Video: Ruth Burr Reedy on human-readable Google ranking signals
Are you focusing in on the wrong thing when it comes to Google algorithms?
Topic: Google
Prepare to say goodbye to average position in Google Ads on September 30
Update any scripts, rules and reporting and look to Google's new position metrics.
More from Google on its indexing issues
Google has shared more details on the indexing issues it experienced over the past few months.
Ecosia says it will boycott ‘search choice’ auction on Android in Europe
Will other European search engines also reject Google's antitrust remedy?
Hotels can now add services, amenities in Google My Business
Now you can control your hotel details on Google Maps and Google Search.
Video: Casie Gillette on importance of memorable content for SEO
Learn from industry vet about the importance of creating strong content and relationships in the industry.
How Google Ads’ new keyword selection preferences (are supposed to) work with same-meaning close variants
A look at the potential impact of same-meaning close variants for exact match, phrase match and broad match modifier on your keyword matching.
Google’s indexing issues are resolved
Google has just confirmed the indexing issues from yesterday are fully resolved.
Reservations, AR navigation coming to Google Maps
The new features are aimed at making Maps a hub for travelers.
Yes, Googlebot can detect JavaScript redirects
JavaScript redirects are followed similarly to server-side redirects, Google explained.
Google adds playable podcasts directly in the search results
Google can hear you clearly now and surface content within your podcasts.
Google not able to index new content, again
Google is having issues indexing new content again and the URL Inspection tool is also having issues.
Google discontinues Trips mobile app
Users will be directed to use Search and Maps for their travel planning.
Google Search Console sending performance report emails
Your clients may be getting emails from Google Search Console with their performance for the month.
Google Ads’ new account map makes it easier to visualize manager accounts
The tool is now available in all manager accounts.
Google Image Search launches new image preview box
Check out this new interface for Google Image search that is now live after months of testing.
Google beats out Microsoft, Amazon, IBM in image recognition study
Image search recognition is getting pretty good, here is a study that shows how good it is right now.
Microsoft acquires e-commerce advertising vendor PromoteIQ
The sponsored products platform will be a division of Microsoft Advertising.
Google to offer mandated ‘search choice’ to EU Android users in 2020
However, use of an auction for inclusion on the choice screen has some search rivals complaining.
Google tests carousel local pack with ads included
In this new design, Google is not showing as many local results by default.
Finding content marketing opportunities that influence search performance
Start with your existing pages to identify opportunities, which typically involve some form of repurposing, reformatting and updating.
Google Search Console doesn’t show data for featured snippets read by Google Assistant
In the second episode of #AskGoogleWebmasters, John Mueller explained some voice search nuances in GSC.
Google launches new algorithm to better understand useful & timely information
This doesn't mean all featured snippets need to be new and fresh, it just means when the answer needs fresh content - Google will want to find fresh results.
Google advice on improving your site’s ranking for future core ranking update
Google has finally given us something we can point to after a core updates negatively impacts a site's ranking in Google search.
Google extends same-meaning close variants to phrase match, broad match modifiers
You knew it was coming. Here's what's changing.
Google App campaigns expand to Discover feeds, AdMob testing ads on app loading screens
Google announced new inventory sources and monetization tools for app advertisers and publishers.
The Role of Nofollow Links in SEO
Written by Chris Hinchly, SEO Specialist Link building is a fundamental element of SEO. As a webmaster or digital marketer, you want as many sites as possible linking to your platform. Of course, they have to be quality links to make a difference in search engine rankings. The simplest way to understand the role that […]
SMX replay: Visualizing Auction Insights data for competitive intelligence
James Hebdon of Paid Search Magic explains how you can curate Auction Insights data to analyze performance fluctuations, identify new competitors and more.
Analysis of SMB site builders finds connection between vendor and rankings
WP Engine, Squarespace perform well, market-leader Wix does not.
Here is where to download the Google search quality raters guidelines while it’s offline
We got you covered, you can download the PDF document at these alternative locations.
Do local citations matter anymore? Five local SEOs sound off
A range of opinions about how much attention to devote to citations.
Google swaps ‘voice search’ on Android for Google Assistant
Goodbye voice search, hello Google Assistant. The company is swapping out the familiar blue and red mic in favor of its Assistant on the home screen of Android handsets. The news was first reported by 9to5google. After seeing the report, I turned on my Pixel XL this morning and there it was. We’ve asked Google […]
Simplifying Google Analytics configuration with Google Tag Manager
Using analytics through GTM allows you to simplify the code in place on your site and quickly set up advanced features like cross-domain tracking.
Video: Rand Fishkin on Google’s anti-competitive practices and more
In part two of this interview, we get down to business and talk about is Google being evil...
Google notifying webmasters to remove noindex from robots.txt files
Google is now sending reminders that you need to stop depending on your noindex in your robots.txt file.
Back to Basics: Do outbound links matter for SEO?
Google cautions SEOs to be mindful about outbound linking.
Google ad revenue growth ticked up in Q2
Ad revenues were $32.6 billion in the second quarter of 2019.
Google shortnames bug persists despite Google insisting it’s fixed
Google said any current problems with suspended listings is likely the result of content or policy violations.
Report: Product advertising is driving spend growth in search, social, marketplace
Product ad spend is outpacing overall market growth, according to a Kenshoo report.
‘Swipe to Visit’ has arrived on Google Images
AMP-enabled sites will display as previews on image search results.