Why Search – and SEO – Is Important
The consumer journey is gradually playing a larger role in search. Users search to solve problems, to accomplish tasks, and “do” things.
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Ask an SEO: 3 HTML & Coding Questions Answered
This lightning round edition answers 3 reader questions on HTML and coding issues. Learn about button text, how many links are too much, and more.
Do Incognito Searches Affect SEO or Rankings
What is incognito search and does it affect SEO ranking? Read more about it, what is CTR, and if either has an effect on ranking.
How Misspelled Keywords Affect SEO
Algorithms are constantly getting updated to give searchers the best user experience. Is using misspelled keywords still a valid strategy for SEO? Find out here.
When Should I Use a Canonical vs. a 301 Redirect?
Not sure when to use a 301 redirect vs. a canonical tag? Discover how to best use each method when managing duplicate content.
Should You Buy & Redirect Expired Domains?
Redirecting expired domains was a tried-and-true tactic in the old days SEO. But here’s why you shouldn’t count on it as an SEO tactic nowadays.
Can PageRank Predict the NHL Playoffs?
PageRank is really, really good at measuring the authority of webpages. But can it be used to predict the next NHL Stanley Cup champion?
Can an Automatic Reload Script Hurt SEO?
While reloading a script automatically doesn’t affect SEO, it’s still a bad idea overall. Here’s why it’s not worth the short-term revenue gains.
How to Deal with Paginated Pages
The web can be full of bad information about how to deal with pagination for SEO. This post attempts to clear some of that up.
How to Handle Low Inventory Pages on Ecommerce Sites
Should you noindex product pages with low inventory? If you noindex category pages, does that include the subcategories? Find out the answers here.
Why Is a Site with Ugly URLs Ranking Above Mine?
Here’s why a website with ugly URLs can rank higher in the SERPs and some URL structure best practices.
How Much More Effective Are Headings Than Formatted Text?
Search engines are now smart enough to realize what are headings or titles, even if we don’t explicitly tell them.
Does Google Favor .Gov & .Edu Sites?
While many .edu and .gov sites rank well, it likely isn’t because the domain is .edu or .gov.
Are Modal Popups Searchable?
Using a modal isn’t necessarily good or bad for SEO – it’s all about how it’s coded and implemented.
8 SEO Job Interview Questions That Cut Through the BS
Want to hire the right person? Here are the best interview questions you should ask SEO job candidates.
What Is a Google Broad Core Algorithm Update?
Here’s how a broad core algorithm is different from a major named Google algorithm update, plus how to recover.
Top 8 Skills Every Great SEO Professional Needs to Succeed
Here are the top eight important skills managers look for when hiring an SEO professional.
The End of DMOZ and the Evolution of SEO
Beware the Ides of March. In case this is all Greek to you, it won’t soothe you to hear me say that DMOZ – the...
What Does Mobile First Index Actually Mean?
There’s a lot of talk about Mobile First Indexing – but what does that actually mean? What’s likely to happen in the various mobile scenarios?...
You Don’t Want a Google Disavow Links Option
Do you really want a disavow links option? I don’t. With the recent Penguin update, the SEO community has been talking a lot lately about...