Let’s cut through the noise: If your site isn’t ranking, you’re probably shooting yourself in the foot somewhere. SEO isn’t a dark art, but it is brutal to those who get it wrong. Google doesn’t care about
Let’s cut through the noise: If your site isn’t ranking, you’re probably shooting yourself in the foot somewhere. SEO isn’t a dark art, but it is brutal to those who get it wrong. Google doesn’t care about
There are reports on the BlackHatWorld forums about problems with the Google Indexing API. Some users claim that while Google confirms successful API calls, their content still isn't being indexed. Others believe the issue lies either with
Last week, a reader of SEOroundtable asked if they would poll the public to see how the most recent Google search algorithm update, the August 2024 core update, affected them. So they encouraged readers to conduct a
If you're aiming to have your links appear in Google's new AI Overviews within search results, the key is to rank well organically on Google. According to a recent report, achieving a strong organic ranking significantly increases
Google is reverting to its traditional pagination bar for search results, replacing the continuous scroll feature. As of yesterday, continuous scroll is no longer available on desktop, and the mobile search version will follow this change in
The dream of owning your own business, coupled with the security and support of a well-established brand, makes franchising a highly appealing path for many aspiring entrepreneurs. But with a plethora of options available, both globally and
As the March 2024 Google Core update continues its journey into the 36th day of dissemination, a surge in ranking fluctuations and dynamic shifts is palpable. Both Google tracking tools and the SEO sphere are abuzz with
What are the key attributes that define top-tier content and websites? Experience, expertise, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness are abbreviated as E-E-A-T. E-E-A-T represents the benchmarks both Google and users seek, premium content providing comprehensive answers and guidance. E-A-T
If someone is searching for a service or product online, they will more than likely turn to Google. According to a study carried out by SEM Rush, Google holds over 88% of the market share for search
Many elements play a part in SEO and one of the Google updates is the E-A-T updates referring to ‘Expertise-Authority-Trust’ factors for your website. Why is E-A-T important for SEO? The important elements based around each: Expertise:
As the months pass, Google diligently introduces algorithm updates aimed at improving the overall quality of search results. By remaining well-versed in these updates, businesses can dynamically adjust their strategies and retain a competitive edge in the
Google has officially lifted the lid on the new Google Partners directory, engineered to make it "easier than ever to find the right partner to help you grow your business." “Google Partners use their Google Ads expertise to
Making total sense of Google’s Webmaster Guidelines has never been easy. Not least because they are so incredibly long and complicated, compounded by the fact that they are being amended and updated on a near-constant basis. Consequently,
Cast your minds back a few weeks and you may recall Gary Illyes semi-officially confirming how long 301 redirects need to be kept in place. Taking to Twitter, he sparked frenzied debate with the following statement: “Hands
Since the dawn of contemporary SEO, it has been theorised that the use of bold has SEO value both in terms of improving the on-page experience and appealing to Google’s crawlers, which apparently appreciate the appropriate use
Reports of suspected Google algorithm updates have become so commonplace they are easy to overlook, particularly when it comes to the minor tweaks that prompt little more than modest change. But what has become the norm over
