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Google: Focus On Field Data For Core Web Vitals
Google advises prioritizing field data over lab data for Core Web Vitals, as PageSpeed Insights throttling is adjusted.
Google Uses About 40 Signals To Determine Canonical URLs
Google reveals it uses about 40 different signals to choose canonical URLs when dealing with duplicate web content.
Google Warns Of Duplicate Content “Black Holes” Caused By Error Pages
Google warns websites about error pages creating “black holes” that can permanently remove content from search results.
Ask An SEO: How Does The Metadata On Photos Help Increase Rankings?
Learn how metadata on photos can boost your website’s rankings in search engine results in this week’s Ask An SEO.
SEO Maintenance: A Checklist For Essential Year-Round Tasks
Jumping into SEO without a game plan can waste time with little payoff. These daily, weekly, and monthly checklists will help you stay on track.
Google On Robots.txt: When To Use Noindex vs. Disallow
Google clarifies robots.txt best practices and explains when to use robots.txt directives and noindex tags for SEO.
Drive Over 150K A Month In Brand Search Volume: A Case Study
Watch on-demand as we explore real-world strategies to increase brand search volume, backed by proven case studies from top brands.
Google: Host Resources On Different Hostname To Save Crawl Budget
Google recommends hosting website resources on CDNs or subdomains to preserve main site’s crawl budget for better indexing.
Why Is Google Losing Market Share In The EU?
Explore the reasons behind Google’s decreasing market share in the EU. Learn about the lawsuits, regulations, and competition affecting Google’s dominance.
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Structured Data In 2024: Key Patterns Reveal The Future Of AI Discovery [Data Study]
Explore how structured data shapes SEO and AI in 2024, enhancing search visibility, AI discovery, and user experiences with new rich results and knowledge graphs.
Scan of 140K Sites Reveals Best WordPress Plugins
Data from 140,000 WordPress sites reveals which SEO and performance plugins users judge to be the best and most trustworthy
Enterprise SEO in 2025: Key Trends and Strategies to Stay Ahead
Prepare for the future of SEO, including how to use AI, build effective marketing funnels, and create targeted content to drive results in 2025.
Maximize SEO Efforts: How To Fix Website Issues That Drain Time, Money & Performance
Maximize your website’s performance by choosing the right hosting provider. Learn about the common problems and features to consider.
New Report Shows AI Overviews Trends Are Stabilizing
Google AI Overview citations were generally stable in October and November but growth in more granular queries surged
How Chrome Site Engagement Metrics Are Used
Google Chromium documentation exposes the truth about Chrome Site Engagement Metrics and their purpose
Google Removes Sitelinks Search Box Documentation
Google removes sitelinks search box documentation, marking full deprecation of the legacy search feature.
Google Business Profile Update Targets Delivery Of Age-Restricted Products
Google requires businesses selling age-restricted products to have physical storefronts to maintain Google Business Profiles.
Google Search Sees UK Decline, Users Express Low Trust In AI
As UK search habits evolve, Google’s reach softens slightly while concerns about AI-powered search results persist.
SEO Reports: Which Metrics Matter & How To Use Them Well
Learn how to communicate your SEO work and demonstrate its value to stakeholders with data-driven and well-crafted reports.
The Modern Guide To Robots.txt: How To Use It Avoiding The Pitfalls
Robots.txt just turned 30! Discover how this simple file still plays a crucial role in controlling how search engines crawl your site.
Google Tests Bare-Bones Hotel Search In Three EU Countries
Google removes hotel maps and features in three European countries, testing simplified search results amid EU regulatory requirements.
SEO + Product Marketing = A Blueprint For Brand Building
Discover the connection between brand building and SEO success. Explore how product marketing skills and insights can enhance organic traffic and drive revenue.
OpenAI Hires Former Chrome Engineer, Eyes Browser Battle
OpenAI hires Chrome veteran Darin Fisher, signaling plans to develop web browser challenging Google’s market dominance.
Google Search CTR Data Reveals Shifting Industry Trends
New report on Google search data reveals shifts, with science sectors rising while commercial content sees declining engagement.
Google May Have to Sell Chrome Browser To Comply With DOJ Ruling
DOJ demands Google divest Chrome to break search monopoly; Google slams proposal as radical and harmful to consumers.
Getting Started In International SEO: A Quick Reference Guide
Take your SEO strategy global with this comprehensive guide. Learn how to optimize your website for different markets and languages.
GraphRAG 2.0 Improves AI Search Results
Updated version of GraphRAG generates responses that are more specific, comprehensive, and supported by source materials
Google: Page-Level & Site-Wide Signals Both Matter For Rankings
Google updates search documentation to clarify how both page-level and site-wide signals influence ranking in search results.
Google Site Reputation Abuse Penalties Hit Major Publishers
Google updates site reputation abuse policy, prohibiting third-party content from exploiting host domains regardless of first-party oversight.
BotNet: How The Rapid Growth Of Bots Could Change The Open Web
Understand the growing presence of bots on the web and their implications. Learn how AI helpers are reshaping our online interactions.