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SEJ Facebook Live: Ask SEO Experts Your Toughest Questions
As a lead up to our new updated SEO Guidebook, we have invited the experts who contributed their time and expertise to our guide to join...
Google Updates Security Issues Report in Search Console
Google’s Security Issues report in Search Console has, for over 9 years, been a valuable tool for helping webmasters resolve security issues with their sites.
Google: Unnatural Widget Links Violate Webmaster Guidelines
Google has taken it upon itself to reiterate the policy on widget links, specifically warning against “unnatural” links.
Google Knowledge Panels Now Include Reviews from the Web
Reviews from the web are being added to Google’s Knowledge Panels in search results; this update is available worldwide on mobile and desktop.
Google Update May Have Occurred Last Week, Not Penguin Related
Did Google update its algorithm last week? Google’s John Mueller recently addressed that question, and here is the answer.
Voice Technology and the Evolution of Search
Voice technology is indeed a natural interface and it will maintain a connection between consumers and platforms in the ecosystems of tomorrow.
Frustrated by Lack of Google Keyword Planner Data? Try the Forecasting Tool
Google’s suggested solution for extracting more data from Keyword Planner is to try using the built-in forecasting feature.
Can Visual Search Change SEO for E-Commerce?
Visual search might never replace text-based search, but in an industry that relies on images to appeal to its audience, it’s a trend to watch...
Search Live Coverage Carousel Comes to Google With Real-Time Indexing
Participating in the project will allow publishers to expedite the process of having their content surfaced by Google.
Search Within Apps on Your Android Phone With ‘In Apps’ Search
Google has now made it possible to search within apps on Android phones.
Pinterest Rolls Out 3 Big Retargeting Changes
Pinterest is introducing engagement retargeting to let you target users who have engaged with your pins, and adding a new tag for better retargeting.
Latest Search Market Share Numbers: Google Search Up Across All Devices
Google’s share of the US desktop search market is not just stagnating, it is now on the decline. However, its overall search share is going...
Google’s Interstitials Penalty to Affect AdSense Page-level Ads?
There has been some confusion as to whether or not AdSense Page-level ads will be affected by Google’s upcoming mobile interstitials penalty.
What Offline Businesses can Teach You
Brick and mortar retail is a fairly complex business. But if you study what they excel in, you can make changes that improves online conversions.
Google Updates Schema Guidelines for Local Business Reviews
Google has made a number of notable updates to its Schema guidelines with respect to how local businesses can markup the reviews they receive.
Marketing Automation: What You Need to Know
What are some of the biggest concerns and barriers for marketers and companies looking for a marketing automation platform?
Google Allo Reviews Coming in Ahead of Official Release
Google’s forthcoming messaging app, Allo, already has a nearly-perfect rating and it hasn’t officially been released yet.
Say Goodbye to the ‘Mobile-Friendly’ Label in Google Search
With 85% of indexed pages now being mobile-friendly, Google is removing the ‘mobile-friendly’ label from mobile search results.
Google to Devalue Pages With Intrusive Pop-Ups in Mobile Search
Google announced it will begin to devalue pages with intrusive pop-ups (otherwise known as interstitials). This change comes into effect after January 10, 2017.
Hidden Google Command: Search “**” For a List of Local Business Websites
Users have discovered that searching for “**” (without quotation marks) pulls up a list websites for physically nearby businesses.
3 Ways to Find Quality SEO Clients
There are a number of methods for building a larger client base and for acquiring high-value clients. Jon Rognerud shares them on this post.
Google Expands ‘Post Directly to Search Results’ Feature to More Small Businesses
Google is giving more small business the ability to post short messages directly to the front page of search results.
Make Your Local SEO Clients Embrace Content
Creating high quality content takes time and energy. However, a business is far better off with a local content creation plan and framework than without.
All You Need to Know About App Indexing
Apps play a key role in mobile internet usage. Learn everything you need to know about app indexing and how you can integrate your app...
WordPress Version 4.6 Now Available, Featuring a Broken Link Checker + More
WordPress 4.6 comes with performance improvements as well as some useful new features. Here’s a run down of what’s included.
Is Google Neglecting Your New Content?
Make sure Google crawls through your new pages, as well as the rest of your website through Botify.
Google’s Virtual Assistant to Deliver More Personalized Results
Google Now, the virtual assistant that lives inside Android phones and the Google Search app, is about to get more personal with you.
Google’s Chrome Browser to Block Flash Starting in September
In September Google will release Chrome 53, which will be designed to block Flash.
Google Maps Updates: Wi-Fi Only Mode, Save to SD Card, + More
A series of updates were rolled out to Google Maps for Android this week, including a Wi-fi only mode, the option to save to an...
What is the Difference Between Search Engine Friendly and Search Engine Optimized?
In this article, Stoney deGeyter clears up the confusion regarding the difference between making a site search engine friendly vs search engine optimized.