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Google reporting issue with Search Console Discover report
This data logging issue was on July 26, 2022 - any drops in clicks or impressions might be just a reporting bug.
The 4 stages of search all SEOs need to know
Understanding how search engines work is fundamental for SEO professionals. Here's a refresher on crawling, rendering, indexing and ranking.
Google steps up featured snippets with MUM; reducing false premise results by 40%
Google is using general consensus for callouts, expanding content advisories and about this result in Google Search.
Microsoft Bing adds 3 new shopping annotations
Microsoft Bing's search results now show product price history, available coupons and ethical choice annotations for shoppers.
Webinar: The crucial role SEO plays in digital transformation
Spoiler alert: It starts with people, process and technology.
Google July 2022 product reviews update had very little ranking volatility, say data providers
As a reminder, this update started on July 27th and ran for six days through August 2nd.
Do you plan to attend in-person events in the next year?
With COVID seemingly never more transmissible, are you more hesitant about attending live events? Please take our quick survey.
Google no longer recommends using dynamic rendering for Google Search
Google now says this is a workaround and not a long-term solution.
How to optimize your ecommerce site for better indexing
Is your ecommerce site underperforming? Learn how optimizing your product pages can help you exceed the quality threshold for indexing.
What percentage of your budget should go toward SEO?
Spending on SEO now is an investment in your business's future revenue. Learn the key factors to consider when deciding your SEO budget.
Top technical SEO issues every webmaster should master
How to improve your SEO ranking and generate a better user experience.
Want to speak at SMX? Now’s the time to submit a pitch!
If you’re on top of the latest techniques and what’s to come in search marketing, submit a pitch to present at SMX Next.
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[Next week] Actionable search marketing training from SMX!
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Google launches new image preview interface in web search
Instead of Google taking you to the Google Image tab, you now remain within the main search results.
SEO is marketing
SEO should be solidly considered a marketing function. That's because SEO is, perhaps, the best form of marketing available.
The complete guide to on-page optimization
This step-by-step guide will show you how to take your on-site optimization to the next level, create top-performing pages and achieve desired results.
Bad website design: Bad for SEO, UX and business
Are these design elements slowing your download times and keeping your website from doing what you need it to do: earn you more business?