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Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Here’s an exclusive insider look at SMX East Sep 5, 2018 by Chris Sherman Search Engine Land’s SMX® East returns October 24-25. We’re bringing a revamped, updated agenda and more than […]
Chrome 69, Google's latest browser version, also removes the green label for HTTPS URLs.
Do you understand how HTTP protocol works and the impact it has on crawling and indexing web pages? No? Here's a guide written by Contributor Barry Adams on HTTP status codes and headers that will make it easier to learn.
Contributor JR Oakes measures the quality of popular keyword research tools against data found in Google search results and performing page data from Google Search Console.
The shift is likely the result of Facebook algorithm changes, but other factors may also be at work.
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Last chance: SMX West kicks off next week. Be there! Mar 5, 2018 by Search Engine Land SMX West is coming to sunny San Jose in just a few days, and […]
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Keyword infringement: Edible Arrangements files $209M trademark suit against GoogleFeb 19, 2018 by Greg Sterling While use of trademarked keywords has been allowed by courts, this case may be more complicated […]
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Google Image Search removes View Image button and Search by Image featureFeb 15, 2018 by Barry Schwartz After making a deal with Getty Images, Google has revamped some of their image […]
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: AMP Stories: The new Accelerated Mobile Pages format from GoogleFeb 13, 2018 by Michelle Robbins Does this doubling down on the mobile framework by adding the new, heavily visual and interactive […]
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Google Bulletin: Hyperlocal news, Nextdoor competitor or both?Jan 26, 2018 by Greg Sterling Google has already proven it can crowdsource local content at scale through its Local Guides program. Survey: People […]
In this week’s Search In Pictures, here are the latest images culled from the web, showing what people eat at the search engine companies, how they play, who they meet, where they speak, what toys they have and more. Meet the Google bison: Source: Twitter Game controller tables at Google office: Source: Instagram Google Chrome […]
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Google’s ‘Manhattan project’: Home device with a screen to compete with Echo Show Sep 29, 2017 by Greg Sterling Can Google Home emerge from Amazon Echo’s shadow? Targeting featured snippet and […]
Wondering where to start with page speed improvements? Columnist Tom Demers shares how he tackled page speed improvements on several WordPress sites without (much) input from a developer.
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Google emails warnings to webmasters that Chrome will mark http pages with forms as ‘not secure’Aug 18, 2017 by Barry Schwartz Have forms, login fields and other input sections on your […]
Sometimes, it can be tricky to determine which mobile configuration a site is using. Thankfully, columnist Bryson Meunier shares several methods for discerning responsive and adaptive sites.
As the search world evolves, so must your technical SEO audits. Columnist Aleyda Solis discusses some new items to add to your audits in order to stay current.
Looking to get started with Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP)? Columnist Stephanie LeVonne has put together this handy guide for WordPress users.
Even though AdWords doesn’t officially support AMP yet, advertisers can still use the technology to serve faster landing pages. Columnist Frederick Vallaeys explains how implementing AMP can lead to big gains in conversion rates.
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Apple expanding successful Search Ads to three new English-speaking marketsApr 19, 2017 by Greg Sterling Ads will begin serving in the UK, Australia and New Zealand on April 25. Google Home […]
Google Assistant is coming widely to Android phones. Here's how to use it and other ways to Google on your smartphone -- even for iPhone users.
If you're conducting an SEO audit, you should probably be using DevTools in Google Chrome. Columnist Aleyda Solis shares 10 ways to use these tools to identify and fix SEO issues.
Could SEO benefit from a collaborative effort to establish industry standards for SEO software? Contributor Michael King discusses the value this would have -- as well as the challenges it would present.
It can be a challenge to get a clear picture of how effective your local marketing efforts are, so columnist Brian Smith outlines some of the more effective methods for tracking in-store attribution.
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Google updates Penguin, says it now runs in real time within the core search algorithmSep 23, 2016 by Barry Schwartz The latest announced release, Penguin 4.0, will also be the last, […]
In this week’s Search In Pictures, here are the latest images culled from the web, showing what people eat at the search engine companies, how they play, who they meet, where they speak, what toys they have and more. Google pills: Source: Instagram Google Doodle postcards: Source: Twitter Google sleep cot: Source: Instagram Google Chrome […]
Columnist Brian Harnish details 5 free Chrome extensions he uses on a regular basis, for SEO tasks ranging from screen shots to checking links to content analysis.
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Google says Dynamic Search Ad targeting will soon get better Jun 30, 2016 by Ginny Marvin Query matching set to improve over several months. Learn how to drive more conversions with […]
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Google is removing the custom date range search filter for mobile usersJun 17, 2016 by Barry Schwartz Mobile searchers on Google will no longer be able to use the custom date […]
In this week’s Search In Pictures, here are the latest images culled from the web, showing what people eat at the search engine companies, how they play, who they meet, where they speak, what toys they have and more. Google Chromebook birthday cookies: Source: Google+ I Love SEO cookie: Source: Twitter Google has a Beatmania […]
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Maximizing your mobile impact Apr 29, 2016 by Amy Bishop Search marketers, are you prepared for a mobile world? Columnist Amy Bishop discusses trends and opportunities to help guide your optimization […]
Microsoft says blocking third-party browsers & search providers improves user experience and is in keeping with how competitors act with their own digital assistants.
Despite the numerous benefits of switching to HTTPS, many SEOs and website owners have not done so. For those feeling intimidated by the prospect of switching to HTTPS, columnist Patrick Stox breaks down the process.
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Google Explains How Search Console Reports WorkFeb 25, 2016 by Barry Schwartz Why are the reports in the Google Search Console delayed? Google explains. The Death Of Search Marketing ExpertiseFeb 25, […]
Google has removed the search tool that allows users to change their geo-location. Columnist Clay Cazier documents four ways to get around this restriction and emulate a search from any city.
A Google spokesperson recently revealed that GoogleBot will soon support HTTP/2. Columnist Patrick Stox explains what this is and what it means for SEOs.
In the third and final article on the mobile search impact of Android Marshmallow's new features and capabilities, contributor Cindy Krum discusses the "Click to Search" feature.
The first of a three-part series on how Android Marshmallow's features and capabilities may impact the future of mobile search. Contributor Cindy Krum explores Google's Private Index and discusses screen crawling.
In this week’s Search In Pictures, here are the latest images culled from the Web, showing what people eat at the search engine companies, how they play, who they meet, where they speak, what toys they have and more.
Make sure to test your mobile pages that have app interstitials on them. They may not rank as well on November 1 if they block a lot of your content.
No keywords required. From the context of apps being used, Google Now on Tap can suggest related information & move users between apps as necessary.