Leverage Search Intent & Boost Your Visibility With These Expert SEO Strategies
Struggling to rank for your target keywords? You’re not alone. The SEO landscape is more complex than ever, with search intent evolving and SERP features constantly changing. So, how do…
Badges and refinement chips | Google Search Central Blog | Google for Developers
Monday, September 16, 2024 We’re sharing more information about our new search experiences in South Africa, and how South African platforms can express interest and participate. With these new experiences,…
Why Content Is Important For SEO
Content is SEO. More specifically, it’s one side of the SEO relationship. One core function of search engines is to connect users with the information they’re looking for. That information…
Patchstack WordPress Security Wins $5M Funding, Adds Yoast Co-Founder to Board
WordPress security company Patchstack announced a round of $5 million USD funding and the addition of Joost de Valk, co-founder of Yoast SEO, to their board. The funding will accelerate…
Advanced Strategies And Pitfalls To Avoid
Since its launch in 2021, Google’s Performance Max (PMax) campaigns have revolutionized how we approach cross-channel advertising. But while this AI-powered campaign has been a game-changer for many, particularly in…
Google On Why Simple Factors Aren’t Ranking Signals
Google’s John Mueller affirmed in a LinkedIn post that two site characteristics that could be perceived as indicative of site quality aren’t ranking factors, suggesting that other perceived indicators of…
9 HTML Tags (& 11 Attributes) You Must Know for SEO
HTML is a markup language that forms the basis of most webpages. It is arguably one of the most fundamental parts of technical SEO. Using HTML elements, SEO professionals are…
How To Create High-Quality Content
SEO success depends on providing high-quality content to your audiences. The big question is: What exactly does “high quality” mean? Content has many meanings. In digital marketing, it simply means…
Getting Buy-In for Customer Stories — Whiteboard Friday
So we’re gonna dive right in. I’m gonna give you some really practical ways of tackling this challenge, and we’re gonna start by just unpacking what does “no” actually mean?…
SEO Experts Gather for a Candid Chat About Search [Podcast]
Wix just celebrated their 100th podcast episode! Congrats, Wix. To quote Mordy Oberstein, Head of SEO Brand at Wix; “we talk a lot.” You sure do! It’s a good thing…
Why & How to Track Google Algorithm Updates
Google constantly evaluates and updates its algorithms. There can be hundreds or even thousands of individual changes per year. Google does confirm some of the major updates, such as site…
The Expert SEO Guide To URL Parameter Handling
In the world of SEO, URL parameters pose a significant problem. While developers and data analysts may appreciate their utility, these query strings are an SEO headache. Countless parameter combinations…
How To Secure an SEO Leadership Role [According to an Ex-SEO Turned Headhunter]
Many SEOs believe that experience automatically qualifies them for leadership roles. However, leading a department requires more than SEO expertise. In an article for Moz on retention strategies, Jon Martins,…
International SEO Expansion: Best Practices Guide
Getting your international SEO strategy right can be an elusive feat. There are a lot more factors at play than people give credit for, and it’s often a thankless job.…
OpenAI Claims New “o1” Model Can Reason Like A Human
OpenAI has unveiled its latest language model, “o1,” touting advancements in complex reasoning capabilities. In an announcement, the company claimed its new o1 model can match human performance on math,…
Google Expands YouTube First Position Ad Availability
Google has announced the expansion of its First Position ad offering on YouTube, making it available across all content types through Display & Video 360. This marks a change from…
Google Introduces New Data Privacy Technology for Advertisers
Google has announced a new technology called “confidential matching” to enhance data privacy for advertisers. Confidential matching, which uses confidential computing technology, allows businesses to use their first-party data for…
Learn all about Google Trends with our new YouTube tutorials | Google Search Central Blog | Google for Developers
Thursday, September 12, 2024 We’re excited to announce the launch of our new YouTube series: Google Trends Tutorials! The goal of the series is to help you make the most…
How to Build a Fandom by Talent-Scouting Great Content
At a time when anyone can create content, the real challenge—and opportunity—is in saying something new. I think content curation can help with that. Curation is all about finding undiscovered…
How Can I Make Myself Stand Out As A Strong Candidate For My First Full-time Marketing Role?
Our question this week is an excellent one for anyone who is looking to start their career in marketing: “How can I make myself stand out as a strong candidate…
Has Google Dialed Up The Brand Factor Even More?
Has Google recently turned up the visibility dial for “brands”? Every consulting pitch deck has a “build a strong brand” slide. We all know “brand” is important for SEO. We’ve…
Google Adds Spam Warning To Indexing API Documentation
Google tightens Indexing API rules, warning users of spam detection and possible loss of access revocation for abuse. Google is cracking down on Indexing API abuse. Multiple accounts or exceeding…
Google Integrates Internet Archive Links Into Search Results
Google has announced a new feature integrating links to the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine within its search results. This update, rolled out globally today, allows searchers to access archived versions…
Stop Overcomplicating Things. Entity SEO is Just SEO
“Entity SEO”. Sounds scary, doesn’t it? Not only does the word “entity” sound foreign, it feels like yet another thing to add to your never-ending SEO to-do list. You’re barely…
New WordPress Plugin Simplifies Achieving Success
The co-founders of Yoast have launched a plugin that helps users plan tasks, defeat procrastination, and remove distractions, making it easier to achieve success. This plugin simplifies managing critical tasks…
Google On When Not To Worry About Traffic Fluctuations
Google’s John Mueller offers guidance on interpreting website performance data. He cautions against overreacting to minor fluctuations. Small traffic numbers can cause exaggerated fluctuations in graphs. Focus on long-term trends…
Assigning The Right Conversion Values To Make Value-Based Bidding Work For Lead Gen
Last week, we tackled setting your data strategy for value-based bidding. The next key is to assign the right values for the conversion actions that are important to your business.…
New WordPress 6.6.2 Fixes Important Display Issue
WordPress 6.6.2 introduces 26 bug fixes, including an important one that resolves a CSS issue affecting site appearance. Fifteen fixes address the WordPress core, while eleven focus on the Gutenberg…
Google Chrome Drops Support For First Input Delay: What It Means
Google Chrome has officially ended support for the First Input Delay (FID) metric, marking a transition to prioritizing Interaction to Next Paint (INP). The announcement by Rick Viscomi, who oversees…
Google Expands Video Structured Data Options With New Property
Google adds ‘ineligibleRegion’ property to video structured data, allowing publishers to specify regions where videos shouldn’t appear in search results. Google added ‘ineligibleRegion’ to video structured data. It lets sites…