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Google Answers Why Landing Page Ranks For An E-Commerce Query
Google’s John Mueller answers why a landing page about a domain migration ranks for an e-commerce search query
11 Lessons Learned From Auditing Over 500 Websites
After 12 years and 500+ audits, here are 11 SEO lessons that can save you time, money, and frustration on your journey to better rankings.
WordPress Robots.txt: What Should You Include?
A smarter robots.txt can stop SEO issues before they start. Clean up WordPress crawl paths, block noise, and point bots to what matters.
SEO Rockstar Names 7 SEO Fundamentals To Win In AI Search
SEO legend Todd Friesen names seven SEO fundamentals for winning in AI search, and it’s still called SEO
Google & Apple Maps: 20% of Local Searches Now Start Here
Map platforms like Google, Apple, and Bing Maps now drive 20% of local searches, according to new research.
Google On Diluting SEO Impact Through Anchor Text Overuse
Google’s John Mueller answers a question about diluting the impact of anchor text by using it sitewide.
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We Figured Out How AI Overviews Work [& Built A Tool To Prove It]
Unlock the secrets of AI Overviews and realign your SEO strategy for improved visibility and relevance on Google.
Google Discover Desktop Data Previously Trackable In Search Console
Google Discover desktop data was briefly accessible in Search Console. Though no longer available, the data provides insights ahead of the full rollout.
Ask An SEO: How To Convince C-Suite To Support Brand-Based SEO
Explore how brand building can align with your business goals and create lasting value, even if it initially reduces traffic.
Google Clarifies Googlebot-News Crawler Documentation
Google updated the Googlebot-News documentation to remove wrong information
Google’s John Mueller: Updating XML Sitemap Dates Doesn’t Help SEO
XML sitemap date manipulation won’t improve SEO, says Google’s John Mueller. Learn why this common tactic wastes resources and what to do instead.
Google Updates Gemini/Vertex AI User Agent Documentation
Google’s updated guidance clarifies that Google-Extended does not affect search inclusion, nor is it a ranking signal
25 Alternative Search Engines You Can Use Instead Of Google
Explore an exhaustive list of new search engine options and how their technology changes the online search game.
Google’s AI Overviews Reach 1.5 Billion Monthly Users
Google AI Overviews reaches 1.5 billion monthly users with Alphabet’s Q1 earnings showing 10% search revenue growth.
Google: How To Remove Site From Search Without Verifying Ownership
Google’s John Mueller explained how to remove a site from the search results without Search Console ownership verification
Google’s Martin Splitt Explains How To Find & Remove Noindex Tags
Noindex tags hiding in your site can prevent search engines from indexing your pages. Google’s Martin Splitt advises where to look for them.
Google Quietly Ends COVID-Era Structured Data Support
Google quietly announced it will be ending support for a COVID-era structured data type
Why Do Web Standards Matter? Google Explains SEO Benefits
Google’s Gary Illyes explains how web standards benefit SEO, focusing on the differences between robots.txt and sitemaps.
OpenAI Expresses Interest In Buying Chrome Browser
OpenAI may seek to acquire Chrome if it’s split from Google in the ongoing antitrust proceedings.
DOJ’s Google Search Trial: What If Google Must Sell Chrome?
Google’s antitrust trial enters the remedies phase, with the DOJ seeking Chrome breakup and AI restrictions.
AI Overviews Glitch May Hint at Google’s Algorithm
Hallucinations in Google’s AI Overviews offer insights into how the ranking algorithms understand search queries and choose answers
SEO Vs. PPC: What’s The Best Strategy For Your Business?
SEO or PPC: Which is better for your business? Understand the trade-offs and advantages to make an informed decision.
Competitor Analysis In Local SEO And How To Gain An Edge
Outperform local competitors by identifying gaps, refining strategies, and driving more targeted traffic through smarter competition research.
SEOFOMO Survey Shows How Ecommerce SEOs Use AI In 2025
Survey shows increasing integration of AI into ecommerce workflows for wins in conversion optimization, content, and technical SEO
Google Says LLMs.Txt Comparable To Keywords Meta Tag
Google’s John Mueller critiqued the use of LLMs.txt and compared its utility to the useless keyword meta tag
How To Write SEO Reports That Get Attention From Your CMO
Transform your reports with insights that matter. Discover how to create impactful SEO client reports that drive business results.
Google’s New Domain Structure: What’s Next For Hreflang?
Google domains are consolidating to Google.com. Learn what this could mean for hreflang tags and what SEO steps you should take now.
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AI Overviews: We Reverse-Engineered Them So You Don’t Have To [+ What You Need To Do Next]
Delve into AI Overview and find out how to optimize your content for AI-driven SERPs and maintain relevance in SEO.
Ask An SEO: My Content Can’t Be Seen When I Disable JavaScript – Will This Affect My SEO?
JavaScript-dependent content may not be accessible to search engine crawlers, so make sure all page content can be rendered for best practice.
Google Confirms That Structured Data Won’t Make A Site Rank Better
Google’s John Mueller explains that structured data won’t make a site rank better.