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Google’s SMITH Algorithm Outperforms BERT
Google’s new SMITH algorithm understands long-form content better than BERT
What Is the Google Knowledge Graph & How it Works
Learn how Google’s Knowledge Graph works, how Knowledge Panels are generated, how to get in or request edits, and how it impacts SEO.
Beyond Traditional User Intent: Why & How to Go Granular
SEO may benefit from looking beyond traditional user intent. Read about what micro intentions are and how they can help increase traffic and site revenue.
Google Explains What URL Removals Tool Does
Google’s John Mueller answers a question about what the Search Console URL Removals Tool does
Over 80K .EU Domains Suspended Due to Brexit Regulations
Over 80,000 .EU domains owned by UK citizens are suspended due to new regulations imposed as a result of Brexit.
Enterprise SEO in 2021: The Importance of Insights & Value of Action
How can enterprise SEO contribute to organizations in 2021? Read about the essential role enterprise SEO professionals can take on this year.
Should You Disavow Links That Are Stealing Important Rankings With Syndicated Content?
What should you do when another site is outranking your site for your own content? Learn whether you should use the disavow tool and why.
Google Search Traffic to Pirate Sites Down After Algorithm Updates
Google’s recent algorithm updates are reportedly reducing traffic to piracy websites, according to an analysis of year-over-year data.
A Complete Guide to Bing Webmaster Tools
Here’s your guide on how to use Bing Webmaster Tools to uncover SEO issues and make your site perform better.
5 Reasons Why Your Clients Don’t Read Your Agency’s Reports
Creating reports that your clients can barely understand? These tips to improving your agency’s reporting process will ensure you’re on the same page.
You Can’t Predict Your SEO Clients’ Future – But You Can Estimate It!
Help your SEO clients navigate uncertainty and establish a reliable benchmark for their current business status with this effective forecasting approach.
How to Build the Right Set of SEO Resources for Your Company
Looking to identify what you really need from your SEO team? This framework will help you in establishing your ideal SEO resource stack.
Google December 2020 Core Update Insights
Five search marketers share their perspectives on the December 2020 Google Core Algorithm Update.
Google Search Patent Update – December 18, 2020
Google’s recently awarded patents touch on interesting topics like knowledge panels, machine learning, and more. Read about them here.
Content Experiences Are the New Content Marketing
In this article, I talk about the power of creating experiences. You will find creative examples and best practices for impactful content experiences.
How to Maximize Link Building Impact in 4 Steps
Links improve rankings. But how can you maximize link building impact? Here are four ways to do it today.
Google: Sites With Any Adult Content Won’t Show Rich Results
Google’s John Mueller says websites containing any adult content, regardless of the amount, are not eligible to serve rich results.
Contact Form 7 Vulnerability in +5 Million Sites
A serious vulnerability was patched in Contact Form 7 that allows attackers to upload malicious scripts.
How to Manage a Data-Driven Content Marketing Calendar
A well-planned content calendar is a must-have for marketers to make sure their campaigns are optimized and performing well. Here’s what you need to know.
WordPress Redux Plugin Vulnerability Affects +1 Million Sites
Redux Gutenberg Blocks Library & Framework, with over 1 million active users, patched a CSRF vulnerability
Google’s John Mueller on Proper Use of Paywall Markup
Paywall structured data markup doesn’t need to be visible to users, but it does need to be visible to web crawlers, says Google’s John Mueller.
10 Reasons Why SEO Doesn’t Work
The reasons why SEO doesn’t work that range from unrealistic expectations to internal company factors to improper resource allocations. Check out 10 of them here.
The Future of SEO Lies in the “Messy Middle” of the Purchase Journey
What is the “messy middle?” Find out what it is and how SEO professionals’ better understanding of this can drive growth in 2021.
Trend Analysis: How to Understand Your Audience’s Search Behavior
It’s your job to understand how to identify and solve disruptions and changes in user search behavior. Here’s how trend analysis can help your SEO.
Google Tests Interactive Search Results
Google is testing a search results page that allows users to click and view images from the web pages. Could impact click through rates.
Google: Keyword-Heavy Titles Not Against Our Guidelines
Google’s John Mueller clears up a misunderstanding about keyword-heavy titles and descriptions, saying it’s a common practice that’s not against webmaster guidelines.
How to Stop a Webpage from Ranking (Without Deleting It)
What should you do when the traffic you’re attracting to your local business isn’t really relevant? Here’s what you should look into and consider.
All I Want for Christmas Is My Keyword Data Back
With 2020 drawing to a close and the holidays almost here, what do you think SEO professionals are wishing for? Read on to find out.
How to Benefit from “SEO Power” of Links to Old Press Release Pages?
Google’s John Mueller answered a question about how to preserve the “SEO power” of old links to press release pages.
Stuck in Procurement Purgatory? How to Win Big Clients for Your SEO Agency
With these strategies, your independent agency can successfully compete with other industry players to win big brands and Fortune 500 clients.