Publishers Report Possible URL Removal Tool Bug – No Word from Google
Several publishers report problem with Google’s URL Removal Tool. Some report that it is working.
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I am a Head Judge of the 2021 U.S. Search Awards. I am also a publisher of award winning websites. I was a Head Judge for the 2020 U.S. Search awards and have presented at the following search marketing conferences:
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Google Says Internal Nofollow Links Will Continue to Work
Google’s John Mueller answered how Google will treat internal nofollow links.
Google Ranks Syndicated Content Over Original Publishers
Despite Google’s announcement to rank original news, Google is still showing bias to big sites that syndicate content from smaller sites.
Is FAQ Structured Data Dominating Google Search?
SEO community calls attention to a quirk in how Google displays FAQ data in the search results.
Google Updates Reviews Rich Results – Check Your Structured Data
Google updated Reviews Rich Results. Change affects publishers with reviews structured data.
Google Confirms: Changing Nofollow Was About Link Signal
Gary Illyes confirmed that nofollow links deprived Google of important link data.
Google Will Now Treat Meta Robots Nofollow as a Hint
Google announced that the Meta Robots Nofollow will also be treated as a hint. Google will no longer treat it as a directive.
Google Nofollow Links Ranking Change – How it Affects SEO
Google’s announcement that nofollow links may help rankings changes digital marketing in a profound way.
Adult Spam Links – Should You Disavow Them?
Is there any harm or benefit to disavowing spammy adult links?
Quality Raters Guidelines Update – This is What Changed
Google updated the Quality Raters Guidelines. Changes may indicate SEO trends to follow.
Google on Broad Core Algorithm Update Recovery – 4 Takeaways
Google’s John Mueller offers four takeaways on recovering from a broad core algorithm update.
Majestic Updates Backlink Tool – You Might Need to See This
Majestic released an improved version of their popular link checking tool. It takes the pain out of link research for SEO.
WordPress 5.3 Will Change How it Blocks Indexing
WordPress 5.3 will stop using Robots.txt to discourage search engines from indexing a site.
It’s OK if Structured Data From Desktop Version is Missing from AMP
Google’s John Mueller affirms that it’s fine if structured data from desktop version is missing from the AMP version of a web page.
Google Research: 55% of Consumers Use Videos for Purchase Decisions
Shopping decisions are influenced by online videos.
Google Rankings and Nofollow Anchor Text
Many SEOs report that nofollow anchor text helps web pages rank. Is there truth to this?
Google Accused of Privacy Gaslighting by University Scholars
Two university PhD researchers accused Google of gaslighting about Chrome browser and privacy.
Google Says it Doesn’t Require Fixing Structured Data Warnings
Google’s John Mueller said Google doesn’t require fixing structured data tool warnings. But encouraged fixing it if possible.
Google’s John Mueller is Asked About Links and E-A-T
Links have traditionally been a metric of website authority and trustworthiness. Do links establish E-A-T?
Doesn’t Build Links. Why Did Google Slap a Link Penalty?
Well known marketing agency doesn’t build links but Google slapped them with a link penalty anyway.
Google Introduces Relative Mobile Conversion Rate Metric
Google officially introduces Relative Mobile Conversion Rate, a way to measure and improve mobile conversion rates.
Google AdSense Announces Crackdown on Invalid Clicks
Google announced AdSense will stop ads from showing BEFORE invalid clicks happen.
Is there a Google Patent on Natural Link Profiles?
Are there any Google patents or research papers about natural links? What does it mean to have natural links?
Why Bidding On Your Brand Name is Important
I may seem counterintuitive but PPC bidding on your own brand name makes sense.
Top Ranking in Google Local Can Be Rented
You can rent top positions in Google’s local search rankings.
Did Googler’s Tweet Imply Google Doesn’t Catch All Paid Links?
A tweet by Google’s Gary Illyes about devaluing 700 domains for link selling implied the paid links previously worked.
Why White Hat SEO is No Longer a Thing
It’s time to be realistic about how we define SEO for Google
Google’s Mueller Asked About Increasing E-A-T with Structured Data
Google’s John Mueller answers question about increasing E-A-T and structured data.
How to Reach More People on Facebook
Tips for increasing the reach of Facebook posts for Facebook groups and business pages.
SEO Community Responds to Google’s Nofollow Advice
SEO community responds to Google’s assertion that adding nofollow to all outbound links seems “a bit lazy.”