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2017’s SEO Job Trends: What Does it Mean for Your SEO Career? [DATA]
What can data from LinkedIn and Indeed tell us about the state of the SEO career? Using nine months’ worth of data for the 75...
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51% Haven’t Felt the Effects of Google’s Mobile Interstitials Penalty [POLL]
Has your site been affected since Google’s roll out of its mobile interstitials penalty? We’ve got insights in our latest #SEJSurveySays poll results.
Why Your SEO Campaign is Failing
Are your SEO efforts hitting rock bottom? It may be time to revisit your strategies before it’s too late.
40+ Questions to Ask When Vetting Link Building Agencies
Do you plan to hire an SEO agency in 2017? If so, this post will help you vet potential agencies and know the right questions...
4 Most Important Ranking Factors, According to SEO Industry Studies
It’s no secret that a top Google ranking is made up of 200+ components. But how can anyone keep up on those, ever? Four most...
A Small Player is in the Big Leagues for Competitive Keywords… How?
Have you heard of Fashion Nova? They’re dominating Google rankings right now. Find out how this fashion company is outranking their competitors and learn a...
Google to Improve AMP Ads Through Partnerships with Cloudflare and TripleLift
AdAge reports that Google has partnered with Cloudflare and TripleLift to deliver instant loading ads on Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMPs). Cloudflare has developed a tool...
How “Condensed Content” Helps Your Mobile SEO Game
A big SEO trend in 2017 could include condensed content for better search rankings.
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The Top Backlink Profiles & How They Were Built [Webinar Recap]
Kevin Rowe, Founder and CEO of Rowe Digital, joined the SEJ ThinkTank on January 25th to share effective link building strategies. This is a full...
Google Maps on Android Now Shows How Difficult it is to Find Parking
Google has released an update for the Maps app on Android with the unique ability to display information about parking difficulty.
Google Maps for iOS Shows How Busy a Location is in Real-Time
Google Maps has updated its iOS app with a real-time look at busy a location right now.
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How to Kick Ass at Amazon SEO With Robyn Johnson [PODCAST]
Amazon and e-commerce expert Robyn Johnson joins Kelsey Jones to share the latest insights and best practices for Amazon SEO.
Google Rolls Out Real-World Test of Android Instant Apps in Search Results
Google is finally starting to roll out a real-world test of Android Instant Apps in mobile search results.
Will Google Search Give Further Weight to Cybersecurity in 2017 (…and Beyond)?
Given that HTTPS is now a necessity as we enter 2017, does this mean that Google will continue to reward websites that are secure and...
Google Is Requiring HTTPS for Secure Data in Chrome
Does your site collect sensitive visitor information such as passwords, credit card information, or personal data? If so, be warned: by the end of January...
Progressive Web Apps: The New Standard For Mobile Search?
Congratulations – you survived Mobilegeddon and the recent introduction of the “Mobile First Index.” So what are you doing to prepare for Mobile 2.0? This...
Safari for iOS Adds Click-to-Call Button in Search Suggestions
It has been discovered that Safari for iOS is now returning click-to-call buttons in some of its search suggestions for local businesses.
How to Combine JavaScript & SEO With Isomorphic JS
SEO for JavaScript-based websites is notoriously difficult to get right. What if there was a hybrid that can connect all the perks of fast and...
Google Acquires Fabric, a Mobile App Development Platform
Fabric, one of the most popular mobile development platforms, has been acquired by Google.
Traffic From Google Home App Considered Direct Traffic in Google Analytics
It has been discovered that Google Analytics is reading clicks from the Google Home app as direct traffic.
Google App on Android Will Save Searches if Connection Fails
Google has updated its Android app to benefit those who may find themselves running into spotty internet connections from time to time.
3 Ways to Improve Google Shopping Performance
Retailers can see up to 49% increase in performance from their shopping campaigns through a predictive approach to optimization.
Googlebot Crawl Budget Explained by Google’s Gary Illyes
“Crawl budget” is a loaded term made up of a lot moving parts. Gary Illyes, a Google Webmaster Trends Analyst, has explained exactly what crawl...
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How to Seamlessly Merge a Microsite for Improved Rankings [Case Study]
If you manage a microsite, you can merge it with your main site to gain rankings and organic traffic. Just follow these step-by-step instructions.
Book an Uber Ride Directly in Google Maps on iOS and Android
Google Maps is rolling out a global update to its ride services mode which brings a new design and the ability to book rides directly...
WordPress 4.7.1 Security Release Available, Immediate Update Recommended
A security release for all previous versions WordPress is now available, which the company strongly recommends all users upgrade to immediately.
An Introduction to International SEO
A winning international SEO strategy starts by focusing on the localized search user experience. Take these steps to succeed globally.
How to Make Your Site Mobile-First
Mobile is not a trend anymore, it’s mandatory. Here’s a walkthrough of the most important steps to make your site mobile-first in 2017.
Link Building: 9 Dos and 5 Don’ts
What are some link building dos and don’ts? Let’s examine some of the best (and worst) practices of link building.
10 Ways to Get Ready for Google’s Mobile Interstitials Penalty
Ready for Google’s mobile interstitials penalty? If not, we have rounded up 10 pieces of expert advice.