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Google Ads Salesperson Alleged to Link Organic Ranking to Ad Spend
A member of the search marketing community tweeted allegations of misrepresentations by a Google Ads salesperson. Danny Sullivan responded with help.
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Google’s Question Hub Launches in the US & This Week’s Digital Marketing News [PODCAST]
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The Marketing O’Clock team takes a look at the new US launch of Google’s Question Hub, YouTube’s rise to prominence in Google News, and more!
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Google on Improving Core Web Vitals Score by Blocking Countries
Can blocking visitors from countries with slow Internet connections improve Core Web Vitals Score? Google’s Martin Splitt answers the question
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YouTube Shares 3 Keyword Research Tips For Videos
YouTube offers advice on competitive keyword research for videos, and answers a number of other questions about its search and discovery algorithm.
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Learn from a leading SEO professional the best SEO strategies and master the skills and tools to beat your business goals in 2021.
Google’s SMITH Algorithm Outperforms BERT
Google’s new SMITH algorithm understands long-form content better than BERT
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Facebook Pages Redesigned, 5 New Features Added
Facebook is rolling out a redesigned layout for Pages along with new features to help foster community building and achieve business objectives.
Google Explains What URL Removals Tool Does
Google’s John Mueller answers a question about what the Search Console URL Removals Tool does
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Research Exposes Role of Pricing on User Ratings
Research from Harvard Business School explores role of pricing on user ratings. Implications for platforms with ratings and the businesses that depend on them.
Over 80K .EU Domains Suspended Due to Brexit Regulations
Over 80,000 .EU domains owned by UK citizens are suspended due to new regulations imposed as a result of Brexit.
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Google Clarifies Passage-Based Ranking, 2020 Clockscars & This Week’s Digital Marketing News [PODCAST]
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The Marketing O’Clock team dives into Google’s plans for passage-based ranking, TikTok and Instagram Reel’s entrance into Google Discover, and more!
Get Ahead in 2021 at eSummit: Learn Trends Impacting SEO, PPC & More
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WordPress Powers 39.5% of All Websites
WordPress is now powering 39.5% of all websites in 2021, up from powering 35% of all sites in 2020.
Snapchat Year in Review: 20 Stats for UK Marketers
A report published by Snapchat is filled with statistics UK marketers can use to better understand the app’s avid users.
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WordPress All in One SEO Auto Updates Cause Backlash
Publishers complain about All in One SEO Plugin automatic updates
Google Search Traffic to Pirate Sites Down After Algorithm Updates
Google’s recent algorithm updates are reportedly reducing traffic to piracy websites, according to an analysis of year-over-year data.
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Google Employees Form a Union
Employees at Alphabet formally announce a union to present a united voice for fairness and against discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
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3 Myths About YouTube Trending Debunked
YouTube addresses 3 common myths about how it features content and explains what it takes for a video to appear in the coveted ‘Trending’ section.
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