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How Will Google Penguin 4.0 Update Affect My Site?
Let’s look at the key differences between Penguin 4.0 and previous updates, how those changes impact your website, and how to see if you’ve been...
Bing Begins Including Facebook Posts in Business Knowledge Panels
The next time you search for a business on the desktop version of Bing you may see some new social media integration.
Dominate Your Niche: 7 Killer Keyword Research Strategies
Taking an unconventional approach to your keyword strategy will help you to rank for a greater number of relevant terms more quickly, earn more traffic,...
3 Powerful Ways to Expand Your Keyword List
Three less used ways to reach beyond your top industry’s keywords to expand your organic reach and increase the search traffic.
Stop Looking at Keyword Search Volume (And Look Here Instead)
We’ve read about the impact of limited Search Volume data coming from the Google AdWords Keyword Planner. This article takes a unique look at that...
WordPress 4.7 Now Available: Here’s What’s New
With the new year being just around the corner, WordPress has revealed the new default theme for 2017
Google App Redesigned: One Section for Personal Interests, One for Upcoming Info
Google has released an update to its mobile app which sees the cards reorganized into one section for personal interests, and another section for upcoming...
What Counts As an Intrusive Interstitial?
After January 10, 2017, sites with intrusive interstitials may not rank as highly. Here’s how you decide if your website is at risk.
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Link Building: Strategies & Resources [Webinar Recap/Podcast]
Loren Baker, the Founder of Search Engine Journal, joined the SEJ ThinkTank on November 30th to share his link building expertise. This is a full...
A Simple and Easy Guide to Setting up AMP
With Google moving to a mobile-first index, there’s no better time than now to set up AMP for your website. Get it done in 3...
WordPress is Doubling Down on HTTPS in 2017
In 2017, WordPress will start introducing features which require websites have HTTPS available.
Google and Bing Increase Sitemap File Size Limit to 50 MB
Google and Bing are increasing the limit of sitemap file sizes from the standard 10 MB to 50 MB.
Google Retires the “Feature-Phone” Search Crawler
Google is retiring a version of Googlebot that was designed specifically for crawling content on feature-phones.
How to Find Epic Keyword Opportunities That Turn Into Easy SERP Wins
Do you write content and never see it on page one in search results? Find less competitive keyword opportunities so you can finally win at...
Google Testing New Feature for Messaging Businesses From Search Results
A select number of site owners are being invited to test a new feature that allows searchers to message businesses from search results.
Google’s Featured Snippets on Desktop Now Written By Artificial Intelligence
Google’s featured snippets on desktop will now be rendered completely through artificial intelligence.
Google Starts Showcasing ‘Videos From the Web’ in Knowledge Panels
A new and unannounced feature has been spotted in Google search results which highlights popular videos from the web.
Seizing the Micro-Moment
Considering how to boost the mobile game? Looking to improve mobile search performance and conversion? As a consumer yourself, you know micro-moments well. Today, you’re...
Quickly Connect With Local Businesses Via Bing’s New Chat Options
Bing has introduced a feature to local business search results that allows searchers to chat directly with the business.
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Mobile Shopping Searches Continue to Surge During Black Friday [DATA]
Google has revealed the latest data on the impact of mobile shopping searches during Black Friday.
Bing to Begin Displaying Holiday Hours for Local Businesses
Bing will be displaying holiday hours in real time for all holidays going forward.
Why Just Building Links Doesn’t Work Anymore
Some still think they’ll succeed by rattling off cheap content built solely to maintain a link or two. Here’s why that couldn’t be further from...
Google Introduces the “Google Guarantee” for Home Service Ads
Google has introduced a verification process that comes with the distinction of being “Google guaranteed”.
Google Maps to Show Live Views of Locations During Peak Hours
Google Maps is adding a real-time look at locations during their busiest times of the day.
Google’s Rich Cards Expand to Restaurants and Online Courses
Google’s Rich Cards have expanded to now include local restaurants and online courses.
When a Website Has Only Desktop + AMP, Google Will Index Desktop Site
In instances where a website has only a desktop version and an AMP version, Google will index the desktop version by default.
8 Tips for E-Commerce Holiday Marketing Success
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Increased revenue during the holiday season. Isn’t that how the remix goes? No matter what type of e-commerce business...
Google Search Bug Shows Wrong Publish Date, Causes Ranking Drops for Some
There is a bug affecting Google’s search results pages causing the wrong publish date to be shown for certain types of posts.
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A Google Search Update Appears to Have Occurred on November 10th [DATA]
On November 10th, an update to Google search appears to have occurred, according to reports on the web and our own data
Google to Retire Map Maker, Migrate Features to Google Maps
Google has announced plans to retire its standalone Map Maker product in March 2017.