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Thursday, August 24, 2023 Every now and then we get questions about errors that we may have shown for sites in Search Console, and every now and then we encounter…
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Thursday, August 24, 2023 Every now and then we get questions about errors that we may have shown for sites in Search Console, and every now and then we encounter…
Schema markup is code that helps search engines understand the information on a page. Google can use it to show rich results (also known as rich snippets), which can earn…
There’s a lot that can go wrong on a website, and every site is going to have some issues to fix. We looked at 1,002,165 domains to find the most…
What are the best AI writing tools? To find out, I went meta and asked 39 AI writing tools to recommend their top 10 AI writing tools. I then tallied…
So you want to promote your business? I could give you some generic advice like “make a website” and “post on social media.” But you probably already thought of that—and…
Everyone says content marketing is great, but what are some really good examples that actually delivered? To answer this question, we’ve put our Content Explorer to work. These seven examples…
There are countless marketing channels out there. Why should you focus on content marketing over the rest? We go through seven reasons why. 1. Content marketing helps nurture and convert…
Remembering every SEO task you need to do for your website is a nightmare. This is why you need an SEO checklist. But the usual one-size-fits-all checklists aren’t much use.…
Since university degrees in SEO are rare, certifications are a popular way to prove your knowledge or expertise in SEO. However, the problem is that such certifications can be provided…
Internal links are to backlinks what Robin is to Batman—they’re crucial to SEO success yet receive little to none of the credit. In this guide, I’ll explain what internal links…
Thursday, August 17, 2023 With three Search Central Live events behind us this year, it’s time to announce the one we get asked about the most: Search Central India! We…
Starting an online business was the single best decision I ever made. It changed my life forever, giving me the time and freedom to earn an income on my own…
Backlinks (aka inbound links, incoming links) are links from a page on one website to another. Search engines like Google use backlinks as votes of confidence in ranking pages. Backlinks…
Search intent is the reason behind a search query. In other words, it’s what the searcher is looking for when using a search engine like Google. In this guide, you’ll…
We ran the largest hreflang study ever, nearly 10X larger than any other study. In total, we looked at issues on 374,756 different domains that used hreflang tags. Our findings…
Every other day, a new blogger claims they are earning a full-time income from their blog. But how exactly do they do it? In this article, we will discuss 10…
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 To provide a cleaner and more consistent search experience, we’re changing how some rich results types are shown in Google’s search results. In particular, we’re reducing…
In the world of digital marketing, SEO is a vital skill set. But what exactly does it take to be a successful SEO pro? If you aspire to become an…
An SEO score is a metric given by an SEO tool to give you an idea about the health of your website regarding SEO. The exact meaning will differ depending…
Not only is guest blogging well and alive, it’s still highly effective. In this post, you’ll learn everything you need to know about guest blogging. But first, let’s make sure…
Nailing down your content strategy is one of the best ways to grow your business. But that’s easier said than done. To help you with this, I want to dissect…
Your competitors are a goldmine of information you can use to improve your SEO strategy. In this post, you’ll learn how to find that information with an SEO competitor analysis.…
Friday, July 28, 2023 In May, we introduced support for site names for subdomains on mobile devices only, for English, French, German, and Japanese. We now support subdomains on all…
Thursday, July 27, 2023 It’s been about a month since Search Central Live Tokyo concluded and about 2 weeks since SCL Jakarta! Looking back at the events makes us happy;…
SEO communities around the world are struggling to get back to normal after COVID-19. Ahrefs is looking to highlight different communities globally to see if we can reignite some of…
Good SEO is not cheap. The expertise of the professional and the use of industry tools are just some of the factors that give quality SEO work its price tag.…
Once you achieve your SEO goals and have a sustainable stream of organic traffic, is it time to refocus budgets to other channels? Can you really “complete” SEO, or should…
Have you ever wondered why your website isn’t ranking despite having quality content? Well, it could be because of the links you’ve been building. In the world of SEO, links…
SEO is a long-term game. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t any low-hanging opportunities to improve your SEO. Not only will the tactics below improve your rankings, but they also…
In today’s age of digital marketing, SEO is crucial for any business or individual with an online presence. But with so many factors to consider, it can be overwhelming. Fortunately,…