Google’s “Search Off the Record” podcast recently highlighted an SEO issue that can make web pages disappear from search results. In the latest episode, Google Search team member Allan Scott discussed “marauding black holes” formed by grouping similar-looking error pages. Google’s system can accidentally cluster error pages that look alike, causing regular pages to get … Read more
The concept of Compressibility as a quality signal is not widely known, but SEOs should be aware of it. Search engines can use web page compressibility to identify duplicate pages, doorway pages with similar content, and pages with repetitive keywords, making it useful knowledge for SEO. Although the following research paper demonstrates a successful use … Read more
Today’s Ask An SEO question comes from Mandeep, who is having trouble with indexing on their site. Mandeep asks: “We have redesigned a website and we had added a few new pages. Some pages were indexed successfully and some were not. I tried multiple times on Google but that is not working. Now, while I … Read more
Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) pages (or informational hubs) enable your business to respond, react, and anticipate the needs of your audience more quickly and appropriately than other types of destination page experiences. An effective FAQ resource can educate, inform, and naturally guide the user through your website’s content and toward the goals and results you … Read more
Google Analytics adds a Realtime pages report, offering instant insights on page views, user engagement, and website performance. Google introduced a new Realtime pages report in Analytics. The report shows live page views and active user counts. It helps identify popular content and detect website issues instantly. Source link
Google is introducing AI-organized search results pages in the United States. The new feature, set to launch this week, returns a full page of multi-format results personalized for the searcher. Google’s announcement states: “This week, we’re rolling out search results pages organized with AI in the U.S. — beginning with recipes and meal inspiration on … Read more
Google’s John Mueller answered a question about why Google indexes pages that are disallowed from crawling by robots.txt and why the it’s safe to ignore the related Search Console reports about those crawls. Bot Traffic To Query Parameter URLs The person asking the question documented that bots were creating links to non-existent query parameter URLs … Read more
This post was sponsored by Unbounce. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. Your landing pages serve as pivotal points for converting visitors into customers. However, too many websites don’t focus on the first impression and lose crucial moments to engage and convert their audience. Crafting a compelling landing page isn’t just … Read more
Google explains ‘not indexed’ status, advises improving content quality and server performance to enhance visibility in search results. Google advises patience for newly discovered pages. Improve content quality to increase indexing chances. Enhance server performance to facilitate Google’s crawling. Source link
Google was recently granted a patent on ranking web pages, which may offer insights into how AI Overviews ranks content. The patent describes a method for ranking pages based on what a user might be interested in next. Contextual Estimation Of Link Information Gain The name of the patent is Contextual Estimation Of Link Information … Read more
For enterprise multi-location businesses, the alignment of your SEO strategy and business strategy is crucial for success. Whether the business is operating a franchise model, a retail chain, or multiple hubs operating as a service area business, your approach to local SEO needs to be tailored to meet your specific goals. It also needs to … Read more
In a recent episode of Google’s “Search Off The Record” podcast, Zoe Clifford from the rendering team joined Martin Splitt and John Mueller from Search Relations to discuss how Google handles JavaScript-heavy websites. Google affirms that it renders all websites in its search results, even if those sites rely on JavaScript. Rendering Process Explained In … Read more
The U.S. National Vulnerability Database (NVD) and Wordfence published a security advisory of a high severity Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability affecting the Nested Pages WordPress plugin affecting up to +100,000 installations. The vulnerability received a Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) rating of 8.8 on a scale of 1 – 10, with ten representing … Read more
Google’s John Mueller answered a question about sitewide impacts on a site with ten pages that lost rankings in the March/April 2024 Core Update then subsequently experienced a sitewide collapse in May. Can 10 Pages Trigger A Sitewide Penalty? The person asking the question on Reddit explained that they had ten pages (out of 20,000 … Read more
This week’s Ask An SEO question comes from Aleksandar, who asks: “Is there a role for product Q&A for a fashion brand, which only sells its own branded products, besides the obvious question on the sales/delivery/return process?” Yes, there is absolutely a role for product Q&A, and for FAQs on collections or categories. This applies … Read more
Facebook is an important channel for developing a strong brand presence. With over 3 billion monthly active users and a high average disposable income among users aged 25 to 34, Facebook remains unbeatable. Moreover, the 2023 Q4 Pulse Survey results found that Facebook is the most popular platform for consumers to upload and share content. … Read more
The About Us page of your website is an essential source of information for anyone who wants to know more about your business. It is where you showcase your history, the unique value of your work, your mission and vision, and the audiences you serve. Together, the design, written content, and visual elements of an … Read more
Google’s John Mueller answered a question about whether it’s true that adding a “contact page” and/or and “about page” was a good idea because it’s important to Google. Mueller checked around and said why the contact and about us pages were useful. Needs To Convince Company To Add Contact & About Us Pages @jaclynbrandt tweeted … Read more
