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Google Search Console Adds More Detail to Error Reports
Google is adding more detail to Search Console reports in an effort to assist SEOs with resolving rich results errors.
Google Halloween Search Trends For 2021
Google shares data about the top trending Halloween-related searches this year, such as most popular costumes, top haunted house locations in Maps, and more.
How to Prioritize Technical SEO Issues Without Rocking the Web Dev Boat
Do you have a strategy that works for prioritizing technical SEO issues with your web development team? These tips can help.
State of SEO: The Top Opportunities & Risks for the Next 12 Months
Take in our State of SEO report as we break down industry SWOT analysis based on 2,800+ responses from SEO professionals worldwide.
Google Rolls Out New Eco-Friendly Search Filters
New filters in Google Search can help users find the most eco-friendly options when it comes to planning travel and buying appliances.
A Complete Guide to Keyword Search Volume for SEO
Search volume is a key metric for effective keyword research. Read about its limitations and ways to enhance the information and data it provides.
12 Completely Outdated SEO Practices You Should Avoid
It’s best to stay updated on best practices and tactics. These 12 outdated SEO practices can cause more harm than good for your brand.
Google on Using CSS to Hide Internal Links
John Mueller points out the larger SEO problem inherent in using CSS to hide internal links
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How SEO Professionals & Agencies Win New Business [Survey Results]
We asked SEO professionals how they generate leads and where they win new business. See what they said in our State of SEO industry survey.
How to Optimize Gallery Page Images for Google Search
An artist wonders how to get his paintings ranking against photos in Google Search. Find helpful image optimization tips in this Ask an SEO.
Free WordPress Astra Plugin Updated with Gutenberg Wireframe Blocks
Astra announces update that brings Gutenberg Wireframing to the web publishing community
10 Enterprise Page Speed Optimizations & Implementation Tips
Don’t let slow page speeds leave customers running to your competitors. Use these tips to improve speed and create a positive experience.
Outbound Links to Authority Sites Good For SEO?
Google’s John Mueller discusses the practice of linking out to authoritative sites for SEO purposes
How to Generate Leads with Inbound Marketing
Here are five actionable tips that will help you create well-optimized content that converts more first-time visitors into leads.
Top 10 Shopify SEO Apps & Tools to Supercharge Organic Rankings
SEO apps for Shopify can help your store appear more often and higher in organic search, and offer a better experience for customers. Here’s how.
Are Chrome Bookmarks a Google Ranking Factor?
Is Google using the number of times a site is bookmarked in Chrome as a ranking factor? Read about it here.
WWW vs. non-WWW: Which is Better for SEO?
Does using www vs. no www have an impact on the SEO of your website? What do search engines prefer? Read on to find out.
Google MUM Algorithm Can Do More than Rank Websites
Google’s John Mueller said that the MUM algorithm can be applied to many parts of search, beyond the ranking part
Google Tests Feature to Help Users Click from Websites to Competitors
Google announced an experimental Chrome feature makes it easy to access search results without leaving a website
Anchor Text As A Google Ranking Factor: Everything You Need to Know
Anchor text is useful for providing context to users, but does it have any impact to search rankings? Read about it here.
Google Search Ends Support For Internet Explorer 11
Google Search is no longer supporting the Internet Explorer 11 web browser, as the company says: “We did the math. It’s time.”
Holiday Searches Start Early This Year, Microsoft Reports
Holiday shopping is starting early this year, and a new report from Microsoft aims to make marketers aware of changes to customer expectations.
Major Changes to a Website: Why Are You Even Doing It?
Google’s John Mueller answers a question about migrating to WWW version of a site. Then he offers points to think about regarding major changes
Does Sarcasm Still Confuse Google?
Google’s John Mueller discusses the issue of sarcasm in articles and why sometimes content should not contain it
Build Fewer but Stronger Pages or Create Lots of Pages?
Google’s John Mueller compares content strategies and shows which are appropriate for different goals and situations
“Google” is Bing’s Top Keyword
“Google” is reportedly the top query in competitive search engine Bing, according to a document submitted to EU’s General Court.
Google Answers if Links or Content Determine E-A-T Scores
Google’s John Mueller speaks frankly on the topic of using E-A-T as an SEO or technical factor
10 Tips for Creating Mobile-Friendly Content
Crafting mobile-friendly content can help you stand out from competitors and deliver a better user experience. Here’s how to do it.
How to Use Structured Data to Support E-A-T
Do you want to boost your content’s perceived E-A-T? Learn how to leverage structured data to do that in this guide.
Google Announces Search Redesign Using MUM Algorithm
Google announced a redesign of Google Search that introduces an intuitive way to explore topics and surface more content with MUM