Bing migrates Submit URL, Block URL and Crawl Control to the new Webmaster Tools
Bing Webmaster Tools will be fully revamped by July, Bing’s Fabrice Canel said at SMX London.
Topic: Search engine optimization
Google Search Console adds new guided recipes reports
Get your recipe markup in order with these new Google tools.
FAQ: All about Google Shopping and Surfaces across Google
A Google Shopping guide to free and paid listings and how to increase product visibility across Google.
Google May 2020 core update is done rolling out
It is now time for you to review your site to see if this May 2020 update had an impact on its Google rankings.
Video: Gilad Sasson on cannabis SEO and past vs. future of SEO
The good old days of SEO from an SEO vet.
More missing Google My Business reviews appearing as publication speed picks up
Google is now posting user reviews and photos in all countries and the vast majority of business categories.
Google Search Console API to stop supporting HTTP and JSON-RPC requests
Many SEOs are still using these methods, so please check your implementations so they do not break.
Don’t try to reinvent the SEO wheel, says Google’s Martin Splitt
Splitt addresses the most common indexing and JavaScript mistakes, why he doesn’t take ranking questions and shares why Google’s communications aren’t always as proactive as we’d like.
Video: Limor Barenholtz on how SEO has changed over the years
Coder, hacker, web site tinker who loves SEO and Google algorithms.
Replay: Google’s Martin Splitt gets technical on Live with Search Engine Land
If you are having indexing issues with your HTML or JavaScript-based website, then you won’t want to miss this chat.
Google’s May 2020 core update was big and broad, search data tools show
This update was an "absolute monster" said Mordy Oberstein from RankRanger.
Google is suggesting searches based on users’ recent activity
The suggestions surface for multiple intents for logged-in users.
Oops, LinkedIn temporarily drops out of Google Search
Even the biggest sites on the internet can have problems with their SEO and Google.
Is it an algorithm update or is Google adapting to new search intent? [Video]
‘The idea that what's happening with searcher behavior is not causing these shifts means that Google is in there writing that code for every intent, every day, and I can't believe that's what's happening,’ said Dr. Pete Meyers on Live with Search Engine Land.
Google Search Console now supports SpecialAnnouncement schema
The Rich Results Test tool now also supports SpecialAnnouncement markup.
Google surfacing more local COVID news content to satisfy massive search demand
Local news publishers have struggled to monetize spike in consumer interest.
Google May 2020 Core Update rolling out
This is the second Google core update of 2020.
Your sidebar featured snippet’s ranking didn’t change because of COVID [Video]
The new featured snippet variant was seen on 1% of all results pages containing featured snippets, said Olga Andrienko on Live with Search Engine Land.
Video: Aaron Friedman on content generation ideas and do small things in SEO matter
Aaron and I had many meals together, kosher meals that is, at SEO conferences over the years.
What SEOs can learn from COVID rankings volatility [Video]
Google’s prior work to prioritize EAT signals for YMYL queries, in tandem with shifting search behavior, may explain over two weeks of rankings fluctuations.
The right way to apply JavaScript to your links for SEO
Google’s Martin Splitt explains why fragment identifiers don’t get crawled and the importance of href attributes.
Mixed Directives: A reminder that robots.txt files are handled by subdomain and protocol, including www/non-www and http/https [Case Study]
Since robots.txt files impact crawling, it’s important for site owners to understand how they are treated by search engines. Columnist Glenn Gabe covers two cases involving multiple robots.txt files (by subdomain and protocol).
Google Search Console reports may have changed
Google's AMP, Mobile Usability, Speed, all rich result reports have been updated.
Video: Mordy Oberstein on Google quality updates and featured snippets
Entities, entities and entities - they may be more important than you original thought?
4 takeaways for content marketers in the time of COVID-19
Brands are playing it safe with their messaging, but there are still opportunities to serve and engage audiences.
Replay: Pros discuss content marketing during COVID-19
We will dive into what brands should be communicating and ways to stand out with your content while respecting the current pandemic.
New free version of Google Shopping rolling out now
It is now rolling out and should be fully live in the US by early next week.
Google launches search tips for when the query doesn’t return great matches
You may see a new message in Google search that reads "it looks like there aren't any great matches for your search."
Google shouldn’t pause algorithm updates during the pandemic, expert SEOs say [Video]
While it’s not business as usual, search engines need to continue to help users, provide vital resources and fight against misinformation.
Google not indexing new content again
Google is aware of these reports and is investigating the issue.
Schema.org vs. what Google supports: Know the difference [Video]
And, expert SEOs discuss a Google Search Console feature that would ease their anxieties in this clip from Live with Search Engine Land.
SMX Overtime: Here’s why optimizing images in Google My Business is important
SEO pro Greg Gifford explains why professionally shot, high-res photos will win over user-uploaded photos if you take the time to manage it right.
SMX Overtime: When to use the Q&A in Google My Business and how to keep it fresh
SEO expert Niki Mosier of Two Octobers shares insights about managing Q&A and when it makes sense to add a service menu.
Local businesses can solicit GoFundMe donations via Bing Places
The donate feature is currently available for new GoFundMe campaigns, with support for existing fundraisers coming in the next few weeks.
To push or fetch site content: How Google and Bing diverge [Video]
Former Googler Pedro Dias explains why he thinks pushing content directly to search engines makes sense in this clip from Live with Search Engine Land.
How COVID-19 may change the SERP forever
The new sticky side menu functionality at the left side of the page could solve some of the biggest problems Google faces going forward.
Video: Ari Nahmani on local SEO and e-commerce in Google search
All the way from Jerusalem, Israel - we have SEO talk from Ari Nahmani of Kahena.
What Google’s Search Relations team has been doing in response to COVID-19 [Video]
As the dominant search engine, Google has a responsibility to provide timely resources and fight misinformation. Search Advocate Daniel Waisberg explains some of the company’s initiatives in this clip from Live with Search Engine Land.
Google allows retail chains to Post at scale via GMB API — will it last post-COVID?
Google Posts are free and can be a very effective communication or promotional tool.
How SEOs are approaching traffic and budget disruptions [Video]
With typical search behavior out the window, organizations should turn their focus inwards while keeping an eye out for new trends, experts say in this clip from Live with Search Engine Land.