Google’s John Mueller responded to a LinkedIn post about the visual impact of favicons in search results, sharing a tip that isn’t officially documented but could improve their visibility. Favicons Favicons are small icons that represent a website’s brand that are displayed in browser tabs, bookmarks, browser history and in search engine results pages (SERPs). … Read more
You don’t have to be in marketing to know what it means to “go viral,” but the dream of saying, “My brand went viral”? — That’s definitely unique to our profession. Marketing managers are even credited with coining the phrase back in the 1980s, but it’s safe to say a lot has changed since then. … Read more
In an interview published on YouTube, Google’s Gary Illyes offered advice on what small sites should consider doing if they want to compete against Reddit, Amazon and other big brand websites. About Big Brand Dominance Google’s Gary Illyes answered questions about SEO back in May that went underreported so I’m correcting that oversight this month. … Read more
This post was sponsored by JetOctopus. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. If you manage a large website with over 10,000 pages, you can likely appreciate the unique SEO challenges that come with such scale. Sure, the traditional tools and tactics — keyword optimization, link building, etc. — are important to … Read more
Boost your skills with Growth Memo’s weekly expert insights. Subscribe for free! The voices criticizing Google for killing small sites are shouting louder. Cases like HouseFresh or Retro Dodo garnered a lot of attention and made compelling cases. Hardcore updates and the growing rift between SEOs, publishers, and Google add kerosene to the fire. The most … Read more
Google indicated that manual actions were coming to webpages that host third party webpages and according to some, the effects of those manual actions may be showing up in the search results. Site Reputation Abuse Manual Actions Google’s SearchLiaison tweeted late on May 6th that Google was enforcing the new site reputation abuse policy with … Read more
Google revamped their product structured data documentation by splitting up one comprehensive page into three pages that are more closely focused on their topics, providing an example of how to rewrite a page that’s too big and turn it into multiple topically relevant webpages. Google Product Structured Data Product structured data is essential for ecommerce … Read more
SEO Twitter reacted strongly when I shared Sundar Pichai’s statements about Search Generative Experience (SGE) from Alphabet’s Q1 earnings call (bolding mine): “Based on our testing, we are encouraged that we are seeing an increase in search usage among people who use the new AI overviews as well as increased user satisfaction with the results.” “People question … Read more
Google updated their guidance with five changes on how to debug ranking drops. The new version contains over 400 more words that address small and large ranking drops. There’s room to quibble about some of the changes but overall the revised version is a step up from what it replaced. Change# 1: Downplays Fixing Traffic … Read more
Big data analytics software has become one of the cornerstones of success for many big industries. The manufacturing industry is especially affected by it quite significantly. You should be well aware of the scenarios while reaching your business goals with ease. Proper data analytics software can help your business to grow at a faster pace. … Read more
If you’ve always been in awe of folks using the Google Search Console API to do cool things, this article is a good read for you. You can use BigQuery with the GSC bulk data export to get some of the same benefits without requiring the help of a developer. With BigQuery, you can efficiently … Read more
The drivers of success in the digital age of business are steadily shifting from bold and impulsive to analytical, data-driven decision-making. Companies collect, process, and benefit from large quantities of data to achieve their goals. Yet, they also have a responsibility to keep such data safe. This article delves into the idiosyncrasies of big data … Read more
Many people are convinced that Google shows a preference for big brands and ranking low quality content, something that many feel has become progressively worse. This may not be a matter of perception, something is going on, nearly everyone has an anecdote of poor quality search results. The possible reasons for it are actually quite … Read more
Dry January. It sounds like the next scary impact of climate change. In reality, it’s part personal challenge and part social movement. Dry January refers to the growing trend of taking the month off from drinking alcohol. Consider it a four-week vacay for your liver. But it’s not meant to be a detox. Instead, the … Read more
In the digital age, where data is the new currency, the role of big data analytics in network management has become more crucial than ever. The surge in online activities and the proliferation of connected devices have led to an unprecedented increase in network traffic, making traditional network management techniques less effective. Big data analytics … Read more
Data is a really important part of everyday life especially if talking about businesses. Most companies generate huge volumes of data basis. The data includes product information, financial transactions, customer interactions, and much more. That’s why, big data servers can be really helpful for storing and managing all the data required. For the purpose of … Read more
One of the most attractive parts of digital marketing is the built-in focus on data. If a tactic tends to have positive data around it, it’s easier to adopt. Likewise, if a tactic hasn’t been proven, it can be tough to gain buy-in to test. The main way digital marketers build that data confidence is … Read more
In search engine optimization (SEO), where the focus often swings toward the latest trends and advanced tactics, Google’s Search Off The Record podcast team recently reminded everyone to get the basics right first. Martin Splitt, Gary Illyes, and John Mueller of Google’s Search Relations team explained that many websites still need help with basic technical … Read more
