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SEO Basics for SaaS Companies
Learn the basic considerations that SaaS companies must address when executing an SEO strategy.
New Chrome Security Extension Flags Small Sites as Suspicious
Official Chrome security extension is biased against small websites. Flags sites if they’re not a big brand.
Google’s John Mueller Explains How Sites Without Backlinks Are Discovered
Google’s John Mueller explains how Googlebot finds sites when there are no links pointing to them.
Google is Reportedly Adding Timestamps to YouTube Videos in Search Results
Google has been spotted testing the addition of timestamps for certain types of YouTube videos in search results.
How to Mine the SERPs for SEO, Content & Customer Insights
Here’s how to mine the SERPs to identify topical and linguistic trends and help you improve your SEO performance.
How to Mine Competitor Websites for Untapped Keyword Opportunities
This guide will help you mine your competitors’ websites to search for untapped keyword opportunities.
Google Accused of Scraping Content from Song Lyrics Site ‘Genius’
Leading song lyrics site Genius.com has accused Google of stealing its content and publishing it in search results.
Google’s John Mueller Discusses June 2019 Update Recovery
Google’s John Mueller answered the question of what can be done when broad core algorithm update affects traffic.
Google’s John Mueller Predicts Dynamic Rendering Won’t Be Needed in a Few Years
Google’s John Mueller predicts that dynamic rendering will only be a temporary workaround for helping web crawlers process JavaScript. Eventually, all web crawlers will be...
Google Rolls Out a New Look for Desktop Search Results
Google has rolled out a new design for desktop search results which features colorful icons in the top navigation bar.
Google: Self-Referencing Canonicals Are Not Critical
Google’s John Mueller recently stated that self-referencing canonical tags are not absolutely necessary, but they do help.
John Mueller: Google Doesn’t Give Your Site an ‘Authority’ Score
Google doesn’t specifically measure the authority of a website, according to webmaster trends analyst John Mueller.
How to Use SEO Traffic to Make the World a Better Place
Here’s how to use SEO to generate awareness for important social issues without damaging your existing conversion and traffic volumes.
Google Recommends Using JavaScript “Responsibly”
Google’s Martin Splitt, a webmaster trends analyst, recommends reducing reliance on JavaScript to provide the best experience for users.
Google’s John Mueller Answers Whether Author Bio is Necessary
Google’s John Mueller offered an insightful answer as to whether the author biography page is necessary.
Google Announces Free Webmaster Conferences
Google announced a series of free webmaster conferences to be held at different locations around the world.
How to Rank Cannabis Content: An SEO Deep Dive
Learn the best practices for creating and optimizing your cannabis-related content for search.
June 2019 Broad Core Algo Update: It’s More than E-A-T
Two high authority sites fall to Google’s June Core Algorithm Update. Offers clues to update related ranking losses.
iHeartLinks: How to Get Some Link Love from Radio Stations
Here’s how to get a valuable backlink from a local radio station to boost your SEO and authority building.
How to Forecast SEO Potential With Google Data Studio
Tired of your boss or prospective clients asking you to forecast SEO performance? Try this new forecasting tactic.
Google Announces Site Diversity Change to Search Results
Google announced a change to how Google shows websites in the search results. It’s not a change to how Google ranks websites.
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80% of Voice Search Answers Are From Top 3 Organic Results [STUDY]
A recent study on voice search indicates that answers typically rank in the top 3 web search positions.
Google Improves SOS Alerts in Search Results
Google is improving the SOS alerts shown in Search and Maps with visual information and a new navigation system.
9 SEO Analogies to Tell Your Client or Boss
Need help explaining SEO to people who don’t understand SEO? Here are some great analogies you can use.
Your (Online) Competitors May Not Be Who You Think They Are
Learn how to make your content stand out from online competitors fighting for the same space.
6 Brilliant Reasons Why You Should Use SEO Tools
Let’s leapfrog the basics and get into the more brilliant reasons why you should be using SEO tools.
How to Earn Links by Creating Free Tools: 5 Examples
Here’s why creating calculators and free tools is a smart link building investment, and five awesome examples to inspire you.
Make Your Site Search Better: Suggest the Most Successful Keywords
Here’s why you should consider using site search keyword suggestion and the best practices for implementing it on your website.
10 Amazing Tips to Write Better Mobile PPC Ads
Want to reach and convert your audience on mobile devices? Write better PPC ads. Focus on these 10 key areas.
How to Use Ego Bait Content to Attract Links & Generate Leads
Here are five ideas to help you attract high-quality links and generate leads using ego bait content.