Yoast, Google devs propose XML Sitemaps for WordPress Core
The proposal also includes an API for further customization.
Topic: Google
Decompose your ads, not your brand
It's time to rethink the way brand assets are put together because now we have less control over dynamic ad formats in the final version.
Google AMP URLs not letting searchers click through to main site
Yet another Google bug may be impacting your traffic - this one is with Google AMP.
Google June 2019 core update finished rolling out on June 8
It took five days for Google to roll out the June 2019 core update and about three-days for the diversity update.
Google Search Console performance overview report now shows 90 days of data
There is now more data at a glance within the Google Search Console overview page.
Google brings the Assistant to Waze
Part of Google's Assistant everywhere strategy, Waze users will be able to 'avoid tolls' and 'report police' without touching the screen.
Campaign-level conversion actions now live for Google search, display campaigns
Campaign action sets are also available to optimize campaigns for multiple conversion actions.
Experts tout voice search as study ties answers to top 3 organic results
SEMrush research unveiled at SMX Advanced suggests the key to voice performance is high SERP placement, site speed, content readability and high-quality backlinks.
Google exec shares 5 steps to SEM success in the age of machine learning
Search marketers should integrate profitability forecasting and machine learning to evaluate tactics and metrics on a holistic scale, rather than in a vacuum.
Google search update aims to show more diverse results from different domain names
Another Google search update has rolled out this week, this one deals with domain diversity in the search results.
Daily Mail SEO says site lost big after June Google update, asks community for help
The site appears to have been hit hard by the Google's June core search algorithm update.
Google and Bing talk web spam and penalties
How Bing and Google do algorithm updates to improve their search results and how to deal with penalties.
Early data around the Google June 2019 core update shows some winners, losers
This Google update that began rolling out on Monday seems like it was pretty big and the scary part, it isn't done rolling out yet.
Google algorithms are not Google penalties
They both determine how websites rank but it's important to understand the differences before they can be influenced in a meaningful way.
Apple Maps refresh: Better data, more detail and a new ‘street view’
New basemap data and 3D imagery power new 'Look Around' feature.
The North Face booed by SEO community after manipulating Google image search results
The North Face's agency Leo Burnett Tailor Made covertly updated Wikipedia images to make sure the brand appeared at the top of Google image search results.
Google begins rolling out June 2019 core update
Google has launched the June 2019 algorithm update, as it warned on Sunday.
Google adds Googlebot desktop vs. mobile selector for Rich Results test
Here is a new way to test to see if your site has issues with Google's mobile-first indexing.
4 website actions you can track with Google Tag Manager
There are limitless actions you can track to improve data gathering. Here is a step-by-step guide with website actions important to digital marketing measurement.
Reports: Google, Amazon to face new antitrust inquiries in changed political climate
Reportedly the DOJ will investigate Google and the FTC will take on Amazon.
Google pre-announces June 2019 core search algorithm update
Google says the June 3 update is not a major one, but keep an eye out for how your results will be impacted.
Google is expanding when it shows ads to ‘people in targeted locations’
The advanced location targeting option update is aimed at reaching commuters -- whether they're at home, work or on the road.
PWA: How to avoid partial rendering issues with service workers
When there are issues rendering pages server side to prevent correct rendering, the content can have discrepancies shown to end users (or search bots).
“Popular dishes” have arrived in Google Maps listings
Machine learning will match restaurants’ most popular offerings with corresponding reviews.
Now live: Google 3D images and AR integration in mobile search
Have fun with 3D images in Google search by placing them in your room or office.
A favicon is worth a thousand keywords
SEOs predictably unhappy about shrinking distinction between paid and organic mobile search results — and, they’re not wrong.
Google sunsetting two bidding strategies in June
If you're using target outranking share or target search page location bidding, prepare to make a switch next month.
Bing turns 10: Why it’s been more disruptive than you think
A look back, and ahead, at Microsoft's search business.
Starting July 1, all new sites will be indexed using Google’s mobile-first indexing
Google to default to mobile-first indexing for new sites. Be sure to build web sites that work well on mobile.
What’s new and crucial in SEM
Veteran search marketers Elizabeth Marsten and Steve Hammer on the latest announcements from Google and why marketers should take Microsoft Advertising seriously.
Google has fixed the indexing issue from Thursday night
2.5 days after Google's new indexing bug, Google has confirmed the issue was fully resolved today.
Google moves hotel pricing chart into the SERP
By improving the consumer travel-search experience Google is also going after a larger share of travel-ad spending.
Google’s indexing bug is back – new content not being indexed
It's back, Google isn't able to index new fresh content right now.
Google brings ‘end-to-end’ food ordering to Search, Maps, Google Assistant
This is part of a larger effort to own consumer transactions and help users "get things done" on Google.
Google’s indexing issue is now resolved – new content being indexed
Google has fixed the issue with getting new and fresh content into their index.
Google rolling out mobile search redesign with black “Ad” label, favicons for organic results
The new look brings some branding to the search results, but also preps the results pages for more types of content and actions for users to take right from the search results.
Google not indexing recent content?
It looks like another Google bug. Good luck finding new content within the hour.
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The new realities of local search
How does Google's local algorithm really work? What are the factors that impact your results and how do you optimize for success? It's more imperative than ever to learn which tactics really matter.
Cars.com vs. CarGurus.com saga shows the importance of SEO (and the bad side of a Google update)
When an algorithm update slams one of your biggest rivals, that's when you should step on the gas.