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Yelp Vs. Google Antitrust Case Survives First Big Test
Google faces a jury trial after a judge lets Yelp’s main antitrust claims proceed, raising questions about local search and ad market practices.
Reddit Q1 Report: What It Means For Digital Marketing And SEO
Reddit expanded its global reach in Q1 2025, with logged-in and logged-out user activity growing sharply in both the U.S. and international markets
33% of Google Users Stuck with Bing After a Two-Week Trial: Study
Study reveals 33% of Google users stayed with Bing after trying it for two weeks. Is Google’s dominance driven by quality, or default settings?
Google Expands AIO Coverage In Select Industries
Search visibility is shifting as AI Overviews replace organic listings across a growing number of industries.
Google Is Launching Search Central Deep Dive Events
Google announced a new series of multi-day events called Deep Dive for in-depth coverage of the technical and marketing sides of SEO
Ask An SEO: Should We Optimize For Keywords With High Search Volume Or Competition?
Stop obsessing over 500 searches. This week’s Ask An SEO shows how to decode keyword intent and turn Google Keyword Planner into an SEO asset.
Reimagining EEAT To Drive Higher Sales And Search Visibility
You can’t add EEAT to a site, but you can create the conditions that lead to the signals Google equates with it
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.
Google’s Updated Raters Guidelines Refines Concept Of Low Quality
Google’s recently updated Search Quality Raters Guidelines reflect Google’s search ranking priorities
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.
Top AI Search, SEO, & Content Trends To Prioritize In 2025
Watch on-demand and walk away with a clear roadmap for leading your SEO and content strategy in 2025.
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.
Winning The Link Game: How To Create & Pitch Content That Attracts Incredible Links
Join us live with Michael Johnson, Sr. Strategist at Resolve, as he walks you through actionable techniques that deliver real results.
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
The CMO’s Guide To Winning In AI Search With Ahrefs
Join us for a powerful strategy session designed to help you stay visible, profitable, and one step ahead in 2025.
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.