Google’s John Mueller debunked the common recommendation that it’s good to link out to other websites for SEO and ranking benefits. Canonical SEO The word canonical (in the context of facts and rules) means ideas and beliefs that are commonly accepted as true and correct. SEO has a number of canonical beliefs that data back … Read more
In a recent exchange, Google’s Search Liaison addressed concerns about using branded keywords in articles. The discussion, which unfolded over several tweets, centered on the impact of mentioning specific brand names in product reviews and other content. Jake Boly, a content creator, initially asked why his articles featuring unique content consistently ranked on pages 3-4 … Read more
Google Search Advocate John Mueller tackled myths surrounding redirect types in a video for Google Search Central and related discussion on X/Twitter. The discussion dispelled long-standing confusion about how Google treats various redirect types. We put the rumors to rest! 🤫 Find out what redirect type gives your website maximum PageRank. pic.twitter.com/ZfuuwuM8bf — Google Search … Read more
Google’s John Mueller debunks the “Index Bloat” theory, stating there’s no limit on the number of pages indexed per site. In a recent episode of the ‘Search Off The Record’ podcast, Google’s Search Relations team addresses questions about webpage indexing. A key point of discussion was the concept of “Index Bloat,”—a theory that has garnered … Read more
