Google Search Central has published a new video ‘Cosmic Rays & Crawlers: When Google Search is under the weather’. The GSC team says, “How does Google address incidents that affect Search results, like indexing problems or crawling issues? Join John, Lizzi, and Gary in this episode of Search off the Record as the team discusses internal processes Google uses to detect, investigate, and communicate these incidents to users and website owners.” [...]
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Local search marketing focuses on optimizing a business’s online presence to attract customers from local searches on platforms like Google and Yelp. It involves strategies such as managing local listings, collecting reviews, and using location-specific keywords. Search Engine Journal has published the ‘Guide To Dominating Local Search Marketing’. The SEJ team says, “As search evolves, many marketers are worried about their brand remaining visible online. While AI-generated search experiences are so new, we do know that now isn’t the time to make any drastic changes to... [...]
The search landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, and Reddit is at the epicenter. Google’s Helpful Content Update and its $60 million deal with Reddit, coupled with OpenAI’s partnership, have catapulted Reddit’s real-time content to unprecedented heights. Search Engine Journal is hosting a webinar ‘From Subreddits to Search: Maximizing Your Brand’s Impact on Reddit’ on Wednesday, June 12, 2023, at 2.00 pm ET. The SEJ team says, “Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the newfound importance of Reddit in the digital marketing landscape. Learn how these... [...]
MOZ has published the latest episode of the Whiteboard Friday video ‘4 Insights From the Google Leak’ featuring Tom Capper. Capper says, “In this Whiteboard Friday, Tom touches on four particular insights gleaned from the recent Google documentation leak.” MOZ [...]
Analyzing competitors’ keywords can uncover opportunities for your own SEO strategy by identifying high-traffic terms they rank for. Leveraging this insight allows you to optimize your content and improve your search engine rankings effectively. Search Engine Journal has published an article featuring steps to find competitor keywords. The SEJ team says, “In this article, we’ll explore the most effective yet simple ways to find competitors’ keywords so that you can guide your own SEO strategy and potentially outperform your competitors in SERPs. Benefits Of Competitor Keyword Analysis Competitor... [...]
In SEO, prioritizing E-A-T (Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness) is essential as search engines increasingly favor high-quality, reliable content. Content marketing trends are leaning towards interactive formats such as polls, quizzes, and augmented reality, which boost user engagement and deliver personalized experiences. Search Engine Journal is hosting a webinar ‘2024 Trend Updates: What Really Works In SEO & Content Marketing’ on Tuesday, June 18, 2023, at 2.00 pm ET. The SEJ team says, “Join us live as we explore which SEO trends to prioritize to... [...]
The latest The SERP’s Up SEO podcast episode is titled ‘Take your SEO off life support’. The SERP’s Up team says, “How can you bring your SEO performance back to life? Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter discuss ways you can get your SEO production back on track. Whether your SEO performance has flatlined or the site hasn’t been worked on for a good while we have tips and strategies to kick your SEO back into gear. Sterling Sky’s Carrie Hill joins as she dives into the intricacies behind helping clients who desperately need an SEO resurgence. Plus, this... [...]
Google Search Central has published a new video ‘Building SEO community with office hours’. The GSC team says, “In this episode of Search off the Record, John and Lizzi invite Michael Chidzey and “Jo” Juliana Turnbull to talk all things SEO Office Hours. Listen along as they discuss why they picked this format, whether community building has an impact on SEO, and how you can get involved in this growing community of SEO practitioners.” [...]
Top SERP features, such as featured snippets and local packs, significantly enhance visibility and click-through rates by providing users with immediate, relevant information directly on the search results page. Leveraging these features can improve a website’s traffic and authority in search engine rankings. MOZ has published the latest episode of the Whiteboard Friday video ‘The Top SERP Features in 2024’ featuring Tom Capper. Capper says, “Happy Friday, Moz fans. Today, I want to give you a bit of a sneak peek into a recently published STAT white paper. Now, this white... [...]
Google Search Central has published a new video ‘Let’s talk Content Decay’. The GSC team says, ” In this episode of Search Off the Record, Lizzi Sassman and John Mueller discuss the importance of addressing old content to maintain or improve its performance and relevance. Listen along as Lizzi and John discuss content decay’s effect on Google Search results and practical steps to tackle it.” [...]