detailed guide.
Google Search Has A New Boss: Prabhakar Raghavan Steps Down
Google replaces Search chief Raghavan with Nick Fox amid restructuring. Move follows criticism of ad-driven decisions affecting search quality. The post Google Search Has A New Boss: Prabhakar Raghavan Steps…
Google Warns Against Over-Reliance On SEO Tool Metrics
Google’s John Mueller says don’t obsess over SEO tool numbers. Instead, make great content people actually want. The post Google Warns Against Over-Reliance On SEO Tool Metrics appeared first on…
Daily Search Forum Recap: October 17, 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. Bing announced a…
An Open Letter From The CEO Of Search Engine Journal
SEJ’s CEO reflects on the recent acquisition of Search Engine Land by Semrush while reaffirming Search Engine Journal’s commitment to independent, unbiased SEO journalism. The post An Open Letter From…
More than 30 of the best SEO-friendly templates for your business
We’ve prepared a list of 30+ website themes for SEO. Choose the right one for your business to ensure that your web project is SEO-optimized from the outset.
Bing Webmaster Tools Gets 16 Months Of Data, Recommendations &...
Microsoft has provided some new updates to Bing Webmaster Tools, including 10 months more of data for the search performance reports, an updated recommendations section, and a preview of Copilot…
Google Ads API Version 18 Now Available
Google Ads has released an update it the Google Ads API, version 18. Version 18 includes updates across account management, ad groups, ads, assets, campaigns, hotel/travel, local, PMax, reporting and…
Google Merchant Center Lets You Name Your Shipping Policy
Google Merchant Center now lets you name your various shipping policies. This is a welcomed change because previously, it was hard to know which shipping policy was associated with which…
Semrush Acquired Search Engine Land, SMX & Third Door Media (...
Semrush, the well-known and popular SaaS search marketing platform, has acquired Third Door Media and all its properties, including Search Engine Land, SMX, MarTech, and Digital Marketing Depot. As you…
Google Ads Renames ACA Text Assets To Customizations
Google Ads has renamed “text assets” to “customizations” within the Automatically created assets section of Google Ads. Customizations lets you use text from your website, landing pages, ads, and provided…
Google Tests Snippet Product Carousels For Amazon
Google is testing a product carousel within the search results snippets that contain product images, product information, ratings and prices. This might be specific to Amazon, but I am not…
Ask An SEO: What Links Should You Build For A Natural Backlink Pr...
Uncover the truth about backlinks for SEO. Learn how focusing on your audience and creating brand demand can naturally lead to valuable backlinks. The post Ask An SEO: What Links…
SE Ranking’s New Website Audit: Improved Health Score & JavaS...
SE Ranking’s Website Audit features an enhanced health score and JavaScript rendering. Learn how these updates improve the quality of your website checks.
75 Digital Marketing Statistics You Need to Know
These statistics for digital marketing can help you understand the latest trends and optimize your strategy.
10 Effective Content Marketing Tactics for 2024 and Beyond
Content marketing tactics are ways to reach and engage target audiences through blog posts, videos, etc.
How to Get Backlinks: 10 Realistic Methods
Learn how to get backlinks by responding to media requests, creating link bait, finding broken links, & more.
Instagram Reels 101—Tips and Strategies for Business
Want to promote your business to thousands of people for free? It‘s time to tap into the power of Instagram Reels!
Programming Note: Offline For Sukkot On Thursday & Friday
This is a programming note that Thursday and Friday are Sukkot and I will be offline the next two days. I will be offline on Thursday and Friday, October 17th…
SEO Jobs: How to Build a Career in Search Marketing
SEO jobs are booming. The global SEO industry is projected to reach $157 billion by 2032. (Up from $68 billion in 2022.) Why is this happening? Businesses NEED skilled SEOs…
18 AI Startups to Watch
Artificial intelligence has become one of the key technologies reshaping the way we search for information, work with automating repetitive tasks, study with AI-powered tutors, and more. AI remains one…
Daily Search Forum Recap: October 16, 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. We are seeing…
18 Best AI SEO Tools to Consider [Free + Paid]
Discover the 18 best AI SEO tools to improve your search engine rankings and grow your business.
New Google Shopping Researched With AI & More Shopping Featur...
Google announced a number of new Google Shopping features including the new home page, the new researched with AI, more personalized results and deal-finding tools like price comparison, price insights…
Google Search Ranking Volatility Again Heats Up (October 15th)
It’s been a handful of days since we reported on any Google Search ranking volatility and although I really don’t want to say we are seeing more volatility in the…
Google Business Profiles Removes Health Insurance Accepted
Google may have removed or be removing the health insurance fields from Google Business Profiles. So if you are a health related organization, and you want patients to see what…
Google Merchant Center Adds New Verification Methods
Google has added two new verification methods for merchants/retailers within Google Merchant Center next. The new methods are to verify via a business email or verify via an e-commerce/shopping platform.
Google Tests Shaded Featured Snippet Background
Google is testing adding a background color, shade, to the featured snippets on mobile search. We saw this in February with normal snippets, also with site names and favicons and…
The Role of CTR in SEO: How to Increase Click Counts From SERPs
What is click-through rate, how to define it, and what measures to take to improve it. Learn what makes a good snippet and how to get more clicks from the…
The Google Travel Takeover And What It Means For SEO
Unlock the potential of Google Travel for your SEO strategy. Understand the implications of Google Flights and Google Hotels dominating travel search terms. The post The Google Travel Takeover And…
Google’s Martin Splitt Shares 3 SEO Tips For Multilingual Sites
Google’s Martin Splitt shares SEO strategies for multilingual websites, focusing on structure, hreflang attributes, and language selection. The post Google’s Martin Splitt Shares 3 SEO Tips For Multilingual Sites appeared…
Daily Search Forum Recap: October 15, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Differentiation: Stand Out, Get Clicked
Don’t blend in with the competition. Stand out, get clicked, and achieve SEO success through differentiation. The post Differentiation: Stand Out, Get Clicked appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Ads Tests Expandable & Collapsible Carousel Ads & ...
Google is testing a new search ad format that lets you expand and collapse the sponsored search ads. When you expand the ads, it then shows a carousel of search…
Bing Search Recipes Cheat Publishers?
The other day I wrote about a Google test named Quick view for recipes that gave the searcher no reason, whatsoever, to click over the the publishers site. But then…
Google Ads To Remove Data Older Than 11 Years Ago
Google will be updating its Google Ads data retention policy on November 13, 2024 to only store data 11 years old or newer. Anything older than 11 years of data…
Google Ads To Release New Penalties For Agencies & Third Part...
Google is updated its Google Ads third-party policy to add new penalties for third parties, such as PPC agencies, “that enable significant or sustained policy violations.” These new penalties include…
Google Search Tests Angled & Off-Centered Design Elements
Google is testing angled or off-centered design elements within the search results. The search box seems angled, the favicons seem twisted, the box elements throughout seem tilted – it just…
Homepage SEO: Tips and Best Practices For Optimizing Your Front P...
Homepages SEO exists. Learn which time-tested techniques can help your homepage rank for highly competitive keywords.
15 Best Google Analytics Alternatives
Google Analytics alternatives include Traffic Analytics, Clicky, and Heap. Here‘s why you may find them better.
Brand Partnerships: Examples and How to Get Started
Understand how brand tracking can help you catch market trends, respond to consumer sentiment, and keep your brand competitive.
Google Explains How Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) Is Measured
Google Web Performance Advocate clarifies Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) measurement, aiding web developers in optimizing Core Web Vitals. The post Google Explains How Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) Is Measured appeared…
Daily Search Forum Recap: October 14, 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. A new video…
The 50 Best Bootstrapped Backlink Builders in 2024
In this article, we’re looking at bootstrapped SaaS companies that gained the greatest amount of referring domains in the past year. Bootstrapped businesses generally don’t have huge budgets to spend…
Why Google Search Is Broken Video Gets Millions Of Views
Arun Maini, a famous YouTuber known for his Mrwhosetheboss channel, posted a scathing video named “Why Google Search is Falling Apart. The video goes through three reasons why Google Search…
Google Search Tests Replacing Google Logo With Super G Logo
Google is testing swapping out the normal spelled-out Google logo with the Super G (that is what Google calls it) logo at the top of the Google Search results page….
Google Ads Adds Gross Profit Optimization Campaign Setting
Google Ads is rolling out a new campaign setting named Gross profit optimization. The gross profit is calculated by Google by applying the gross profit margins you set up in…
Google Search Tests Top Links Title For Sitelinks?
Google is testing showing the term “top links” or “top links from…” in its search results snippets, that seem to give a title to the sitelinks shown under search result…
Microsoft Unshipped 27 Bing Features
Did you know that Bing removed dozens of features? 27 Bing featured were “unshipped” according to the new CEO of Bing, Mustafa Suleyman, said on X. He wrote, “Simplicity is…
How SEO Can Capture Demand You Create Elsewhere
Sometimes, it’s a short-term play, like an ecommerce store creating buzz before launching a new product. Other times, like with B2B marketing, it’s a long-term play to engage out-of-market audiences….
When In Your Digital Marketing Journey Should You Start Doing Sch...
Find out how this strategy can improve your SEO performance and drive more accurate and quality traffic to your site. The post When In Your Digital Marketing Journey Should You…
How to Reduce Bounce Rate: 12 Tips for Better Site Results
Creating targeted content, improving speed, and enhancing UX are ways to reduce your site‘s bounce rate.
Yoast SEO: A Beginner’s Guide to the WordPress Plugin
Learn how to use the Yoast SEO plugin for WordPress to improve your site’s visibility in search engines.
The Lord of The Links: Links of Power [Webinar]
Learn the key stages of a successful link-building campaign—from site finding and outreach to content creation and beyond. The post The Lord of The Links: Links of Power [Webinar] appeared…
Google Shows 3 Ways To Boost Digital Marketing With Google Trends...
Google shows how to use Google trends for competitor analysis, brand awareness tracking, and product demand forecasting The post Google Shows 3 Ways To Boost Digital Marketing With Google Trends…
Inbound Marketing: Benefits, Strategies, and Examples
Inbound marketing can have an immense impact on how you generate leads. What’s different about inbound marketing? It focuses on attracting customers to your business rather than pushing messages out…
Google Gemini vs ChatGPT: Which AI Chatbot Is Better?
Google Gemini and ChatGPT can speed up your workflows and make many aspects of your life—both personal and professional—much easier. But which app is better? We ran head-to-head experiments with…
Daily Search Forum Recap: October 11, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Search News Buzz Video Recap: DOJ May Breakup Google, Ranking Vol...
Google may be forced to breakup, the DOJ is leaning towards forcing that and more as a remedy to its monopoly ruling. This morning we are seeing a spike in…
Google Search Ranking Volatility Rumbling Again October 10th
Can you believe it, it has been over a week since I reported on any Google Search ranking algorithm updates or volatility. Over the past 24-hours or so, the level…
Google AI Overviews Not Linking To Sites Hit By Helpful Content U...
Google’s AI Overviews seem to not show citations or link to sites that were hit by the helpful content update (and probably core updates), even when you ask the AI…
Bing Tests Best List Of Carousel
Microsoft is testing a new Bing Search carousel titled “Best list of X.” It can be the best list of PPC agencies or other queries that Bing wants to show…
Google Search Missing Video Tab For Some Users – Bug?
Google Search seems to be missing the video tab under the search bar for some searchers. I suspect this is some sort of weird bug, there is no way in…
30+ Google Search Operators for SEO Pros
Google search operators are the combination of symbols and words that help you find the needed information in a couple of clicks. Here is the complete list of over 30…
Google: Robots.txt Is Unreachable, Other Pages Reachability Matte...
There is this interesting conversation on LinkedIn around a robots.txt serves a 503 for two months and the rest of the site is available. Gary Illyes from Google said that…
Google Adds Edit & Delete Button Links To Your Reviews
Google has added an edit and delete button link next to the reviews you added to a Google Business Profile listing. This gives the reviewer a quicker method to modify…
16 Essential Paid SEO Tools That Are Worth the Money
Supercharge your SEO with paid tools. Learn about the advantages of investing in top-rated SEO tools that offer comprehensive data, automation, and advanced features. The post 16 Essential Paid SEO…
19 Social Media Metrics to Measure Performance
Wondering which social media metrics to track? Check out 19 essential metrics for brands and creators.
When to Update Blog Content & Why You Should
Update your blog content once every three to six months to ensure accuracy and audience satisfaction.
Legal SEO Conference: The World’s First SEO Event Tailored Exclus...
The Legal SEO Conference brings together top SEO experts who specialize in helping law firms dominate search engine results. The post Legal SEO Conference: The World’s First SEO Event Tailored…
Daily Search Forum Recap: October 10, 2024
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Google Local Service Ads To Soon Require Google Business Profile
Google will soon require businesses who want to advertise using Google Local Service Ads to also have a Google Business Profile. Google posted a notice that reads, “By Thursday, November…
9,000 Google Ads Campaigns Created Every Second???
Thomas Eccel posted a guess, trying to figure out how many Google Ads campaigns are created in a timeframe. He said if the ad campaigns are issued in sequential order,…
Google Tests Quick View Button For Recipes That Keep You On Googl...
Google is testing placing a “quick view” button overlayed on the images on recipes within Google Search. The crazy part is that clicking on “Quick view” keeps you on Google…