YouTube’s latest updates make it easier for creators to interact with their audience and analyze their video performance. The post YouTube’s New Updates Help Creators Engage & Analyze Data appeared…
Similar to what we reported about with Google a few months ago, with Google testing a map within a search snippet for a specific company. It seems like Microsoft Bing…
Gary Illyes from Google said on Mastodon this morning that you should 301 redirect URLs when there is a “close-to 1:1 match” for that URL. We know that, but what…
A Reddit thread, spotted via Areej AbuAli on Twitter, says that there is an SEO guy who travels across multiple regions in Europe to upload photos to Facebook from that…
Google Search seems to be testing adding stock tickets with the stock price of public companies mentioned in the articles Google is showing in the top stories section.
Google Ads seems to be rolling out a small but yet powerful icon in the campaigns listing where you can quickly open up the settings for the campaign without clicking…
Google’s Display & Video 360 introduces new features to plan, buy and measure connected TV campaigns. Learn about the updates here. The post Google Ads Launches New CTV Advertising Features…
Learn how to scale your PPC and grow your business beyond the usual tactics with John Gentry. The post How To Scale Your PPC & Advertising Way Beyond Google Ads…
We took some of the most popular brands and analyzed their Super Bowl social media campaigns on game day using our Social Tracker. You’ll see stats on engagement, activity, and…
Dwell time is the time it takes from when a user clicks on a search result to the moment they return to the SERP.
“Localism” – Miriam Ellis We know that a picture is worth a thousand words and that Google is betting the house on a visual future, yet I’ve often struggled to…
Uncover the 7 innovative ways to help your website succeed in search while giving visitors a top-notch user experience. The post Enterprise SEO: 7 Use Cases To Level-Up Website Optimization…
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. Publishers, as expected,…
A LinkedIn study finds 91% of job seekers are more inclined to apply for a position if the job posting includes the salary range. The post LinkedIn Data: 91% Of…
Ready to learn how and where to best allocate your marketing budget for increased results? Register for this webinar for exclusive expert insights. The post How To Connect Paid &…
It is somewhat satisfying to see non-SEOs dig deeper into how search is changing at Google and Bing and to hear the concerns they have about these changes. We covered…
Last November Google introduced a new catchall search spam policy named policy circumvention. That spam policy was listed to be able to take action on sites that bypass the other…
I believe Google changed the sitemaps-related search developer documentation last week. I am not sure if any of the content specifically changed, but Google did rename some of the pages…
Google’s John Mueller said he thinks, and he said he might be wrong, that the final mobile-first indexing batch will be done in the next couple of months. Desktop indexing…
Gary Illyes from Google is back and this time he said that those “Checking if the site connection is secure” interstitials you see on some sites, some of the time,…
In part one, we go through Jeff Ferguson’s long history in search marketing. In part two, we pick up with him starting his own agency. Then in part three, we…
NeevaAI, the ad-free and tracker-free AI-powered search tool, is now available to users worldwide. The post NeevaAI: Now Available Worldwide appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Ready to start learning from and connecting with the world’s leading marketers? RSVP for Semrush’s 24-hour free online marketing conference! The post Global Marketing Day [Feb. 16]: The 24-Hour Semrush…
Great content is the bedrock of SEO. Without it: You’ll fail to grow traffic on your site You’ll be susceptible to penalties like the Google Helpful content update You’ll struggle…
John Mueller’s answer to a question about structured data shows differences between official Schema.org documentation and what Google recommends The post Google On Use Of Product Structured Data For A…
Learn how to create a social media content calendar to better keep track of content and deadlines.
With TikTok’s new feature, content creators can turn their existing TikTok videos into ads with a few easy taps. Read on to learn more. The post TikTok Introduces More Ways…
When it comes to B2B marketing, there’s nothing quite like LinkedIn Ads. Here’s everything you need to know to get started with them. The post LinkedIn Ads: A Complete Guide…
MozCon is returning in-person to Seattle August 7-8, 2023 and this year, we’re excited to bring the Future of Search to our stage. From networking with peers, hearing from industry…
Let’s get started. The main service an SEO agency will provide is improving your website’s visibility on the search engine results pages (SERPs). More search visibility means more organic traffic…
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
I am seeing signs of another Google search ranking algorithm update just a few days after the February 4th Google search ranking update – both of these have not been…
What an insane week between the AI announcements, algorithm updates, content, and so much more. I start off talking about Google’s Bard announcement and a bit about the Paris announcement…
Famed YouTuber and excellent tech reviewer, Marques Brownlee, posted a poll on Twitter to his 6 million followers asking would you rather use Google as it exists now or Bing…
With all this talk about how search is going to be more useful and helpful with the new AI features in Bing, very few are talking about ads in that…
Google is testing a “trending” label in the people also ask box in the mobile search results. I guess it shows trending searches in the category of what other people…
Microsoft Bing is now tucking away its logo, hiding it from searchers, after you conduct a search using your mobile device. Bing will anchor you down to the top of…
Does your site use JavaScript? It probably does like most websites. See how rendering JavaScript can help you find more technical issues.
LaMDA, the underlying technology of Bard AI, is trained with a dataset called Infiniset, the details of which are kept exceedingly vague The post Google Bard AI – What Sites…
AI is shaking up search. Here are some Google alternatives you can try, offering better search experience and higher levels of privacy. The post 21 Great Search Engines You Can…
We love to talk about winning SEO tests, like those wonderful instances where you run an A/B test and you see positive impact. In today’s episode, though, Will is going…
In this guide, I’ll show you everything you need to know about marketing funnels. Let’s get started. A marketing funnel is a visual representation of the stages a customer goes…
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
In a new video, Google Developer Advocate Martin Splitt teaches viewers how to use Google Chrome DevTools to perform basic SEO troubleshooting steps. The post Google’s Expert Advice On SEO…
Learn the latest techniques in blogging and link building in our latest SEJ Show episode. The post Link & Blogging Strategies For 2023 [Podcast] appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google’s Danny Sullivan reiterated that when it comes to AI content, Google is fine with it, as long as the content is useful and written for people. If you are…
Chris Long asked a poll on LinkedIn, asking “How important is the Yandex leak for SEO?” He had 517 responses and by the responses, it seems like most SEOs don’t…
Google’s John Mueller confirmed that the GoogleProber and the GoogleProducer (which we covered here) are both legit Googlebot user agents and crawlers. “These are official Google requests with a user-agent…
Google now can show you a Merchant Center with Google Business Profile status dashboard in the search results. This is similar to how Google shows your local business profile in…
Google Search now shows a carousel at the top of the search results for hotel results. Previously, Google showed a list view and only showed the carousel inside the hotel…
Microsoft Advertising has updated its platform with several new features, including automated bidding and last-touch attribution, in-market audience segments, and conversion tracking enhancements. The post Microsoft Advertising Launches Audience Segments…
Should you choose an XML or HTML site map? Determine whether your site needs them and create one with the help of top recommendations. The post What Is A Sitemap?…
First, it affects your user experience—helping users find what they want will result in more conversions. Second, it helps search engines. Because good navigation will help them better understand how…
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. Microsoft demoed its…
Yesterday I was at the Microsoft office with dozens of other media folks (lots of famous YouTubers also) for Microsoft to showcase its next evolution of Bing, the co-pilot for…
Microsoft has updated the Bing webmaster guidelines to support the updates with the new co-pilot, AI, ChatGPT-powered version of Bing. Bing updated the answers section and added a new section…
Almost a year ago, Google began to integrate clipable coupons into Google Shopping. Well, now it seems that Google is testing showing those clipable coupons directly in Google Search, and…
A few weeks ago, we reported that Google dropped the podcasts carousel from the search results. Well, now Google confirmed the podcast carousel is 100% going away within the Google…
For the past few weeks, there have been reports via the Local Search Forum that Google has been removing emojis and special characters from business names within Google Business Profiles….
Google has released a statement regarding its approach to AI-generated content in its search results, along with updated guidance for publishers. The post Google Sets The Record Straight: AI Content…
Discover the latest advancements in language translation with Google’s AI-powered features in Google Translate. The post Google Launches AI-Powered Contextual Translations appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google is adding new AI-powered features to Google Lens and multisearch. Learn how these new features make searching easier and more efficient. The post Google’s New AI-Powered Features: Search Just…
See how Google is using AI to create a more intuitive and interactive map experience with immersive view, AR navigation, and features for EV drivers. The post Google Maps Brings…
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Satisfy the SEO needs of your customers beyond simple responsive design. The post What Is User Experience? How Design Matters To SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
12 billion, 3 billion, 1 billion. That’s the number of searches made in some of the top alternative search engines monthly. While Google still holds more than 80% of the…
Everyone is creating the same SEO-driven content to rank high on Google. It’s time to set yourself apart by repairing SEO cannibalization. The post How To Get More Traffic By…
In more simple terms: Why do SEO? There are an estimated 3.5 billion searches on Google each day. To tap into this audience, you’ll need to do SEO. One…
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 Search launched…
As you know, Yahoo is planning a come back to search with a new way of thinking about Yahoo Search. What that means, we don’t know yet, but we do…
I am currently in Seattle, and headed to the Microsoft Campus in Redmond, for an in-person press event. I decided to go, assuming it would be related to ChatGPT and…
Back in 2020, Google Search introduced a feature named people cards. It was only available in India but now it seems like it might be expanding, as I can now…
Well, we knew it was coming and here it is, Bard – Google’s answer to ChatGPT. Google is now having its trusted testers test out Bard and will soon roll…
Google may be testing a new layout for videos it displays in the Google Search results. Google is testing a new format for how the videos show in the Google…
Microsoft announces ChatGPT integration into Bing and the Edge browser to enhance user experience and productivity. The post Microsoft Announces ChatGPT Capabilities Coming To Bing appeared first on Search Engine…
We decided to see if changing the word “best“ from lowercase to uppercase in the title tags of category pages on the fishing site would increase organic traffic to this…
If you own a business, you probably know that marketing can make the difference between its success and failure, but have you considered the importance of customer service? Good marketing…
When planning a journey, you usually consider the length of the trip and its cost. Similarly, if you are starting a new SEO project, you want to know how long…
Conductor and Searchmetrics join forces to offer a comprehensive SEO solution for customers. Learn more about the impact of this acquisition. The post From Competitors To Partners: Conductor Acquires Searchmetrics…
Learn how to generate additional revenue for yourself or your business with the best high-ticket affiliate marketing programs. The post 13 Best High-Ticket Affiliate Marketing Programs 2023 appeared first on…
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 may have…
With over 10,000 backlinks since the post was published, it’s fair to say that the Skyscraper Technique took the world by storm in 2015. But what is it exactly, how…
Featured snippets are a special type of search result showing a quick answer to the search query at the top of Google’s results page. Google pulls this information from one…
Chrome 110 introduces a “potentially breaking change” to third-party embedding. This is why it’s actually a good thing. The post Chrome 110 Changes How Web Share API Embeds Third Party…
Getty Images sues Stability AI for allegedly copying over 12 million photos, captions, and metadata without permission. The post Getty Images Sues Stability AI For Copyright Infringement appeared first on…
Google’s John Mueller was asked again about if you should translate the content of the URL itself to the language of the content used on that page. John this time…
Google has confirmed that its latest efforts to filter out local reviews against its policies and guidelines went too far. Google, over the next few weeks, is working to restore…
Google is testing a new design for the mobile search result snippets. Google is boxing in the snippet, the description text, of a specific listing in a gray-shaded curved box.
There may have been another unconfirmed Google search ranking algorithm update – this one also on the weekend, around February 4th, maybe kicking off on February 3rd. I am seeing…
In part one, we go through Jeff Ferguson’s long history in search marketing. In part two, we pick up with him starting his own agency. Then in part three we…
Google has clarified in its search developer documents that JSON-LD, Microdata and RDFa are all fully supported forms for structured data and Google Search. Google wrote, “all three supported formats…
Google announces new AI-powered features in search results and introduces an experimental conversational AI service, Bard, powered by LaMDA. The post Google CEO Confirms AI Features Coming To Search “Soon”…
YouTube Shorts creators can now join YouTube’s Partner Program and earn money with their content. Learn about the requirements and how the revenue-sharing model works. The post YouTube Shorts Monetization:…