In today’s interconnected digital world, international SEO is no longer optional for businesses with global ambitions – it is essential. The potential to reach diverse markets and accelerate growth through optimized online presence in different countries is significant. But simply having a global website isn’t enough. To succeed internationally, your website must be competitive in … Read more
In today’s interconnected digital world, international SEO is no longer optional for businesses with global ambitions – it is essential. The potential to reach diverse markets and accelerate growth through optimized online presence in different countries is significant. But simply having a global website isn’t enough. To succeed internationally, your website must be competitive in … Read more
In a recent Google Search Central YouTube video, Martin Splitt from the Google Search team shared three SEO tips for multilingual websites. The video focuses on three aspects of website internationalization: Website structure Hreflang attributes Language selection Here’s what Splitt advises when managing these three components. 1. Website Structure Splitt discussed three ways to structure … Read more
A critical vulnerability was discovered in the WPML WordPress plugin, affecting over a million installations. The vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to perform remote code execution, potentially leading to a total site takeover. It is listed as rated 9.9 out of 10 by the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) organization. WPML Plugin Vulnerability The plugin … Read more
Running and maintaining global websites is not an easy task. The good news is there are new AI tool solutions available that ease some of the work that goes into website management as well as assisting with SEO efforts. AI technology is advancing rapidly and has been adopted into different work streams and all areas … Read more
In the latest episode of Google’s “Search Off The Record” podcast, a member of the Search Relations team suggested that Google may be moving towards automatically detecting language versions of web pages, potentially reducing the need for manual hreflang annotations. Google’s Stance On Automatic Language Detection Gary Illyes, a Google analyst, believes that search engines … Read more
In a recent episode of Google’s Search Off The Record podcast, Gary Illyes, a Google’s Search Relations team member, addressed concerns about incorrect hreflang implementation and its potential impact on SEO. Hreflang Errors: Less Problematic Than Expected? During the discussion, Illyes was asked about the consequences of mismatched hreflang annotations and actual page content. Specifically, … Read more
E-E-A-T is a mix of factors that help Google determine if the content is relevant and helpful for users in order to prioritize it in their search results. In recent articles, we covered how to leverage Experience, Authority, and Expertise to boost a company’s international strategy. However, there is still one very important area to … Read more
Getting your international SEO strategy right can be an elusive feat. There are a lot more factors at play than people give credit for, and it’s often a thankless job. A successful international SEO strategy requires a deep knowledge of your company’s commercial strategy as well as technical SEO knowledge, cultural sensitivity, and excellent data … Read more
Getting your international SEO strategy right can be an elusive feat. There are a lot more factors at play than people give credit for, and it’s often a thankless job. A successful international SEO strategy requires a deep knowledge of your company’s commercial strategy as well as technical SEO knowledge, cultural sensitivity, and excellent data … Read more
Included as a part of Google’s search quality rater guidelines is “E-E-A-T,” which stands for Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness. These are evaluated using a mix of signals – not a specific ranking factor – and help Google determine if the content is relevant and helpful enough for users that it should be prioritized in … Read more
In my last article, I went into detail about the many challenges encountered by search teams working on multilingual websites. Now, I will offer suggestions for management structures between multilingual teams. These practices can help achieve greater collaboration and success. Fostering Collaboration If there is no or little collaboration today, an easy first step is … Read more
In today’s digital-centric world, establishing a notable online presence for your personal branding has become more crucial than ever. The fastest and easiest way to gain a presence on Google is by typing the query: Add Me to Search. All you need is a mobile device with internet access, a personal Google account, and Web … Read more
In a post on the r/TechSEO subreddit, Google’s Search Advocate, John Mueller, responded to a Reddit user asking how to increase localized traffic to a European Union (EU) domain hosted in the United States (US). The user’s client, who owns a .com and a .eu subdomain, hopes to increase targeted traffic to the latter. However, … Read more
As China’s largest search engine and a global AI and Internet technology leader, Baidu is a powerhouse of innovation. The ERNIE language model, surpassing Google’s BERT in Chinese language processing, positions Baidu at the cutting edge of technological advancement. In our comprehensive Baidu SEO Ranking Factors Correlation Study*, we analyzed the SERPs for 10,000 Chinese … Read more
When it comes to SEO, many people perceive keyword rankings and organic traffic as “vanity metrics.” While they could be if they were the only part of SEO being tracked, you do actually need them to help you connect SEO to business growth. The data allows you to build the whole journey from keyword rankings … Read more
The Asian market is growing. Aside from the usual suspects, such as China, Japan, and South Korea, other Asian countries have grown their online presence in recent years. Many other countries, including Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore, have over 90% online user penetration rates. Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, and Pakistan have over 100 million Internet users. … Read more
In a significant development, Google Analytics 4 is deemed legal in Europe following the recent adoption of the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework by the European Commission. The news comes amid warnings from the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) concerning potential surveillance risks associated with GA4. The legal status of GA4 in Europe and the … Read more
