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In a recording of Google’s June SEO office-hours Q&A session, John Mueller, a Google’s Search Relations team member, discussed the impact of AI-generated content on SEO. The discussion focused on…
Recent statements by Googlers indicate that the algorithm is working the way it’s supposed to and that site owners should just focus more on their users and less on trying…
Seen any stressed-out SEOs recently? If so, that’s because they’ve got their work cut out this year. Between navigating Google’s never-ending algorithm updates, fighting off competitors, and getting buy-in for…
This month’s Ask A PPC comes from Vijay, who asks: “Why are my Google Ads approved but have no impressions? How do you fix it?” We’re going to go into…
There is no better time for organizations to prioritize Schema Markup. Why is that so, you might ask? First of all, Schema Markup (aka structured data) is not new. Google…
In the world of search marketing, ad auction dynamics play a crucial role in determining ad placements and costs. Since the DOJ trial against Google, a few elements of the…
Google updated their hreflang documentation to note a quirk in how some websites are using it which (presumably) can lead to unintended consequences with how Google processes it. hreflang Link…
WooCommerce published an advisory about an XSS vulnerability while Wordfence simultaneously advised about a critical vulnerability in a WooCommerce plugin named Dokan Pro. The advisory about Dokan Pro warned that…
A study conducted by researchers at Harvard University has found that readers are more likely to click on and engage with news headlines that use simple language. The study, published…
Boost your skills with Growth Memo’s weekly expert insights. Subscribe for free! Taking a break from analyzing leaked Google ranking factors and AI Overviews, let’s come back to the question,…
Google announced a new feature for Google Analytics 4 (GA4), rolling out support for custom event data import. This allows you to combine external data sources with existing GA4 data…
Google removed the Covid-era structured data associated with the Home Activities rich results that allowed online events to be surfaced in search since August 2020, publishing a mention of the…
In a recent LinkedIn discussion, Gary Illyes, Analyst at Google, revealed that the search engine takes a binary approach when assessing a website’s lastmod signal from sitemaps. The revelation came…
Google updated their structured data guidelines to reflect support for a sitewide return policy within the Organization structured data. This eliminates the need to add redundant return policy information for…
YouTube will launch a new “Thumbnail Test & Compare” feature for all channels over the next few weeks. This tool allows you to upload and test up to three different…
The elusive five-star review used to be something you could only flaunt in a rotating reviews section on your website. But today, Google has pulled these stars out of the…
There’s one thing standing between you and several days of SEO, socializing, and Singaporean sunshine: your boss (and their Q4 budget 😅). But don’t worry—we’ve got your back. Here are…
People are always complaining that there’s something wrong with Google’s search results but what’s going on with search results for queries with the acronym “SEO” is in a class by…
In a LinkedIn post, Gary Illyes, an Analyst at Google, reiterated long-standing guidance for website owners: Use the robots.txt file to prevent web crawlers from accessing URLs that trigger actions…
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 A return policy is a major factor considered by shoppers when buying products online, and so last year we enabled the extraction of structured data return…
Here is an alphabetized starter list I’ve put together of common categories for a variety of places of worship, but if you don’t see your best choice on this list,…
Automation can be powerful, but it can cause performance and output issues without human supervision. Google Ads is no exception. Despite the truly compelling advances Google has made in machine…
This specific page is a magnet for over 9,500 monthly visitors through organic search, ranking for more than 16,400 keywords, and holds an organic traffic value estimated at $42,400. The…
Have you noticed a dip in your search rankings lately? Are you feeling frustrated and anxious about your website’s performance? Given the state of SEO this past year, we’d be…
Google has introduced a feature in Search Console that allows merchants to track their product listings in the Google Search Image tab. This expanded functionality can help businesses better understand…
At its annual developer conference, Apple announced a wave of AI-powered features for users of the latest devices. While these developments showcase new ways to use generative AI, they raise…
In a series of tweets, Google’s SearchLiaison responded to a question that connected click-through rates (CTR) and HCU (Helpful Content Update) with how Google ranks websites, remarking that if the…
Google has announced an update to the attribution models in Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to improve the accuracy of paid search campaigns. Google plans to roll out adjustments over the…
When Google launched its Privacy Sandbox, the news rang alarm bells for B2B marketers and advertisers. This signaled an end to third-party cookies on Google Chrome, which has over 65%…
Google’s John Mueller responded to a question about whether it’s okay to stop optimizing a desktop version of a website now that Google is switching over to exclusively indexing mobile…