Google’s John Mueller on Troubleshooting Rich Results
Google’s John Mueller goes over three possible reasons why a website’s structured data is not generating rich results in search.
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Matt G. Southern, Senior News Writer, has been with Search Engine Journal since 2013. With a bachelor’s degree in communications, Matt specializes in gathering details, checking facts, and making complex subjects easy to understand. In addition to writing articles, Matt oversees strategy development for SEJ’s news department.
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Google: Fine if 30-40% of URLs in Search Console Are 404s
Google’s John Mueller says it’s normal if 30-40% of URLs in a site’s Search Console report are returning 404 errors.
Study Finds 4 Negative Effects of Too Much Video Conferencing
In the first ever peer-reviewed study on Zoom fatigue, Stanford researchers expose the psychological consequences of being on video calls for hours a day.
Twitter Lets Users Monetize Tweets With ‘Super Follow’
Twitter presents a first look at a new feature called Super Follow which lets users pay a monthly fee in exchange for premium content.
Google Audio Search – Will it Ever Be Possible?
Will it ever be possible for Google to create an index of audio content that users can search through like web pages?
1.8 Billion People Use Facebook Groups Every Month
Facebook Groups, and online communities in general, are becoming more prevalent in peoples’ lives according to data from a new research study.
Snapchat Now Reaches 70% of 13 to 24 Year Olds
Snapchat is now reaching over 70% of 13 to 24 year olds in the world’s most lucrative digital ad markets.
Twitter’s Top 6 Trends to Help Brands Stay Ahead
A new report from Twitter lists 6 trends brands need to be ahead of in order to remain relevant to users in the years ahead.
Snapchat Reports Increase in Mobile Video Viewing
Snapchat users are watching more video on mobile devices, and a report from the company claims the change in viewing behavior is here to stay.
LinkedIn Pages Updated With New Features
LinkedIn Pages are getting new features designed to help businesses generate more leads, keep employees engaged, and create more types of content.
LinkedIn is Reportedly Creating a Service For Hiring Freelancers
LinkedIn is reportedly planning to launch a new service this fall where users can find and hire freelance professionals.
Google Search Console Updated With New Associations Page
Google Search Console has a new and enhanced Associations page which will carry over all existing associations.
62% of People Say Customer Photos Influence Purchase Decisions
A new report shows user-generated content, such as photos uploaded by customers, plays a significant role in purchase decisions.
WordPress: Bugs Detected in Ninja Forms Plugin, 1M Sites Affected
Exploits detected in the Ninja Forms plugin for WordPress, installed on over a million sites, can lead to a complete site takeover if not patched.
Google on SEO Best Practices for News Sites & Short Articles
Google’s John Mueller answers questions about SEO best practices for news websites, particularly as it relates to publishing shorter articles.
Google’s John Mueller: Total Number of Backlinks Doesn’t Matter
Google’s John Mueller says the total number of backlinks a website has doesn’t matter at all to the search algorithm.
Google Discover Does Not Display All Web Stories
Google’s John Mueller advises site owners not to expect every web story they publish to get displayed in Discover.
Google May Treat Press Releases Different From Other Content
Google tries to distinguish press releases from other types of content and may treat them differently in search results, says Search Advocate John Mueller.
Google Hosts Search Central Live, A Free Event on February 24
Google is hosting the first installment of a new event series, called Search Central Live, on February 24.
YouTube Rolls Out New Video Comparison Tools for Creators
YouTube is giving creators a new set of tools that make it easy to compare the performance of multiple videos over a period of time.
Google Search Console Changes Core Web Vitals Reporting
Google Search Console is changing how Core Web Vitals are measured and reported on, which is likely to be a positive thing for site owners.
YouTube is Adding New Ways For Creators to Make Money
YouTube plans to roll out new monetization opportunities for creators, including ways to make money directly from viewers.
YouTube Shorts Launching in USA in March
YouTube Shorts, a stories-like vertical video format that allows users to create clips of 15-seconds or less, is coming to the USA next month.
Google: No SEO Benefit to Audio Versions of Text Posts
Google’s John Mueller says there’s no inherent SEO benefit to adding an audio version of a text-based web page.
YouTube Update: See Other Channels Your Audience Watches
YouTube is giving creators access to new data that will allow them to see which other channels their audience watches on a regular basis.
TikTok Trend Report: Content Ideas For 2021
TikTok’s new trend report provides insight into the types of content likely to generate the most engagement in 2021.
Google On The Worst it Can Do Against Black Hat SEO
Google’s John Mueller explains the strongest penalties that can be issued against sites caught using black hat SEO tactics.
YouTube Launches Biweekly ‘Shorts Report’ For Creators
YouTube is launching the Shorts Report, a biweekly resource for creators with information about product updates, video inspiration, and content creation tips.
Twitter Eyes Subscriptions for Premium Features
Twitter is reportedly looking to add a new stream of revenue by offering premium features through a monthly subscription.
Bing Launches Large Scale Spelling Correction Worldwide
Microsoft Bing’s large-scale multilingual spelling correction models, collectively called Speller100, are rolling out worldwide with high precision and high recall in 100-plus languages.