Google’s Gary Illyes answered a question about canonicalization, indexing and core algorithm updates that gives a clearer picture of how the different systems work together but independently. A search marketer named David Minchala asked if Google’s canonicalization processes still worked but in a slower manner during a core algorithm update. The answer to that question … Read more
Google updated the structured data documentation for the Structured Data Carousels (beta) that show rich results for qualifying topics. The new documentation clarifies specific requirements and makes it more explicit that the rich results features are limited to a single geographic area. Structured Data Carousels (beta) Carousels Structured Data (beta) enables web publishers that aggregate … Read more
Google has announced improvements to its Interaction to Next Paint (INP) metric for websites using popular consent management platforms (CMPs). Google made this possible by working directly with platforms like OneTrust, Complianz, and Axeptio. Barry Pollard, a Chrome User Experience Report (CrUX) team member, announced the initiative in a recent post on the CrUX Announcements … Read more
Google’s Gary Illyes published an new How Search Works video that gave an inside look into how search queries are interpreted and ranked. Gary’s presentation shows an outline of the ranking process that every SEO should know and understand. Goal Of Ranking Gary begins the presentation by emphasizing that the goal in search is to … Read more
A student and researcher who leaks hidden Android features discovered a setting deep within the Android root files that enables Google Gemini directly from Google search in a way that resembles Apple iOS, raising questions about why that’s in there and if it could be connected to a general rollout of AI in search rumored … Read more
Google Ads is the world’s largest PPC advertising platform. If used effectively, you can generate significant profit for companies. But wrapping your head around it can be hard. Google Ads requires a lot of testing and experimentation. Or, at least, it did until now. Google Ads has recently launched a conversational experience for advertisers, which … Read more
In a Google Search Central video Google’s Gary Illyes explained part of webpage indexing that involves selecting canonicals, explaining what a canonical means to Google, a thumbnail explanation of webpage signals, he mentions the centerpiece of a page and tells what it does with the duplicates which implies a new way of thinking about them. … Read more
Google is pausing all ad groups that have zero impressions over the last 13 months on March 11. You’ll be able to reactivate them; however, if they remain at zero impressions for three months, they’ll be paused again. This news was met with mixed reviews. Some (including me) are thrilled that Google is taking a … Read more
Google’s discussions and forums carousel in search results has sparked concern among SEO professionals, who worry that the prominence of forum content could lead to misinformation and scams. Google’s Search Liaison, Danny Sullivan, has acknowledged the issue and stated that feedback has been passed along for further evaluation. Sullivan also addressed the broader concern regarding … Read more
Google’s new tutorial can help you identify and resolve Interaction to Next Paint (INP) issues. Google has released a video tutorial on identifying Interaction to Next Paint (INP) issues using Chrome DevTools. INP has recently replaced First Input Delay (FID) as a Core Web Vital. Follow the steps outlined in the tutorial to assess and … Read more
Scraping data from webpages is a relatively advanced task that, until recently, required a degree of technical skill. The idea of diving into code or scripts for data extraction seemed overwhelming for many, myself included. Data scraping can power many SEO tasks, such as auditing, competitor analysis, and examining website and data structure. Google sheets … Read more
A post in the r/SEO subreddit by Google’s Danny Sullivan that was meant to dispel a misinformed observation was apparently removed by a moderator with zero explanation and then it returned. This isn’t an isolated incident, posts by John Mueller have also been removed without explanation, giving a perception that the r/SEO moderation is biased … Read more
As a business owner or digital marketer, understanding your local search ranking on Google is crucial for attracting nearby customers and increasing your online visibility. With so many consumers using search engines to find local products and services, optimizing for local search has become a key component of any successful SEO strategy. In this article, … Read more
Using Google Tag Manager effectively first requires a comprehensive understanding of how it works and what it can be used for. This introductory guide to GTM will clear up any confusion or fears you had about using the tool, arming you with all the knowledge you need to get started. Source link
Google’s John Mueller answered a question about whether the March Core Update was finished and whether it’s okay to begin fixing things in response to the update. Core Update Question On Reddit The person asking the question wanted to know if the core update was finished because they’ve experienced a 60% loss in traffic and … Read more
Google announced that it’s shutting down the Contribute feature for Google Translate, which allowed users to suggest translations to improve the tool’s quality. The decision comes as Google Translate has seen significant advancements in recent years, mainly due to the evolution and learning of its underlying systems. The Launch Of The Contribute Feature Launched in … Read more
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Google’s John Mueller answered a question on Reddit about backlinks and suggested that overfocusing on links could be a waste of time, a statement that fits a pattern from Google over the past six months. Backlink Checkers Prioritize Their Crawls Differently The person asking the question wanted to know why backlink checkers show different backlinks … Read more
