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Google’s Mobile Friendly Algorithm to Have Greater Impact than Panda or Penguin
As Mobilegeddon approaches this Tuesday, April 21st, it’s important to remind everyone about the enormity of this update. Consider how many websites were affected the...
The Future, Maximizing Content, & Omni-Channel Marketing: #SEJSummit Chicago Recap
Did you miss SEJSummit in Chicago? Never fear, there are still free tickets available for our other events in London, Silicon Valley, New York, and Atlanta available...
Microsoft and Yahoo Renew Search Partnership
Two weeks ago it was revealed that Microsoft and Yahoo were renegotiating the terms of their 10-year search deal. Speculation arose as to whether the...
Google to Drop Domain Names in Favor of Site Names in Mobile SERPs
Google announced it is making some changes to how URLs are displayed in mobile search results. In fact, it won’t be displaying URLs at all anymore....
5 Bits of Wisdom From #SEJSummit Speaker David Naylor on The Marriage of #SEO and PR
Dave Naylor is well-known in the UK as experienced search marketer. Below, we discuss the marriage of SEO and PR and how it can work for...
Yandex Starts Valuing Links Again in its Search Results Algorithm
Russian search engine Yandex made a controversial decision last year when it decided to stop valuing inbound links in its algorithm that ranks search results....
Google Search Can Now Find Your Lost Android Phone
No one ever wants to end up in the situation where their phone is lost or stolen, but now finding your phone may be easier...
6 Ways Bing is the Opposite of Google and What to Do About It
Let’s take a look at what sets Google and Bing apart and how to navigate those tricky situations as an SEO professional.
Google to Shut Down Classic Google Maps, Will Introduce New Lite Version
Google has announced it will be shutting down the classic version of Google Maps. As a result, it will be replaced by a faster, ‘lite’...
Google Issues Internal Memo Regarding EU’s Antitrust Charges
This evening Recode got its hands on an internal memo circulating around Google that addresses the antitrust charges the European Union is set to file...
What Will and Will Not Be Affected By Google’s Mobile Friendly Algorithm
With just one week to go until Google’s mobile algorithm is unleashed on the world on April 21st, we’re learning more about what will and...
Bing Adds New Functionality to Image Search
Microsoft announced it is bringing some improvements to Bing image search to offer additional functionality beyond just helping users find photos. After searching for and...
Google’s Knowledge Based Trust: 5 Facts You Should Know
Is Google’s Truth Algorithm coming soon? An in-depth review of Knowledge Based Trust and how it may impact you in the future.
Google Introduces Lite Version of Mobile Search for Slow Connections
When you need instant answers to your search results, you’ll never be bogged down by a slow connection again. Google has announced a brand new,...
Yahoo Reportedly Testing New Mobile Search Interface
According to an exclusive report from Business Insider, Yahoo is testing a new user interface for its mobile search engine. What’s particularly notable about the...
Microsoft Partners With Getty Images to Bring New Image-Based Services to Bing
Digital media company Getty Images has announced it is partnering with Microsoft to bring new image-based products and services to Bing and Cortana. Over the...
FBI Issues PSA: ISIL Defacements Exploiting WordPress Vulnerabilities
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a public service announcement about continuous website defacements occurring as a result of a vulnerability in the...
Making the Most of Magento #SEO Among Multiple URLs
Making the most of Magento means knowing how to optimize your e-commerce site properly for search engines. This article deals with duplicate content concerns in...
DuckDuckGo’s New Instant Answers Help You Find the Best Parking Spot, and More
Privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo recently announced the addition of several new Instant Answers to help you find more of what you need a lot faster....
Google to Launch New Product for Connecting Searchers With Local Services
Buzzfeed reports that sources close to Google are saying the search giant is planning to launch a new product for connecting people directly to local...
Google Announces it Will No Longer “Trust” China’s Official Web Registrar
In a post on the company’s official security blog, Google announced it will no longer accept the registrations of new HTTPS certificates from China’s official...
Google to Face Antitrust Charges in Europe
Within the next few weeks, the European Union (EU) will file antitrust charges against Google, which could result in a fine of up to $6...
Microsoft, Yahoo to Renegotiate Terms of Search Partnership
According to a report from Reuters, Microsoft and Yahoo are extending the deadline to renegotiate the terms of a search partnership that was formed in...
Google Open to be Sued by UK Web Users After Losing Court Ruling
Google’s request not to be sued by British web users over privacy violations was dismissed by the UK’s Court of Appeal today, the BBC reports....
Google Wants to Help Put Your Business on the Map, Literally
According to Google, businesses with complete online listings are twice as likely to be considered reputable by customers. Moreover, Consumers are 38 percent more likely...
Google Answers Pressing Questions About Mobile-Friendly Algorithm Update
With the launch of Google’s mobile-friendly update fast approaching, it should come as no surprise that it’s hot on every webmasters mind. Nowhere was this...
Google Provides Advice to Site Owners Ahead of April 21st Mobile-Friendly Algorithm Change
Ahead of Google’s upcoming mobile-friendly algorithm change, the search giant is providing advice to site owners on common mistakes to avoid when converting your site...
FTC Reports Google Boosted its Properties Ahead Of Competitors’ in Search Results
The results of an investigation by the FTC into Google, obtained by the Wall Street Journal and reported on by The Verge, reveal that Google...
How to Use Image #SEO to Build an Unexpected Advantage
Images drive traffic, backlinks and a whole lot more. It’ll be a game changer for your SEO strategy in 2015 and beyond.
#SEJThinkTank Recap: Google Analytics Tips for Web Publishers
On Wednesday, March 18th, the #SEJThinkTank gathered to hear a presentation by Slobodan Manic, CTO of Search Engine Journal, covering Google Analytics Tips for Web...