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How to Recover From Google’s Mobile Interstitials Penalty
The road to ranking recovery isn’t always straightforward for search engine marketers. From XML sitemaps to religious exception, this post will look back at past...
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“Why Page Speed is So Important to SEO” via Jon Henshaw [PODCAST]
Kelsey Jones and Raven Tools co-founder Jon Henshaw talk about why page speed affects SEO, the pros and cons of AMP, and how a mobile-first...
3 Excel Formulas for Google’s Keyword Planner Search Volume Numbers
Google’s Keyword Planner, the primary source of search volume supplies the numbers come in rounded off ranges as text strings not usable it Excel computations....
Google’s John Mueller Reminds: “We Make Changes Almost Every Day”
Google’s Webmaster Trends Analyst John Mueller reminds everyone “we make changes almost every day.”
WordPress for Google Docs Lets Multiple Users Collaborate on Content in Real-Time
A new add-on for Google Docs allows multiple content creators to write, edit, and collaborate in real-time — then easily save as a blog post...
Google App Showing Trending News Cards on iOS and Android
The Google App for both iOS and Android has begun displaying “Trending News” cards along with “Related stories” carousels.
3 Simple Ways to Build a Winning SEO Strategy on a Shoestring Budget
If your business needs to drive traffic on a small marketing budget then this guide is for you. Check out the proven steps to grow...
Google Brings One-Tap Google Assistant Access to its Allo Chat App
In the latest version of Google Allo users can call upon Google Assistant with a single tap.
The End of DMOZ and the Evolution of SEO
Beware the Ides of March. In case this is all Greek to you, it won’t soothe you to hear me say that DMOZ – the...
Reviving Your Zombie Website: Revamp Your Pages for Better User Experience
Don’t ruin your digital marketing campaign by neglecting your website. Here are some easy ways you can improve your website’s user experience and convert even...
How to Optimize for Seasonal Keywords
Understanding seasonal trends when doing your keyword research can help you plan and create a consistent and sustainable content strategy.
Google: New Industry Benchmarks for Mobile Page Speed
Google has released a new report illustrating the latest industry benchmarks for mobile page speed. How does your site stack up?
Yoast SEO Version 4.4 Now Available: Here’s What’s New
Yoast SEO, a WordPress plugin with over 3 million installs, has received updates to both its free and premium versions. Here’s what’s new in each.
Google Assistant Can Now Tell You About Slang, Beer, and Men’s Fashion
Google Assistant has been updated with a slang dictionary, a beer guide, and men’s fashion advice.
Google: How to Properly Close a Site For a Day
These tips outline the correct way to temporarily shut down a site without affecting its search presence.
Bad Ads Usage Practices That Can Hurt Your SEO
Avoid these bad practices when incorporating ads into your website. If not done properly it could result in SEO issues.
Google Assistant Coming to All Android Phones Running 6.0 and Above
Google has revealed plans to release Google Assistant, the company’s AI-based voice assistant, to all smartphones running Android 6.0 and above.
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Link Building Metrics: Managing Projects and SEOs [Webinar Recap]
Cody Cahill of Page One Power joined SEJ ThinkTank on February 22nd to discuss link building metrics and how to effectively manage them. Check out...
Google Allo Chat App and Virtual Assistant Coming to Desktop
Google’s messaging app Allo, along with its built-in virtual assistant, is coming to desktop.
Google’s iOS App Returning Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMPs) in Search Results
Google’s flagship app for iOS can finally surface AMPs in search results.
Google’s Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) Account for 7% of Traffic to US Publishers
Adobe Analytics reveals AMPs account for 7% of traffic to top US publishers. This data is accurate as of December 2016
9 Surefire Ways to Get Fired in SEO
SEO is a difficult profession. Learn from past mistakes and common pitfalls SEO professionals have fallen into so you do not do the same.
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What Are The Best Practices in Creating Spanish Versions of Websites? [PODCAST]
In this pilot episode of Search Engine Nerds, Kelsey Jones is joined by Zeph Snapp to talk about best practices for creating Spanish versions of...
HTTPS Pages on Front Page of Google Could Reach 50% by June 2017
HTTPs pages on the front page of Google search results could reach 50% by late May/early June 2017.
New Google My Business Guidelines State Virtual Offices Not Allowed for Service-Area Businesses
According to new Google My Business (GMB) guidelines, it is not acceptable for a service-area business to use a virtual location.
New Google Cooking Cards Spotted in Google Now
New cards have been spotted in Google Now which display recipe suggestions based on search history and previously read articles.
Google Upgrades Gboard for iPhone with Voice Typing, New Emoji, and More
Gboard, Google’s alternative mobile keyboard, has been updated on iPhone with support for voice typing, new emoji, and new languages.
Your Essential Guide to Internal Content Linking
Know the rules on internal content linking and boost your site in SEO with relevant page-to-page link building, in this current guide by Julia McCoy.
SEJ Live: Purna Virji on Voice Search
We’ve got another SEJ Live session for you! This week, #SEJLive was joined by Purna Virji to talk about the past, present, and future of...
7 SEO Trends That Will Make You Perform Better
Ready to bring your 2017 SEO strategy to the next level? These 7 SEO tips will get you ready for 2017 to drive more traffic...