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AMP URLs Will Soon Show Full Publisher Addresses
AMP URLs will soon drop the ‘google.com/amp’ prefix and show the full address of the original publisher.
Google Voice Search Summary Algo
Google Assistant uses an algorithm to summarize web pages and speak the result. Would you like to know how Google does it? The research paper...
How to Optimize Content for Google Voice Search
In a Webmaster Hangout, Google’s John Mueller answers what steps publishers should take to optimize content for voice search and for Google Assistant. He also...
Google to Publishers: Optimize Your Content for Google Assistant
Google has been sending notices to publishers with directions for how to make their content more discoverable by Google Assistant.
Google Local Search: 5 Things You Need to Do to Rank Now
Here’s what you need to do in order to keep up with Google’s constantly changing local search algorithms.
Does Structured Data Markup Indirectly Help Rankings?
Google’s description of how it uses structured data has changed. Here’s how these changes may indirectly affect your rankings.
5 SEO Risks Worth Taking (Plus 3 You Must Avoid)
Discover five SEO tactics that are worth the risk and some you need to avoid at all costs.
How to Revamp Your Local SEO Strategy
Here are some of the ways that will help you to revamp your local SEO strategy for 2018.
Google Integrating Third Party Reviews in Local Search Results
Google has been spotted integrating reviews from third party sources in the Knowledge Graph cards for Google My Business listings.
Negative Google Reviews from Former Employees Are Now Against Guidelines
Google has updated its Google My Business review guidelines with more specific information about conflicts of interest.
#SEOWishlist2017: All I Want for Christmas Is…
We asked our Twitter community what’s on their SEO wish list. Here’s what they had to say.
Brute Force Password Hacks on the Rise
A subReddit hacking, 1.4 billion stolen passwords, and a WordPress attack are reminders that passwords matter, regardless of your CMS.
Google Featuring Longer Snippets: What to Do Now
Google now shows longer snippets in search results. Find out how this could impact your SEO strategy.
Google Brings Back Webmaster Help Videos
Google is bringing back webmaster help videos on YouTube in a new series called “SEO snippets.”
10 Content Types That Will Boost Your Traffic
Learn the 10 most effective content types that can help you boost your organic and social traffic.
Maccabees Update: Google Confirms New Core Algorithm Changes
Google confirms several improvements were made to its core algorithm. Find out what kinds of sites have been impacted.
Viewport Time: The Ultimate User Engagement Metric?
Viewport Time is a user engagement metric that can potentially revolutionize search marketing.
Smart Content & Smart SEO: Mastering Audiences & Architecture
Smart content creation plus smart SEO will produce a highly optimized website that will rank, convert, and delight your audiences.
Google: Here are 6 Ways You Can Get Ready for the Mobile-First Index
Google has published its official advice on getting ready for the mobile-first search index.
Google Issues Duplicate Content Warning
Google’s John Mueller issues guidance and clarification about a URL issue that can cause what Google sees as duplicate content.
Google Brings Price Tracking to Google Flights, Trips and Hotel Search
Google has introduced a new set of tools to assist travellers looking for the best deal.
Google Revamps its SEO Starter Guide: Here’s What’s New
Google has revamped its official SEO Starter Guide for the first time in over 7 years.
The Phantom Returns: A Guide to Google’s Quality Updates
The Google Quality Updates appear to demote low-quality content. Learn all about the first and subsequent updates.
Building Links with Data-Driven Content (Even When You Don’t Have Any Data)
Here’s how charts, graphs, rankings, ratings, and other data-driven content can help you get more links.
Google Brings Celebrity Q&A Videos to Search Results
Google’s latest addition to search results features celebrities answering frequently asked questions about themselves.
Mobilegeddon: A Complete Guide to Google’s Mobile-Friendly Update
Google’s mobile-friendly update meant big changes to the mobile search results and ushered in the mobile-first era.
SEO for Home Builders: How to Reach Buyers Earlier In the Sales Cycle
This SEO road map for home builders can give you a serious advantage over your competitors.
Subdomain vs. Subdirectory vs. ccTLD: Which Is Best
When making a decision of ccTLD vs. subdomain vs. subdirectory, your best choice is a subdirectory. Here’s why.
How the Google Pigeon Update Changed Local Search Results
The Google Pigeon Update, one of the biggest local search algorithm changes ever, changed the way local businesses ranked.
Google Reminds Publishers Not to Accept Bribes for Links
In response to a controversial article published by The Outline, Google has reminded publications to refrain from accepting bribes for links. The article in question...