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Google Confirms Algorithm Update Released on April 16th
Google confirmed that another broad core algorithm update was rolled out this week.
Content & SEO: Why & How to Build Trust, Authority & Reputation
Learn how building trust, authority, and reputation through your content marketing and SEO can help your brand succeed.
Google Exploit: Canonical Negative SEO
A new negative SEO attack method has been discovered, and it is virtually impossible to detect the attacker.
Anchor Text Best Practices for Google
What the best practices for the use of anchor text are. How does Google use anchor text? Search marketers share their opinions.
Stop Asking for Links in My Old Content!
Read on and learn how to use marketing automation effectively in your link building efforts.
‘(Not Provided)’: SEO 5 Years Later
It’s been five years since Google took away keyword data. Here are the top six ways to get around it.
Google Maps is Now Using Fast Food Locations as Reference Points
Google Maps is testing a feature which gives drivers turn-by-turn directions using fast food restaurants as landmarks.
Google Black Hat Sitemap Bug: What It Means for XML Sitemaps
A bug in how Google handles XML sitemaps helped new sites hijack equity from legitimate sites. Was your site a victim?
SEO & Cybersecurity: How the SEO Industry Views the Relationship
Find out how SEO professionals feel about cybersecurity, and how important they perceive it to be.
Google AdWords Introduces New Video Format to Reach More People
Google AdWords has introduced a new video format which is said to extend the reach of video campaigns beyond YouTube.
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Google’s Direct Answers Now Shown on 10% of SERPs [REPORT]
Google is returning more direct answers in search results, with 10% of mobile SERPs now containing a direct answer box.
Google Offers Advice on Recovering From a Penalty
Google’s John Mueller highlights two reasons why reconsideration requests fail. Offers solutions to help recover from a manual penalty.
SerpLogic Reviews the Current State of Link Outreach
Here’s how and why you should be vigilant when partnering with link outreach providers.
Google to Issue Manual Action Penalties for Expired Job Postings
Google has updated its guidelines warning users that failure to remove expired job postings may result in a manual penalty.
Google is Reportedly Replacing Voice Search on Android With Google Assistant
Google’s voice search button on Android is being replaced with Google Assistant.
Google Maps Highlights Public Events Currently In Progress
A feature has been spotted in Google Maps that appears to show the app highlighting public events that are ongoing.
Google Assistant Can Recognize Cat and Dog Breeds Using Photos
Google is getting smarter when it comes to image recognition with updates rolled out to Google Assistant and Google Photos.
How a Laser-Focused Niche Can Boost Your SEO Agency’s Growth
Here are some advantages of focusing on one specialization and how SEO industry experts found success in their specific niches.
Your Site Didn’t Get Penalized, Your Content Got Devalued
Are competing pages, duplicate copy, or SERP changes hurting your rankings and traffic? Find out and fix your problem.
Bing Improves Maps Related Searches for UK Users
Bing has rolled out several new features to maps related searches for UK users.
Google Announces “More Results” Button for Mobile – A Win for Publishers
Google announced a change to mobile search results. May result in more traffic to websites.
Google Adds Carousel of Quora ‘Top Answers’ to Search Results
Google is testing a new type of carousel in search results featuring top answers from Q&A site Quora.
Google Confirms March 7th Algorithm Update Was About Relevance, Not Quality
Google’s John Mueller has confirmed the March 7th algorithm update did not necessarily target low quality sites.
The Psychology of Link Outreach: 21 Cognitive Biases
Here are 21 cognitive biases that can affect the success of your link outreach campaigns.
Time to Consider that Links Matter Less for SEO?
There may be evidence that links still matter but matter less. If so, then this is how it may change how you build links and...
Google My Business Pages Can Now Include Service Menus
Businesses can now add service menus to their Google My Business listings.
Google Switches to Infinite Scrolling Mobile Search Results
Google has introduced infinite scrolling to mobile search results pages.
Google’s John Mueller Answers: How to Add Sitemaps for More Than 50,000 URLs
In Google’s latest Q&A video, John Mueller explains how webmasters can submit a sitemap with more than 50,000 URLs.
SEO for Rich Results: How to Find & Fix Structured Data Errors
Structured data checks should be a regular part of your SEO routine. This article will teach you how.
Google Maps Now Highlights Locations of Active Shootings
Google Maps has been updated with a feature that will indicate when there’s a confirmed active shooting near your location.