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Are Hyphens in Domain Names OK for Google?
Are keywords in the domain name overrated? Google’s John Mueller discusses keywords in domain names in the context of SEO.
Don’t Let Website Redesign Projects Ruin Your SEO
Website redesign projects must involve SEO from the start to avoid serious SEO damage. Learn why and how to do it in this article.
Google Link Spam Algorithm Update Rolling Out on July 26
Google begins rolling out the “link spam update,” which makes its algorithms more effective at identifying and nullifying link spam.
The Ultimate Web Content Writing Checklist for SEO
Find tips on reader experience, SEO-friendliness, and content quality. Plus, use these pre-publishing checklists for the best SEO content writing possible.
Why Google May Remove a Site’s FAQ Rich Results
Google’s John Mueller explains the reasons why Google may remove FAQ rich results displayed by a site
Google: How to Use Search Operators for SEO
New Google Advanced SEO support page shows how to use search operators for identifying errors and making improvements
Google Expands ‘About This Result’ With Info On Ranking Factors
Google is expanding the ‘About This Result’ panel with information about what factors went into ranking a page in search results.
Google’s 5 Best Practices For Optimizing Deal Pages
After making deal pages free for all ecommerce stores, Google offers six best practices to follow to optimize the pages for search results.
Google: Keep Redirects Live For One Year
Google’s Gary Illyes advises keeping redirects in place for at least one year in order to ensure ranking signals are passed permanently.
How to Use Python to Parse & Pivot Server Log Files for SEO
Save time and money by automating the parsing, validation, and pivoting of log file data for SEO using Python (with script).
5 Ways Brands Can Build an Enterprise SEO Culture
Master how to create a culture of SEO across your Enterprise. Build your SEO Centre of Excellence and scale your operation.
How Long for Google to Re-rank a Rehabilitated Website
Google’s John Mueller provides a detailed answer as to how long it takes to re-rank a rehabilitated website and why it takes so long
5 Ways to Take Your Small Business Marketing to the Next Level
A survey of 600 small business owners reveals their marketing strategies and plans in the “new normal.” Here are key takeaways from CallRail’s survey.
Google Launches Free Deals Listings in Search Results
Google is rolling out a new way for ecommerce stores to list deals in search results, which is currently free for all merchants.
3 Simple PageSpeed & Core Web Vital Hacks for WordPress
Waited until the last minute and now you need to get your Core Web Vital numbers up? Try these hacks to get it done.
Google: No SEO Advantage to Dedicated Hosting
Google’s John Mueller affirms that dedicated web hosting does not have an SEO advantage over shared hosting.
An SEO Breakdown of Reputation as an E-A-T Factor
Learn what Google’s E-A-T guidelines might mean for your industry and how reputation management can protect your brand’s SEO.
Google’s 7 Tips For Analyzing a Google Search Traffic Drop
Google gives site owners seven tips for analyzing the main causes of drops in organic search traffic.
6 Redirect Mistakes That Can Wreak Havoc on Your Site’s Traffic
Redirects are often part of a site’s evolution, but mistakes can impact traffic and rankings. Learn how to avoid common redirect issues.
How Do You Outrank Bigger Sites for High Competition Keywords?
How can you compete against much larger competitors on a valuable keyword? Ask these important questions to improve your SEO strategy.
How to Work With an SEO Agency (And Secrets They Won’t Tell You)
There are secrets to building a good SEO agency-client relationship. Learn how to grow, nurture, and get the most out of this partnership.
Why First-Party Data Should Lead Your Organic Search Strategy
Discover how leveraging first-party data can inform your SEO strategy and drive more profitable and sustainable revenue.
Why GoogleBot Doesn’t Crawl Enough Pages on Some Sites
Google’s John Mueller explains the factors that influence how many pages from a site get crawled… and why some pages are not crawled
Bing Clarity Rage Clicks Report Helps Improve UX
Bing explains how rage clicks indicate a poor user experience and how the free Clarity heat map feature identifies them
Mueller Asked About Lag in Google Search Console Indexing Report
Google’s John Mueller explains what looks like a bug in Search Console that reports indexed URLs as crawled but not indexed
Google Launches New Way to Optimize Videos For Search
Google has a new way to optimize videos for search results when they’re published on a creator’s own website rather than YouTube.
6 Tips for Choosing the Right Enterprise Search Solution
How do you choose the best enterprise search solution for your organization? Learn how to evaluate your options and what questions to ask.
Long-Tail Keyword Strategy: Why & How to Target Intent for SEO
Learn the benefits of using highly targeted search terms packed with intent. Here’s how to find long-tail keywords and use them to your advantage.
Google Shares 5 Insights Into Appearing in Google News
Google shares five insights that can help site owners better understand how news appears on surfaces like Google News and Google Search.
WooCommerce Vulnerability Affects Millions of WordPress Sites
WooCommerce announced a patch for a critical vulnerability that is rolling out as a forced update. Publishers urged to check if updated