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Everything You Need to Know About Hidden Text & SEO
Hidden text, with the goal of manipulating Google’s algorithm, can get you penalized. But here are a few valid and Google-approved reasons to hide content.
Brand Equity: The Key to Enterprise Link Building
A strong brand will create a lot of opportunities to build links. Here’s how to maximize your enterprise link building efforts.
Google Confirms Two Indexing Outages
Google confirmed two indexing outages affecting search results. One issue affects mobile indexing. The second one affects canonicalization.
3 Advanced SaaS SEO Strategies & Best Practices
In a crowded and competitive market, SaaS companies need to go beyond the basics to stand out. These SEO tactics will help you scale effectively.
Google Says Changing Web Layout Can Affect Rankings
Google cautioned that updating a web layout can affect rankings, even if URLs and content remain the same.
Google Explains Role of Time and Place in Featured Snippet Rankings
New article explains three things that Google uses for selecting web pages to rank for featured snippets.
Google Launches Mini-Site of Holiday Marketing Resources
Google’s new small business holiday hub is full of resources marketers can use to prepare for the busiest shopping season of the year.
How to Catch & Fix 4 Common SEO Issues Before It’s Too Late
Taking a proactive stance in your SEO processes will help you catch and resolve problems before they impact your rankings. Here’s how to do it.
Mastering In-House SEO: Your Must-Read Book for 2020
Current and aspiring in-house SEO professionals will benefit from reading these stories from 26 leading experts. Here’s your sneak peek of the book.
How Google Handles Naked Links
Google’s John Mueller answers how Google handles bare URL inbound links that do not have an anchor text.
Google SERP Study: Which Rich Results Get the Most Clicks?
All rich results in Google SERPs are not created equal – at least not when it comes to click-through rate – a new study finds.
How to Take Over the SERPs for Your Name
Want to take control of your personal brand online? These SEO tips will help you own the SERPs when someone searches for your name.
15 Tips That Will Improve Your Writing Today
Learning how to write well is a process that can always be improved. Apply these 15 tactics to elevate your writing to the next level.
Google Rewrites Meta Descriptions Over 70% of the Time
Google rewrites meta descriptions for pages over 70% of the time, according to a recent study examining search results for 30,000 keywords.
Bing Improves Key Search Features
Bing is improving several key search features with updates designed to provide users with a wider range of results.
20 Things I Learned From 20 Years of Working in the SEO Industry
A seasoned SEO professional shares 20 of the most important lessons she has learned from two decades of experience in the industry.
6 Enterprise-Level Link Building Best Practices
Building links at the enterprise-level? Use your size to your advantage. Here are six best practices for a successful large-scale campaign.
24 Best Google Keyword Planner Alternatives
Looking for a good alternative to Google Keyword Planner? Here are 24 tools you can use to discover keyword ideas and search volume predictions.
Google On Link Algorithms and How Long for Links to Work
Google’s John Mueller discusses how often link algorithms update and how long it takes for a link to take effect.
What Data from 100 Million Calls Can Teach Marketers About Rebounding from COVID-19
Recent call data is continuing to reveal new insights for marketers. Here are a few takeaways to help get your business back on track.
Google Supports New Structured Data for Retailers
Google is starting to support a new type of schema.org markup that allows retailers to add shipping information to search results.
Google on its Relationship With SEOs
Google’s Martin Splitt, and Barry Schwartz of Rusty Brick, discuss myths surrounding Google’s relationship with the SEO community.
How to Handle Out-of-Stock Products on Ecommerce Platforms
Get your strategy for product stock handling implemented ahead of the busy period. Learn key ecommerce tips for dealing with out-of-stock products.
5 Common Google Business Profile Problems & How to Resolve Them
Google My Business has gotten more complex over the years. Here are five common issues with Google My Business and how to fix them.
Marketing Accessibility Based on Human Life Experiences
Learn why inclusive web design trumps AI-based accessibility remediation solutions and the importance of marketing with people – not sales – in mind.
6 Signs You Need to Update Your Website Copy
Not getting results from your website even with its fancy design and flashy features? It’s time to re-examine your website copy.
How Risky Is It REALLY to Change Your Article Dates for SEO?
Some websites update articles (or just date stamps) to make their content look fresh to get more clicks. Learn its SEO benefits and consequences here.
How Can I Feature a Temporary Promotion Without Losing My Primary Keyword?
Is it possible to change the featured offer on a page without losing the ranking for a prized keyword? Yes (probably). Learn more here.
How to Write Content Better & Faster: 10 Secrets to Try Now
A well-thought-out strategy is important in creating high-quality content fast. Here are 10 tactics, tips, and tools to use.
Googlers Do Not Answer Direct Messages; Here’s Why
Google’s Search Relations team explains why they cannot answer direct messages from SEOs and site owners, according to company policy.