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SEO & JavaScript: The Good, the Bad & the Uncertainty
Search engines have improved JavaScript website indexing. But the question of whether they can properly render JS pages remains muddled.
Google Search Patent Update – February 18, 2020
Check out some Google search-related patent updates including determining quality score for a content item, proactive virtual assistants, and more.
Google is Testing AMP Results in Desktop SERPs
Google‘s been spotted serving AMP pages in desktop search in what appears to be a test or a glitch.
Google Crawl and Indexing Update March 1, 2020
Google is updating how it crawls and indexes nofollow links. Fix these potential issues before March 2020.
Google on Dealing With Manual Actions & Reconsideration Requests
In the latest episode of Ask Google Webmasters, John Mueller offers advice regarding manual actions and reconsideration requests.
It’s Time to Put the ‘Marketing’ Back in ‘Content Marketing’
Here’s why and how digital marketers can start using content to build businesses holistically.
An Adaptive Framework for Link Building Campaigns
By using this framework and breaking link building into campaigns, you can make it more fun and have less burnout.
My Site Audit Says ‘Low Word Counts’ – Is That Important?
Don’t freak out if you fail an automatic site audit. Take a breath and evaluate whether the tool is right.
Google Says No Downside To Using Unsupported Structured Data
Google’s John Mueller says Google can use unsupported structured data to understand entities.
Link Rot – What it Is and How it Affects Rankings
All websites are losing links to link rot. Nobody is immune. How you can fight back.
A Hands-On Introduction to Modern JavaScript for SEOs
Learn modern JavaScript building blocks while coding a simple single-page app and optimizing it with structured data.
How Hackers May Be Hurting Your SEO
Learn more about how hacking can severely affect a website’s organic performance.
How to Optimize AMP Stories for Google Search Results
An official set of recommendations concerning SEO for AMP stories is now available from the AMP Open Source Project.
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The Changing Landscape of Google’s SERPs with Peter Leshaw [PODCAST]
Digital marketing consultant Peter Leshaw talks about how Google’s SERPs are changing and what you need to pay attention to.
Google Confirms: No Core Update
Google confirmed that there was no Google update. This is what happened.
Google’s SEO Best Practices Summed Up in New Video
The latest episode of Google’s Search for Beginners video series goes over the best (and worst) practices for SEO.
10 Tips for Mastering Your SEO Content Strategy
Use these tips and tricks to create high-value, high-converting content that gets your website noticed online.
5 Ways to Get Better Log File Insights for Crawl Budget Optimization
Build a valuable picture of search engine bot behavior with these five key methods of filtering your log file data.
8 Things That Are Wrong with Google Search Today
Learn what’s wrong with Google Search today – incorrect search engine results, how it handles privacy, and more.
Google: 6 Need States Influence Search Behavior
Google research asserts that six need states influence search behavior.
A Major Hollywood Studio Turns to SEO to Boost Ticket Sales
In a rare move, a Hollywood studio changes a movie title after its release date to make it more search-friendly.
Domains Ending in .Com to Reportedly Get More Expensive
As per a new agreement between ICANN and Verisign, the price of domains ending in .com may go up soon.
Google’s John Mueller: There is No Benchmark for Crawl Budget
There is no benchmark for what is considered an optimal crawl budget for websites, Google’s John Mueller says.
A Link Building Checklist to Earn More & Better Links
Follow the tips in this handy link building checklist and earn more and better links from your campaigns.
Does Google Favor .Gov & .Edu Sites?
While many .edu and .gov sites rank well, it likely isn’t because the domain is .edu or .gov.
Google’s John Mueller on Word Count for SEO
Google’s John Mueller tweeted about word count analysis for SEO.
Citations & Local SEO: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide
Citations are a key ranking factor for local search. Learn the ins and outs of managing and optimizing citations.
Google Says Hreflang Attributes Should Not Be Used in Anchor Tags
Google’s John Mueller advises SEOs on the correct, and incorrect, ways to use hreflang attributes on a web page.
How to Beat Big Brands in SEO
Finding yourself hitting wall after wall trying to compete with big brands? Rethink your SEO strategy and start winning.