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Google Updates Search Results For News Stories On Desktop

By Matt G. Southern

Google changes how search results for news stories are presented on desktop by grouping together multiple results for the same story.

2 min read
4.1K Reads
Dec 8, 2021

Web Design Practices That Frustrate SEO Pros

By Kim Krause Berg

It takes a skilled team of both SEO pros and developers working together to build a successful website. Here’s how to make it happen.

12 min read
20K Reads
Dec 8, 2021

Tag Pages & Content Tagging For SEO: A Complete Guide

By Daniel Smullen

Discover the tagging best practices and innovative tactics top publishers use to improve search visibility and the discoverability of content.

20 min read
28K Reads
Dec 8, 2021

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Google Is Creating A New Core Web Vitals Metric

By Roger Montti

Google is developing a new responsiveness metric that could be a replacement for First Input Delay

5 min read
22K Reads
Dec 8, 2021

B2B Keyword Research Done Right With Practical Examples

By Viola Eva

Learn about common challenges in B2B keyword research and how to use keyword modifiers and Google Search Console for a more effective strategy.

9 min read
19K Reads
Dec 7, 2021

Google News Optimization: How to Boost Your Site’s Visibility & Traffic

By Greg Jarboe

How can you optimize your content for Google News? Find all the tips, best practices, and examples you need here.

16 min read
45K Reads
Dec 7, 2021

10 Advanced SEO Tips & Techniques You Need To Know

By Aleh Barysevich

Once you are confident you know the basics, dive into these 10 advanced tips and techniques to take your SEO to the next level.

13 min read
34K Reads
Dec 6, 2021

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SEO Shake-Up: IndexNow’s Instant SERP Updates Are Here [Podcast]

By Loren Baker

What if there were to notify search engines more efficiently whenever your website content changed? On-demand indexing is here, and it’s shaking up SEO.

3 min read
2.6K Reads
Dec 6, 2021

Are H1 Tags A Google Ranking Factor?

By Miranda Miller

You’ll find all kinds of opinions online about the value of H1 tags for SEO. How much do they matter?

8 min read
10K Reads
Dec 5, 2021

Are .gov Links a Google Ranking Factor?

By Miranda Miller

Are .gov links any more valuable for SEO than other types of links? Some would like you to think they are, so let’s see.

5 min read
2.6K Reads
Dec 5, 2021

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How Neeva is Creating A Search Experience Without Ads [Podcast]

By Angie Nikoleychuk

Search ads change the way we use search & how search engines work. What do we mean? Sridhar Ramaswamy answers these questions and more.

4 min read
1.3K Reads
Dec 3, 2021

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Google: Keep 301 Redirects In Place For A Year

By Matt G. Southern

Google answers how long 301 redirects should be kept in place after a site move, saying year is the minimum recommended length of time.

3 min read
11K Reads
Dec 2, 2021

10 WordPress Image Optimization Plugins For Faster Page Speed

By Olga Zarr

Check out these 10 image optimization plugins for WordPress to improve SEO via faster page speeds and better user experience.

6 min read
12K Reads
Dec 2, 2021

Content
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How To Prioritize Content Audit Findings & Take Action

By Zack Kadish

Content audits reveal plenty of insights – but what should you do next? Check out these tips for bucketing and prioritizing content for best results.

11 min read
4.7K Reads
Dec 2, 2021

Meta Makes It Easier To Run Cryptocurrency Ads

By Matt G. Southern

It’s now easier to run ads about cryptocurrency on Meta. Businesses can now obtain a regulatory license instead of going through a whole application process.

3 min read
1.9K Reads
Dec 1, 2021

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Google December 2021 Product Review Update

By Roger Montti

Google announces an algorithm update impacting product review pages begins rolling out today. The December 2021 Product Review Update will take three weeks to complete.

4 min read
14K Reads
Dec 1, 2021

7 Local SEO Updates That Will Impact Your 2022 Planning

By Angie Nikoleychuk

Search engines are evolving their local game – and fast – to meet the needs of local consumers. Here’s what you need to know.

9 min read
14K Reads
Dec 1, 2021

57 SEO Insights From Google’s John Mueller

By Matt G. Southern

As Google’s Search Advocate, John Mueller shares too many SEO insights to keep up with. Here’s a roundup of top tips you may have missed.

20 min read
54K Reads
Dec 1, 2021

News
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Google’s Pathways AI Model

By Roger Montti

Google announced a new AI Architecture called Pathways that functions similarly to the human brain and can learn better than existing models

4 min read
8.2K Reads
Nov 30, 2021

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SEO

Google November Core Update Is Over – What Happened?

By Roger Montti

Google’s rollout of the November 2021 Core Update is complete. We reached out to search marketers for their observations on the impact.

8 min read
22K Reads
Nov 30, 2021

7 Reasons Why An HTML Sitemap Is Still A Must-Have

By Eli Schwartz

While some debate whether an HTML sitemap is still needed for SEO, there are a lot of great reasons to have one.

8 min read
76K Reads
Nov 30, 2021

Careers
SEO

Deepcrawl’s CEO Talks SEO Opportunities, Growth & Planning For 2022

By Miranda Miller

In this exclusive interview, Craig Dunham, CEO of Deepcrawl, discusses surprises in the search space, what e-commerce retailers can do to maximize visibility and more.